Will medical marijuana continue after adult use legalization?
Certainly!
Medical cannabis is expected to persist following the legalization of recreational use for adults in various states.
There are a couple of factors that contribute to this situation. Primarily medical cannabis initiatives are frequently structured to cater to the requirements of individuals who rely upon cannabis for medical purposes. This entails offering access to potent cannabis items and products customized for treating specific ailments like edibles or vaping options.
Medical cannabis programs for patients usually come with stringent rules compared to markets for recreational use by adults. The regulations may involve patients having to register with the state and get a doctor’s recommendation. This ensures that medical marijuana is accessed by those in genuine need of it.
There is an increasing number of studies backing the efficacy of marijuana in treating various medical ailments. This research plays a role in promoting the acceptance of medical marijuana and increasing the likelihood of states retaining medical marijuana programs even post legalization for recreational use.
Here are a few states where both medical and recreational marijuana use is legal;
- Alaska
- Arizona
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- Guam
- Illinois
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Missouri
- Montana
- New Jersey
- New York
- New Mexico
- Ohio
- Oregon
- Rhode Island
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington D.C.
Several more states are looking into the possibility of legalizing marijuana for both medical purposes and recreational use in the coming years.
Looking at the bigger picture here, there's no indication that medical marijuana will disappear once adult use becomes legalized anytime soon! Actually, quite the opposite. It seems probable that medical marijuana initiatives will keep on flourishing and evolving as more states give the green light to recreational marijuana.
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