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The key differences when comparing medical vs recreational are potency, age, purchase, and possession quantities, taxation rates, and the legal number of plants allowed for cultivation.
What Is the Difference Between Medical vs Recreational Marijuana?
If you’ve been considering getting a medical marijuana recommendation from a physician, you’ve likely been wondering about the difference between medical and recreational marijuana. With more and more states legalizing the use of medical marijuana, there’s never been a better time to find out more.
Medical vs. Recreational Marijuana – What’s the Difference?
What are the differences between medical and recreational (adult use) cannabis? Do they differ structurally, or just legally? Which state license is easiest to obtain?
The difference between medical and recreational marijuana?
Medical marijuana is subject to greater regulation and testing for safety and efficacy. It is grown in a controlled environment. Medical marijuana is specifically cultivated for treating painful or disabling conditions that keep you from enjoying life. Medical marijuana’s purpose is to let you live your life.
State Medical Marijuana Laws
MEDICAL-USE UPDATE: As of May 18, 2021, a total of 36 states, the District of Columbia, Guam, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands have approved comprehensive, publicly available medical marijuana/cannabis programs.
