Ohio Likely to Consider Medical Cannabis for Opioid Addiction

The State Medical Board will consider adding conditions next year after consulting with experts.

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Associated Press

November 5, 2018

CLEVELAND — An Ohio medical professor and family physician says he's gathering data and research on treating opioid addiction with cannabis.

Dr. F. Stuart Leeds said he plans to give the information to the Ohio Medical Board as it accepts petitions through the end of the year seeking to add new qualifying conditions for medical marijuana use. The board will consider adding conditions next year after consulting with experts.

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Ohio Senate Votes, 32-0, To Reject House Changes to Cannabis, Hemp Laws

The Cannabist Co. Opens 7th Ohio Dispensary

Michigan’s New 24% Cannabis Wholesale Tax Leads CBT’s Top Stories in October

Ohio House Passes Cannabis, Hemp Bill Resulting From ‘Venn Diagram From Hell’

Ohio Senate Votes, 32-0, To Reject House Changes to Cannabis, Hemp Laws

The House’s substitute bill to regulate hemp products fails to ‘close the loophole for synthetic THC,’ according to one senator.

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The Cannabist Co. Opens 7th Ohio Dispensary

The retail facility in St. Clairsville reinforces the company’s commitment to patient and adult-use access in Eastern Ohio.

Michigan’s New 24% Cannabis Wholesale Tax Leads CBT’s Top Stories in October

The new tax is set to go into effect Jan. 1. Trump’s drug czar nominee’s cannabis policy and the government shutdown also led the top stories this month.

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Ohio House Passes Cannabis, Hemp Bill Resulting From ‘Venn Diagram From Hell’

The substitute bill alters the state’s 2023 voter-approved legalization initiative and provides a legal pathway for selling intoxicating hemp products.

Ohio state Rep. Brian Stewart, R-Ashville, discusses a substitute bill that would amend a voter-approved adult-use cannabis initiative from 2023 and provide a regulatory framework for intoxicating hemp products.

Ohio Cannabis Dispensary Workers Go on Strike at Herbal Wellness Center

Represented by Teamsters, the workers at the retail facility in Columbus are demanding a fair contract.

Ohio Judge Blocks Governor’s Intoxicating Hemp Product Ban for 2 Weeks

The trial court judge granted a temporary restraining order that delays Gov. Mike DeWine’s executive order to shut down hemp THC product sales.

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3 Ohio Businesses Sue Governor Over Hemp Product Ban

The vape and smoke shops and manufacturers argue that Gov. Mike DeWine’s executive order violates the separation of powers doctrine.

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine shows how intoxicating hemp products can sometimes be packaged in manners similar to popular candies and snacks that entice children during an Oct. 8 press conference in Columbus.

CERTIFIED Opens Columbus Dispensary, Revives Local Landmark With Drive-Thru Cannabis Experience

The Ohio-born cannabis brand brings personal story, community focus and premium products to Silver Drive location

Ohio Governor Halts Hemp THC Product Sales for 90 Days

Gov. Mike DeWine declares a state of emergency for consumable hemp products and orders his agencies to promulgate regulations.

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Ascend Wellness Closes $9.3 Million Mortgage Financing on 3 Ohio Properties

The cannabis company closed the transaction for loans on real estate in Cincinnati, Sandusky and Piqua.

Bloom Cannabis Opening 7th Ohio Dispensary in Athens

The Ohio-based cannabis company is expanding its retail presence in the southeast part of the state.

Jushi Opens 6th Beyond Hello Dispensary in Ohio

The cannabis retail facility in Parma, just south of Cleveland, marks the company’s 41st location nationwide.

The new Beyond Hello™ Parma dispensary features a modern, welcoming design with multiple service stations to ensure fast, personalized service for patients and customers.

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