With the growing demand for the products infused with cannabis, the industry catering to it has increased manifolds. The business had grown rapidly owing to the fact that some states legally allowed for its recreational use along with the use for medicinal purposes. The cannabis is used in the form of herb or an extract. The various varieties of indicas, sativas, and hybrid are used in the making of such products. These have different efficacy and potency.

The products containing cannabis, also called special products, are available in a huge variety. They are sold as edibles, cosmetics and personal care products. The consumers have a choice of selecting among infused tea, oils, flowers, creams and gels, tinctures, beverages, infused candles, shatter wax etc. There is a whole range of edible products such as chocolates, bakery items like cakes, pastries, cookies, salty snacks, jams, butter etc. People use them to make daily meals and gourmet dishes as well.

For those who are unaware about cannabis, it is a highly addictive ingredient. It contains high amounts of Tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC. This substance has been increasingly used in the treatment of many medical conditions due to its special properties. It is given as an oral prescription or inhaled as a vaporizer for providing relief in conditions like cancer, acute and chronic pain, nausea, tumors etc. It is a general perception that these have low or minimal side effects as compared to the other methods of medication.

The edibles and gourmet products contain different concentrations of cannabis. These have different concentrations for the quality, efficacy and potency of the infused products. Cannabis has a different effect of each individual. Similarly, different individuals need different doses of the cannabis and its products which vary according to their specific requirements and conditions.

The demand for the infused products has opened doors for many a lucrative business opportunities and investments. It has opened new business options and sources of revenue generation for governments, businesses and consumers. And they are leaving no stone unturned to make a big profit out of it. The major share of this market is held by the gourmet products sector.

There are big businesses that are planning to invest huge amounts of money in this industry to meet the steeply rising demand and market base. They plan to focus on innovative products, R&D, and medicinal products. With such huge investments waiting to happen, this will be one of the most profitable and money generating industry.

The legalized sale and consumption of cannabis has also raised the questions of its ethical use. It has brought forward the concerns regarding its misuse. The open use and consumption policy do not provide for any restrictions and prohibitions. Another concern is that there is no law in place to ensure careful labeling of dosage and serving size of the products. If made mandatory, this would create more awareness about their use for purposes other than medicinal. It would also prevent accidental consumption and cases of overdose due to overindulgence.

Thus, with responsible consumption these special, infused products are a boon for the medical world and people with specific conditions.