Florida Medical News In The Limelight
By Kerri Stout
A number of states are now looking at the benefits of legalizing marijuana for medical or recreational use. The most recent Florida medical news relating to the Governor signing a new compassionate cannabis act into law, it is yet to be seen how the citizens of Florida will react to this news. Parents with infants and children whose seizures are calmed or eliminated through the use of the medicine will no doubt have a great deal to say about supporting the herb 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.
Some states offer assistance programs for low income patients. Like with other assistance programs, individuals and couples are often required to submit proof of eligibility. Depending on the number of individuals in a household, income limits can vary but most are quite high in areas where cost of living often exceeds net income.
This new warehouse known as GrowHealthy will house a one hundred eighty five foot square foot space in an industrial complex. The complex sits on thirty three acres in central Florida. Whether or not there will also be a dispensary on-site remains in question. Although, if one were to be required to run the operation, then at least there is enough space to do so.
How this will work on a local or federal level also remains to be seen. A number of states are watching Colorado and Washington to see how fast a program can be set up and what the effects are on the state. These effects include the State budget, crime rate, the health and well being of the citizens and others.
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.
Some states offer assistance programs for low income patients. Like with other assistance programs, individuals and couples are often required to submit proof of eligibility. Depending on the number of individuals in a household, income limits can vary but most are quite high in areas where cost of living often exceeds net income.
This new warehouse known as GrowHealthy will house a one hundred eighty five foot square foot space in an industrial complex. The complex sits on thirty three acres in central Florida. Whether or not there will also be a dispensary on-site remains in question. Although, if one were to be required to run the operation, then at least there is enough space to do so.
How this will work on a local or federal level also remains to be seen. A number of states are watching Colorado and Washington to see how fast a program can be set up and what the effects are on the state. These effects include the State budget, crime rate, the health and well being of the citizens and others.
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.