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There is a lot of money to be made within the cannabis industry but laws are still getting in the way

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the only thing preventing entrepreneurs from turning the industry into a multi-billion dollar industry is federal laws creating blockades

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with congress' barriers in the way Pres Trump is not able to sign legalization into law

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Changes in laws may come sooner than 5 years

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currently many obstacles for giving perscriptio

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People use it to treat a variety of medical issues, such as multiple sclerosis, arthritis, epilepsy, glaucoma, HIV, chronic pain, Alzheimer's, cancer and others.

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"There's just a few medications on the market that work, and even these can be inadequate," Sisley said. "They end up getting stuck on eight, 10, 12 different medications, and after taking so many, suddenly they're like zombies."

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Medical marijuana extract in early trials at the NYU Langone Medical Center showed a 50% reduction in the frequency of certain seizures in children and adults in a study of 213 patients recently.

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if marijuana can be beneficial for cancer patients and many other people who suffer from diseases then it may be able to treat others who arent proven to have these issues.

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Scientists have identified many biologically active components in marijuana. These are called cannabinoids. The two best studied components are the chemicals delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (often referred to as THC), and cannabidiol (CBD). Other cannabinoids are being studied.

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The side effects of medical marijuana are minimal when used at low doses and include dry mouth and fatigue. At higher doses, side effects include dizziness, paranoia, and psychoactive effects.

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There are over 60 peer-reviewed research studies examining the benefits of medical marijuana. Sixty-eight percent of these studies found benefit while 8% found no benefit. Twenty-three percent of the studies were inconclusive or neutral.

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Most research has been conducted on the compound CBD.

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At the time this article was written, 23 states have legalized medical marijuana with varying restrictions.

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At the time this article was written, 23 states have legalized medical marijuana with varying restrictions.

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it is classified as a Schedule I substance by the Federal Drug Administration (FDA), and thus is illegal at the Federal level.

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it is classified as a Schedule I substance by the Federal Drug Administration (FDA), and thus is illegal at the Federal level.

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There are concerns about adverse effects of cannabis among adolescents because the risks are greater to the immature brain and neurological system. Concerns include increased risk of schizophrenia and loss of IQ.

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Most research suggests a very low risk of addiction and very low toxicity of medical marijuana when taken as recommended in low therapeutic doses.