Kentucky Marijuana Blog

Want breaking news on dispensary openings, law changes, and patient updates in Kentucky? Sign up for our newsletter! A new federal registration process could have important implications for the medical marijuana industry, including businesses participating in Kentucky's growing medical marijuana program. On October 5, 2026, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) launched a new online registration portal for eligible medical marijuana manufacturers, distributors, and t

Want breaking news on dispensary openings, law changes, and patient updates in Kentucky? Sign up for our newsletter! As Kentucky's medical marijuana program continues to develop, patients have more questions about marijuana safety, THC potency, and what happens when someone consumes too much cannabis. A recent publication from the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) offers an important perspective on one of the most frequently asked questions about marijuana: Can a per

Want breaking news on dispensary openings, law changes, and patient updates in Kentucky? Sign up for our newsletter! Kentucky's medical marijuana program has introduced patients across the Commonwealth to a new vocabulary: cannabinoids, THC, CBD, raw plant material, concentrates, and terpenes. If you're comparing medical marijuana products in Kentucky, you've probably seen terpene names such as myrcene, limonene, pinene, caryophyllene, and linalool. But what are marijuana ter

Want breaking news on dispensary openings, law changes, and patient updates in Kentucky? Sign up for our newsletter! Kentucky’s medical marijuana program continues to expand, giving registered patients more options for purchasing medical marijuana across the Commonwealth. Since the first dispensaries opened, new locations have continued to launch in communities throughout the state, while additional dispensaries prepare to open their doors. For patients who already have a Ken

Want breaking news on dispensary openings, law changes, and patient updates in Kentucky? Sign up for our newsletter! Northern Kentucky medical marijuana patients have a new dispensary option with the opening of High Profile Cannabis Shop in Wilder, Kentucky. To celebrate the new location and help more Kentuckians access the state’s medical marijuana program, our team at Kentucky Marijuana Card will be joining High Profile in Wilder for a patient drive event on Friday, Septemb

Want breaking news on dispensary openings, law changes, and patient updates in Kentucky? Sign up for our newsletter! Seizure disorders can interfere with daily activities, work, sleep, and overall quality of life. For patients whose seizures continue to cause disruptions despite traditional treatment, medical marijuana has become an area of interest as part of a broader treatment plan. Recent research provides additional insight into how patients with seizure disorders are us

Want breaking news on dispensary openings, law changes, and patient updates in Kentucky? Sign up for our newsletter! Kentucky’s medical marijuana program is still relatively new, which means many patients have questions about how it works, who qualifies, what products are available, and what you can actually purchase with a Kentucky medical marijuana card. Whether you recently became a patient or are just beginning to explore medical marijuana in Kentucky, understanding the b

Want breaking news on dispensary openings, law changes, and patient updates in Kentucky? Sign up for our newsletter! If you have a Kentucky medical marijuana card, you may wonder whether you can smoke marijuana flower. While Kentucky allows registered patients to purchase and use medical marijuana, smoking marijuana is not permitted under the state’s medical marijuana program. Instead, Kentucky patients who choose to purchase marijuana flower must use an approved method, such

Want breaking news on dispensary openings, law changes, and patient updates in Kentucky? Sign up for our newsletter! Kentucky’s medical marijuana program continues to expand, with licensed dispensaries now open in communities across the state. As more locations begin serving patients, many Kentuckians are visiting a medical marijuana dispensary for the first time, while existing patients may want a refresher on what to expect during a dispensary visit. Whether you are visitin

Want breaking news on dispensary openings, law changes, and patient updates in Kentucky? Sign up for our newsletter! Sista Strut Louisville is bringing the community together on Saturday, September 12, 2026, for its 10th annual 3K walk supporting breast cancer awareness, education, and community support. The event highlights the impact of breast cancer on women of color while bringing survivors, families, friends, and community members together for a day focused on health and

Want breaking news on dispensary openings, law changes, and patient updates in Kentucky? Sign up for our newsletter! Kentucky’s medical marijuana program continues to grow, and events like the upcoming Kentucky Cannabis & Wellness Expo allow patients and community members to learn more about the program. The Kentucky Cannabis & Wellness Expo will run from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, September 19, 2026, at Central Bank Center in Lexington, and is open to the public. You do

Want breaking news on dispensary openings, law changes, and patient updates in Kentucky? Sign up for our newsletter! Kentucky’s medical marijuana program has expanded in 2026, giving more patients across the Commonwealth a clearer path to determining whether they qualify for a Kentucky medical marijuana card. When Kentucky’s medical marijuana program first launched, state law identified six main categories of qualifying medical conditions. In June 2026, Kentucky clarified its

Want breaking news on dispensary openings, law changes, and patient updates in Kentucky? Sign up for our newsletter! Kentucky's medical marijuana program continues to grow, giving patients more opportunities to access medical marijuana throughout the Commonwealth. One dispensary helping expand that access is Blue Sage Cannabis Dispensary, with locations serving several Kentucky communities. At Kentucky Marijuana Card, we're excited to continue working with Blue Sage to help m

Want breaking news on dispensary openings, law changes, and patient updates in Kentucky? Sign up for our newsletter! Kentucky’s medical marijuana program continues to grow as more businesses begin operating across the state. One of the latest developments is the opening of Holler Cannabis Company’s medical marijuana cultivation facility in Lexington. Holler Cannabis Company officially opened its Lexington facility on August 21, 2026, marking another step forward for Kentucky’

Want breaking news on dispensary openings, law changes, and patient updates in Kentucky? Sign up for our newsletter! Kentucky’s medical marijuana program continues to grow, giving registered patients more options for accessing medical marijuana closer to home. Throughout 2026, new dispensaries have opened across the Commonwealth, while additional licensed locations are preparing to begin serving patients. For Kentuckians who have been waiting for a medical marijuana dispensar

Want breaking news on dispensary openings, law changes, and patient updates in Kentucky? Sign up for our newsletter! Kentucky's medical marijuana program continues to grow, and one of the most important parts of that growth is making it easier for patients across the state to access the resources they need. That's why Kentucky Marijuana Card is proud to partner with Blue Sage Dispensary to bring medical marijuana patient drives directly to communities across Kentucky. Instead

Want breaking news on dispensary openings, law changes, and patient updates in Kentucky? Sign up for our newsletter! Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a group of conditions that cause ongoing inflammation in the digestive tract. The two most common forms are Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. People living with IBD may experience abdominal pain, nausea, changes in bowel habits, fatigue, and other symptoms that can interfere with daily life. As researchers continue to s

Want breaking news on dispensary openings, law changes, and patient updates in Kentucky? Sign up for our newsletter! Kentucky's medical marijuana program continues to expand, giving registered patients more places to shop across the state. As new dispensaries open and others prepare to welcome patients, August 2026 brings several updates worth knowing about. From a new dispensary coming to Morehead to 3 additional High Profile locations on the way, patients have more options

For people living with fibromyalgia, pain can become part of everyday life. What begins as tenderness or aching may develop into persistent widespread discomfort accompanied by fatigue, poor sleep, stiffness, and difficulty concentrating. As Kentucky's medical marijuana program continues to develop, many patients with chronic conditions are asking whether fibromyalgia can qualify them for a medical marijuana card. Under Kentucky's current medical marijuana framework, fibromya

Want breaking news on dispensary openings, law changes, and patient updates in Kentucky? Sign up for our newsletter! The landscape of medical marijuana research in the United States could be entering a new era. Researchers are calling on states with medical marijuana programs, like Kentucky, to establish dedicated, state-led research centers following major changes in federal marijuana policy. The idea is to give states a larger role in studying how medical marijuana is actua