Illinois recently had an anniversary of sorts. The first medical cannabis dispensary was officially cleared to open in Illinois ten years ago, on August 25, 2015. … But even though medical cannabis has been legal here for over a decade, most patients and providers are still unclear on the details and logistics of Illinois’ medical cannabis program. Nothing demonstrates this lack of clarity more than one dreaded word: “prescribe.”
Mark Peysakhovich, IPS Legislative Consultant, discusses the situation in some detail in IPS Mind Matters, official publication of the Illinois Psychiatric Society, Fall 2025 | Issue 64