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Holiday Hints: How to Be Discreet with Cannabis Use Around Family and Friends
Getting ready to celebrate “the most wonderful time of the year” can be stressful even for those who enjoy the season. For those who are managing anxiety or chronic pain, holiday gatherings can sometimes add to the angst – especially for those want to be able to chew,...
Grandpa’s Using Medical Marijuana
According to studies on drug use among older Americans, their marijuana use is increasing at a steady rate year after year, and is now as common among Baby Boomers as among teens. More recent studies on the effects of older adults using cannabis suggest that doing so...
To Each (Leaf) His Own… Which Ingestion Method Works Best for You?
Medical cannabis can work wonders for those who manage chronic pain and other conditions – especially if patients find the ingestion method that works best for them. Each type of cannabis has its distinct ingestion method. We’ve highlighted the benefits of some of the...
Welcome to Your Wellness Journey
Medical cannabis, like other medicine, is not a one-size-fits-all treatment. What helps one patient manage their chronic back pain, and another patient feel relief from their severe daily migraines, may not help the cancer patient suffering from nausea. It’s important...
How to Ask Your Doctor if Medical Cannabis is Right for You
Mark Lally, Delaware's Medical Cannabis pioneer and CEO of First State Compassion. You know the adage – if you don’t ask, you’ll never know. Your physician is there to help you live your best life. If you think medical cannabis will alleviate some of your symptoms –...
Anatomy of the Medical Cannabis Experience
So, you’re in pain and discomfort from a qualifying condition and considering medical cannabis as part of your treatment program. This effective therapy has been around for centuries. Over the years, extraordinary advances in scientific research on cannabis have led...
Cannabis 2022: Where Are We Now?
2022 has been an interesting year for cannabis, not just in Delaware, but across the country! We are thrilled each month to see this industry change and grow, and we're thrilled to be leading the way for our amazing patients in Delaware. Now that the first half of the...
Less stigma and more edibles
This piece was originally shared in the May/June 2022 issue of Delaware Business Magazine. Less stigma and more edibles REMOVING THE STIGMA around cannabis has been a challenge, and First State Compassion (FSC) is proud of the inroads we have made with the state’s...
From Destigmatizing to Normalizing Medical Cannabis: The FSC Journey
When we opened the doors to Delaware’s first medical cannabis dispensary in 2015, the numbers were promising. We served 250 patients monthly, dispensing a small selection of medical products and growing proprietary strains in 15 cultivation rooms. Combating the stigma...
At FSC, Quality Control is Key
The production of any medical-grade product is serious business. Purity of product is a tremendous priority, with stringent measures taken against contamination and often the conditions are akin to those of a “clean room” where the danger of contaminating the product...
Here’s Something to Chew On – We have Edibles!
What tastes great and fights pain? FSC edibles, of course! One of the most popular forms of cannabis available in legal markets across the country, food or drink-infused edibles offer our patients a discreet and tasty cannabis ingestion alternative. From chocolate...
The Anatomy of a Cannabis Plant (Infographic)
Reflecting on First State Compassion’s 2021
What a wild ride 2021 has been! Full of ups and downs, the unexpected and the long anticipated - we're so glad we could share it with you, our First State Compassion community. We wanted to take a moment to reflect on all that we've accomplished, and seen accomplished...
Indica or Sativa? Why Do Medical Cannabis Strains Matter?
Indica and Sativa are the two species of the cannabis plant that are most commonly grown for medical use. The primary difference between the strains (other than differences in plant size and appearance) is the amount of cannabidiol (CBD) and...
Back from MJBizCon with a Wealth of Information
Recently I was privileged to travel to Las Vegas to attend the 10th year of MJBizCon, the largest marijuana business event in the United States, for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic struck. This event is a wonderful chance for those of us in the business of...
FSC is Hiring. Join Our Team!
Do you enjoy helping people feel better? We do, and if you do, too, you might be a great candidate as a First State Compassion (FSC) team member. If you’re unfamiliar with the medical marijuana business in Delaware, FSC is a pioneer in the industry, operating the...
First State Compassion is Open for In-Store Purchase Again
We’re happy to announce that our centers in Wilmington and Lewes officially reopened for in-store purchases as of October 18th. As we welcome patients back into our centers and remove the drive-thru pickup, we’d like to send a big thank you to the staff for keeping us...
What are Terpenes and Why Do They Matter?
Part of our job at First State Compassion is to ensure that when our patients visit us, we’re providing exactly the type of medical cannabis they need to address their specific concerns. As patient advisors, we like to think of ourselves as cannabis sommeliers,...
FSC’s COVID-19 Mask Requirement Update
Governor John Carney has declared that effective Monday, January 3, 2022, the state of Delaware is in a state of emergency due to a public health threat caused by an increase of COVID 19 cases. Because of this, the state of Delaware will institute an indoor mask...
First State Compassion Celebrates Earth Day with New Recycling Program
DE’s pioneer medical marijuana dispensary program turns bags into benches First State Compassion (FSC), Delaware’s pioneer medical marijuana dispensary, is ‘going greener’ by recycling much of its Wilmington and Lewes packaging material into other sustainable...
Let’s Wrap it up: Out with Plastic, in with Recyclable!
Delaware said “Enough Is Enough,” and we agree! So, beginning New Year’s in line with the State of Delaware’s recommendations, First State Compassion has voluntarily stopped using all plastic carry-out/drive-up packaging and started using only recyclable and renewable...
Statement from Mark C. Lally, CEO of First State Compassion on the United Nation’s Removal of Cannabis from “Dangerous Drug” list
Yesterday, a United Nations commission voted to remove cannabis for medicinal purposes from a category of the world’s most dangerous drugs. What does this mean for medical marijuana patients? More controlled research into medical marijuana.Studies can now be conducted...
First State Compassion Widens Career Path for Women
First State Compassion (FSC), Delaware’s medical marijuana pioneer, paved the way for a robust and sustainable Delaware industry that set the bar as a model for the country. They are doing it again by building a more inclusive workforce. “When we opened Delaware’s...
The benefits of Medical Marijuana Tinctures
While you may think of ‘medical marijuana’ as just another version of the recreational cannabis plant, it’s actually so much more. Medical marijuana comes in many shapes, sizes, scents, flavors… Simply put, there aren’t many of the five senses that medical marijuana...
Meet the Medicine Growers
Since opening our first facility in Wilmington in 2015, First State Compassion (FSC) has grown several acres of cannabis for use in our proprietary medicines, but each new crop is as important as the first. Keeping a watchful eye throughout the process is our...
Statement from Mark Lally, CEO
We are saddened and shocked by the recent events that are occurring in our country. We stand in solidarity with all those who believe in true justice and equality. Since we first opened our doors, First State Compassion has always embraced complete inclusivity and...
Please Read This Before Placing Your First FSC Online Order
If you are placing a delivery order please read the terms and conditions first. Click here for delivery terms and FAQ: https://firststatecompassion.com/delivery-faq/ Already read the terms below? Click to place your online order at FSC Wilmington or FSC Lewes. First...
Final Vaping Alert Notice – February 20, 2020
Vaping Alert Notice – February 20, 2020 The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has noted that emergency room visits related to e-cigarettes or vaping products continue to decline after peaking in September 2019. Be assured that FSC follows strict quality...
Medical Marijuana: From Day One to 2020
Delaware’s medical marijuana pioneer, CEO Mark Lally of First State Compassion. When Delaware’s first medical marijuana dispensary opened its doors in Wilmington in 2015, the numbers were promising. First State Compassion (FSC) was serving 250 patients monthly,...
Care for the First-Time Medical Marijuana Patient: A New 4-Day Follow-Up Program Helps Answer Questions & Bring Comfort
“Every medical establishment should treat patients this way. It’s important to get that conversation started to establish an ongoing relationship.” Louise Lewis is describing the innovative 4-Day Follow-up program at First State Compassion (FSC), Delaware’s premier...
Understanding Medical Marijuana’s Place in the Growing Cannabis Industry
Given the history of marijuana as a “street drug,” it’s important for patients considering marijuana to first understand the difference between medical and “recreational” marijuana. (Delaware decriminalized possession of small amounts of marijuana and the state legislature is debating legalizing recreational use. You can think of this issue akin to debate over prohibition and alcohol. For this conversation, however, we’ll focus on medical marijuana.)
Really Understanding Women’s Health & Medical Marijuana
Mark Lally, Delaware’s medical marijuana pioneer, is CEO of First State Compassion. The news is spreading. More and more patients in Delaware are finding relief with medical marijuana. Doctors are better understanding the fact that marijuana can have restorative and...
All You Need to Know About Medical Marijuana … But Were Afraid to Ask!
The subject of medical marijuana can stir up strong emotions among doctors, scientists, parents, policy makers and the public. I hope this feature will answer some of your questions and abolish many of the myths that create barriers to pain relief and improved quality...