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More states are permitting the use of marijuana for medicinal purposes and the Obama administration has signaled relaxed enforcement of the industry in those states. Now, a new generation of marijuana entrepreneurs has emerged across America. They come from the unlikely fields of finance, politics, medicine and law, and they want to claim a stake in this modern day gold rush.
CNBC's "Marijuana USA" goes inside a flourishing medical pot industry. In Colorado, the demon weed is rebranded as a natural herbal remedy with healing powers that even respectable citizens can enjoy. We meet two restaurant owners who are about to launch a new line of cannabis-infused edibles. And, we’ll go inside a clinic where marijuana is almost always the doctor's order.
In this bold new era of greater marijuana acceptance, the business still remains in violation of federal laws. But, the entrepreneurs have asked to be regulated, licensed and taxed – just like any other trade. After more than seventy years as an illegal drug, is it possible that marijuana’s moment has arrived?
CNBC's "Marijuana USA" goes inside a flourishing medical pot industry. In Colorado, the demon weed is rebranded as a natural herbal remedy with healing powers that even respectable citizens can enjoy. We meet two restaurant owners who are about to launch a new line of cannabis-infused edibles. And, we’ll go inside a clinic where marijuana is almost always the doctor's order.
In this bold new era of greater marijuana acceptance, the business still remains in violation of federal laws. But, the entrepreneurs have asked to be regulated, licensed and taxed – just like any other trade. After more than seventy years as an illegal drug, is it possible that marijuana’s moment has arrived?
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
The Entrepreneurs
Chef Scott Durrah’s cooking class features a new twist on classic cuisine. Durrah and his wife, Wanda James, grow marijuana and feature it as an ingredient in their food. The Denver restaurant owners are entrepreneurs in a fast growing industry.
Chef Scott Durrah’s cooking class features a new twist on classic cuisine. Durrah and his wife, Wanda James, grow marijuana and feature it as an ingredient in their food. The Denver restaurant owners are entrepreneurs in a fast growing industry.
Cannabis Country
Deep in the Kentucky wilderness are illegal marijuana fields worth at least a billion dollars. There may be a wave of permissiveness about marijuana sweeping the nation, but the state of Kentucky maintains a zero tolerance policy on pot.
Deep in the Kentucky wilderness are illegal marijuana fields worth at least a billion dollars. There may be a wave of permissiveness about marijuana sweeping the nation, but the state of Kentucky maintains a zero tolerance policy on pot.
Good Medicine?
Doctors can’t technically "prescribe" marijuana because it’s classified as a schedule one drug – like LSD. But, they can "recommend" it. In the state of Colorado, that physician’s signature is the key to getting a medical marijuana license.
Doctors can’t technically "prescribe" marijuana because it’s classified as a schedule one drug – like LSD. But, they can "recommend" it. In the state of Colorado, that physician’s signature is the key to getting a medical marijuana license.
Portugal
Portugal has chosen to fight the war on drugs by laying down arms. Rather than add more police on the streets or lock up more drug users, the Portuguese decriminalized the possession of all drugs in 2001. They’ve also focused their resources on public education and drug treatment.
Portugal has chosen to fight the war on drugs by laying down arms. Rather than add more police on the streets or lock up more drug users, the Portuguese decriminalized the possession of all drugs in 2001. They’ve also focused their resources on public education and drug treatment.
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