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No matter where you go or what you do, you probably hear someone talking about medical cannabis. Since becoming legal in Canada, it’s a topic that either excites or confuses people because they don’t know much about the positive effects of cannabis. Though more studies need to be done to fully understand how medical marijuana can help with certain medical conditions and mental disorders, its benefits are surprising many doctors and patients alike.

Are you and your partner currently trying to get pregnant? That’s great news! But what you may not know is that your marijuana habits could play a negative role in your pregnancy. If you’re a frequent marijuana smoker or medicinal cannabis user, it’s best to stop your marijuana use before even trying to get pregnant.  There aren’t many studies done to prove precisely what marijuana can do to your unborn baby seeing as research would be unethical, but health care experts still advise against smoking it or using it for medicinal purposes. This includes both THC and CBD.

Since July 30, 2001, Canadians have been able to obtain medical cannabis cards with the help of their licensed practitioner, but only if they had a known medical condition they’ve been diagnosed with in the last five years and have been seeing a licensed practitioner within the last year. But, the medical marijuana world took a different turn on October 17, 2018. It became legalized in Canada for recreational purposes for adults over the age of 19, but each province will have its own designated rules, especially for certain career holders.   Since legalizing medical marijuana, many users are still wondering