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Grandpa pass the pipe. Unless you are Willie Nelson’s grandchild the idea of smoking a joint with a grandparent is unthinkable, right?  Well that might not be as far-fetched as it was in the past.

Recent studies show that marijuana usage among people over the age of fifty is on the rise in the United States. Over a period of six years from 2002-2008, the percentage of admitted drug use was up 1% overall, and soared to 5.1% among people between the ages of 55-59.

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Ever since medical marijuana was made legal in 1996 in the state of California, there has been attempts to control the suppliers who are making a profit from the legality, but recently president Obama stopped federal resources to pursue these legal medical cannabis clubs – because they are lawful.

It is a big change from the time when Bush was president and federal officers raided those clinics even if they were operating within the law of their state. Due to that, people think that these clinics will start being regarded as a business, and since they are in 13 different states, franchises may begin to appear.

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That’s right… If you are a medical marijuana patient, you might have just read the job title of your dreams! This is the latest job opening position for the Westword Newspaper in Denver Colorado, a job that allows a medical marijuana patient to “review” Colorado medical marijuana dispensaries.

This medical marijuana reviewer position that has received overwhelming response, up to 100 job applications submitted so far. The medical marijuana business is booming in Colorado with dispensaries opening up quickly all over the state, and with the Fed’s recent decision which says people aren’t supposed to be prosecuted for buying medical marijuana in the legal states. Colorado is one of fourteen states that allow the sale of medical marijuana.

The medical dispensary critic will visit dispensaries in the Colorado region, and report their evaluation of the dispensaries. Giving other medical marijuana patients the opportunity to get insight on their local dispensaries. Things to expect covers the verification process, waiting room area, security, quality of medical marijuana, available strains of cannabis for different ailments, accessibility for handicapped patients.

Having a proper review of the dispensary itself and not just the medical marijuana is a great benefit to a patient. We are looking for safe access and clean places to visit. Yes the medical marijuana industry is new and does not have statewide regulations to how dispensaries handle medical marijuana that is provided for patients.

A good dispensary provides a well lit atmosphere and the ‘bud tender’ should have a good knowledge of the different strains of medical marijuana available at any given time. Medical Marijuana Dispensaries should openly communicate with their patient to help understand the specific needs. Medical marijuana is available in a variety of ways for the patients.

If you are interested in working in the medical marijuana industry, please contact us. Bud Facts is looking for guest bloggers and writers who have strong knowledge and interest in the marijuana culture.

Marijuana is illegal in the United States. Since the federal law prohibits its use, there’s much controversy between state and federal laws. Some states say that using marijuana for medical purposes is allowed, while the federal Drug Enforcement Agency enforces the nation-wide ban on pot.

Many medical marijuana clinics in California have been raided by the DEA, who seized hundreds of pounds of their inventory, despite the fact that medical marijuana is approved in California. This caused an outrage in the cannabis smoking society, and heightens the overall hostility between citizens and the government.

Medical marijuana is currently legal in the following states:  california, Alaska, Hawaii, Oregon, Washington, Montana, Colorado, New Mexico, Nebraska, Minnesota, Vermont, Maine, Maryland, and Rhode Island.

Certain states have also decriminalized it, meaning there is little to no punishment if you’re arrested with the substance on you. conducting research about your state and states around you is highly recommended. Any pot smoker should know the consequences of being caught by the police.

If you’re a student, your college or high school likely has no-tolerance policies addressing the substance, so make sure you’re aware of those, as well; being caught with weed at school is not only going to get you in legal trouble, but it will be on your permanent record for your entire academic life. Even if marijuana is legal in your state, you should still check your educational facility’s rules and regulations, as well as disciplinary policies.

If you want to have an impact on cannabis legalization in your state, there are certain things that you can do. One, you can contact your local county representatives or city councils, inquiring about any marijuana drug law reforms they might be considering. Who knows, there might already be a bill under review that you are unaware of.

Two, you can contact your Congress representatives regarding the issue, urging them to take steps towards drug law reform. You want to write, call, or email your Congressman from the House of Representatives, because the Senate doesn’t handle domestic issues as much as international ones.

Third, it’s never a bad idea to personally meet with government officials, like your state governor or a county representative, if at all possible. Go to town council meetings.

Also, there’s a right time for everything–don’t interrupt an ongoing meeting just to be heard. Find an appropriate time to address this topic. It’s a slow process, but you can be a part of it.