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Pew: Nearly 80 Percent of Americans Have a Marijuana Dispensary in Their County

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"Today, for the first time since the adoption of federal marijuana prohibition, more US citizens reside in jurisdictions where cannabis is state-legal than live somewhere where it is not." The post Pew: Nearly 80 Percent of Americans Have a Marijuana Dispensary in Their County appeared first on NORML.

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Analysis: Proximity to Cannabis Dispensaries Not Correlated with Higher Rates of Youth Marijuana Use

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"This study found no evidence for increased cannabis use among youth living in zip codes with active medical cannabis dispensaries. In fact, 12th graders living in zip codes with dispensaries had lower past-year and past-30-day cannabis use."

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NC Marijuana Dispensary | North Carolina’s first marijuana dispensary near Asheville has an opening date

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(WTVD) — The eastern band of Cherokee Indians has set an opening date for North Carolina’s first marijuana dispensary. It is recognized as the national cannabis holiday. Back in September, tribal members voted to approve the adult use of marijuana on tribal land. The date–no surprise–is April 20.

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North Carolina Cherokee Indians Are Opening The State’s First Dispensary

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Cannabis is not legal in North Carolina for medicinal or recreational purposes yet, but one group has their own rules–the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI). On April 20th, they’re opening a medical dispensary on tribal land, with products available for purchase to tribal and out-of-state cardholders.

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The State of Medical Marijuana in Florida: Navigating Dispensaries, Eligibility, and Legalization

MMJ Recs

Florida has been at the forefront of the evolving landscape surrounding medical marijuana in the United States. As the state continues to navigate the complexities of legalization, patients, dispensaries, and the cannabis industry are witnessing significant changes.

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Illinois Medical Marijuana Program: Exploring Dispensary Options and Renewal Procedures

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Overview of the Illinois Medical Marijuana Program Illinois boasts a comprehensive medical marijuana program that provides patients with access to a variety of cannabis products for therapeutic use. In this article, we’ll delve into the intricacies of the program, exploring dispensary options and renewal procedures.

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New Jersey: Regulators Approve Provisional Licenses for 30 New Medical Marijuana Dispensaries

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Only 23 medical cannabis facilities are currently operating in the state. Under the state's medical marijuana law, patients are not permitted to home-cultivate cannabis. The post New Jersey: Regulators Approve Provisional Licenses for 30 New Medical Marijuana Dispensaries appeared first on NORML.