Advocates for Illinois’ Medical Cannabis Pilot Program are urging others to stop making the case for recreational legalization while the current medical program plays out.
From blogs to Facebook groups, and even dispensary operators, advocates of medical cannabis in Illinois want to ensure the program is successful. Jay Cook with HCI Alternatives told WMAY Springfield last week it’s difficult to separate the medical program from what some hope would be recreational legalization, especially as the industry sticks to certain names for their various strains.
Dr. Scott Cooper, president of the Illinois State Medical Society, says separating the two is a good stance.
The ISMS is neutral on the pilot program but says they have educational materials online for doctors who are unsure about getting involved with cannabis patients.
