The information in this section will help you prepare for your surgery. Read through this section when your surgery is scheduled and refer to it as your surgery date gets closer. It contains important information about what you need to do before your surgery.
Under federal and state drug laws, the government can charge a person for playing a part in the cultivation or manufacture of a controlled substance. Cultivation includes growing, possessing, or producing naturally occurring elements in order to make illegal controlled substances.
Possession of a controlled substance is a serious crime involving the possession of drugs or drug paraphernalia. A controlled substance is defined by federal laws such as the Controlled Substances Act, as well as various state laws. Amount of Drug: Possessing a higher amount of a controlled substance makes it more likely that the defendant will be charged with a felony. 2  For many state drug laws, possession of a substance over a certain amount will shift the charges from misdemeanor to a felony.