Quote Originally Posted by MrMaryJane
The doctor and I talked about abuse and addiction potential, and it opened up my eyes to the fact that I shouldn't be smoking myself stupid when I smoke, but should be responsible and use it for its medicinal purpose. He wrote a note for me saying we were going to explore the possibility of getting approved.

She said "sounds like a bunch of bullshit to me, but let's see this so called letter." Fucking bitch...but anyways, I gave her the letter and she basically gave me a lecture on... "So you get caught smoking but you still want to do it. Sounds like you want an excuse to smoke pot. You do realize that if you get this card it will be attached to your name. When you get out of college what are you going to do? Do you think an employer is going to look at you and another applicant and choose between the guy who smokes weed all day or the other person who is qualified?" Once again, fucking bitch...but I understand that its her job.

Now, with all that back story I have a few questions.

She pretty much turned me off the idea of getting the card, but now that I can't smoke and it is affecting my health, what should I do? Was she playing the role of queen bitch and saying things that may not necessarily be true? Or is she right?

If I were to get the medical card, what would happen with me taking drug tests for my P.O.? Obviously it would be expected that I drop dirty, but would I be penalized given my medical circumstances?

How easy is it for one to be approved for a card in Michigan, and would it be harder for me to get given that I'm in the legal shitter right now?

How does one go about getting a card in Michigan? My doctor told me that he honestly hasn't read much about it, although he should now that it's a new law. He said I could be his guinea pig so to speak. He also told me that he has denied 3 Hepatitis-C patients because of research studies he's read that say it could have harmful affects on those patients. He also said that he would do the same for a Crohn's patient but hasn't read anything about it being harmful to those patients.

Sorry for the length of this, but I'm really confused and searching for answers. I'm hoping maybe somebody could give me some input.

I would appreciate your input even if you're not from Michigan.
Sorry to hear of your position...I would've killed to have been able to obtain a medical marijuana recommendation while I was on probation. Personally I don't care, I see a state law in regards to MMJ nullifying the drug test, just as having a prescription for opiates would. Whether that's true or not I don't know, but I would throw up one shit fit in court about me using medication that's most effective.

Why did what she said turn you off to being legal and feeling better?? Does it not help you enough to make you want to? Marijuana doesn't completely eliminate every bit of my pain all the time, but it damn sure does more than opiates does for me, without any negative side effects.

Glad your doctor put some sense into you about the amount you consume..don't know about crohn's..but I do know for my pain it takes me a good 2-4 hits of killer and I may not have a crazy heavy buzz, but my body feels relaxed.

MDCH - Medical Marihuana Program

Maybe ask the MDCH if they had any clue where your drug tests are going to stand..

Good luck