Cleveland Area's First Medical Marijuana Dispensary Opening Wednesday

The Cleveland area of Ohio will finally be getting it's first medical marijuana dispensary, after plenty of delays patients will finally have access to medication. The new shop, "The Botanist," will be opening on 30133 Euclid Avenue from 12pm-6pm Tuesday through Saturday. The owners of The Botanist will eventually be in charge of 5 medical marijuana dispensaries around Ohio including Canton, Wickliffe, Akron and Columbus. Ontop of giving patients the needed access these dispensaries will be focusing on education and informing patients about all the applications of the plant. The Botanist in Wickliffe is scheduled to open this Wednesday Feb. 6 and they will be expecting longer wait times to accommodate each patient's individual needs.

“We want patients to feel comfortable accessing treatment and gaining an understanding of the power and applications of cannabis by making the dispensary experience open, welcoming and informative,” said David Neundorfer, Greenleaf CEO, in a press release. “Additionally, in keeping with The Botanist’s commitment to education and a singular customer experience, we look forward to offering a rich outreach program and informational events.”