Nearly two years after Ohio’s first medical marijuana dispensary opened, dissatisfaction with the state’s medicinal cannabis industry remains widespread, even as more people say the program fulfills their needs. That’s according to a report by Ohio State’s Drug Enforcement and Policy Center, which included the results of a survey of 400 Ohioans who have used,
Nearly two years after Ohio’s first medical marijuana dispensary opened, dissatisfaction with the state’s medicinal cannabis industry remains widespread, even as more people say the program fulfills their needs.
That’s according to a report by Ohio State’s Drug Enforcement and Policy Center, which included the results of a survey of 400 Ohioans who have used, or would like to use, medical pot.
Around 61% of the 388 respondents said they are at least somewhat dissatisfied with the program, compared to 67% in 2019.
The biggest concern: cost.
Industry officials stress that prices have fallen since the program began in earnest, more dispensaries are open — resulting in shorter commutes for many — and a greater variety of products are available.
A representative of the Ohio Department of Commerce, which oversees marijuana cultivators and processors, said the program has made great strides toward affordability and accessibility, which is reflected in expanding patient rolls.
