Monday, May 16, 2011

Helpful Info About Pasadena Medical Marijuana Doctors

Are you suffering from symptoms that are associated with chronic medical conditions and you wonder if Pasadena Medical Marijuana Doctors can help you to feel better? Are you sick and tired of relying upon costly and side effect ridden drugs that only help you so much, and that greatly limit your life? Did you know that marijuana is approved as medicine to treat more than 150 different conditions in Pasadena? Let’s explore the purpose of Pasadena Medical Marijuana Doctors and how cannabis might help to treat your ailments in this article, all so you can better understand and decide if it’s right for you.

Is Medical Marijuana Going to Help Treat Your Symptoms?

Some people wonder if marijuana will be right for them and for their situation. This is really something that only you and your doctor can decide. Some folks may not like the way that marijuana makes them feel, but when compared to prescribed drugs, it may affect them less. Deciding to use cannabis as medicine is an important decision that should be carefully weighed and discussed when you see Pasadena Medical Marijuana Doctors so you can make the right choice for your life.

Important Things to Know About Pasadena Medical Marijuana Doctors

Certainly, there are some questions that you may have about Pasadena Medical Marijuana Doctors. Let’s answer a few of them right off the bat so that everything makes more sense.

  • Pasadena Medical Marijuana Doctors are normal, caring physicians.
  • They will only write you a marijuana recommendation if your medical condition qualifies you for one.
  • Marijuana is medicine and you will not be mistreated for seeking to use it by seeing a doctor.
  • The only way to get a marijuana card in Pasadena is by first seeing Pasadena Medical Marijuana Doctors and being examined.

Signs of Fraud with Pasadena Medical Marijuana Doctors

There are, tragically, some signs of fraud or scams that you should be made aware of if you are looking to make an appointment to see Pasadena Medical Marijuana Doctors. This simple checklist is something that you should print out and keep with you when you head out to your appointment so that you know your doctor is legitimate.

  1. Pasadena Medical Marijuana Doctors can’t write prescriptions for marijuana, only recommendations.
  2. Doctors have to give you a patient’s rights pamphlet at your appointment.
  3. Beware of places that claim they issue cards; only the state can issue cards.
  4. Doctors are not allowed to tell you where you can get marijuana.

 

Friday, May 13, 2011

How to Get Pasadena Medical Marijuana Card

If you ever wondered how to get Pasadena medical marijuana card then you have found a great article regarding this process. If you are suffering from chronic symptoms that detract from your quality of life, medicinal cannabis may be the solution that you’ve been seeking. This informative article will apprise you of the laws in this city and how you can get Pasadena medical marijuana card.

Pasadena Medicinal Cannabis Laws

If you are seeking to get Pasadena medical marijuana card it is always wise to familiarize yourself with the medical marijuana laws in this city. Many cities in the state of California have their own specific city laws regarding how much medical marijuana you can grow, possess and use each month. Pasadena actually does not have its own adopted laws, and therefore follows the laws set by the state of California, which allows for card holders to “possess no more than eight ounces of dried marijuana and/or six mature (or 12 immature) marijuana plants.” Once you get Pasadena medical marijuana card you will be able to legally use medicinal cannabis, and you will even be able to access marijuana dispensaries so you can purchase your medicine, too.

Only Doctors Can Write Pasadena Marijuana Recommendations

Much like any other medicine that you may get from your doctor to treat any ailment, symptom or illness, the same is true with medicinal marijuana: Only a doctor can write you a recommendation so you can get Pasadena medical marijuana card. Beware of any places that promise same day cards, or that tell you that a nurse or doctor assistant will write you a marijuana recommendation, because only a licensed and state approved doctor can. Being evaluated for medicinal marijuana is a simple and relaxing procedure where you are not judged at all. In fact, the average appointment is between 20-30 minutes long, and then you are on your way with your written recommendation.

How to Get Pasadena Medical marijuana card

If you are seeking to get Pasadena medical marijuana card, then make sure that you take some quick notes on the steps that are outlined below. By following this simple checklist, you will be able to more easily obtain Pasadena medical marijuana card.

  1. Confirm an appointment to see a Pasadena marijuana doctor.
  2. See your doctor, and after being examined they will write you a Pasadena marijuana recommendation.  
  3. Make sure to submit your signed recommendation along with any other required documents and fees to the public health department of the state of California.
  4. In about 10-12 business days the state will issue you a valid Pasadena medicinal cannabis card.

Thursday, May 12, 2011

PRESS RELEASE: Cannabis Doctors Network Announces Addition of Six New California Medical Marijuana Doctor Locations

LOS ANGELES, CA -- (PITCH ENGINE MAY 12, 2011) -- Cannabis Doctors Network (online at: http://www.cannabisdoctorsnetwork.com) is pleased to announce that they have successfully added six new California medical marijuana doctor locations to their growing network.

The network specializes in connecting patients to vigorously prescreened and verified medical marijuana clinics and doctors in all 15 states and in DC, where medicinal cannabis has been decriminalized.  

Up until just recently, persons who wondered if they qualified for medicinal cannabis had few options as to how they could go about finding out if they were eligible for a medical marijuana card.

“We founded Cannabis Doctors Network under the premise of helping patients who are suffering to find out if their medical conditions qualify them for a marijuana recommendation,” explains company spokesperson, Srii Srinivasan.

The company has recently expanded its California marijuana doctors locations, adding six more in the state. Now Cannabis Doctors Network offers appointments to patients at marijuana clinics in California located in these cities: Los Angeles, Marina del Ray, North Hollywood, Santa Monica, Venice and Victorville.

Dozens of new locations are in the works, as Cannabis Doctors Network professionals are working hard to add more doctors in convenient locations for medical marijuana patients every day.

“Patients can prequalify in minutes online for free, and then we connect them to marijuana doctors in their area that we have conducted extensive background checks on and approved for our network,” Srinivasan says. “We provide this much needed service conveniently online so that patients can get a written marijuana recommendation in order to obtain cannabis cards and use alternative medicine to treat their ailments.”

For doctors that are interested in becoming part of this network, they can find out more information by visiting: http://www.cannabisdoctorsnetwork.com/doctor.

To learn how you can get your medicinal cannabis card today by prequalifying online in minutes, please visit: http://www.cannabisdoctorsnetwork.com.

About: Cannabis Doctors Network is the leader in providing a reliable and trusted source for medical marijuana recommendations. Excellence in service is our #1 priority. Our expert call center associates and friendly staff provide you with a convenient means of connecting with trustworthy, knowledgeable and respected doctors that can evaluate and approve you for a medical marijuana card.

Press Contact:
Company Spokesperson
Srii Srinivasan
Email: PR@cannabisdoctorsnetwork.com
Online: http://www.cannabisdoctorsnetwork.com  
Phone: (800) 568-9333

 

Cannabis Doctors Network Now Offering Marijuana Recommendations at Six New California Marijuana Doctor Locations

We are always expanding our ever growing network of California marijuana doctors to better assist patients who are seeking to get approved for a CA cannabis card. As of the start of this past week, we are now pleased to announce that we have added doctors in six new locations in California to better serve you.

Cannabis Doctors Network prides itself on only allowing the very best of the best when it comes to California marijuana doctors. In fact, there is no other online network or service that vigorously prescreens doctors like we do. Our extensive background checks even include a visit to their office to ensure that it is modern and inviting as well as relaxing. We also gauge how the staff is, how friendly and helpful they are and how knowledgeable the doctors on staff are.

Only the very best California marijuana clinics and doctors will do, that’s our mantra over here. So while our process may take some time until we have fully verified a new location, it’s all in the best interests of you, our patients. For a doctor or clinic to be affiliated with our name truly means that they offer the most premium services and at the most affordable rates – a savings which we gladly pass onto you.

Today we are pleased to announce that we now offer appointments at verified California marijuana doctors so you can get marijuana recommendations in these following six cities: Los Angeles, Marina del Ray, North Hollywood, Santa Monica, Venice and Victorville.

Did You Know You Can Prequalify for a CA Cannabis Card Online?

There has never been a more convenient means getting approved for your CA cannabis card. What are you waiting for? Apply online today and get approved for your card tomorrow!

Medical Marijuana Research: Cannabis Medicine Offers Pain Relief Merits, According to Recent Research

The most progressive state in the union for researching medicinal marijuana, California is also one of the only states that has authorized different groups to conduct extensive research into the medicinal benefits of cannabis, in spite of federal laws that make it nearly impossible for other organizations to research marijuana. Thankfully, the state has approved many different groups – consisting of mostly universities – in order to better understand how cannabis can aid people in a medical manner.

“I think the evidence is getting better and better that marijuana, or the constituents of cannabis, are useful at least in the adjunctive treatment of neuropathy,” Igor Grant, MD, executive vice-chairman of the department of psychiatry at the University of California San Diego School of Medicine and director of the Center for Medicinal Cannabis Research at the University of California, told WedMD in a recent report that they published. (See Full Report Here)

Grant further added, “We don't know if it's a front-line treatment. I'm hoping the results of our studies will prompt larger-scale studies that involve a much more varied population.”

Currently there are several ongoing studies that demonstrate that cannabis can be effective in treating pain and other spastic and chronic conditions.

The studies include:

  •  Neuropsychopharmacology
  • Journal of Pain
  • Anesthesiology.
  • Clinical Pharmacology & Therapeutics
  • Multiple sclerosis

Some people worry about the abuse that may occur for patients using marijuana to treat chronic pain symptoms. However, there has never been a recorded overdose of marijuana, or a fatal overdose, and most doctors agree that it is impossible to overdose on cannabis or THC, its active chemical.

In contrary, painkillers that are prescribed to treat pain often contain highly addictive properties and can tax the internal organs, leading to thousands of deaths annually. In fact, prescription painkiller abuse is up 400% in recent years, testament that it’s a dangerous conventional alternative to marijuana. (Read Full Report on Prescription Painkiller Abuse)

Wednesday, May 11, 2011

Obama’s Stance on Medical Marijuana – How it Affects Michigan’s Medical Marijuana Industry

The medical marijuana industry is booming in the state of Michigan, one of the most recent states to decriminalize medicinal cannabis. In fact, of the most proactive states for allowing these alternative medicine programs, Michigan has one of the highest amounts of registered card users, with more than 100,000 persons currently approved for the medical marijuana program in this state.

Most are approved for the treatment of chronic pains and aches.

Thankfully, there are some grey areas in the federal laws regarding marijuana dispensaries that allow for them to operate in Michigan. For instance, cultivating and selling marijuana is federally illegal. However, dispensaries are required by the state to be nonprofit, so they are not making any money off the sale of medical marijuana, and that means there is no property or money to forfeit. Now this does not mean that they are immune from prosecution, if the DEA chooses to shut them down, but as a result, the feds usually go after real criminals that are actually trafficking illegal drugs, as opposed to those who are providing much needed natural medicine for patients who are suffering and who are in need.

Of course, Obama has also greatly helped spur along the Michigan medical marijuana program, stating at the time of his election that there are “legitimate circumstances for the usage of medical marijuana.” (See Full Video of the President’s Stance on Medical Marijuana Here). In the interview, Obama states that doctors will not be punished if it is prescribed, and that it would require changes in federal law.

Obama:  “I will not be using justice department resources” on this issue.


So what does this mean for residents of Michigan, namely, patients who are suffering and would like to use medical marijuana as a viable treatment option?

It means that if you are qualified by a doctor to use medical marijuana legitimately, you are not going to have to worry about being prosecuted by the federal government or the state.

Four Steps Required for Michigan Medical Marijuana Card

  1. See a Michigan marijuana doctor and get evaluated.
  2. Get your written and signed marijuana recommendation.
  3. Submit it to the public health department with any required documentation and fees.
  4. Receive your Michigan medical marijuana card by mail within 10 business days.

New Montana Laws Go Into Effect on July 1st for Medical Marijuana

May 5th, 2011 – Montana – The governor of Montana, Brian Schweitzer, has decide to not even sign off on the new medical marijuana bill, which will pass without requiring his signature this month. The new laws will go into place on July 1st of 2011, and unless Schweitzer vetoes them, which is highly unlikely, this will drastically change how the medical marijuana program in Montana functions.

The law is called Senate Bill (SB) 423 “Repeal Lite” and will have a tremendous impact upon the state’s now flourishing medical marijuana program. As of July 1st, the 28,000 lawfully biding medical marijuana card holders will now be considered to be illegally using or possessing marijuana if they don’t follow the new laws to be reissued a medical marijuana card in Montana.

The new law, which was designed to reduce the instances of marijuana being used to treat chronic pain, reads as follows:

SEVERE CHRONIC PAIN THAT IS PERSISTENT PAIN OF SEVERE INTENSITY THAT SIGNIFICANTLY INTERFERES WITH DAILY ACTIVITIES AS DOCUMENTED BY THE PATIENT’S TREATING PHYSICIAN AND BY:

(I) OBJECTIVE PROOF OF THE ETIOLOGY OF THE PAIN, INCLUDING RELEVANT AND NECESSARY DIAGNOSTIC TESTS THAT MAY INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE RESULTS OF AN X-RAY, COMPUTERIZED TOMOGRAPHY SCAN, OR MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING; OR

(II) CONFIRMATION OF THAT DIAGNOSIS FROM A SECOND PHYSICIAN WHO IS INDEPENDENT OF THE TREATING PHYSICIAN AND WHO CONDUCTS A PHYSICAL EXAMINATION.

What this means is that patients now have to get MRIs or other tests completed to document pain, and they also must get a second opinion on that symptom from a non associated doctor.

The most impacting part of the law is:

3) (A) (I) A provider OR MARIJUANA-INFUSED PRODUCTS PROVIDER may assist A MAXIMUM OF THREE REGISTERED CARDHOLDERS….

(6) A provider OR MARIJUANA-INFUSED PRODUCTS PROVIDER may not:

(a) accept ANYTHING OF VALUE, INCLUDING MONETARY REMUNERATION, for any services or products provided to a registered cardholder;

(B) BUY OR SELL MATURE MARIJUANA PLANTS, SEEDLINGS, CUTTINGS, CLONES, USABLE MARIJUANA, OR MARIJUANA-INFUSED PRODUCTS;

2) A LOCAL GOVERNMENT MAY ADOPT AN ORDINANCE OR RESOLUTION PROHIBITING PROVIDERS AND MARIJUANA-INFUSED PRODUCTS PROVIDERS FROM OPERATING AS STOREFRONT BUSINESSES.

SECTION 20.  ADVERTISING PROHIBITED. PERSONS WITH VALID REGISTRY IDENTIFICATION CARDS MAY NOT ADVERTISE MARIJUANA OR MARIJUANA-RELATED PRODUCTS IN ANY MEDIUM, INCLUDING ELECTRONIC MEDIA.

This means that all medical marijuana dispensaries in Montana will be closing and that patients will not have a place or person that they can buy their medical marijuana from.

This new law represents a major setback in the once helpful medical marijuana laws in this state. All opponents should make sure to write their state congress and representative asking for a repeal of this damaging law that takes much needed alternative medicine away from patients who are suffering.