If you are living in the great state of New York at the time of reading this, then I have some great news for you. While the progress to legalize medical marijuana has been slow going in most states across America, it is safe to say that there has been steady progress made throughout the country. There are currently about 39 states that have legalized medical marijuana, and about 18 of those that have legalized recreational marijuana for all adults over the age of 21. The truth about the medical marijuana industry in the United States today is that there is a great disparity in the quality of treatment that a patient can receive from state to state.
What I mean is that some states are very accepting of medical marijuana patients and offer cannabis treatment for a whole host of chronic diseases, mental disorders, and other conditions. Other states, in contrast, are much more restrictive about the type of condition that one can have to receive medical marijuana treatment. Usually, these patients need to have some sort of life ending diseases like cancer or MS.
New York’s medical marijuana program has been in action for several years now, and the program stacks up relatively well to other programs in different states throughout the United States. Doctors in New York can usually prescribe the use of medical marijuana for issues like HIV, Parkinson’s disease, epilepsy, Huntington’s disease, PTSD, seizures, and many more. However, what about those people in New York that have a physical or mental health condition that does not qualify them for the use of medical marijuana?
Are they just supposed to use synthetic prescriptions that could potentially harm them? Well, thankfully, if you are someone who is trying to use medical marijuana in the State of New York, you should be able to get your hands on an MMJ. This is because doctors in the state of New York can now refer a patient to the medical marijuana program for any health condition, even if it was not previously stated on the qualifying condition’s list of the cannabis medical program.
This is a huge lifesaver for some people that are living with some serious chronic conditions but are not able to get the help that they need. Now keep in mind that the doctor that you visit must be a certified medical professional with the power to approve you for a medical marijuana card. Applying for your medical marijuana card is not necessarily a difficult or complicated process, but it can take some time to complete all the paperwork and provide the necessary documentation. Another thing to keep in mind is that you will have to see a doctor prior to being approved for using cannabis.
This doctor will have access to your medical records and events from the past three to five years, and it is important that you are very honest with your doctor about your health and your current conditions. It is true that medical marijuana can be a great alternative for many people suffering from a variety of chronic health conditions.
However, it is also true that not everyone is able to use medical marijuana safely, especially if you have any other underlying health conditions. Your doctor will most likely approve you for the use of cannabis, but in the rare event that he or she does not approve you, try to take some of their advice to heart before going out and finding another doctor to approve you. After all, they are licensed to treat and have your best interest at heart.