I need my Cannabis Card

[ernestoalvarez]

I need to get my card in Northern California but I dont know what to do anything helps please.

ernestoalvarez Reviewed by ernestoalvarez on 04-30-2008. I need my Cannabis Card I need to get my card in Northern California but I dont know what to do anything helps please. Rating: 5

[Storm Crow]

First, it REALLY helps to have a legit medical problem. I'm going to assume that you do have one.

First, go to your own doctor. He can give you the recommendation, but most likely won't. Take a load of medical studies to support your position (click the "medical studies" link below). My own "regular" doctor admitted to using cannabis in the past, but was too freaked out by the feds to give me a rec. He still took the studies.

When your doctor says "No.", ask for a copy of your medical records, so you can see a specialist. Mine took about 10 days to get to me.

Once you have your records, go on line to the California NORML site. They have a list of cannabis friendly doctors. Find who's closest/cheapest. I go to Drs. Denny & Sullivan in Redding. Nice guys, but over-priced. If you are in a larger town, shop around- prices vary widely.

Now after you get an appointment, take your records and money ($250 will cover it) to the doctor's office. You will find it is very much like the first visit to any doctor's office. You fill out the paperwork, get weighed and all that jazz, talk with the doc, pay the receptionist and that's it! She will hand you a letter saying the doc believes that you would benefit from using cannabis..... and you are legal. :thumbsup:

You can now posses 8 ounces and grow 6 mature plants.

Basic advice....Keep your grow quiet! Rippers are hitting MMJ users. Enjoy that first "legal" joint- the high is unique! We don't have dispensaries out here in the boonies, so you'll have to get someone else to tell you about them. Remember you are still federally illegal!

-Granny:hippy:

[west coast style]

Definitely listen to Granny, she knows what she's talking about.

Here are some links to help you out:

215physicians.html

Use that to find a physician. As mentioned, prices vary. I've heard anything from $90-$200 (I paid $150). And like Granny said, that recommendation is all you need. If you're interested in visiting dispensaries, you'll just need to show them the doctor's recommendation and a CA ID. They'll have to call in your doctor's office to verify you, though.

So if you want, and this is strictly voluntary, you can get the California Medical Cannabis Patient Identification Card. This card shows that you have already been pre-verified as a legit patient, so if you enter clubs, they won't have to call and verify you since you have this ID card. For more info, go to:

Welcome to PIDC's Home Page

Hope this helps!

[backincali]

Granny, and Westcoast style, the two of you have been very helpful. I have a question about the copy of our medical record though. If you ask your doctor for a copy of the medical record, are they required to give it to you? Also, do you have to tell your doctor the reasoning for your request? The reason for my asking is because my doctor does not seem to be the type that will agree to such things. He is very old fashioned, however, i want to keep good ties with him because he has helped me quite a bit over the years. I am in desperate need of the cannabis though, due to my shoulder pain as well as my ADD. Cannabis is the only natural cure for both. Any information regarding my questions would be very much appreciated

[Storm Crow]

And you want a copy of YOUR records to speed things up. No reason to make the "specialist" fax your doc for the records! Both times that I needed my records, my doctors (different ones) had no problem with it. I did "makes soothing noises at them" - reassured them that I wasn't leaving their practice. But no problem!

Wait a week or so after you get them and then send your doctor a copy of my "medical post" (link is below) or my "New Years post" (smaller- only 10 or so pages).

My "Happy New Year" Medical post - TreatingYourself.COM Online Community


Do it anonymously, if need be. But your doctor needs educating!

-Granny:hippy:

[Revanche21]

Medicann, cost me 90$ to get a recommendation, took less than 30 minutes at the office, got a list of local laws and statewide laws and list of websites of clubs, list of club reviews, etc

They also give you a nifty card that has Medicann's number so when you go to a club, they call the number on back to verify. Goes much smoother than my friend with papers

[norcaltoker]

Medicann, cost me 90$ to get a recommendation, took less than 30 minutes at the office, got a list of local laws and statewide laws and list of websites of clubs, list of club reviews, etc

They also give you a nifty card that has Medicann's number so when you go to a club, they call the number on back to verify. Goes much smoother than my friend with papers

So Medicann is the way to go? I heard some people say they have had problems with Medican is there anything you know of? Also 90 dollars was the total cost? Not bad. Do u need to transfer your files over there?

[new2sac]

It was easy for me! I just showed the Doc the metal rods in my leg, And brought in all the crappy meds my reg Doc had me on and i was in and out of there in 15 mins!! If you bring in the Meds your reg Doc has you on and sey they don't help and have side effects you will be OK! But if your just looking to get stoned and are not sick or hurt i would think twice because thats a major crime or some thing i heard.

[schighguy]

FWIW, i didnt have any serious ailments besides anxiety and headaches (unsubstantiated by doctor) and went into medican and paid 100 for a 3 year subscription

they obv have enforced rules and this is no longer the case

[bearsnotbombs]

i accompanied a friend to the medicann office about a month ago. i believe it was around 120... but when i consulted that same MCD directly, she quoted a price of 90 bucks.

i'm getting my card for social-anxiety and clinical depression. i've been on lexapro for a while before, with no help. spent too much time on dissociatives and methylated amphetamines. yuck. but anyways... thats my 2 cents.

good luck! =]