If you reside close to one of the marijuana dispensaries in your area, there is a good chance that you are aware that they have transformed your community in more ways than one.
A clean and well kept dispensary in your neighborhood can only help with the neighborhood aesthetics; in addition to helping consumers and patients in the surrounding and nearby area.
Marijuana dispensaries have been given legitimate consideration by the general public at large; especially since it is the voters that have made weed legal in the state where the marijuana dispensaries exist. It is still unfortunate that many critics are still debating the issue, even though; the voters have already spoken loudly and clearly. However, most states do have regulatory systems in place to guide the operation of these dispensaries.
Critics of marijuana are still unwavering in their belief that marijuana dispensaries would not be good for their neighborhoods. However, is there any truth in this?
The Municipalities
There are many American municipalities that have already banned or prevented some marijuana dispensaries from going into operation. Many people are wondering if there is really any reason to justify these concerns. This is something that we have looked at, especially when it comes to what the data is saying about how marijuana dispensaries are making an impact on neighborhoods. Let's explore.
Crime Reduction
It has already been proven that marijuana dispensaries that open in most communities are beneficial because they help to reduce crime. Some critics believe the opposite that these businesses are disadvantageous to the community in terms of crimes. However, that is the furthest thing from the truth. Most dispensaries are operated with strict guidelines and regulations.
There are hardly any of these establishments that attract robbers and thieves and people who loiter around. Most of them serve medical marijuana patients and only a few handle recreational marijuana users according to the legal status of the state in which they operate.
In fact, legal marijuana dispensaries push back on the black market; thereby reducing crime. Most properties in which dispensaries operate are well lit, secured by a guard or guards and the staff will b quick to report any signs of suspicious activities.
Property Values
You might not have known that property values are increased because of local marijuana dispensaries in the neighborhood. Because of the legalization of marijuana in the state where the business is being run, it has made a positive impact economically and this direct impact has created millions of dollars in tax revenue. And so, if your home is close to any of these marijuana dispensaries that are helping the community to profit in tax revenue, your property value could go up. The value is increased when commercial property is renovated to house a dispensary.
This encourages other business to relocate so they can also be close to the dispensary. Many staff members in the dispensary act as community volunteers to keep the neighborhood clean. The reduction of crime is also a result of higher property value.
The Opioid Addiction
The United States has a high opioid addiction right now and it is growing worse, if immediate and aggressive action is not taken. Many local dispensaries are doing their part to provide a legal alternative that is safe and healthier.
In fact, these marijuana dispensaries can actually save many lives by providing safe cannabis products that opioid addicts can replace as t to their addiction.
Many people use opioids as painkillers and sometimes, they can rely on them so much that they become addicted and doctors are not helping by providing refills over and over again.
That is where marijuana dispensary owners come in to eradicate the problem one patient at a time.
