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There is no question that medical marijuana is big business. In some jurisdictions where medical marijuana is legal, there are no real restrictions on the types of products allowed to be sold. Some areas, like California, have basically every type of medical marijuana product that has ever been produced. If you do not want to smoke marijuana, you don’t have to, as you can get it in liquid form to cook with or vaporize. You can purchase cannabis infused candy such as lollipops or even THC gummy bears.

On the other hand, there are jurisdictions where you can only get medical marijuana in the form of pills or THC oil. The THC oil can be ingested or used for cooking medical marijuana edibles, as well as other purposes. This oil form has been shown to be incredibly helpful in treating children with seizure disorders after so-called conventional medical treatment has failed. Since you cannot have a child smoking pot, it makes sense to use a few drops of THC oil from an eyedropper. The drops are either placed directly on the patient’s tongue or mixed into a drink.
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Federal drug laws, including laws requiring mandatory minimum sentences, have resulted in mass incarceration of thousands throughout the United States. Many non-violent offenders have faced decades in prison, even for low-level involvement in the drug trade, just because they had large volumes of controlled substances under their control. As public attitudes have relaxed, particularly towards possession or cultivation of marijuana, people serving long prison sentences for past offenses have not benefited from changing societal attitudes.

Fortunately, some efforts are being made to provide relief to people in prison facing long sentences because of past drug crimes. For example, The White House announced in December that President Barack Obama commuted the federal prison sentences of almost 100 people, all but two of whom had been sentenced to long prison terms as a result of drug involvement. In addition to commuting these sentences, the President also pardoned two people with past drug convictions who had already served their sentences but who were facing ongoing hardships due to past convictions.
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Entering into a rehabilitation program is expensive, and it can interfere with a person’s life, especially when the treatment program is an inpatient program. Rehabilitation programs can be life-saving for people with serious drug problems, but there is a shortage of beds in skilled rehab facilities and a shortage of funding to provide treatment for those who are addicted.

Unfortunately, many of the people in rehab don’t actually belong there and don’t want to be there. They are there because of outdated criminal laws making it illegal to possess or use marijuana.
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Epilepsy can be a debilitating medical condition. As many as 125,000 Americans are diagnosed with epilepsy ever year, and around one out of every 26 people in the United States will develop some type of seizure disorder, according to Mayo Clinic. Epileptic seizures can be extremely dangerous while doing activities like swimming or driving. Some patients with epilepsy may also experience an increased risk of suffering permanent brain damage or may suffer a sudden unexplained death in epilepsy called SUDEP.

Effectively treating epilepsy is essential, and as many as 80 percent of people who experience a seizure are given some type of medication. Unfortunately, these medications are not always effective and they can often cause unpleasant side effects affecting daily living. There is another alternative, however: treatment with cannabis. Cannabis has proved to be very effective at helping patients who are suffering from epilepsy and from other seizure disorders. One new study demonstrates just how beneficial cannabis can actually be for epileptic patients.
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The growth of the medical marijuana industry in California has been shaking up the economy in numerous ways, as the billion-dollar industry provides new opportunities for economic growth. One of the ways in which the industry helps the California economy is by providing jobs to marijuana processors. As Mercury News reports, migrant workers flock to areas with lots of growers every fall in order to find marijuana-trimming jobs.

Thousands of migrants come to the area for around three months, and have been making the trek for years. They are called trimmigrants because their job is to trim cannabis. The phenomenon of trimmigrants descending each year has drawn a worldwide reputation and now even attracts tourists.
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The marijuana industry is drawing interest from investors and business entrepreneurs nationwide. Another group that has been attracted to the financial prospects of marijuana sales are members of the homeless population. According to recent reports, homeless people from around the country have been flocking to Colorado in an attempt to find work in the ever-growing marijuana industry. As the first state to legalize recreational use, Colorado offers both a safe haven for users as well as economic possibilities for those who are homeless or out of work.

The legalization of recreational marijuana has already inspired “weed tourism” attracting pot smokers from neighboring states and nationwide. Those who come to Colorado to partake can smoke without facing criminal charges. Among those who have reaped the benefits of recreational pot use without the potential for criminal liabilities are members of the homeless community, many of whom are also looking for work. Our Orange County marijuana law attorneys are dedicated to raising awareness to protect the rights of individuals involved in the marijuana business. We are abreast of legal changes in California and nationwide, as well as trends in the marijuana market.
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As the state leading in marijuana growing, sales, and distribution, it isn’t surprising that entrepreneurs in Colorado are seeking new avenues for profits. Though marijuana has been legalized throughout the state, it is still illegal to transport, ship, and sell the product across state lines. According to The Guardian, the U.S. Postal Service has seized more than 493 pounds of pot from packages in 2013, up from 57 pounds in 2010. The statistics were released by the Rocky Mountain High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area. Packages were most often intercepted between Colorado and Florida, Maryland, and Illinois.

The report did not take into consideration packages shipped throughout 2014 since recreational pot shops were opened in the state. Research suggests that more people are shipping pot by mail, though it is possible that the postal service is becoming more proactive in pursuing investigations. Our Orange County marijuana dispensary attorneys are dedicated to protecting the rights of our clients, including medical card holders, dispensary owners, and others involved in the marijuana business. Our attorneys are abreast of changes in marijuana law and can help to ensure compliance as well as prevent criminal liability.
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