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A: Medical Cannabis can only be used with a state-issued red card, which can only be issued to Colorado residents with qualifying medical conditions who have a prescription for medical Cannabis from a medical doctor. Recreational Cannabis is only sold in licensed retail Cannabis stores to adults ages 21 and older.

A: The list is constantly under review and growing, but currently includes:

• ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder) and ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder)
• Anxiety
• Arthritis
• Cachexia
• Cancer
• Crohn’s disease
• Chronic nausea (including nausea due to medication)
• Chronic pain
• Depression
• DDD (Degenerative Disc Disease)
• Fibromyalgia
• Gerd (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease)
• Glaucoma
• Hepatitis C
• HIV/AIDS
• IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome)
• Migraines
• Multiple Sclerosis
• Neuropathy
• Reflux Disease
• Seizure disorders/Epilepsy
• Spastic disorders

A: It is important to know that your doctor listens to you about your reason for inquiring about MMJ and understands that you may have a debilitating ailment that requires a much higher than normal dosage. We can refer you to a doctor that does all of the above.

A: A red card is required by law for patients who wish to purchase medical Cannabis. In order to receive a red card, you must complete a medical evaluation with a medical doctor, complete a Medical Cannabis Registry Application, have it notarized and submit it to the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment (CDPHE) with the associated fees and a copy of your Colorado ID or other proof of your identity and Colorado residency. If your application is approved, you will receive your card in the mail within six weeks of submitting your application.

A: The Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment has a list of resources online where you can apply for a red card, change your primary caregiver, report a lost, damaged or stolen card, and fill out other associated medical Cannabis paperwork with the state of Colorado.

A: The standard plant count limit is six (6) plants per person or 12 plants per household with two or more people, and the carry limit is two (2) ounces. You must have medical records for a higher plant count.

A: Users can experience a variety of psychoactive and physiological effects from Cannabis, depending on the exact strain and concentration of CBDs and THCs (explained below). In addition to alleviating many common medical ailments and symptoms, MMJ users can also experience symptoms of euphoria, relaxation, appetite increase, memory effects, dry mouth, reddening of the eyes, paranoia, anxiety and impaired motor skills.

A: You can view Denver Health’s resource page or download their fact sheet for more information.

A: Cannabis comes from the cannabis plant, which grows naturally all around the world. It is commonly known by many names, including Cannabis, pot, grass, herb and ganja, among others. Cannabis is a product of the cannabis plant that is used medically to treat numerous ailments and conditions, and recreationally as a psychoactive drug.

A: The cannabis plant contains 483 known compounds, including at least 60 active cannabinoids—chemical compounds that affect neurotransmitter release in the brain. Some of the most commonly known cannabinoids include tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), which is the primary psychoactive compound in the cannabis plant; and cannabidiol (CBD), which contains anti-psychoactive effects, can treat many major medical conditions, and accounts for up to 40% of the cannabis plant’s extract.

A: Cannabis Indica and Cannabis Sativa are the two main varieties of cannabis plants, and both can be mixed together to create hybrid strains. Each cannabis strain has a unique range of effects on the human body and brain. Indica plants typically grow short and wide and are better suited for growing indoors, whereas Sativa plants grow tall and thin and are better suited for growing outside. Indica strains typically have a CBD:THC ratio that is four or five times higher than Sativa strains. Strains with high CBD:THC ratios are typically less likely to induce anxiety when consumed because of how CBDs affect the cannabinoid receptors in the brain as compared to how THCs affect those receptors. Furthermore, Indica strains with high CBD concentrations and low THC concentrations typically produce relaxing, sedative effects, and are best suited for nighttime use, while Sativa strains with low CBD concentrations and high THC concentrations typically produce a “high” effect that is more uplifting and energetic, and are best suited for daytime use.

Cannabis strains range from pure Indica and Sativa strains to hybrid strains that contain various combinations of both Indica and Sativa, and can be tailored to produce specific effects to treat certain medical conditions and illnesses. Indica-dominant strains usually have a strong sweet or sour odor and provide relaxing effects that help treat anxiety, body pain, seizures, muscle spasms, headaches and sleeping disorders. Most medical Cannabis patients consume Indica-dominant strains to treat their illnesses and symptoms. Sativa-dominant Cannabis strains usually have a grassy odor and provide uplifting, energetic effects and a “high” feeling that helps induce creativity and energy while increasing focus and combatting depression. Check out our cannabis strains page to read more about HouseOfDankness’s specific Indica, Sativa and hybrid strains.

A: Users can experience a variety of psychoactive and physiological effects from Cannabis, depending on the exact strain and concentration of CBDs and THCs. Effects can include euphoria, relaxation, appetite increase, memory effects, dry mouth, reddening of the eyes, paranoia, anxiety and impaired motor skills.

A: Cannabis has been used around the world for religious and spiritual purposes dating back to approximately 3,000 BC. The possession, use and sale of Cannabis are illegal in most countries. In the United States, Cannabis possession, use and sale have been illegal under federal law since the early 1900s. Cannabis is a Schedule I drug according to the Controlled Substances Act of 1970, which classifies cannabis as having high potential for abuse, no medical use, and not safe to use without medical supervision. Multiple efforts to reschedule cannabis under the Act have failed, and the United States Supreme Court has ruled in United States v. Oakland Cannabis Buyers’ Cooperative and Gonzales v. Raich that the federal government has a right to regulate and criminalize cannabis, even for medical purposes.

Despite the federal legislation, the U.S. government has recently been more accepting and forgiving of drug charges involving Cannabis, especially since recreational Cannabis use is now legal under state laws in Colorado and several other states, and medical Cannabis use is legal in many additional states. Colorado voters passed Colorado Amendment 64 on November 6, 2012, which allows for the cultivation, manufacture, sale, possession and consumption of Cannabis for personal use for adults ages 21 and older to be enforced and regulated like alcohol. The first adult-use Cannabis stores officially opened in Colorado on January 1, 2014.

A: Cannabis can be consumed in a variety of different ways, including smoking it through pipes, bongs, joints, blunts, roach clips and other items; using a vaporizer to consume it in a vaporized state; drinking it in cannabis-infused teas, sodas and tinctures; eating it in a variety of infused edibles, including candies, baked goods and more; and using it topically in ointments.

A: You must be 21 or older with a valid government-issued photo ID to buy recreational Cannabis.

A: No, non-residents who are 21 or older with a valid ID may purchase and possess up to 1 ounce of Cannabis at a time, with a carry limit of 2 ounces.

A: Adults who are 21 or older can grow up to three (3) immature and three (3) mature cannabis plants in a private location in a locked space for a total of six (6) plants per person or 12 plants per household with two or more people. Adults who are residents of Colorado can legally possess up to one (1) ounce of Cannabis at a time and can give up to one (1) ounce of Cannabis as a gift to other adults who are 21 or older as long as no money is exchanged. Non-Colorado residents can purchase Cannabis, but are limited to possessing one ounce at a time.

A: Adults ages 21 and older are allowed to consume Cannabis in private only. Public consumption of Cannabis is prohibited, and Cannabis is prohibited in many private and public indoor locations, such as schools, hospitals, detention facilities, on public transportation, in taxis, limos and cars, in bars, restaurants and stores (including Cannabis dispensaries), and in many corporations/places of employment.

A: No, possessing Cannabis while traveling outside of Colorado state lines is strictly prohibited, and possession of Cannabis is prohibited at Denver International Airport.

A: You should be safe, know your limits, and should not operate heavy machinery or operate a motor vehicle while under the influence of Cannabis. Cannabis consumption is regulated similar to alcohol, and individuals may not drive under the influence of Cannabis. You can be ticketed for impaired driving if your blood registers more than 5 nanograms of active THC.

A: Colorado Amendment 64 governs the use and regulation of Cannabis, and provides for the licensing of cultivation facilities, product manufacturing facilities, testing facilities and retail stores. Local governments can regulate or prohibit such facilities within the state of Colorado. Cannabis and Cannabis products sold in Colorado must be labeled so consumers are informed about their purchases; Cannabis and Cannabis products are also subject to strict regulations that ensure customers’ health and safety. Read the full details of Amendment 64 here.

A: Yes, House Of Dankness submits our cannabis strains to the nation’s premier cannabis testing laboratory. Their thorough testing process tests our products for potency of cannabinoids, presence of residual solvents and microbial contamination.

A: There is an excise tax on Cannabis sales—similar to alcohol—and the first $40 million raised in revenue each year from this tax goes toward a capital fund that supports construction of public schools in Colorado. There is an excise tax (or production tax) of a 15% state tax on every pound of cannabis that is grown. In addition, at the time of purchase there is an additional 10% state sales tax, as well as a 3.5% city tax. These taxes are on top of the normal 7.65% for all sales.

A: The penalties range from monetary fines to possible prison sentences. Non-governmental entities, such as schools and employers, can also put their own disciplinary actions into effect for violating their Cannabis-related rules and regulations.

*References:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis
https://www.colorado.gov/Cannabisinfodenver
https://www.colorado.gov/cdphe/medicalCannabis
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Medical_cannabis