What you should know about Pain & Pain Medications
It is a well known medical plant for more than 5,000 years
It has been used by many countries including Canada & USA
Marijuana plant has many components called Cannabinoids
Some of these components are medical and others are not
It has been legalized in many states including Florida
Marijuana has not been approved by the by the Federal Government except for 2 forms of Epilepsy in children
The State of Florida has legalized some marijuana products: Low-THC/CBD| CBD | Medical Cannabis (It comes in various forms: Extract; Capsules; Vaper; Skin Application; Nasal Spray)
The Patient must have a qualified medical condition
The patient must be qualified by a doctor that has been certified for prescribing medicinal marijuana by the office of medical marijuana use
The patient must be a resident of the State of Florida and to have the following: a) Drivers License or Florida ID; b) SSN, Telephone number; Home address
Once the patient is qualified the patient has to register and pay to the department of Health $75.00, Photo, 2x2, to obtain an ID card
Only the doctor that qualify the patient can prescribe medicinal marijuana
Once the prescription is written it must be taken to marijuana dispensery that has been approved by the State of Florida
Medical Marijuana can not be mixed with alcohol or any tranquilizer
Medical Marijuana should not be abused
Patient has to sign a consent form with the doctor
Qualifying Medical Conditions
Cancer
Parkinson
Multiple Sclerosis
Chronic non malignant pain
2 forms of children Epilepsy
ALS
Fibromyalgia
Neuropathic Pain
Muscle Spasm
Spasticity
Glaucoma
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Central Pain