Canadian Medicinal Marajuana Users

[Oddity]

I was wondering if anyone who has used marijuana for medicinial purposes could give me an insight into the process of obtaining and utilizing it. Also, any experiences or feelings related to being on the drug and how whatever medical condition you have is/was helped by it.

I am working on a presentation for a university course on medicinal marijuana, and was hoping that someone could give me their perspective.

Thanks,
Oddity
:hippy:

Oddity Reviewed by Oddity on 01-21-2010. Canadian Medicinal Marajuana Users I was wondering if anyone who has used marijuana for medicinial purposes could give me an insight into the process of obtaining and utilizing it. Also, any experiences or feelings related to being on the drug and how whatever medical condition you have is/was helped by it. I am working on a presentation for a university course on medicinal marijuana, and was hoping that someone could give me their perspective. Thanks, Oddity :hippy: Rating: 5

[dshea241]

I take medical marihuana for scleroderma, or rather the symptoms of scleroderma. I didn't have too difficult a time applying for medical marihuana. My GP was uncomfortable with the mention of the word and referred me to my specialist. My Specialist and me had a discussion about what treatments I have tried and what marijuana did for my symptoms. I printed off papers that fit my situation from health Canada. Had them completed (me and my doctor) and though the wait was much longer than I expected I was approved. I do feel like I will face discrimination for any smells coming from my apartment, but I make budder so the smells are of little issue. I can't directly contact the people that know the most about my medical marihuana, I have to call health Canada and then wait for 5 business days (it usually is longer) before I get a call back. This is a minor issue for me but it does cause me stress. The only other thing I would mention is that there doesn't appear to be any drug plan that covers the cost of medical marihuana, that I know of.