Connecticut cannabis operator Fine Fettle is expanding access by converting all nine of its dispensaries into hybrid locations serving both medical patients and adult-use customers. The change, effective January 15, 2026, comes as the state’s medical program has faced declining enrollment since recreational sales began in 2023.The move allows Fine Fettle to improve convenience, … [Read more...] about Fine Fettle Levels Up
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High Hopes: Connecticut’s Quest for Medicinal-First Cannabis
Connecticut’s burgeoning cannabis market has been busy catering to recreational consumers, but patients relying on medical cannabis are often left navigating a maze of inconsistent products, undertrained staff, and regulatory hurdles. While dispensaries thrive on tourist traffic and high-volume sales, the clinical needs of patients with chronic pain, PTSD, or other serious … [Read more...] about High Hopes: Connecticut’s Quest for Medicinal-First Cannabis
Paging Dr. Weed: The Waiting Room Is Empty
Connecticut’s medical marijuana program is quietly experiencing an awkward moment — the kind where the music is still playing, the lights are on, but half the party has already left. Once the backbone of the state’s cannabis system, the medical program is seeing a steady and significant drop in registered patients, echoing the same pattern that’s played out recently in New … [Read more...] about Paging Dr. Weed: The Waiting Room Is Empty
Radiation in Connecticut Cannabis: A Cleaner Label or a Compromised Promise?
A growing concern has emerged in Connecticut’s medical‑marijuana program: while regulators demand products be “clean”—free of harmful microbes—some licensed producers are relying on radiation to sterilize their cannabis, without disclosure to consumers. Regulation vs. Practice Under current state regulations, any medical cannabis sample that fails microbial testing—such … [Read more...] about Radiation in Connecticut Cannabis: A Cleaner Label or a Compromised Promise?
Enhancing Connecticut’s Cannabis Industry: The Imperative of Cultivation and Supply Chain Reform
Connecticut's legal cannabis market has experienced notable growth since the legalization of adult-use cannabis. However, despite the expansion of retail dispensaries, the state continues to face challenges related to high consumer prices and limited tax revenue. These issues stem from a fundamental imbalance in the supply chain, particularly concerning cannabis cultivation and … [Read more...] about Enhancing Connecticut’s Cannabis Industry: The Imperative of Cultivation and Supply Chain Reform
Medical Marijuana in Pediatric Care: A Closer Look at Chronic Pancreatitis Relief
Chronic Pancreatitis is a rare yet debilitating condition affecting children, marked by persistent inflammation of the pancreas leading to severe abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, and malabsorption. Traditional treatments often fall short, leaving young patients and their families searching for alternative relief. Increasingly, medical marijuana is emerging as a promising … [Read more...] about Medical Marijuana in Pediatric Care: A Closer Look at Chronic Pancreatitis Relief
Medical Marijuana and Tourette Syndrome in Children: A Growing Interest in Alternative Treatment
Tourette Syndrome (TS), a neurodevelopmental disorder typically beginning in childhood, is characterized by involuntary tics and vocalizations that can significantly impact quality of life. Conventional treatment often relies on antipsychotics or behavioral therapy, which may come with adverse side effects or limited efficacy. As a result, some parents and medical professionals … [Read more...] about Medical Marijuana and Tourette Syndrome in Children: A Growing Interest in Alternative Treatment
Medical Marijuana Offers Hope for Children with Intractable Neuropathic Pain
In recent years, medical marijuana has emerged as a potential therapeutic option for pediatric patients suffering from intractable neuropathic pain—pain that is resistant to conventional medical treatments. For children and their families who have exhausted all standard therapies, cannabis-based medicine offers a glimmer of relief where none previously existed.Intractable … [Read more...] about Medical Marijuana Offers Hope for Children with Intractable Neuropathic Pain
Medical Marijuana and Osteogenesis Imperfecta: A New Horizon in Pediatric Care
Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI), commonly known as brittle bone disease, is a rare genetic disorder characterized by fragile bones that break easily. Affecting approximately 1 in 20,000 births, OI presents a lifelong challenge for children and their families. Standard treatment typically includes physical therapy, bisphosphonates, and surgical interventions. However, medical … [Read more...] about Medical Marijuana and Osteogenesis Imperfecta: A New Horizon in Pediatric Care
Medical Marijuana and Muscular Dystrophy: A Growing Hope for Pediatric Patients
Muscular Dystrophy (MD), a group of genetic disorders characterized by progressive muscle weakness and degeneration, has long challenged the medical community, especially in pediatric cases. While traditional treatments focus on symptom management and slowing disease progression, families and physicians alike are exploring complementary therapies—among them, medical marijuana. … [Read more...] about Medical Marijuana and Muscular Dystrophy: A Growing Hope for Pediatric Patients
