how do you get a card

[spazzoid06]

i just turned 18 , and i will be a student at college of the redwoods this fall , how do i get a medical marijuana card? do i just go to a doctor on the norml page and tell him my problems which are ; anxiety/depression , migrains , and insomnia? how does it work , and also i do not have any medical record detailing my problems.

spazzoid06 Reviewed by spazzoid06 on 03-15-2008. how do you get a card i just turned 18 , and i will be a student at college of the redwoods this fall , how do i get a medical marijuana card? do i just go to a doctor on the norml page and tell him my problems which are ; anxiety/depression , migrains , and insomnia? how does it work , and also i do not have any medical record detailing my problems. Rating: 5

[Storm Crow]

Since you mention that you have no medical records, it will be a bit harder, but not much.

You need to go to the NORML site and start doctor shopping. Call and ask how much it will cost you. The reason why is that, as a general rule, the cheaper the doctor or clinic, the less "picky" they are.

Check the local 'little' papers- they often have ads for MMJ clinics. Also, when on campus, ask at the "Stoner's" table - it's usually in the lounge or cafeteria. They will know the "best" local clinics and since you are not asking to score, should be willing to give you the info.

To avoid all that hassle, here's what I'd do. (1) Before you move, go to a regular doctor. There are walk-in clinics just about everywhere. Complain about your migraines and get a prescription to Imatrix (or however it's spelled). You should see a doctor, anyway, just to rule out brain tumors, etc and get a pre-college check up! (2) Fill the prescription and not take it. (3) Walk in to any NORML recommended doctor's office and bring the half emptied bottle- proving your medical history. Get legal.

Once you get an appointment, it's easy. You get a quicky check up. Have a short chat with the doctor. Pay the receptionist and she hands you a signed piece of paper, stating "Dr. ___ recommends that you use cannabis for your medical condition". You walk out "legal". The note from the doctor is ALL you need!

County cards are optional, but can save you some hassle with the cops. Be sure to check out the local ordinances on cannabis- they vary widely- especially on growing.

Dispensary cards are to get you into a certain dispensary and no others.

That about covers it! - Granny:hippy:

[spazzoid06]

thanks

[Mutant Hippie]

That was great advice Granny!

There are a couple doctors up here that I know of. Dr Miller isn't accepting new patients at the moment and Dr. Hany Assad, who is listed on Norml's site.

Dr. Assad, by law, can not treat females because of past inappropriate behavior, so I would really think twice before giving him your money.

I found it a lot less hassle just to go to Medicann in Ukiah, CA. They prefer that you bring past medical records but don't require it.

[spazzoid06]

Since you mention that you have no medical records, it will be a bit harder, but not much.

You need to go to the NORML site and start doctor shopping. Call and ask how much it will cost you. The reason why is that, as a general rule, the cheaper the doctor or clinic, the less "picky" they are.

Check the local 'little' papers- they often have ads for MMJ clinics. Also, when on campus, ask at the "Stoner's" table - it's usually in the lounge or cafeteria. They will know the "best" local clinics and since you are not asking to score, should be willing to give you the info.

To avoid all that hassle, here's what I'd do. (1) Before you move, go to a regular doctor. There are walk-in clinics just about everywhere. Complain about your migraines and get a prescription to Imatrix (or however it's spelled). You should see a doctor, anyway, just to rule out brain tumors, etc and get a pre-college check up! (2) Fill the prescription and not take it. (3) Walk in to any NORML recommended doctor's office and bring the half emptied bottle- proving your medical history. Get legal.

Once you get an appointment, it's easy. You get a quicky check up. Have a short chat with the doctor. Pay the receptionist and she hands you a signed piece of paper, stating "Dr. ___ recommends that you use cannabis for your medical condition". You walk out "legal". The note from the doctor is ALL you need!

County cards are optional, but can save you some hassle with the cops. Be sure to check out the local ordinances on cannabis- they vary widely- especially on growing.

Dispensary cards are to get you into a certain dispensary and no others.

That about covers it! - Granny:hippy:

also when i was i kid i had sports asthma and i can get an inhaler , would it work if i couldnt get the itmax(migrane med) and brought an inhaler to the office?

[Storm Crow]

Considering the bronchodilatory effect that THC has, your asthma should also qualify you. Thought you might like to read some of the studies-

Acute and subacute bronchial effects of oral cannabinoids.
Clinical Studies and Case Reports

Bronchial effects of aerosolized delta 9-tetrahydrocannabinol
Clinical Studies and Case Reports

Bronchodilator effect of delta1-tetrahydrocannabinol administered by aerosol
Clinical Studies and Case Reports

Effects of smoked marijuana in experimentally induced asthma.
Clinical Studies and Case Reports

Marijuana and oral delta9-tetrahydrocannabinol on specific airway conductance
Clinical Studies and Case Reports


Have fun reading- there are a few more in the link below. - Granny:hippy:

[west coast style]

Hey, Granny thanks for the great info up there as usual.

Do you happen to have any links to studies on insulin resistance and if marijuana helps with that? Thanks in advance!

[Storm Crow]

You get to sift through it!

Cannabinoid Reduces Incidence Of Diabetes
Non-Psychoactive Cannabinoid Reduces Incidence Of Diabetes, Study Says - NORML

Marijuana Compound May Help Stop Diabetic Retinopathy
Marijuana Compound May Help Stop Diabetic Retinopathy

Cannabidiol lowers incidence of diabetes in non-obese diabetic mice
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Anticoagulant Effects of a Cannabis Extract in an Obese Rat Model
Anticoagulant Effects of a Cannabis Extract in an Obese Rat Model

Neuroprotective and Blood-Retinal Barrier-Preserving Effects of Cannabidiol
Neuroprotective and Blood-Retinal Barrier-Preserving Effects of Cannabidiol in Experimental Diabetes -- El-Remessy et al. 168 (1): 235 -- American Journal of Pathology

The Cannabinergic System as a Target for Anti-inflammatory Therapies
IngentaConnect The Cannabinergic System as a Target for Anti-inflammatory Therap...

Effect of tetrahydrocurcumin on blood glucose, plasma insulin and hepatic key enzymes
Unbound MEDLINE | Effect of tetrahydrocurcumin on blood glucose, plasma insulin and hepatic key enzymes in streptozotocin induced diabetic rats. Journal article

Cannabidiol reduces the development of diabetes in an animal study
IACM-Bulletin

Getting Eye On Cannabinoids
Getting Eye On Cannabinoids: The Hempire - [cannabis, uk]

Marijuana compound could prevent eye damage in diabetics
Marijuana compound could prevent eye damage in diabetics: The Hempire - [cannabis, hemp]

The synthetic cannabinoid HU-210 attenuates neural damage in diabetic mice
Cannabinoids Research Articles and recent Cannabinoid Abstracts

Cannabidiol arrests onset of autoimmune diabetes in NOD mice
Cannabinoids Research Articles and recent Cannabinoid Abstracts

Have fun! - Granny:hippy:

[Humboldt215]

sounds like scamming the system to me

[the image reaper]

sounds like scamming the system to me

enough scamming, and they'll take it away from everybody