Cannabis Card Questions.

[JoBro]

Hey, What's up everyone. I recently have been thinking about getting a cannabis card. I'm a 19 year old male, I've played baseball all my life but lately I have been unable because I have ripped some ligaments in my knees. Since then I've been having pains in my knees that kill to walk. Also, I've have been kind of having this anxiety disorder. Leaving me unable to sleep. I also have been having Migraines. I've read in the "Medical Marijuana Doctors" post, by 420, That all these can be helped by the use of Herb. How difficult would it be for them to allow me to receive a Card?

[Soniq420]

HI JoBro

Welcome to 420 Magazine

You don't say which state you're located in, but you should be aware that only 14 states presently allow medical marijuana, (AK, CO, HI, CA, OR, WA, MI, NM, ME, MT, NV, RI, VT, & MD but only as a defense after arrest).

Each state's law lists the conditions that are approved to be treated with MMJ.

I don't know the in's and out's of each state's program but the conditions you mention are on the list in California.

I suggest you discuss this with either your doctor or a MMJ specialist doctor to see if you qualify.

[JoBro]

I'm sorry, I'm from Fresno, California.

[Soniq420]

Hi JoBro

Here's the text of Prop 215, several of the conditions you referenced are included in the text of the law.

You're doctor needs to determine whether to recommend them for you.


11362.5. (a) This section shall be known and may be cited as the Compassionate Use Act of 1996.
(b) (1) The people of the State of California hereby find and declare that the purposes of the Compassionate Use Act of 1996 are as follows:

(A) To ensure that seriously ill Californians have the right to obtain and use marijuana for medical purposes where that medical use is deemed appropriate and has been recommended by a physician who has determined that the persons health would benefit from the use of marijuana in the treatment of cancer, anorexia, AIDS, chronic pain, spasticity, glaucoma, arthritis, migraine or any other illness for which marijuana provides relief.

[JoBro]

Wouldn't the cannabis card also help out my sports injuries, and sleep problems due to Anxiety?

[Soniq420]

I can't say what will work for you, but Indica strains sure help me with sleep

[JoBro]

Ahh, I see. Thanks for the help Soniq420. Only one way to find out and that's from the doctors tomorrow!

[Soniq420]

Good luck brother

[Pinch]

The Cannabis Friendly Drs I've been to in Norcal, pretty much accept any ailment. Let me repeat, almost any ailment or physical discomfort.

Most of these Drs want patients off pharmaceuticals as they are aware of the detrimental side effects that may outweigh the positive.

[desertfoo]

I don't mean to hijack the thread, but here in Nevada MMJ is pretty much impossible to get unless you have cancer or glaucoma. So it looks like CA is the most pro-pot state. Is MMJ really that easy to get over there? Just walk in to a pot-friendly doctor, say you have trouble sleeping and pot has helped you sleep in the past, and bam, weed perscription?

[CaNdYmAn]

can someone answer desertfoo's question?? he makes a good point :P

[Pinch]

Originally Posted by desertfoo

I don't mean to hijack the thread, but here in Nevada MMJ is pretty much impossible to get unless you have cancer or glaucoma. So it looks like CA is the most pro-pot state. Is MMJ really that easy to get over there? Just walk in to a pot-friendly doctor, say you have trouble sleeping and pot has helped you sleep in the past, and bam, weed perscription?

Ahhh... yes. Prop 215 states:

or any other illness for which marijuana provides relief

You pay the Dr's fee and you will get a Medical Cannabis Recommendation signed by said Doctor. You may have to spend more money on a State Mandated Card issued by your CA County of residence or a regionally accepted Card (i.e.: OCBC Card). The card is only good in California. You must be a California resident.

Refer to my last post.



P.S.: Nevada is not California...you may be confusing yourself. Good luck.

A recommendation is not a prescription.

[Soniq420]

I'm not sure I'd phrase the question quite that way. When I think of this issue, I make the distinction between a state's decriminalization status, and for sick people, what their medical marijuana program is.

For decrim, Alaska is probably the best because they allow small grows for personal use in the privacy of your own home, and 1Z no penalty personal use (used to be 4Z I think).

For medical I'd agree Cali is probably best. Prop 215 says..

To ensure that seriously ill Californians have the right to obtain and use marijuana for medical purposes where that medical use is deemed appropriate and has been recommended by a physician who has determined that the person's health would benefit from the use of marijuana in the treatment of cancer, anorexia, AIDS, chronic pain, spasticity, glaucoma, arthritis, migraine, or any other illness for which marijuana provides relief.

Many doctors are either not enlightened to the benefits or are still fearful or intimidated by the DEA and afraid to recommend MMJ for legitimate patients.

A select group of trailblazers have stepped in to fill this void as specialists. These are legit doctors they just have larger cojones. They have ethical standards (pot doc doesn't seem a good term to me). I understand they will want to see medical records from the last year or so where you've been treated or at least previously reported the condition. Mentioning that you have tried it and it works is something you should do if it's true

So yes, in my opinion it's relatively easy to get the recommendation when you have a medical issue - but it should be - because the law makes it so (and it works. )

The comment I'd add though, and this is a personal opinion. We in the movement need to be mindful that the prohibitionist are the ones that run around saying "all you gotta do is show up say you got a headache and you can go home with a bag of buds as long as you pay off the doctor" I think we have a duty to honor the sick and not give ammunition to the other side. I think marijuana should be legal for all people for any reason but the sick come first in my book and I don't think it's cool for non-sick people to use the program as a loophole.

Hopefully someone with personal experience will chime in and comment as well.

Also, call our sponsor if you wish to go through the process. Pacific Support Services - Call: 877-468-5874 - Medicinal Marijuana Recommendations

Hope this helps clarify...

Regards,
Soniq420

[desertfoo]

Thanks for the responses. I called that number Soniq, and they only refer you to SoCal doctors. Sacramento is where I'll be moving to most likely. By all means the seriously ill should have priority whan getting their meds. Its just better to get a benign herb from legitimate sources, rather than risking prosecution under prohibitionist policies. That's all.

[Soniq420]

^^ Agree completely