Eating smaller amounts will help prevent swelling. For a swollen abdomen caused by swallowing air: 1  Avoid carbonated beverages. 2  Avoid chewing gum or sucking on candies.  Avoid drinking through a straw or sipping the surface of a hot beverage.
Recreational use of marijuana has been approved in four states. New York has legalized medical marijuana and is accepting applications from businesses that want to grow and dispense the drug. Medical marijuana is expected to become available in New York early next year. A bill introduced in the state Senate earlier this year by Sen. Liz Krueger, D-Manhattan, would legalize marijuana for recreational use by people 18 and older.
Recreational Marijuana Laws in the USA - State by State. Following the lead of the many states that have legalized medical marijuana, now many states have moved forward and are legalizing the recreational use of cannabis. These laws allow adults 21 and over to use marijuana recreationally, for any reason with a medical marijuana recommendation, card or license. Most recreational marijuana states also allow home cultivation, allowing adults to grow a few plants in their own home.