Should i tell my doctor that i have smoked before?

[eightotwo]

I am trying to get my mm card and I was wondering how to go about it. I am trying to get it for my depression. Is this a legitimate reason? I was also wondering if I should tell him that I have smoked before and enjoyed what it did for my condition. Do doctors shy away from patients that have smoked illegally? Any information would kick ass. I just want to be part of the community and treat my condition legally.

[dennisjill]

Unfortunately, Montana only recognizes physical ailments, not depression, anxiety, PTSD, etc.
As for your doctor, I told mine, but she declined to recommend. Her policy and choice. I still use her, but I get to write MMJ in medications used!:hippy:
I went through MCN - Providing Free Resources to the people of Montana about Medical Marijuana (http://www.montanacaregivers.net/) and had good experiences with them. Read the other MT posts for other recommendations.
If you are going to legally use, you should learn the state's laws. Each state is different. Short version:
Montana's Medical Marijuana Law serves 6 primary functions:

1 - It allows terminally and seriously ill patients who find relief from marijuana to register to use it with a doctor's approval.

2 - Once terminally and seriously ill patients obtain registry ID cards, it will protect them from being arrested and prosecuted for using their medicine.

3 - It permits registered patients or their caregivers to cultivate their own marijuana for their medical use, with limits on the amount they may possess.

4 - It allows patients and their caregivers who are arrested to raise a medical defense in court even if they have not registered.

5 - It restricts the medical use of marijuana in public and while driving under the influence of marijuana.

6 - It protects Doctors from action by the Montana Board of Medical Examiners or Labor and Industry Department for recommending Medical Marijuana.

Dennis in Montana