I Got Legal!

[Weedhound]

VERY interesting experience and now I feel so relieved. :thumbsup:

[4.2O]

please elaborate friend..

[Weedhound]

Well...I went there sort of expecting some shady sort of operation (ashamed to say now but it's the truth) and came away amazed and with some whole new ideas to think about and try. These people were EXTREMELY knowledgable in my opinion.....not only about cannabis but about medicine and the human body as well and could back up what they said with documented paperwork. I was VERY impressed by the entire experience and my hubby made his mmj appt on the spot.!

[keeko]

congrats

[Cannabis.com]

Hi there weedhound, Can you please tell us the name of the doctor you went too?

[Weedhound]

It was Dr Marion Fry in Nor CA. I've been aware of her legal issues from the news etc and that's probably why I expected something shady-ish. I ended up seeing a PA whom I quite liked and felt was very knowledgable and who gave me tons of great info about medical cannabis that I didn't know existed.

I had to bring a copy of my medical records and she studied those very carefully and asked all sorts of questions etc. I definitely got the feeling that these folks were there for my health and nothing shady about it. I also spoke to a few other people waiting and that changed my view as well.

As I said....I left there quite impressed and with the realization that I AM out of date! Time for change. :)

[Weedhound]

PS....they also made sure that you as a patient were aware of the legal issues they had going......I felt they were extremely open and wanted to make sure I was completely informed.

[altered13]

do you know the requirements to get "legal"?

[Hajpoj]

Drive to clinic, stub toe on pavement outside of clinic, walk inside complaining about your stubbed toe and boom!

I kid, I kid but most places in Cali don't require any type of accompanying medical records. You're the patient, you're the one seeking treatment. If you have something that ails you, the doctor will diagnose you on the spot so you may get treatment.

[8182KSKUSH]

I was really excited at first too! Really just relieved that I didn't have to "worry" about using medical marijuana. Then 5 days after I got my recomendation I realized that it didn't mean squat, and that is my current opinion. Please feel free to read the link in my signature and find out why. No matter how sick, what you are doing, no matter how "Legal" you think you are, you are an outlaw to our federal government. Go ahead please read the link!

[Storm Crow]

Congrats,Weedhound! Hope you enjoyed that first legal joint as much as I did! I never realized how much paranoia cut into a high! I, too, was quite impressed with the professionalism of my doctor and I got a more thorough check up with him, than with my regular MD! Please remember that there are rippers, Feds and idiot neighbors out there, so I'd continue to keep a low profile. Oh, could you turn Dr. Fry on to my post? I think she might enjoy it! - Granny:hippy:

[Weedhound]

Thanks Storm Crow. :) Kush....I know what you mean.....like a paper tiger but it actually DOES make me feel more releived even though I know the feds couldn't care less about state law. But it certainly makes me NO worse off.....;)

Altered it depends on the state I think but what was told to me was that I need to have a previous diagnosis from a third party physician of something that the state has ok'd the use the of mmj for. In my case it was depression.......I have a long documented history of it and interestingly enough.....mj has never helped (or hurt) my depression but HAS helped me with a lot of menopausal symptoms which was my main reason for wanting to "go legal." The doctor told me she could really only recommend it for the depression (since it was a previously documented ACCEPTED reason) but hey, if it happened to help with my hormonal crap so much the better.

My hubby uses mmj for insomnia......but does NOT have a documented history of it because he never wanted to take ambien or any of those meds. The PA told him what he would have to do is go to a different doctor and get the diagnosis before they could reccomend it to him. Again....things may be different for different states.

[Markass]

I'm glad you've decided to do this, weedhound...In a worst case scenario, you'll have credentials, and it could possibly save you more trouble :) :thumbsup:

[cannilady]

I went to a very professional clinic in North Cal. The clinic looked just like any other. It was clean and comfortable. I was taken to a examing room and was examined by a genuine Doctor.
I was asked to bring my previous medical records. Just like any other Dr might request. He verified my condition and told me that my quality of life could be improved by cannibus.
The Dr. discussed the different forms and methods for use of MM. I was then given paperwork to take with me and later received a picture ID with magnetic strip on back for immediate verification by law enforcement. It's of similar quality as my state ID. It really gives me peace-of -mind.
I am very grateful to the clinic for their dignified treatment. I have a genuine medical need and I should not be made to feel ashmed for wanting to function normally. Thanks Guys!

[psteve]

His arrest by the feds had nothing to do with his USE of MMJ. He was running a dispensary. If he hadn't been selling anything, they would not have looked at him twice.
I was really excited at first too! Really just relieved that I didn't have to "worry" about using medical marijuana. Then 5 days after I got my recomendation I realized that it didn't mean squat, and that is my current opinion. Please feel free to read the link in my signature and find out why. No matter how sick, what you are doing, no matter how "Legal" you think you are, you are an outlaw to our federal government. Go ahead please read the link!

[silkyblue]

CONGRATS!


Its peeps like you that pave
the way for this okie from skokie
to burn at ez

I only wish that would happen for all of us

legalize it everywhere not jst Cali!

[Weedhound]

Lol, thanks silky but there' someone around here that paved it for me......ahem....Markass. :D Really if it wasn't for others I'd still be sitting around listening to the radio and winding up my car in the morning. ;)

[Markass]

Lol, thanks silky but there' someone around here that paved it for me......ahem....Markass. :D Really if it wasn't for others I'd still be sitting around listening to the radio and winding up my car in the morning. ;)

check your email :thumbsup:

[cannilady]

I've heard and given that very quote a lot lately. Did you know that our forefathers not only grew hemp, but adnittedly they grew Smokable pot, too. The Gov't is way too powerful and they need to stay out of my examining room and I already have a mother. I don't need the feds to teake on that role. Besides, their not very good at it.

[Weedhound]

Interestingly I've been reading up on the legality of herb as well....mostly the history. I had NOT been aware the ganja was LEGAL and PRESCRIBED by physicians in this country until 1937!!! People were using it as medicine even way back then!! Physicians were PRESCRIBING it. I NEVER knew ANY of this.

Then in 1937 the govt started controlling who could have it and taxing it heavily so it became too hard to for doctors to get ahold of. Eventually it was reclassed and made "illegal."

Time for a change is right!!!!

[Markass]

Interestingly I've been reading up on the legality of herb as well....mostly the history. I had NOT been aware the ganja was LEGAL and PRESCRIBED by physicians in this country until 1937!!! People were using it as medicine even way back then!! Physicians were PRESCRIBING it. I NEVER knew ANY of this.

Then in 1937 the govt started controlling who could have it and taxing it heavily so it became too hard to for doctors to get ahold of. Eventually it was reclassed and made "illegal."

Time for a change is right!!!!

yup, they knew they couldn't legally do it..because the constitution doesn't really say anything about it, so instead they created a ridiculous tax on it, making most people unable to afford to have anything to do with it, then came the reefer madness scare..once that was in place, more scare tactics and false distorted propaganda into what it has became today..Marijuana may've once safely treated a wide variety of ailments, but super potent pot is lurking and drug dealers want to get you hooked on marijuana so you'll do other drugs!! :wtf:

http://youtube.com/watch?v=L1jB7RBGVGk

Why is Marijuana Illegal? (http://blogs.salon.com/0002762/stories/2003/12/22/whyIsMarijuanaIllegal.html)

This webpage is a very thorough description into the prime contributing aspect to marijuana's criminalization :thumbsup:

[8182KSKUSH]

Thanks Storm Crow. :) Kush....I know what you mean.....like a paper tiger but it actually DOES make me feel more releived even though I know the feds couldn't care less about state law. But it certainly makes me NO worse off.....;)

Altered it depends on the state I think but what was told to me was that I need to have a previous diagnosis from a third party physician of something that the state has ok'd the use the of mmj for. In my case it was depression.......I have a long documented history of it and interestingly enough.....mj has never helped (or hurt) my depression but HAS helped me with a lot of menopausal symptoms which was my main reason for wanting to "go legal." The doctor told me she could really only recommend it for the depression (since it was a previously documented ACCEPTED reason) but hey, if it happened to help with my hormonal crap so much the better.

My hubby uses mmj for insomnia......but does NOT have a documented history of it because he never wanted to take ambien or any of those meds. The PA told him what he would have to do is go to a different doctor and get the diagnosis before they could reccomend it to him. Again....things may be different for different states.

Paper Tiger that's exactly what it is!!! Does make you feel a little more secure though I agree.
I bet you can find a doctor that will look past the stated requirements and give your husband the rec. Or just go run and jump through the hoops!:thumbsup:

[jordas]

All he needs to do is see his family doctor and get his insomnia on his medical record. I am sure his family doctor will give him some sleeping meds and then go back and the MMJ specialist can use that as the basis to give him his recommendation. :thumbsup:

[veggii]

Hey WH good job, I thought you already had your reco .. lol
is eldorodo,co health dept offering state mmj id's yet?
give our support to the Fry's long battle for our rights !! TY :thumbsup:

:hippy: :hippy: :hippy:

[tundrat]

nice

[painretreat]

Lol, thanks silky but there' someone around here that paved it for me......ahem....Markass. :D Really if it wasn't for others I'd still be sitting around listening to the radio and winding up my car in the morning. ;)

Weedie: congrats! Glad you did it and we know you will never regret it!!!!

The above quote sounds like me!!! I know exactly how you feel! So, I am trying to change and belong to a group to help. Just feel I am old enough, I don't care if anyone knows! Especially, because I need it for what 'ales' me!! PR :thumbsup:

[mymeds215]

Congradulations. I got legal, you can too! ANYONE HAVE QUSTIONS PM OR AIM ME:) Now pass the fire....