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Growing Forward: Education

The NM Political Report | Medical Cannabis Program

In this week’s episode of Growing Forward, the collaborative podcast between NM Political Report and New Mexico PBS, we take a look at education. Dispensary employees must reach a certain level of required certification, but what kind of knowledge should patients expect from those who are dispensing their medication?

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MCAB recommends fourth condition, agrees more education needed

Illinois News Joint

During discussion for and against, the overall theme of the meeting kept coming back to safety and education for patients, as well as providers and dispensary staff. Sullivan also was worried that people may not be getting the best information while in a dispensary and at some providers. and invest it in public education.

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Dispensary Spotlight: Curaleaf Worth

Illinois News Joint

Find Curaleaf Worth on Instagram @curaleaf.illinois , Facebook , LinkedIn , X @Curaleaf_Inc , and our Dispensary Directory. Curaleaf’s medical and recreational dispensary in Worth, Illinois, is conveniently located at 11425 S. Curaleaf Worth provides a friendly, educational environment with ample parking. Harlem Ave.,

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Oakton College at forefront of cannabis education in Illinois

Illinois News Joint

Spring 2018, Oakton College started planning curriculum and courses that focused on medical consultations in dispensaries. August 2019, Oakton College started offering cannabis courses for the Cannabis Dispensary and Patient Care Specialist certificate. No prerequisites or placement in English, math, or science, are required.

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Dispensary Spotlight: Curaleaf Skokie

Illinois News Joint

Find Curaleaf on Instagram @curaleaf.illinois , Facebook , LinkedIn , X @Curaleaf_Inc , Linktree , and our Dispensary Directory. Our Skokie dispensary serves many local communities, including Evanston, Morton Grove, Niles, Wilmette, and Chicago’s northside neighborhoods. For other Dispensary Spotlight Features, visit here.

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Dispensary Spotlight: AuraLight

Illinois News Joint

AuraLight Dispensary is located at 1350 N. And check our Dispensary Directory for more information. As a locally owned, independent dispensary, we are committed to exceptional customer service and meaningful community engagement.” For other Dispensary Spotlights, visit here. Orchard Rd. in Aurora, Illinois. on Sundays.

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Illinois releases Cannabis Report FY2024 (IDFPR portion)

Illinois News Joint

IDFPR cites the explosive growth by stating that 82 new dispensaries open for business in the last year, the single-largest expansion of cannabis dispensaries since the program first started with the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Program Act (CRTA) in 2014. Find detailed information about this topic here.)