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Cannabis For Dummies

Authors:

Kim Ronkin Casey

Overview

Make informed decisions about the benefits of using cannabis

Pot is hot—for good reason. To date, 30 states have legalized medical marijuana to the tune of nearly $11B in consumer spending. Whether it’s to help alleviate symptoms of an illness or for adults to use recreationally, more people every day are turning to marijuana.

Cannabis For Dummies presents the science behind the use of this amazingly therapeutic plant. Inside, you’ll find the hands-on knowledge and education you need to make an informed decision about your cannabis purchase, as a patient and a consumer.

Decide for yourself if marijuana is right for you
Manage aches and pains
Gain insight on the effects and possible symptom relief Enjoy both sweet and savory edibles
Navigate the legal requirements

If you’re curious about cannabis, everything you need to discover its many benefits is a page away!

Make informed decisions about the benefits of using cannabis

Pot is hot—for good reason. To date, 30 states have legalized medical marijuana to the tune of nearly $11B in consumer spending. Whether it’s to help alleviate symptoms of an illness or for adults to use recreationally, more people every day are turning to marijuana.

Cannabis For Dummies presents the science behind the use of this amazingly therapeutic plant. Inside, you’ll find the hands-on

knowledge and education you need to make an informed decision about your cannabis purchase, as a patient and a consumer.

Decide for yourself if marijuana is right for you
Manage aches and pains
Gain insight on the effects and possible symptom relief Enjoy both sweet and savory edibles
Navigate the legal requirements

If you’re curious about cannabis, everything you need to discover its many benefits is a page away!

Cannabis For Dummies Cheat Sheet

Cannabis is a broad topic that covers buying cannabis (marijuana), using it (medicinally for cancer or glaucoma or other diseases, and recreationally), complying with various laws, growing it, working in the industry, starting a cannabis business, and even investing in cannabis. This Cheat Sheet summarizes some of the key topics.

About The Authors

Kim Ronkin Casey has been a communications professional for more than 20 years and recently took a year-long leap into the world of cannabis as the communications manager for one of the leading dispensaries in North America. She now consults for companies in the industry on internal and external communications. Joe Kraynak is a professional writer who has contributed to numerous For Dummies books.