Quote Originally Posted by Kush_Man
Well I emailed a consultant at the ACC and I got a response saying that I am qualified. I have a few problems though. How do I acquire copies of my medical records? Also, do employers still offer you employment if you fail a drug test but are legally using medical marijuana? I guess I'm just finding this too good to be true.
Ask your doctor about how to get copies of your medical information, usually the building at his office will have a records room usually in the basement that keeps all patient files on hand. When I got my copies, they said to not loose them because only the first copies I get are free, the next time they will cost me per page, and my medical records file was like a flipping book, so don't loose them! When I went to ACC I overheard another patient having his medical records faxed over, if you don't mind the wait you could do that and maybe avoid any fees, but it is faster and easier to just bring them with you to your visit.

As for comparing co-ops with street dealers, you need to take a few things into consideration besides price. Quality of marijuana on the street is not guaranteed, marijuana can be laced or sprayed with sugar to look like it is higher quality. street dealers also rarely have a selection to choose from, let alone any knowledge in using marijuana for medical purposes. Some marijuana strains work better for certain ailments, going to a co-op with 10 or more different marijuana strains gives you a far better choice in how to battle your medical problems, street dealers just can't compare with this!

As for the price, medical marijuana prices is reflective of the Bush administration raids on the co-ops. In the eyes of the terrorist organization, DEA, a medical marijuana co-op is much easier to shut down than a street dealer that probably doesn't even do a quarter as much business as the medical marijuana co-ops do. You will see prices rise in areas where medical marijuana co-ops are not as welcome, such as the desert co-ops, meanwhile the prices closer to LA are a bit more competative, but still relatively high because of the constant threat of co-op raids.

Some of my friends don't understand why I would be willing to spend $75 for an 8th at a co-op when I could pay $30 or 40 for an 8th from one of their "friends", however, the marijuana I get from the co-ops are consistently higher in quality, and I also have the freedom to choose specific strains. This freedom and high quality is worth paying a little more, not to mention not having to worry about being set up in a drug sting for trying to get some medicine. Co-ops offer safe access, street dealers do not!

And trust me, the first time you walk into a co-op and smell that wonderful smell that envelopes the entire building, you will never want to deal with a street dealer ever again :thumbsup: Oh yea, don't forget about the co-ops that offer edibles, tomorrow I'm heading down to LA and thinking about picking up some cannabutter