After their ordeal, Rachelle and Joseph have moved on, focusing on the future and trying to re-build. They have decided to relocate their business to Massachusetts, a state that has a better and more equitable system in place. Massachusetts, unlike Rhode Island, seems geared to supporting small growers and care-givers, and won’t just cater to large companies that might not produce a high-quality product. (Excuse the pun.) Their prices will also be much higher than craft producers — more than double for some products.
The situation will likely improve, and be less dangerous, for Rachelle and her partner. However, the reality is we won’t have a true understanding of the benefits of marijuana until legislative changes allow for more in-depth research. The next step to stopping this craziness is up to the Federal government.
By the way, shortly after the raid, the child who suffered from epilepsy moved with his family to Colorado, He is now assured of getting a steady flow of medical marijuana, and has a shot at a normal life. Unless, of course, the Feds raid his new caregiver.
