<p>Recreational weed in the U.S. just went from this ... to this. (See video for full map.)</p><p>Eight states now have legal recreational marijuana: Alaska, California, Oregon, Washington, Colorado, Maine, Massachusetts and Nevada, as well as Washington, D.C.</p><p><b>SEE MORE: <a href="http://www.newsy.com/videos/legal-cannabis-companies-still-navigate-financial-obstacles/">Legal Cannabis Companies Still Jump Through Financial Hoops</a></b></p><p>Of those, Nevada, California, Massachusetts and Maine are the newest to approve the drug for recreational use. Maine made the call days after the election in a race that was so close, opposition groups are calling for a recount.</p><p>And four states expanded medical access: North Dakota, Arkansas, Florida and Montana.</p><p><b>SEE MORE: <a href="http://www.newsy.com/videos/this-cannabis-ceo-used-to-be-a-high-school-biology-teacher/">This Cannabis CEO Used To Be A High School Biology Teacher</a></b></p><hr><b>Trending stories at <a href="http://www.newsy.com">Newsy.com</a></b><ul class="inline-related-links"><li><a href="http://www.newsy.com/videos/judge-requires-bottled-water-be-delivered-to-flint-residents/">Judge Requires Bottled Water Be Delivered To Flint Residents</a></li><li><a href="http://www.newsy.com/videos/toy-hall-of-fame-inducts-swings-d-d-and-little-people/">Swings, D&amp;D And Little People Are Now In The Toy Hall Of Fame</a></li><li><a href="http://www.newsy.com/videos/ways-to-donate-and-make-a-difference/">Every Bit Of Positivity Counts. Here&#039;s How To Start</a></li></ul>