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The Current Buzz Vol 2 Issue 6 Page 4 The BLUNT Truth where are we on our one-year sq788 anniversary? P confused by the process and many said they had no idea what the more complex contraptions at dispensaries were used for. Only a few patients claimed that they wondered if they got the correct or enough medication for their particular ailment, although some claimed they felt that they had better success after they learned more about how MM, THC and CBD work, how to use ratios and did a little homework. Many first-time users of MM were surprised State Question 788 passed by a narrow at the level of relief they encountered and margin last June, but compared to other they like having control over their dosing. states, our state government hammered Some older patients said they were out and implemented the will of the voters under-dosing at first, but over time, many in just 60 days. When we compare this to increased to find what worked. Having implementation efforts elsewhere, (which, in dosing control is a welcome change from some cases have taken years to execute), pills. Oklahoma lawmakers clearly recognized how medical marijuana could benefit Those who had a knowledgeable and citizens and state coffers and established a helpful physician and staff seemed regulatory framework in near record time. to be happiest with MM overall, but And now, we are about to celebrate our first knowledgeable, competent BUDTENDERS year. made everything easier overall. To all the quality budtenders who work at a We ventured out to get feelings on SQ788 job requiring patience, compassion and and its implementation. Our completely kindness, Oklahoma loves the job you do. non-scientific survey results were not Give yourselves a gold star. surprising: most Okies who have no interest in using it don’t care that marijuana is legal, The overall response to MM received was there are too many dispensaries, and a quite positive, and for those of us who have few older patients said they took issue with long been touting the benefits of MM for the cost of medical marijuana. If insurance Oklahomans, the support is not surprising. covered more, many older patients said The system is imperfect, but the industry is they would be a lot more excited about it. still young and will undoubtedly grow and Younger patients are happy that marijuana change in response to patient concerns and is legal (although they did wonder if it demands. As we approach the one-year would pass) and everyone asked where the anniversary of the passage of SQ788, we money from the seven percent THC tax is can be thankful for the many benefits this going. legislation has created for Oklahomans while at the same time recognizing there is The most common sentiment expressed still work to be done to create a system that among the 65+ group was the lack of is inviting and accessible to everyone. One education to help them navigate the thing is certain; most Oklahomans feel this complexities of medical marijuana before legislation will go a long way to in helping they visited a dispensary. About half felt the state get on the path to better health. The Current Buzz, LLC is a subsidiary of Ol’ Broke Biker, Inc. 11215-D N Garnett Rd Owasso, OK 74055 918.553.6642 • 918.260.7195 [email protected] www.thecurrentbuzz.net DISCLAIMER The Current Buzz is printed by Ol’ Broke Biker, Inc, PO Box 582, Skiatook, OK 74070. 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