Will medical marijuana continue after adult use legalization?
Yes, medical marijuana is likely to continue after adult use legalization. In fact, many states have already legalized both medical and adult use marijuana, and there is no evidence that adult use legalization has led to the demise of medical marijuana programs.
There are a few reasons why this is the case. First, medical marijuana programs are often designed to meet the specific needs of patients who are using marijuana to treat a variety of medical conditions. This can include providing access to higher potency marijuana products, as well as products that are specifically tailored to treat certain conditions, such as edibles or vapes.
Second, medical marijuana programs typically have stricter regulations than adult use markets. This can include requirements for patients to register with the state and to obtain a recommendation from a doctor. These regulations help to ensure that medical marijuana is only used by patients who have a legitimate need for it.
Finally, there is a growing body of scientific research that supports the use of marijuana for a variety of medical conditions. This research has helped to legitimize medical marijuana and has made it more likely that states will continue to maintain medical marijuana programs even after legalizing adult use marijuana.
Here are some examples of states that have legalized both medical and adult use marijuana:
- Colorado
- Washington
- Alaska
- Oregon
- Washington, D.C.
- California
- Maine
- Massachusetts
- Nevada
- Michigan
- Vermont
- Guam
- Illinois
- Arizona
- Montana
- New Jersey
- New York
- Virginia
- New Mexico
- Connecticut
- Rhode Island
- Maryland
- Missouri
- Delaware
- Minnesota
- Ohio
In addition, several other states are considering legalizing both medical and adult use marijuana in the near future.
Overall, there is no reason to believe that medical marijuana will not continue to exist after adult use legalization. In fact, it is likely that medical marijuana programs will continue to grow and expand as more states legalize adult use marijuana and as more research is conducted on the medical benefits of marijuana.
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