The only medical cannabis dispensary in the region, CeresMed South on Putney Road, closed its doors on Dec. 12, significantly disrupting access for Windham County's 235 residents with active state-issued medical cannabis cards.
For customers who relied on the firm to access medical cannabis products, the closure created a gap in access to relief for qualifying medical conditions.
"There are certain products and services that just aren't available in adult-use dispensaries," said James Pepper, chair of the state's Cannabis Control Board (CCB), based in Montpelier.
Cannabis, also known as marijuana, has long been regarded as a legitimate treatment for certain conditions that cause physical and psychological pain. Over the years, while federal regulations have remained ironclad, an increasing number of states have progressively affirmed programs for both medical and recreational use.
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