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 can be either a misdemeanor or a felony depending on the circumstances of the crime, including: 1  Type of drug â Certain drugs are punished more severely than others. Marijuana is typically a misdemeanor offense while methamphetamine or cocaine will typically result in felony charges.