In 2017 turned out to be a banner year for cannabis patients in Arizona. According to a soon-to-be-public report from the state’s Department of Health Services, patients in the Grand Canyon State consumed more than 43 tons of marijuana products last year. The total tonnage including flower, edibles, and concentrates.
- More marijuana was sold on a daily basis in December than any other month.
- Friday is the most popular day for cannabis sales.
- Male patients outnumber females by 2-to-1.
- Nearly four out of every 1o patients is 51 years old or older.
- Chronic pain is by far the most common ailment listed. Other top conditions listed were cancer, PTSD, muscle spasms, seizures and glaucoma.
Patients in Arizona are legally allowed to purchase 2 1/2 ounces of cannabis every two weeks. Qualifying conditions for patients include glaucoma, seizures, nausea, Alzheimer’s disease and PTSD. Patients are allowed to report multiple conditions in order to obtain legal medical marijuana
The agency expects to post its full report on its website this week. The Phoenix New Times jumped the gun and already published it here.
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