Since 1996, when California became the first state to legalize marijuana for medical use, 28 more states and Washington D.C. have followed suit.1 And with good reason: Medical marijuana has been shown to help treat a wide variety of conditions, including chronic pain, anxiety, and depression.2

So if you’re one of the millions of Americans who could benefit from using medical marijuana, how do you go about finding a dispensary near you? The easiest way is to use an online directory like Weedmaps.com or Leafly.com. Both of these sites allow you to search by location to find dispensaries near you, as well as read reviews from other patients.

Alternatively, if you don’t have internet access, you can call your state’s Department of Health or Department of Revenue and ask for a list of licensed dispensaries in your area.