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OKAY Cannabis opens consumption lounge

Illinois News Joint

We at Illinois News Joint spend a lot of time discussing the future of the Illinois cannabis industry. Owners of the OKAY Cannabis dispensaries in Illinois are putting this notion to the test. Along with the already existing bakery, café, and cocktail bar, OKAY Cannabis recently opened an adjacent consumption lounge.

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ICCA to advocate for on-premise cannabis consumption

Illinois News Joint

In our six-part series, “ Part 2: What Illinois cannabis patients really want ,” we discussed the absence of safe on-premise spaces in Illinois for legal consumption of cannabis. A key mistake, we believe, of Illinois’s cannabis laws, was over-restricting the market. We don’t want to repeat that.”

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Illinois House Bill permits on-sight event consumption

Illinois News Joint

Despite the fact that Illinois’ prohibitive laws for on-sight cannabis consumption have foiled many event planners from hosting events, Illinois may be set to host more cannabis-friendly events in 2023 than the last three years combined. Harper sponsored Illinois House Bill 3939, also known as the Bring Your Own Cannabis bill.

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Study: Cannabis Associated with Reduced Opioid Use, Prolonged Benefits in Pain Patients

NORML

The daily use of cannabis by patients with chronic pain conditions is associated with prolonged improvements in pain management and subjects’ overall quality of life, as well as sustained reductions in the use of opioids, according to longitudinal data published in the journal Pain Medicine. ’

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Exploring Microdosing: A Comprehensive Guide to Minimal Cannabis Consumption

United Patients Group

As the use of medical marijuana continues to gain acceptance, patients and health professionals are constantly exploring new ways to effectively utilize cannabis for various medical conditions. This subtle stimulation could benefit patients who struggle with motivation, attention, or cognitive function.

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Survey Reveals Almost Half of Canada’s MMJ Patients Reduced Their Alcohol and Opioid Consumption

Veriheal

New data published in the Journal of Cannabis Research claims that almost one in two authorized medical cannabis patients in Canada managed to either completely stop or reduce their intake of controlled substances, such as alcohol and opioids , by using cannabis. Cannabis’ Place in Substance Abuse Recovery .

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Microdosing Cannabis: A Comprehensive Guide to Safe Consumption

United Patients Group

Cannabis is a plant that has been used for thousands of years for medicinal and recreational purposes. Microdosing involves consuming small amounts of cannabis to reap the benefits without experiencing any noticeable psychoactive effects. Another benefit of microdosing is that it can help you save money on cannabis.