In order to procure medical marijuana legally in the state of Ohio, you need a medical marijuana card — and a heaping pile of cash. High cannabis prices have left many in Ohio’s medical marijuana community disgruntled. In fact, 62% of all medical cannabis patients
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Nebraskans to Decide on Legalizing Medical Marijuana This November
If voters approve the measure, Nebraska may be the next state to approve medical marijuana. Medical marijuana has been certified for inclusion on Nebraska’s general election ballot. Secretary of State Bob Evnen confirmed he would certify the initiative proposal for a constitutional amendment to legalize
Introducing Evolve NanoSerum — the Hand Lotion of Medical Marijuana
In the 21st Century, there are so many ways to ingest medical cannabis. Though you cannot technically smoke it legally in Ohio under Ohio’s medical marijuana guidelines, you can vape it, take it as a tincture, eat it, or use it as an oil or
The Growth & Development of Ohio’s Blooming CBD Market
Since CBD was legalized in Ohio when Senate Bill 57 became law in July, the number of businesses selling the product has been growing, well, like a weed. Exact numbers are cloudy, since the Ohio Secretary of State, which records new business filings in the
Covid-19: Are Ohio’s Medical Marijuana Dispensaries Still Open?
In March, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine issued a statewide Stay at Home order, shuttering all businesses deemed nonessential. People were only allowed to leave their homes to get food, attend to the needs of an elderly or ailed family member, attend medical appointments, or provide
Could Liking Ohio Football Qualify for Medical Marijuana? Fans Think So
Don’t count on being a Browns or Bengals fan being approved as a qualifying condition for medical marijuana, but at least some amused and beleaguered fans thought it wouldn’t hurt to ask. It’s hilarious, but true: Some fans with a sense of humor submitted a
Facing High Prices, Some Medical Marijuana Advocates Ask State to Approve Home Grows
Ohio’s medical cannabis is some of the most expensive in the nation — price tagged at about $450 an ounce. Many blame the lack of dispensaries. Though 56 medical marijuana dispensaries have provisional licenses to operate, nearly a quarter of those have yet to be
Columbus Medical Marijuana Dispensary Fined $300K, Expects to Open Soon
You don’t need to be a marijuana doctor writing cannabis recommendations in Ohio to know that the state’s regulations regarding its medical marijuana program are pretty strict. But one medical cannabis company, Greenleaf Apothecaries, found out the hard way. It’s been fined $300,000 because it
Scientists Found a Medical Cannabis Compound to Have Great Potential in Cancer Treatment
Pancreatic cancer is rare, but deadly. It makes up just 3% of cancer cases, yet as many as 20% of those afflicted with it will survive their first year, and only 8% survive more than 5. In fact, pancreatic cancer is predicted to be the
Ohio’s Marijuana Dispensaries Struggle to Open
It’s understandable that medical marijuana patients are feeling pretty frustrated across the state. Out of 56 dispensaries that have been authorized to supply medical cannabis throughout the state, only 26 are operational — nearly half, as of August 21. Those 56 may have provisional licenses,
If Approved, New Conditions Could Double Medical Marijuana Eligibility
In the state of Ohio, the number of recognized ailments for cannabis treatment — and the percentage of the population that qualify for a medical marijuana recommendation — could have widely broadened, if state officials had agreed on new guidelines. An advisory committee for the
Medical Marijuana Recall? How Testing & Quality Control Affect Patients
Is the cannabis you’re purchasing up to snuff? Good question. When it comes to medical extracts purchased at Utopia Gardens in Detroit, Michigan, the answer is a flat no. Testing officials issued a recall on 2 strains grown by the licensed medical provisioning center —
Dr. Blatman Interviewed on WLWT About Medical Marijuana For Treatment of Autism and Anxiety in Ohio
8/21/19 Dr. Blatman was recently interviewed by Todd Dykes on WLWT about an Ohio Medical Board Subcommittee’s decision NOT to recommend Medical Marijuana for Anxiety and Autism, an idea they originally supported back in May. You can view the video interview that was broadcast last
Dr. Blatman Is a Certified Medical Marijuana Doctor
Dr. Blatman has been a Certified Medical Marijuana Doctor since the beginning of the Ohio program. Blatman Health and Wellness Center is excited to announce that our founder and medical director, Dr. Blatman, is an officially certified medical marijuana doctor under the Ohio Medical Marijuana
New Medical Marijuana Patient? Read This Warning on Edibles
With Ohio’s medical marijuana program inching closer to completion, there’s no doubt a long line of patients who are eager to try this “miracle herb” for their condition. In 2018, cannabis is legal in over half of America, with more states legalizing it every year.
Medical Marijuana & Vape Pens: The Danger of Too Much Dab
Medical marijuana is slowly moving forward to become a reality in Ohio. Patients who meet the requirements can smoke cannabis as early as September without much fear of arrest, though obtaining legal marijuana is not as clear. Under the law, medical marijuana may not be