Medical marijuana has been legal in the country since 2013 as a pain reliever. However, as there have been no licensed producers, and the state would not pay for the treatment, those with prescriptions have had to purchase the cannabis abroad, making the prices ridiculous. The army started growing to reduce the price for patients. They wanted to take the market away from underground drug dealers, and control the price and consistency that patients need.

Italian Army Begins Cannabis Farm to Combat High Foreign Price

In an effort to reduce the cost of medical marijuana for citizens who suffer from chronic pain and other conditions, the Italian military has started a canna...