Medical marijuana gummies now authorized for Minnesota sufferers | Information
ROCHESTER, Minn.-Medical marijuana sufferers can now buy authorized marijuana in gummy type beginning on Monday.
Inexperienced Good’s CEO Kyle Kingsley mentioned the medical dispensary could have 5 flavors accessible for sufferers.
Kingsley mentioned medical marijuana is a a lot safer various than prescribed opioid medication.
“So, that is one thing individuals can use in lieu of the far more harmful opioids. Folks may eat 100s, 1000s of those gummies and never have an overdose, in comparison with only a very minimal overdose of opioids can threaten any individual’s life. So, that is actually an fascinating device to me to counter opioids, notably within the setting of persistent ache,” Kingsley mentioned.
Nevertheless, sufferers seeking to swap over to medical marijuana gummies will first have to satisfy with a pharmacist per Minnesota legislation, in keeping with Kingsley.
“Come into our dispensary, give us a name. We’re fairly fast with serving to individuals out to get that session. One of many perks we offer the sufferers is the pharmacist session and once they swap to new varieties it’s required by the state to speak with a pharmacist. That may be a good factor. It will give them extra info and empower them with information in combating their medical illness or situation,” Kingsley mentioned.
The Minnesota of Division Well being’s web site states there are greater than 37,000 medical marijuana card holders in Minnesota, with greater than 1,200 residing in Olmsted County.
