The medical marijuana smokable form of marijuana, known as flower, is currently accessible for medical usage. In June, Governor Edwards signed the bill into law. "Because of the negative stigma of cannabis, a lot of careful work, research, and intentionality went into creating a flower industry. Patients will gain from education and new research." Dr. Chanda Macias is the CEO of Ilera Holistic Healthcare, the contracted grower and manufacturer of medical cannabis, often known as medical marijuana, for Southern University. Macias is adamant that cannabis is not just a greatly underutilized natural medicine, but also a means of overcoming addiction. That message appears to be getting through. In just two years, the number of patients receiving medicinal marijuana in Louisiana has increased from over 2,000 to over 14,000, according to MJBizDaily, a national marijuana market trade journal. Sales are expected to rise to roughly $100 million next year and $400 million by 2025, thanks to…