Florida Medical News In The Limelight

By Kerri Stout


Some of the biggest news in Florida is on the medial marijuana front. And, when it comes to Florida medical news, plans for developing a grow to stock dispensaries is on the front page. It is not surprising companies and individuals have started grow operations to supply the ongoing need of patients in many areas.

While there currently remain both medical and recreational use states, others have yet to decide which path will work best on a local basis. Most likely, all states will see medical marijuana at some point and time in the future. Largely because of the recent studies which show that the drug can not only calm and eliminate seizures in children but also because cannabis has now been shown to cure different types of cancer cells.

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.

A company now remodeling an old warehouse is preparing in advance. It is hoped that the space can provide the opportunity for a large grow and distribution operation by early 2015. California and other states now require that all grows be on-site at the dispensary where dispensed. Should this be the case in Florida, the owner may need to incorporate a dispensary into the warehouse along with the grow.

Like with other State assistance programs, individuals are often required to submit proof of eligibility. While individuals can make up a to certain amount of income, income limits are often lower than in other areas of assistance. Still, as there are many patients who can not work due to a serious or terminal illness, most agree this is an excellent added benefit to medical marijuana over full legalization.

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.

Even without a program yet in place, the owners repeatedly suggest that productivity will be higher than in some other states. Also, it is anticipated that through the use of automated equipment and processing as with tobacco plants that the cost will be remain lower. With Colorado and Washington paving the way for full legalization, it will be interesting to see what happens in those states which have had medical programs in place for years.

One of the biggest issues in Colorado and Washington after legalization has been how to handle existing prisoners which are in prison on minor drug charges. While private ones are now pushing for more individuals to be arrested rather than released. Many State sponsored prisons are now looking toward early release programs as a measure of allowing more space for existing prisoners with histories that are more violent than others.




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