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Your Guide to Ohio Medical Marijuana Dispensaries
If you have a current medical marijuana card, you or your caregiver may legally buy marijuana in Ohio from any dispensary approved by the Board of Pharmacy. The Ohio Medical Marijuana Control Program’s medical marijuana patient application must be submitted along with documentation of your qualifying condition, a visit to a licensed medical marijuana practitioner, and proof of your eligibility for the program.
In order to guarantee access to high-quality medical cannabis no matter where you live, the State of Ohio Board of Pharmacy has set up licensed dispensaries all over the state. For the facilities to keep their operating licenses, strict safety and quality standards must be met.
Ohio provides qualified patients with life-changing cannabis products while balancing patient safety and convenience. Don’t let premature concerns about getting cannabis prevent you from pursuing an effective symptom management strategy.
Continue reading to find out where to locate dispensaries in Ohio and what to anticipate when visiting them.
Where Can You Buy Ohio Medical Marijuana?
There are 58 dispensaries operating in Ohio as of August 2022. The Board of Pharmacy issues licenses and enforces regulations for each facility. They have to abide by the Medical Marijuana Control Program’s regulations. Only goods made from cannabis plants that have been grown safely are sold in Ohio dispensaries.
The state of Ohio offers the following dispensaries:
- Bloom Medicinals in Akron
- Harvest of Athens in Athens
- Zen Leaf in Bowling Green
- The Botanist in Canton
- Zen Leaf in Cincinnati
- Sunnyside in Cincinnati
- RISE in Cleveland
- Bloom Medicinals in Columbus
- Strawberry Fields in Columbus
- Pure Ohio Wellness in Dayton
- Body and Mind in Elyria
- Verilife in Hillsboro
- RISE in Lakewood
- Ethos in Lebanon
- Curaleaf in Newark
- The Forest in Sandusky
- Terrasana in Springfield
- RISE in Toledo
- Ohio Valley Natural Relief in Wintersville
What’s it Like Buying Medical Marijuana in Ohio?
Once you have a medical marijuana card, you can shop at any dispensary you like. To those with qualifying medical conditions like epilepsy, Parkinson’s disease, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), multiple sclerosis, Crohn’s disease, seizure disorders, inflammatory bowel disease, ulcerative colitis, traumatic brain injury, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, tourette’s syndrome, and Alzheimer’s disease, dispensaries are currently permitted to sell oils, tinctures, plant material, edibles, lotions, creams, and patches. Cannabis may be vaporized in Ohio, but it cannot be smoked or burned.
The medical marijuana laws in Ohio strictly regulate dispensaries, which are safe places. For customers who possess official MMJ identification cards, they all provide a wide selection of cannabis products that include THC and/or CBD. Before allowing you access to the facility, a staff member will confirm your identity (typically by asking to see your driver’s license) and eligibility to purchase cannabis. You will be allowed into a showroom after checking in where the product is kept behind locked counters.
Employees at dispensaries can provide information on the marijuana strains for sale as well as suggestions on how to use them to treat specific conditions’ symptoms. Your doctor-recommended consumption method and dosage will determine the two 45-day fill periods that make up your 90-day purchase maximum.
Additionally, the dispensaries have online shops where you can order products for delivery to your home. To accept deliveries, however, you must be there in person and show your medical marijuana card.
Tips for Purchasing Medical Marijuana Products
Marijuana of the highest quality, with measurements for size, strain, and concentration, is available at Ohio dispensaries. Regardless of your prior experience with cannabis, you should always start with the smallest dose of your preferred product and adjust your intake as needed.
Although dispensary consultants can provide advice, your symptoms’ response to medical marijuana will depend on your particular biochemistry and metabolism. In general, sativa-based products typically impact the mind and emotions. They are suitable for managing anxiety and stress because they can energize you and sharpen your focus.
Products containing indica are known to have physical effects. They are frequently used to alleviate muscle tension, manage chronic pain, and enhance sleep. Hybrid products, which induce both mental and physical effects, are also sold in dispensaries. They may be suitable for more extensive symptoms of numerous chronic and crippling conditions.
Dispensaries have distinctive purchase policies, carry a variety of product lines, and provide a range of loyalty programs and discounts. You can find the most effective medication for treating your symptoms by doing some research and testing out a variety of products.
Need Help Applying for an Ohio Medical Marijuana Card
You can only legally buy and possess marijuana in Ohio if you have a medical marijuana card because recreational marijuana use is still illegal there. You can get assistance from The Sanctuary in figuring out whether you qualify to sign up for the cannabis program.
Our staff can suggest a qualified medical marijuana doctor who can examine your case, discuss the advantages and disadvantages of self-medicating with marijuana, and issue a written certification if they think it’s appropriate.
We can then give you advice on the state’s additional paperwork requirements and application procedure so you can quickly secure your right to buy cannabis.
To find out more, call us today.