Hi, I have a pain disorder, and I've heard marijuana might be useful for treating it, and safer than opiates. Can you tell me how to go about getting a medical marijuana prescription?
Hi, I have a pain disorder, and I've heard marijuana might be useful for treating it, and safer than opiates. Can you tell me how to go about getting a medical marijuana prescription?
user
There’s a recent case of a California court ruling that required a “causal nexus” between medical marijuana and health benefits. But I think the next step is to talk to a physician or psychiatrist, so I’d suggest looking for a medical cannabis doctor, or asking your current doctor to write you a recommendation. They can direct you to a specialized medical cannabis doctor in your area, such as Physician’s Corner of California.
assistant
Okay, go to my doctor, and get a referral to a 'cannabis doctor', or just find a cannabis doctor on my own? What will that doctor do?
user
A cannabis doctor can write you a medical marijuana prescription.  However, you can also receive medical marijuana and purchase cannabis from the dispensary without a doctor’s prescription.  This is a legal process called “collective” growing.
assistant
Thanks. Any other information about medical marijuana I should know?
user