The marijuana industry is and will continue to grow in leaps and bounds...until, the federal government steps in and starts enforcing federal marijuana laws. I believe Jeff Sessions would have done it, but I have a hunch he was discouraged from doing so.
I see this as a 10th amendment issue. States rights. I don’t know how many states have approved state laws to legalize medical and/or recreational cannabis. A few months ago, my state, Michigan, approved recreational marijuana. Medical marijuana has been legal for several years now. The infrastructure for procurement for medical has grown quite a bit. In fact, I would say medical dispensaries outnumber bars by about 5 to one within a 3 mile radius of where I live. It’s hard to tell for sure because so many have closed already.
Rules and regs and infrastructure for rec use ought to be in place sometime in the first half of 2020. There are many entrepreneurs gearing up to make money in this industry.
I’ve done a fair amount of research on cannabis, because I have problems eating. I even went so far as to find a doctor who will certify me for medical use. I’ve made two appointments, and cancelled both times. Meanwhile, I’ve lost 40 lb in the last 6 months because of chronic nausea and lack of appetite.
But from what I’ve read, I’m impressed with how the industry has developed standards for making sure the weed is not contaminated (distributors need to send their products to labs for testing which not only ensure the safety of the product, but their THC and CBD content as well).
I have a friend who is a med user who uses edibles. He said 25 mg of THC is the best dose for...I don’t know...eating, I guess. He is current being treated for pancreatic cancer.
Anyway I, for one, am glad to see this new industry being developed and look forward to seeing it grow. Whether or not I partake....I don’t know yet. I can’t seem to pull the trigger. Not even sure why I’m resisting...
There’s not many reasons NOT to give it a try, beyond the stigma some folks might place on it. That and of course, the intoxication would limit some activities like driving. It might help you, but I hope you find the source of your illness too.
I had a friend recently pass from PC, and THC helped with his appetite and nausea. I hope your friend is one of the lucky few who survive.