Widespread Access to Medical Marijuana Remains Elusive to NJ Patients

A year ago today, New Jersey’s first medical marijuana center began registering patients. But the intervening year has been frustrating for advocates of the treatment, as that center has temporarily closed and others have yet to open.

But now there’s reason for optimism, as a center based in Woodbridge began growing marijuana plants this week and another center in Egg Harbor Township began registering patients.

“The 'grow' has started,” said Yael Galanter, attorney for Compassionate Care Centers of American Foundation Inc., which will operate the Woodbridge Center.

While the Woodbridge alternative treatment center was to open in September, problems with the building led the operators to push the launch date to November 15.

“We believe that our ATC center in Woodbridge will be the premier center in the state of New Jersey,” Galanter said, noting that the facility has registered 1,200 patients for treatment. “We will be able to service all of the (registered) patients and meet all of their needs.”

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