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Medical Program Decline

Canna Care Docs

As recreational cannabis continues to dominate, the number of dispensaries catering exclusively to medical patients has dwindled, leaving many individuals with fewer options for specialized care. This trend raises important questions about access, affordability, and the future of medical cannabis as a vital healthcare resource.

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The Rise of Anti-Legalization Efforts

Veriheal

Harpers magazine also released an article in 2016 , with clips from an interview with a top Nixon advisor who made a similar admission. ” SAM is a prominent opponent of legalization by individual states, as well as federal efforts to legalize and provide access.

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Arkansas: Licensed Medical Cannabis Sales Begin

NORML

Qualified patients now have limited access to medical cannabis products, after the state’s first licensed dispensaries began making sales this week. Voters initially approved medical cannabis access by passing a statewide initiative in November 2016. Arkansas is one of 33 states that permits medical cannabis access.

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North Dakota: Governor Signs Medical Cannabis Expansion Laws

NORML

Doug Burgum signed legislation on Wednesday amending and expanding the state’s nascent medical cannabis access program. Though approved by voters in November 2016, the state’s medical cannabis access program is not yet fully operational. Republican Gov.

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Dispensary Spotlight: Verilife Ottawa

Illinois News Joint

Open since 2016, the dispensary is located in LaSalle County, just 20 minutes from the national park and the Illinois River bluff. The retail store also is easily accessible from many towns in LaSalle County, including Earlville, LaSalle, Marseilles, Mendota, Oglesby, Peru, Sandwich, Streator, and Wenona.

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NORML Remembers Mikel Weisser

NORML

” He was especially proud of the group’s successful efforts to reform the state’s medical cannabis access laws and was working on the state initiative to legalize marijuana at the time of his passing. Mikel was the driving force behind starting Las Vegas NORML in 2016, and never let go of my hand.

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Maine: Governor Signs Legislation Finalizing Rules for Retail Marijuana Sales

NORML

Maine voters initially approved the legalization of cannabis sales in November 2016, but lawmakers – led by former Republican Gov. Retailers will need to first receive local approval prior to applying for a state operator’s license. Paul LePage – repeatedly took steps to delay the law’s implementation.

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