Did you knowThe cannabis plant has over 100 identified cannabinoids, THC and CBD are just the best known.FactTerpenes like myrcene and limonene give each strain its distinct aroma.TipEdibles can take 30 minutes to 2 hours to kick in. Start low, go slow.Fun factHemp has been cultivated for fiber, rope and paper for thousands of years.Did you knowYour body makes its own cannabinoid-like compounds, called endocannabinoids.TipStore flower in a cool, dark, airtight jar to protect potency and flavor.FactTHC turns from THCA through heat, a process called decarboxylation.Fun factHash is made by collecting trichomes, the frosty resin glands on the flower.TipLaws differ by state. Never cross state lines with cannabis.Did you knowCBD does not produce the intoxicating high associated with THC.FactOnly female cannabis plants produce the resinous flowers people consume.TipStay hydrated. Dry mouth is one of the most common side effects.Did you knowThe cannabis plant has over 100 identified cannabinoids, THC and CBD are just the best known.FactTerpenes like myrcene and limonene give each strain its distinct aroma.TipEdibles can take 30 minutes to 2 hours to kick in. Start low, go slow.Fun factHemp has been cultivated for fiber, rope and paper for thousands of years.Did you knowYour body makes its own cannabinoid-like compounds, called endocannabinoids.TipStore flower in a cool, dark, airtight jar to protect potency and flavor.FactTHC turns from THCA through heat, a process called decarboxylation.Fun factHash is made by collecting trichomes, the frosty resin glands on the flower.TipLaws differ by state. Never cross state lines with cannabis.Did you knowCBD does not produce the intoxicating high associated with THC.FactOnly female cannabis plants produce the resinous flowers people consume.TipStay hydrated. Dry mouth is one of the most common side effects.

Section C · The Library

Community

Cannabis that gives back

We welcome community groups, sponsors and nonprofits that help people reach the benefits of cannabis: patients, veterans, people with low incomes, and communities harmed by past enforcement.

Support

Help for patients and veterans

Patients · Source: NY Office of Cannabis Management
Medical Cannabis Program ↗
How New York's medical program works, including certification by a registered practitioner.
Patients · Source: NY Office of Cannabis Management
Patients ↗
Registering as a certified patient, designating caregivers and buying from registered organizations.
Veterans · Source: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
VA and Marijuana: What Veterans need to know ↗
Taking part in a state program does not affect VA care eligibility. VA providers can discuss cannabis use but may not recommend it.
Communities · Source: NY Office of Cannabis Management
Social and Economic Equity ↗
New York's program for communities and individuals harmed by past cannabis enforcement.

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Nonprofit partners

We're inviting our first partners

Does your organization support patients, veterans or people in need with cannabis access or education? Tell us about it. Every application is reviewed by our team before anything is listed.

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Sponsorship

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