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NORML’s Statement Regarding the Designation of Medical Cannabis Dispensaries as “Essential Services”

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The National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws is issuing the following statements regarding the continued operation of medical cannabis dispensaries during the COVID crisis. Permitting such activities ensures that patients possess a consistent, known supply of their medicine and that their access remains affordable.

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Study: Adult-Use Cannabis Access Associated with Decreased Sales of OTC Sleep Aids

NORML

Adult-use retail cannabis access is associated with a decline in the sales of over-the-counter (OTC) sleep aid medications, according to data published in the journal Complimentary Therapies in Medicine. ” Authors reported that the negative associations were driven by reduced sales of diphenhydramine (e.g.,

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Study: Adult Use Retail Customers Frequently Substitute Cannabis for Opioids, Other Prescription Drugs

NORML

Adults who purchase retail cannabis typically report using it to mitigate pain and to improve sleep, and often use it in place of conventional medications, according to data published online today in the Journal of Psychoactive Drugs.

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Americans for Safe Access (ASA) has released a report examining the efficacy of state medical cannabis laws.

Cannabis Law Report

The organization has, they say, ……evaluated patient access, affordability, equity, and product safety. With a decline in legislative improvements in state medical cannabis programs, millions of patients are left with limited or no access,” ASA Executive Director Debbie Churgai said. “It Pennsylvania State Rep.

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Australia: Medicinal cannabis clinic and dispensary to open in Melbourne

Cannabis Law Report

That is Dr Vicki Kotsirilos, GP and Australia’s first authorised GP prescriber of medicinal cannabis. . She is talking to newsGP about the establishment of Melbourne’s first stand-alone medical cannabis clinic and dispensary, the Releaf Clinic, which is due to open the doors to its retail component on 8 February. .

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Marijuana Dispensaries – Are They Essential Services?

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The question many have is whether marijuana dispensaries will fall into this “essential” category. This would allow such dispensaries to remain open if nonessential businesses are ordered to close because of COVID-19. Encouraging businesses to have patients set up appointments in order to avoid overcrowding in dispensaries.

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MedMen Announces Grand Opening of Orlando, Florida, Dispensary

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LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)–MedMen Enterprises Inc. ( “MedMen” or the “Company” ) (CSE: MMEN) (OTCQX: MMNFF), a leading cannabis retailer with operations across the nation, today announced the opening of its newest store location in Orlando, Florida. Learn more about MedMen at www.medmen.com. Source: MedMen Enterprises.