Florida is a place known for sunshine and good health. It is also a place where a number of people go looking to heal body, mind and spirit. There are also a number of existing patients living in the State who would benefit greatly from cannabis. As such, current Florida medical news is often focused on issues related to legalization for medical use.
What is surprising, is that a Florida company is planning on building what is believed to be one of the biggest medical marijuana factories in the Nation, even before a program has been implemented. The owner of the perspective grow believes that having such a large grow will benefit patients. While this may be the case, many other States require that all product be grown on-site and that all dispensaries involved in the production and distribution of medical marijuana operate on a non-profit basis.
The company's philosophy is that if a program is put into place, a large warehouse can benefit patients in a number of ways is also most likely accurate. Two being, maintaining an ongoing supply and the other, keeping cost down. Whether or not the Florida legislature will pass medical marijuana reform in the State remains to be seen.
The owners also hope that having an ongoing supply will keep the cost down for patients who desperately need the drug. As there is currently no insurance available with regards to obtaining this type of medication, keeping cost down is a key aspect in keeping the program legal.
With that being said, there has been progress in seeing the drug reclassified to a lower level than that of cocaine, crack, heroin and other harder drugs. In most areas, children are taught that marijuana is a gate way drug to harder ones. For the most part, this ideology and belief has been squashed by the proof that the drug has been beneficial in curing disease and overcoming the side effects of chemotherapy and radiation.
It is hoped that this new warehouse will see success in the production and distribution of medicine to patients now and in the future. As to what happens to existing dispensaries if full legalization is passed in a State remains to be seen. In most cases, as medical marijuana contains far more THC than other strains, the two will remain separate and apart.
The owners of the facility are somewhat anxious to deliver product to those in need. It is also impressive that the owners wish to do so in a way that will keep cost down to the patient. For example, it is hoped that automatic equipment can be used to expedite the production process, thus saving time and money. It will be interesting to see if the distribution center can operate without interruption from the federal government if only producing product on a State or local level.
While a Statewide program is not yet in place in Florida, the Governor signed a compassionate care act in June of 2014. The act provides for the use of a special strain of cannabis to treat epileptic seizures and other serious illness. While the initial regulations are quite limited as to which illnesses and patients may qualify, it is still a move forward as the measure has received bipartisan support on the local and State level.
What is surprising, is that a Florida company is planning on building what is believed to be one of the biggest medical marijuana factories in the Nation, even before a program has been implemented. The owner of the perspective grow believes that having such a large grow will benefit patients. While this may be the case, many other States require that all product be grown on-site and that all dispensaries involved in the production and distribution of medical marijuana operate on a non-profit basis.
The company's philosophy is that if a program is put into place, a large warehouse can benefit patients in a number of ways is also most likely accurate. Two being, maintaining an ongoing supply and the other, keeping cost down. Whether or not the Florida legislature will pass medical marijuana reform in the State remains to be seen.
The owners also hope that having an ongoing supply will keep the cost down for patients who desperately need the drug. As there is currently no insurance available with regards to obtaining this type of medication, keeping cost down is a key aspect in keeping the program legal.
With that being said, there has been progress in seeing the drug reclassified to a lower level than that of cocaine, crack, heroin and other harder drugs. In most areas, children are taught that marijuana is a gate way drug to harder ones. For the most part, this ideology and belief has been squashed by the proof that the drug has been beneficial in curing disease and overcoming the side effects of chemotherapy and radiation.
It is hoped that this new warehouse will see success in the production and distribution of medicine to patients now and in the future. As to what happens to existing dispensaries if full legalization is passed in a State remains to be seen. In most cases, as medical marijuana contains far more THC than other strains, the two will remain separate and apart.
The owners of the facility are somewhat anxious to deliver product to those in need. It is also impressive that the owners wish to do so in a way that will keep cost down to the patient. For example, it is hoped that automatic equipment can be used to expedite the production process, thus saving time and money. It will be interesting to see if the distribution center can operate without interruption from the federal government if only producing product on a State or local level.
While a Statewide program is not yet in place in Florida, the Governor signed a compassionate care act in June of 2014. The act provides for the use of a special strain of cannabis to treat epileptic seizures and other serious illness. While the initial regulations are quite limited as to which illnesses and patients may qualify, it is still a move forward as the measure has received bipartisan support on the local and State level.
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