Of the approximately 3,500 consumers surveyed, 78 percent agreed with the statement, “Using marijuana has reduced my need to use prescription painkillers.”
Region: Columbus
Some retailers with dual licensure are anticipated to begin engaging in adult-use sales before the end of the month.
State regulators are anticipated to begin accepting licensing applications in early June.
Lawmakers in both chambers are anticipated to revisit the issue when they reconvene in January.
The state’s Governor and Senate President are among those leading the charge for legislative changes.
“Clinicians should be aware that a substantial percentage of patients with cancer are using cannabis products and report experiencing symptom relief with its use.”
By contrast, Board members failed to include autism and obsessive-compulsive disorder among the list of qualifying conditions for which doctors may recommend medical marijuana.
Researchers projected that licensed retailers could raise between $276 million and $374 million annually by year five of operations.