Frequently Asked Questions
is my information reported to the state?
No. State reporting does include recreational purchases, however medical does by patient number only (names cannot be included).
what is the formula for recreational tax?
Medical pays simply 6% sales tax so the formula is: total x 1.06
Recreational sales are subject to a 6% sales tax and then a 10% excise tax so the formula is : (total x 1.06) x 1.10
will we be open during the covid pandemic?
Short answer is yes, until we are mandated by the state to close we will remain open for our patients and recreational customers alike. We will of course be utilizing the highest sanitation procedures and allowing curbside or in-store pick up when you pre-order through our website or call ahead your order.
what are the requirements to purchase medical marijuana from Meds lounge?
Individuals looking to purchase medical marijuana will need both their medical marijuana card provided by their state and a legal state ID card, drivers license, or passport to match the medical marijuana card. Out of state medical marijuana card are accepted provided your valid photo identification matches your medical marijuana card completely. (If you need more information concerning this topic, contact customer service).
what are the requirements to purchase recreational marijuana from meds lounge?
You’ll only need a valid state ID that proves you are over the age of 21.
Are all of our products safe?
All marijuana products sold by Meds lounge are tested by state licensed safety compliance facilities before being offered for sale.
how is marijuana used?
There are many ways of using marijuana, and each one affects users differently. Marijuana can be rolled up and smoked like a cigarette (a joint) or a cigar (a blunt). Marijuana can also be smoked in a pipe. Sometimes people mix it in food and eat it or brew it as a tea (edibles). Smoking oils, concentrates, and extracts from the marijuana plant are on the rise this is often achieved via vape pens, rigs or as an additive to marijuana flower.
What is THC (Tetrahydrocannabinol)?
THC is the principal cannabinoid of the cannabis plant and produces majority of the psychoactive effects associated with marijuana.
what is CBD – (CANNABIDIOL)?
CBD is a non-psychoactive cannabinoid, thought to be primarily responsible for body pain relief.
what is CBN – (CANNABINOL)?
CBN is a psychoactive cannabinoid occurring after the degradation of THC, generally resulting in drowsiness.
what are terpenes?
Terpenes are naturally occurring chemical compounds found in marijuana and many other plants that are responsible for the aroma and flavor of the plant.
what is delta-8 THC?
Delta-9-THC, the main drug in cannabis plants that gets people high, can also be a potent medicine. It can treat extreme nausea and stimulate appetite, which is especially helpful for people who have HIV or are going through chemotherapy. A synthetic version of THC, called Dronabinol, has been used to treat these conditions since the 1980s, although some people prefer their THC to come from the plant itself.
But while marijuana is a relatively mild drug with few side effects — at least, compared to alcohol or tobacco — too much Delta-9-THC has its downsides. It can sometimes spark paranoia and anxiety or trigger dizziness and headaches. And it’s worth noting that much of the cannabis sold legally in the U.S. contains a high THC concentration.
That’s why many cannabis consumers are turning to an obscure analogue of Delta-9-THC called Delta-8-THC. The difference between Delta-8 and Delta-9 is subtle: Both will get you stoned, but the former is about half as potent as the latter. Many people claim that Delta-8 is a smoother, less anxious psychoactive experience than the more familiar Delta-9. It also seems to have additional medicinal effects than regular THC, such as better pain relief, but these claims have yet to be weighed out in clinical trials.
Based on these anecdotal reports, Delta-8 is quickly becoming a trendy new cannabis product, appearing in products like vape cartridges, soft drinks, gummies and tinctures. The rise in popularity mirrors the CBD (cannabidiol) craze before it and, like with CBD, there still isn’t a lot of quality control for products or evidence to back up anecdotal accounts. Many of the same positive claims are made about Delta-8 products — though scientists have yet to study their effects in depth.
The cannabis plant is essentially a factory for dozens of different compounds called cannabinoids. The two most popular are also the most abundant: Delta-9-THC and CBD. But the plant also makes many other so-called minor cannabinoids, including CBG, CBN, THCV and, of course, Delta-8-THC. Most cannabis plants produce very small levels of Delta-8, so to get a usable amount takes a lot of processing and refinement. However, Delta-8 is more shelf-stable than Delta-9, which could make it a better option for prescription drugs.
The main difference between Delta-8 and Delta-9 comes down to the location of a specific bond between two of the atoms that make up each THC molecule. “Delta-8 has the double bond on the 8th carbon in the chain, while Delta-9 has the double bond on the 9th carbon in the chain,” explains Christian Peterson, the co-founder and COO of Wunder, a cannabis beverage company based in San Francisco. Wunder sells a line of Delta-8-infused products that mix Delta-8, Delta-9 and CBD as a replacement for alcohol.