Have you ever wondered how your personal experience with cannabis could help drive positive change in New York? Whether you’re a long-time medical patient, a curious consumer, or a veteran exploring new therapies, the new RISE NY Cannabis Study wants to hear from you. This collaborative research with the Cannabis Center of Excellence (CCOE) isn’t just another survey—it’s your chance to make a real impact on cannabis policy, education, and access in our state.
New York Cannabis: Why This Study Is Different
Let’s be honest. New York’s cannabis landscape is rapidly evolving. Laws are changing, new dispensaries are opening, and public perception is shifting. But how do we know if these changes are actually meeting the needs of real people—patients, veterans, everyday users like you?
That’s where the RISE NY Cannabis Study steps in. From now until October 31, 2025, this initiative is gathering the real voices of New Yorkers to better understand how, why, and where we use cannabis across the state. The study, run by the CCOE in partnership with RISE dispensaries, isn’t just for scientists and policymakers—it’s for you.
How Your Participation Makes a Tangible Difference
Many of us have stories about how cannabis has helped—managing pain, easing anxiety, improving sleep, or simply contributing to overall wellness. When those individual stories come together in a statewide study, they don’t just sit in a database. They’re transformed into evidence lawmakers can use, insights doctors can trust, and innovations dispensaries can create.
Here’s how your participation directly benefits the cannabis community in New York:
- Spotlighting Real Experiences: By sharing your journey, you draw attention to what’s working (or not working) about cannabis access and education in New York.
- Guiding Policy: Your feedback will help inform data-driven recommendations for local and state government, particularly around medical cannabis programs and potential federal legalization.
- Advancing Research: Quality data means better clinical studies, a stronger understanding of cannabis’s effects, and new, patient-centered solutions.
- Improving Products and Services: Dispensaries and producers use this information to create products that fit actual community needs—not just trends.
What Is the RISE NY Cannabis Study About?
The RISE NY Cannabis Study is open to all New Yorkers aged 21 and older who use cannabis, whether for medical conditions, personal wellness, or recreational enjoyment. Veterans are especially encouraged to participate. The study covers topics like:
- What types of cannabis products you use and why
- Which dispensaries you trust and recommend
- Where you get information about safe and effective cannabis use
- Your thoughts on current cannabis laws, regulations, and barriers
Every answer helps paint a clearer picture of the New York cannabis community—a picture often missing from official reports.
Who Is Behind the Study?
This research is led by Dr. Marion McNabb, President of the Cannabis Center of Excellence, and powered by the trusted team at RISE NY dispensaries. Both organizations are committed to ethical research, privacy, and making sure community voices shape the future.
How to Get Involved: Quick, Easy, and Secure
We know your time is valuable. That’s why the study takes just five minutes to complete. Your responses are completely anonymous and protected.
Here’s how to participate:
- Visit any RISE NY dispensary location (Manhattan, Long Beach, Henrietta, Halfmoon, or East Syracuse) and scan the QR code displayed in-store.
- Follow RISE or CCOE social media channels for the online survey link.
RISE NY Dispensary Locations:
- Manhattan: 2 E 30th St, New York, NY 10016 | (212) 689-8676
- Long Beach: 309 W. Park Ave, Long Beach, NY 11561 | (516) 388-6206
- Henrietta: 556 W Jefferson Rd, Rochester, NY 14623 | (585) 242-0203
- Halfmoon (Clifton Park): 1675 Route 9, Halfmoon, NY 12065 | (518) 373-4147
- East Syracuse: 6701 Manlius Center Rd, East Syracuse, NY 13057 | (315) 230-0008
Don’t forget: The survey is open until October 31, 2025.
Why Should You Participate in the RISE NY Cannabis Study?
- Empower Yourself and Others: The more voices we collect, the stronger the data—and the bigger the impact.
- Instant Insights: After submitting your answers, you’ll get a look at how your experience compares with other New Yorkers.
- Shape the Future: Your input will feed into public educational campaigns, research projects, and recommendations that could redefine medical and adult-use cannabis programs statewide.
Cannabis Research Needs Real People—Like You
Many online surveys come and go, but the RISE NY Cannabis Study is rooted in community action and informed, ethical science. By participating, you’re investing in a more informed, accessible, and compassionate cannabis landscape for New York. Your anonymous voice can—and will—lead to positive change.
Take Action: Share Your Experience Today
We can’t improve New York’s cannabis community without your story. Please, take five minutes to complete the study and help us highlight what matters most.
To join the RISE NY Cannabis Study, visit your nearest RISE dispensary or follow CCOE and RISE NY online for the direct survey link.
Questions?
Contact [email protected] for more information.
Your story is powerful. Share it today—and be part of New York’s cannabis future.
