The California Medical Board now recognizes medical marijuana as an emerging treatment modality. For many Californians, how to get your medical marijuana recommendation remains a mystery. A consultation for a medical marijuana approval should be very similar to consulting with your doctor to discuss any other aliment or condition.
To qualify, you must be 18 years old and a resident of California and have a medical condition that cannabis may provide a cure or relief. Lastly you must consult with a licensed MD, medical doctor, or DO, doctor of osteopathy, that will approve or recommend the use of cannabis for your ailment or condition.
Your proof of residency must be done via a government issued photo ID. The most common of which is your driver’s license or state ID card. A passport will work but you must also provide proof of current residency. A current utility bill, car or voter registration are some common ways for proof of residency in lieu of a driver’s license or sate ID card.
There are many conditions and ailments that cannabis may provide a cure or relief. The most common and widely known are for HIV / Aids patients, chemotherapy patients for nausea relief, and appetite stimulation for patients afflicted with anorexia. Cannabis has been proven effective for a multitude of other aliments including chronic pain, MS, glaucoma, PTSD, and a host of other age related ailments.
Getting your medical marijuana approval requires a consultation with a licensed MD or DO. Your doctor may be willing to provide you an approval, but don’t be alarmed if he or she cannot assist you. Many physicians are unaware of the guidelines and requirements to approve medical marijuana and therefore are unable to service your needs. Consulting with a MD or DO familiar with California’s Medical Marijuana Program will insure your approval meets state requirements and will get you access to medical marijuana in your local community.
It seems incredible that 14 years since the passage of Prop 215 many Californians still do not know how to get your medical marijuana recommendation. The process is simple and straight forward. Continued scientific research will hopefully bring about change and support for a medicine that has been part of eastern pharmacopeia for thousands of years.
Learn more about how to get your medical marijuana recommendation. Stop by Hal Kemp’s site where you can find out all about medical marijuana and what it can do for you.
