Marijuana Beginner
Marijuana Beginner is a plain-English guide to cannabis for adults in the United States. Find out what’s legal where you live, learn the basics and get started the safe, legal way.
Marijuana laws by state
Every state’s rules are different: who can buy, how much you can carry, whether you can grow at home and what happens if you’re caught. Our guides cover all 50 states and Washington, D.C., and each one shows when it was last checked against official sources.
See marijuana laws in every state →
Popular guides: California · New York · Texas · Florida · Illinois · Michigan · Colorado · Arizona · New Jersey · Massachusetts · Ohio · Pennsylvania
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- Marijuana Beginner 101: strains, THC and CBD, and how to start low and go slow.
- Marijuana Cultivation 101: home growing basics, for adults in states where it’s legal.
- Product reviews: grow lights, grow tents, vaporizers and accessories.
Buying guides
For adults growing where it’s legal. See all buying guides →
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For adults 21+ (or 18+ medical patients where state law allows). Our content is educational, not legal or medical advice. See our disclaimer.