Illinois News Joint

OCTOBER 10, 2024

IDFPR cites the explosive growth by stating that 82 new dispensaries open for business in the last year, the single-largest expansion of cannabis dispensaries since the program first started with the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Program Act (CRTA) in 2014. Find detailed information about this topic here.)

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Illinois News Joint

APRIL 29, 2025

The Division of Cannabis Regulation sent out emails today to those in the Medical Cannabis Patient Program and Opioid Alternative Patient Program stating that new online registration portal is now ready for use. Caregivers, under this new system, will have a separate login in order to obtain access to your patients information.

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Veriheal

MARCH 27, 2025

If passed, vaporizable dried raw cannabis would be included with the products available to Iowas medical patients. Companies & Iowa Patients Are Hopeful For Change Lucas Nelson, president of MedPharm Iowa, owns and operates Bud & Marys Cannabis in the state. Theres a patient who visits us from just outside of Ottumwa.

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Illinois News Joint

MAY 30, 2025

Another popular amendment allows for drive-through pickup for medical patients. Another amendment adds a fee for dispensaries, stating, By October 1, 2026, all dispensing organizations shall pay a one-time fee of $10,000 to be deposited into the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Fund.

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Miss Marijuana

JULY 6, 2025

Symptom Relief and Patient Outcomes So, what do real people say? If you want to hear more about real experiences, check out patient stories on Leafly. Before you start, it’s a good idea to ask your dispensary about prices and see what you can afford. But remember, everyone’s body is different! Want to dig deeper?

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Veriheal

MAY 16, 2025

Profits Drive Prices, Prices Drive Consumer Decisions Once competition and a surplus have been created, it still doesnt mean that dispensaries are lowering prices for customers in certain states anytime soonprofits being the main driving force. Since cultivators grow cannabis domestically in the U.S.,

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Illinois News Joint

MARCH 24, 2025

The implementation will start with transporter licenses and registered testing laboratories, followed by cultivation centers, craft growers, and infusers, and with dispensaries transitioning last. Metrc has additional information and support available online here.

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Canna Law Blog

OCTOBER 29, 2024

These new laws would: a) strip out penalties for qualified patients in possession of five ounces or less of medical marijuana, and b) create a Nebraska Medical Cannabis Commission to regulate and license the supply chain. Up to seven cannabis manufacturing facilities and eighteen dispensaries could be licensed.

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LifeCannMD

MAY 27, 2025

Fernando Fandio-Sende, LifeCannMD After thirty years practicing medicine and specializing as a Miami cannabis doctor , I’ve had countless conversations with patients who tell me the same thing: “Doctor, I want to try medical marijuana , but I’m scared of getting too high.” What Is Microdosing Cannabis?

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Veriheal

MARCH 19, 2025

Now, it seems that numerous medical marijuana dispensaries in South Dakota are closing their doors. In this article, youll discover the complicated history of legal cannabis in South Dakota, why recreational cannabis failed despite voters’ wishes, and why some medical dispensaries in South Dakota are now closing their doors.

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Illinois News Joint

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

The retail store opened in 2021 and serves registered medical patients and recreational consumers. Find Curaleaf Worth on Instagram @curaleaf.illinois , Facebook , LinkedIn , X @Curaleaf_Inc , and our Dispensary Directory. Curaleaf’s medical and recreational dispensary in Worth, Illinois, is conveniently located at 11425 S.

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LifeCannMD

MAY 27, 2025

Here’s something that blows most of my patients’ minds: your body actually has built-in receptors for cannabis compounds. I’ve guided hundreds of patients through this process, and honestly? Great News for Seizure Patients If you’ve got epilepsy or any seizure disorder, you’re already qualified.

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LifeCannMD

MARCH 3, 2025

Elena’s story sound like many of our Miami patients who find that medical marijuana edibles offer relief that helps them on a medical and personal level. Dispensary Purchases Only : Unlike some states, Florida requires all medical cannabis products to be purchased from a licensed Medical Marijuana Treatment Center (MMTCs).

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LifeCannMD

JUNE 23, 2025

Here’s what I tell my patients: it depends on whether this is your first time getting a Florida MMJ card or if you’re coming back for a renewal. I love offering this option to my patients because let’s be honest – life is busy enough without having to drive to the doctor every seven months.

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LifeCannMD

APRIL 28, 2025

You might have heard of RSO or looked over it at your local Miami dispensary, but have you ever heard Ricks story? Most patients say it tastes terrible – imagine the most bitter, plant-like flavor you can think of, and you’re getting close. Not just for Rick, but for all the patients who depended on him?

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Veriheal

MARCH 24, 2025

Cannabis Caregiver Not to be confused with a cannabis healthcare provider, a cannabis coach , or a cannabis consultant , a cannabis caregiver is a representative designated to assist individual medical marijuana patients who cannot procure or apply cannabis treatments for themselves.

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Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

JULY 3, 2025

Before weed went rec, before BOGO deals lit up your feed, before ‘dispensary near me’ was even a thing, there was Kind Meds. We were part of the original wave of medical dispensaries in Arizona, opening our doors back when you needed a card, not just curiosity, to walk through them. Want to know how it all began?

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Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

APRIL 29, 2025

Explore the Shop Browse live menus from your favorite Arizona dispensaries, including exclusive Kind Meds deals. Relax and Wait LOVE BUD AZ coordinates with dispensaries and delivery drivers to bring your order to your doorstep, usually within 1 to 2 hours. LOVE BUD AZ is not just a delivery app, it is a full-blown cannabis community.

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Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

MAY 21, 2025

When its 110 outside, the last thing you want to do is leave your cool, air-conditioned house to make a dispensary run. You dont need to visit a dispensary. Thats where weed delivery in Arizona is becoming a game changer – and now theres a faster, cooler, and more connected way to get your cannabis without breaking a sweat.

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Illinois News Joint

APRIL 4, 2025

Licensed medical cannabis dispensaries served 56,847 unique patients, who purchased 1,298,645 grams of dry cannabis. Total retail sales since November 2015 by licensed medical cannabis dispensaries reached $2,311,940,075.94. Retail sales of medical cannabis for March totaled $10,816,859.45 in dry flower and $11,291,256.40

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Illinois News Joint

MAY 19, 2025

Melisa Stalets, IDPH Deputy Director, Office of Health Promotion, delivered a brief update, announcing that the new medical patient registration portal recently had gone live and that all four conditions that had been approved last year have been used by medical professionals to provide a patient with a medical card. 1-31, 2026.

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NORML

MARCH 18, 2020

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. This designation permits them to continue to provide important services to patients who rely on them,” stated NORML Executive Director Erik Altieri.

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MMJ Recs

JULY 30, 2019

More progressive states have been making it easier and easier for patients to have access to medical marijuana for years – but there are a few places where this progressive policy may come as a bit of a surprise… States like Oklahoma, for example. There are also no limits on how many medical marijuana dispensaries can be opened at once.

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NORML

MARCH 27, 2020

Nationwide polling data compiled by YouGov.com reported that 53 percent of respondents believe that medical marijuana dispensaries “should be considered essential services.” ” Support was strongest among self-identified Democrats (62 percent), but was significantly lower among Republicans (43 percent). .”

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NORML

JULY 1, 2021

Under the law, which took effect upon signing, qualified patients may now legally possess up to a 90-day supply of cannabis at one time. Patients also now have the ability to consult with authorizing physicians via video conferencing and may obtain cannabis from dispensaries via curbside pick-up.

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NORML

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

Lehigh Valley NORML, and medical cannabis patients from across Pennsylvania, will hold the second in a series of monthly protests at the Department of Health (PaDOH) headquarters on Forster St. “Patients First: Fixing Medical Marijuana in PA” will commence on Wednesday November 13, 2019 from 08:30 AM-5:00 PM.

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NORML

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

Patients enrolled in the state’s medical cannabis access program will be able to purchase cannabis-infused edible products from licensed dispensaries for the first time. The post Hawaii: Governor Legalizes Sales of Edible Products by Licensed Medical Cannabis Dispensaries appeared first on NORML.

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NORML

JANUARY 24, 2020

Under the law, which voters approved in 2018, regulators must license a minimum of 24 dispensaries in each of Missouri’s eight congressional districts. Regulators have already registered 27,000 patients to participate in the cannabis access program. Licensed dispensaries are expected to be operational by this spring.

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NORML

DECEMBER 18, 2020

“This study provides evidence that the types of cannabis available in recreational and medical cannabis dispensaries might hold promise as an alternative treatment for PTSD. The post Study: Long-Term Cannabis Use Associated with Reduced Symptoms in Patients with Post-Traumatic Stress appeared first on NORML.

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NORML

MAY 2, 2019

Members of the House and Senate have approved versions of House Bill 364 , which allows qualified patients the option to grow marijuana at home. The measure permits registered patients (or their designated caregivers) to cultivate up to three mature plants in a private location that it not subject to public view. Chris Sununu.

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NORML

APRIL 3, 2020

In several jurisdictions, lawmakers have designated these operations to be ‘essential’ to the health and well-being of the patient community. NORML is encouraged that lawmakers and regulators are moving expeditiously to take these common-sense actions.

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Illinois News Joint

MAY 7, 2024

Since before adult-use legalization, the hundreds of thousands of qualified medical patients in Illinois have had only 55 dispensaries to chose from, and the lack of access to specific medical needs, especially in southern Illinois, has forced several patients to drive 2-hours or more to purchase medicine.

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MMJ Recs

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Medical marijuana (MMJ) dispensaries play a crucial role in providing patients with access to the cannabis products they need for managing various health conditions. Visiting an MMJ dispensary comes with a set of unwritten rules and etiquettes that patients should be aware of. This is a legal requirement in many states.

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NORML

DECEMBER 9, 2021

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. Only 23 medical cannabis facilities are currently operating in the state.

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NORML

NOVEMBER 1, 2019

Investigators reported that pain patients were the group most likely to report health benefits following medical cannabis enactment. ” Separate studies – such as those here , here , and here – consistently report that pain patients often reduce their use of opioids following access to medical cannabis therapy.

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MMJ Recs

OCTOBER 18, 2023

With a growing number of New Jersey MMJ dispensaries offering a wide range of cannabis products, it’s essential for MMJ patients to stay informed about the options available. Patients can now access a wide variety of cannabis products to address their medical needs.

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NORML

MAY 24, 2022

"High prices and the lack of convenient access provide significant barriers to Ohio's patient community. Hopefully, the addition of these licensed operators will better address patients' growing demands.". The post Ohio: Regulators Approve Dozens More Applicants to Operate Medical Cannabis Dispensaries appeared first on NORML.

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