If you have been following the legalization process of marijuana in the United States, you will be well aware that it is a very slow process. There are no over 30 states that have legalized medical marijuana, with a few more well on there way to joining them. However, it is also true that some statements are proving much more resilient in their efforts to keep weed an illegal drug. So what about the state of Idaho? Recent;y, Idaho has been in the news related to the topic of cannabis and medical marijuana. This is because Idaho seems to be missing the point completely when it comes to why medical marijuana is important for patients who rely on it for the numerous health benefits it provides.
Legislature seems to hold that every form of medical marijuana will be completely banned from the state. Some states do ban certain forms of medical marijuana, specifically if there is a high or potent amount of THC in it.
However, CBD oil is usually allowed since it is regulated by the federal government to have 0.3% or less THC. Does Idaho even allow CBD? Unfortunately, the answer is no, and it looks like it is not going to change anytime soon. The stance on marijuana used for medical purposes seems to be a permanent prohibition. Unsurprisingly, residents in Idaho have been pretty vocal about the idea of allowing medical marijuana; after all, there is more than enough research to suggest that the use of cannabis can be really beneficial as a treatment option for people who are struggling with chronic diseases or other physical ailments. These types of cannabis do not even contain enough THC to even feel any sort of high. However, the year 2021 brought on a new move against the legalization of marijuana, and it seems that the state of Idaho will not be joining on the fun like a lot of its neighbors.
One of the most disappointing parts of this whole thing is that most medical marijuana patients are not even wanting to use cannabis to get high. For some reason, lawmakers and legislatures seem to think that medical grade cannabis will be used in ways that harm society. Instead, I can say with full confidence that some people turn to medical grade cannabis when they run out of other treatment options. For a lot of people, medical marijuana actually provides relief that they have not been able to see from other medications or treatments. And for those policy makers who are worried about people getting high, most medical marijuana does not even contain much THC. So what is the point of holding out on this medical marijuana policy? Who is it really benefiting?
Another crazy part of this story is that the Idaho legislature has made moves to constitutionally ban cannabis legalization in the future. If you are not exactly sure what this means, don’t worry because I am about to explain it to you. With the creation of the Idaho Medical Marijuana ACT in 2021, we are seeing that the state has filed articles to make marijunana completely illegal in the state. Basically, this means that there will be no form of medical marijuana and no exceptions. It also means that there is no hope in the future for any form of recreational cannabis either. And to make things worse, there is basically nothing that voters can do to change it once it becomes constitutional. Idaho, what is your deal with cannabis? I hope that Idaho will change its stance on cannabis, but I don’t see it happening anytime in the near future.
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