I’ve had cannabis from every recreational state in the contiguous United States as well as medical cannabis from Oregon and Maryland. Medical cannabis is superior to recreational/black market cannabis. Not just Maryland. Oregon medical cannabis is much better than recreational Oregon cannabis. Medical markets get the absolute top shelf products due to stringent testing requirements, extreme grower/processor licensing requirements, and continuous extensive research on everything involving growing and processing cannabis. On the other hand, recreational cannabis is fantastic because it is more easily accessible and much more affordable. But perhaps one day health insurance could help cover the cost of medical cannabis and then there will be nothing favoring recreational over medical, aside from accessibility. This is all my opinion that stems from seeing first hand all of the differences in many various markets. Recreational cannabis is dope as hell when you’re vacationing! An awesome experience and going to the DC pop-ups is so much fun. At the end of the day though, I would rather know everything about what I’m consuming. I don’t want knock-offs. I don’t want dangerous chemicals. I don’t want lead in my cartridges. It’s the same with food. Would you buy random fruit from a bro who won’t tell you or doesn’t even know if they used harmful pesticides/carcinogens? Or would you rather buy organic fruit from a verified farmer’s market that has been certified clean and pesticide free? Just some food for thought. Everything we consume will have permanent and lasting effects on our health and lives for as long as we live. That’s the thought that sticks with me.