Medical marijuana can help ease the pain of AIDS, chronic pain, seizures, hepatitis C, cancer, and other illnesses. State regulations allow only healthcare practitioners registered with the program to issue a medical marijuana certification/recommendation.
These practitioners can be found on the MED website here. They will discuss your illness with you and determine whether your condition qualifies you for the program.
What Is Medical Marijuana?
Medical marijuana is a plant that contains chemicals called cannabinoids. Two of the most well-known are tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD). When inhaled or ingested, they have drug-like effects. They can ease pain, control nausea and vomiting, and help with some side effects of some diseases.
A person with a debilitating medical condition may qualify for a medical marijuana card. They must get a signed certification healthcare practitioner registered with the Louisiana medical marijuana program. This includes physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, pharmacists, and podiatrists who have completed the state registration and examination process. A list of healthcare practitioners is available on the program website.
Cannabis is widely used to treat pain from diseases like arthritis and fibromyalgia and to reduce nausea caused by chemotherapy for cancer or other illnesses. It is also reported to reduce the symptoms of many different conditions, including Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, Parkinson’s disease, Crohn’s disease, and glaucoma. But more research and anecdotal evidence is needed to support these claims.
Medical marijuana should not be considered a cure for these diseases. It can only alleviate specific symptoms and improve quality of life. It cannot replace proven treatments such as surgery and chemotherapy that extend or save lives. It is also unsafe to use for pregnant or breastfeeding people.
How Can I Get a Medical Marijuana Card?
To obtain a medical marijuana card, you must first become a certified patient. This will involve scheduling an in-person or online consultation with a registered doctor with the state’s program. The talk will take place over a secure, bespoke telemedicine platform, and your practitioner will ask you questions about the reasons why you are interested in using medical cannabis, as well as discuss your current medical condition to determine if it qualifies you to participate in the state’s medical marijuana program.
Suppose your doctor agrees that medical marijuana could help with your symptoms. In that case, they will recommend a regimen and write you a certification to participate in the state’s program. The certificate will include the condition that qualifies you to use medical cannabis, your nine-digit ID (which will be verified during registration), the doctor’s number and practitioner number, and the doctor’s dosing recommendation.
Once you have the certification, you can visit one of New York’s five Registered Organizations to purchase your medication. When you arrive at the dispensary, you must present your medical marijuana certificate and the nine-digit ID. You can also designate two caregivers who can purchase and pick up your medication on your behalf.
How Can I Buy Medical Marijuana?
Medical marijuana has been shown to reduce aches and pains, alleviate nausea associated with chemotherapy, stimulate appetites in cancer patients, help people living with AIDS, ease the wasting syndrome of HIV, and improve glaucoma symptoms. Moreover, cannabis allows patients suffering from PTSD to relax and reduces anxiety.
The first step is getting a doctor to recommend you for a medical marijuana card. The consultation can take place on our secure telemedicine platform, and the doctor will ask you questions about your symptoms, medical history, and current treatment. The whole process shouldn’t take longer than an hour if you’re a good candidate.
After the consultation, your physician will prepare and send you a medical marijuana patient certification. You can then present this with a valid government ID to purchase medical marijuana.
The state allows certified patients to purchase from licensed dispensaries. Patients can also grow their cannabis at home, which is impossible for everyone. If you’re going to travel with your marijuana, check out this helpful infographic for details on which states allow it and what the rules are.
Medical marijuana reciprocity varies by state, but most allow out-of-state residents to use their cards at local dispensaries. Some even offer special deals for visitors, and you can register online beforehand to save time in line.
Where Can I Buy Medical Marijuana?
Unlike regular prescription medications, medical marijuana cannot be purchased in pharmacies but must be acquired from registered “medical retailers.” These are private companies that Health licenses under the Access to Cannabis for Medical Purposes Regulations (ACMPR) to grow, manufacture and dispense cannabis to qualified patients.
The medical marijuana program allows qualifying patients to order up to 84 grams of cannabis per 30-day period from one of these dispensaries to alleviate symptoms such as nausea, pain, muscle stiffness, and spasticity. Patients can also designate and register caregivers to purchase and dispense cannabis on their behalf.
Once you have your Medical Marijuana Card, you can order cannabis from a registered medical marijuana retailer. A reputable online doctor’s evaluation service can help you locate and connect with a practitioner authorized to issue a medical marijuana certification, or they can refer you to someone who is.
If your practitioner determines that medical marijuana is a viable treatment option, they will submit your application and fee to the state program. Then, you’ll receive your 329 cards in the mail, which you’ll need to gain entry into a regulated dispensary along with your doctor’s certification. Once you’re in, you can browse and select products, which include a variety of edibles, concentrates, capsules, topical creams, and sublingual suppositories.
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