Marijuana Facts and Figures of the First Month of Legalization in PA
The new marijuana laws in Pennsylvania have been in effect for a month and the state's cannabis industry is starting to take shape. The Pennsylvania Department of Health has released its first report on the impacts of legalization and it includes some interesting data on the first month.
Pennsylvania's medical marijuana program is already one of the most robust in the country, with over 50,000 patients enrolled since its launch in February 2018. The program has seen steady growth since then, but this new report shows that there was a significant spike in enrollment following legalization last month.
The state saw more than 2,700 patients enrolling in the program during November. That's more than double what was seen during October and an increase from just under 1,200 enrollees during September.
The PA Department of Health also reported that there were over 5 million visits to its website from November 1-30th - up from 4 million visits during October (which had previously been the highest number).
Is marijuana legal in Pennsylvania 2022?
Pennsylvania is one of the states that legalized medical marijuana in the year 2016. The law, however, has not yet been implemented.
The state's Department of Health has until Feb. 14, 2020 to develop regulations and guidelines for doctors and dispensaries before it can start issuing licenses. The deadline is May 14, 2020 for dispensaries to open their doors.
Impacts on Drivers Under the Influence of Marijuana
Impacts on Drivers Under the Influence of Marijuana
Driving while high on weed can have a significant impact on your driving abilities.
Marijuana takes about 30 minutes to take effect and the effects can last up to 4 hours.
If you are driving stoned, it is best to do so during daytime hours.
It's also important that you don't drive when you're too tired or if you have been drinking alcohol.
What are the Possibilities for Medical Uses?
Medical marijuana is the use of cannabis and its constituent cannabinoids, to treat disease or alleviate symptoms. Cannabis has been used for medicinal purposes for thousands of years.
The use of cannabis as a medicine has not been rigorously tested due to various restrictions. There is limited evidence that cannabis can be used to reduce nausea and vomiting during chemotherapy, improve appetite in people with HIV/AIDS, and treat chronic pain and muscle spasms. The FDA considers cannabis a Schedule I drug, meaning it is considered to have no medicinal value.
How Will Legalization Change Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania is the sixth most populous state in the United States. It has a population of 12,802,503 people and its capital is Harrisburg. This state legalized medical marijuana in 2016 and now it is considering legalizing recreational marijuana as well.
The Pennsylvania Senate passed a bill to legalize recreational marijuana on April 17th, 2019. The bill would allow adults over the age of 21 to purchase up to an ounce of cannabis from licensed dispensaries and possess up to 30 grams of cannabis at any given time. The bill would also establish a regulatory system for the cultivation, processing, distribution, and sale of cannabis products within the state.
