Florida Medical Marijuana Doctors Providing MMJ Cards to Patients with Qualifying Conditions

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Medical Marijuana Use In Florida There is enough
evidence to support Medical Marijuana as a potent
treatment option for many di?erent conditions.
Some potent Cannabinoids (chemicals in the
marijuana plant) do not have any psycho-active
properties. This means that it is now possible to
use MMJ as a treatment option without
experiencing a euphoric high.
Euphoria associated with Marijuana has always
been a concern, which is why it has remained an
illegal substance at the federal level. However,
cannabidiol (CBD) is a potent and
non-psychoactive derivative of Marijuana. It can
be used safely even while operating heavy
machinery in the workplace. The psychoactivity
of marijuana is the single most prominent
property cited by MMJ opponents. All that may
soon change. Non-psychoactive Cannabinoids, like
Cannabidiol (CBD), are so safe, they are used to
treat children and senior citizens. The ?eld of
MMJ is, however, fairly new. In Florida, for
example, Medical Marijuana was only accepted for
the treatment of epilepsy and chronic seizures,
by 2014. A massive voter support for MMJ in 2016
expanded the number of conditions treatable by
medical marijuana and its now widely available.
There are, however, still a lot of gray
areas. This is where Florida medical marijuana
doctors come in. The FMA (Florida Medical
Association) and FOMA (Florida Osteopathic
Medical Association) are mandated to train
Marijuana doctors by the Florida DOH (Department
Of Health). MMJ physicians assess the
applicability of marijuana based treatments for
their patients. Once they recommend a patient
for MMJ, the recommendation is evaluated. The
evaluation results in either a termination or
quali?cation for a Florida medical marijuana
card. Below is a list of conditions eligible for
MMJ under Florida law Note that it is still
under the physicians discretion whether a
speci?c condition can be
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• treated with medical marijuana. If alternative
  treatments have already been explored, such as
  prescription medications, most Florida MMJ
  doctors see great value in cannabis as a
  treatment option and are open to letting their
  patients explore its bene?ts.
• Epilepsy And Chronic Seizures.
• Cancer.
• Epilepsy.
• Glaucoma.
• Chronic Muscle Spasms.
• HIV/AIDS.
• PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder).
• ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis)/ Lou Gehrigs
  Disease.
• Parkinsons Disease.

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• Epilepsy And Chronic Seizures.
• Patients who have epilepsy and chronic seizures
  take Anti-Epileptic Drugs (AED) consistently.
  The overexposure has resulted in a third of
  epilepsy patients developing a tolerance to
  AEDs. MMJ is a potent option for drug-resistant
  cases. It is documented to lower the magnitude
  and frequency of seizures.
• Cancer.
• MMJ has been documented to reduce the size of
  cancerous tumors. Medical Marijuana also
  mitigates the adverse side e?ects of cancer
  therapy. Furthermore, MMJ improves the appetite,
  moods, and sleep patterns of cancer patients.
• Finally, Cannabis oil alleviates the chronic pain
  associated with cancer treatment.
• Crohns Disease.
• Crohns disease is a painful In?ammatory Bowel
  Disease (IBD). It is characterized by
  in?ammations in the alimentary canal that usually
  result in bloody stools. In?ammation is
  sometimes severe enough to cause blockages.
• Cannabinoids mimic the workings of
  endocannabinoids. Endocannabinoids are naturally
  occurring compounds that mitigate in?ammations in
  the alimentary canal.
• Cannabis also alleviates the pain caused by the
  disease.
• Glaucoma.
• The onset of Glaucoma is triggered by intraocular
  pressure (IOP). IOP is the buildup of pressure
  within the eyes ?uids. The pressure usually
  damages the optic nerve, causing blindness, if
  the condition is unchecked.
• MMJ has been shown to reduce IOP by up to 30.
  Controlling intraocular pressure minimizes the
  risk of full-blown Glaucoma by 78.6.

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• associated with the spasms.
• HIV/AIDS.
• HIV/AIDS therapy induces neuropathic pain.
  Antiretroviral therapy also causes nausea, loss
  of appetite, vomiting, and loss of weight. These
  side e?ects leave patients weak and susceptible
  to opportunistic diseases. MMJ restores appetite
  and mitigates nausea and vomiting in HIV/AIDS
  patients.
• The patients are, therefore, able to maintain
  essential minerals and nutrients boosting their
  immunity.
• PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder).
• PTSD is an anxiety disorder caused by traumatic
  experiences. PTSD is associated with irrational
  fear and avoidances. Many patients even re-live
  the causative experience.
• PTSD eventually alters brain chemistry resulting
  in some endocannabinoid de?ciencies.
• Endocannabinoids are the bodys cannabinoids. MMJ
  replenishes the cannabinoids alleviating the
  symptoms of PTSD.
• ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis)/ Lou Gehrigs
  Disease.
• ALS is a neurodegenerative disease. It causes
  paralysis, weakness, and wasting away of
  muscles. Cannabis oil alleviates the day to day
  symptoms of ALS. Evidence also suggests that the
  oil slows down the progression of the disease.
  This results in an extended lifespan for the
  patient.
• Parkinsons Disease.
• Parkinsons disease is a progressive
  neurodegenerative disorder. It begins with slight
  involuntary tremors which then grow in frequency
  and severity. Further progression of the disease
  causes slurred speech, reduced motor functions,
  and overall motion impairment.

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• MS (Multiple Sclerosis).
• MS is a degenerative condition that causes muscle
  spasms, abdominal pains, depression, loss of
  motor control, and insomnia. MMJ mitigates all
  these symptoms. It improves the patients sleep
  patterns, improves his/ her moods, and slows down
  the progression of Multiple Sclerosis.
• Medical Marijuana, therefore, improves the
  overall quality of life of MS patients.
• Medical Marijuana Intake How Should you Use
  It?
• MMJ administration di?ers with treatment and
  personal preferences. Modes of MMJ intake are as
  vast as the companies making them. Here, we will
  only look at the six most popular methods of MMJ
  intake.
• Smoking.
• Smoking is arguably the most popular MMJ intake
  method. Here, a cured and dried Hemp portion is
  rolled into a joint and smoked. It can also be
  taken through a pipe or bong.
• Advantages
• It delivers the quickest relief. Processing is
  minimal.
• Inexpensive (for lack of extra processing costs).
  Dosage regulation is relatively easy.
• Disadvantages
• Not advisable for patients with breathing
  conditions.

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hemp on your breath, though present, will not be
as pronounced as if you had smoked your MMJ
directly. Advantages Vape is not as harsh on
the lungs as regular Marijuana smoke. It
provides the same instantaneous relief associated
with smoking. Vaping is not as prejudiced as
smoking. Disadvantages The vaporizer must be
warmed up before use. This means that you might
not be able to use the vaporizer to address an
urgent medical need like pain relief in the case
of chronic pain. Vaporizers can be quite
expensive. Battery-powered vaporizers need
constant recharging. 3. MMJ Edibles And
Beverages Here, food is cooked with MMJ
additives. It is now possible to create edibles
without the distinct taste of Marijuana. Edibles
are excellent for kids. Smoking and vaping would
be considered a little too extreme for a childs
treatment. Advantages E?ects obtained from
culinary MMJ lasts longer than both vaping and
smoking. It is excellent for kids. It is
excellent for patients with breathing conditions
that may not allow vaping or smoking. It is very
easy to regulate dosages. Disadvantages E?ects
of the MMJ take very long to kick in. Edibles
must fast pass through the digestive system
before moving into the blood stream. Edibles run
the risk of falling into the wrong hands. Pets
are especially troublesome.
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• Sub-Lingual Sprays/ Tinctures.
• Here, Cannabinoids are dissolved to form
  highly-absorbable solutions. The solutions are
  then used to make sublingual sprays which are
  then sprayed under the tongue. The MMJ solution
  will then be absorbed into the bloodstream
  through the thin skin under the tongue.
• Advantages
• Dosage control is possible even for very small
  doses. Excellent for patients with breathing
  conditions.
• Safe enough for use by kids.
• Weedy taste is very mild if at all present.
• Disadvantages
• E?ects of MMJ do not kick in as fast as they do
  when MMJ is inhaled.
• They are expensive and, therefore,
  disadvantageous for patients that require high
  Cannabinoid doses.
• MMJ Topicals
• Here, Cannabinoids are extracted in oil form. The
  topicals are, however, only used for external
  use. The oils are excellent for in?ammations.
• Advantages

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• Excellent for patients with adverse breathing
  conditions. Dosage can be regulated.
• Disadvantages
• Some patients develop allergic reactions to the
  patches. Hairy people have to shave before they
  can use the patches.
• Legalities Controlling Medical Marijuana In
  Florida
• A Florida MMJ card gives a patient the rights to
  access Medical Marijuana in Florida. There are,
  however, strict legal requirements that have to
  be met before an MMJ card is issued.
• Legalities regulate both physicians and patients.
  Let us have a quick overview of the MMJ legal
  process in Florida.
• Legal Requirements For Physicians
• Florida Medical Marijuana Doctors must satisfy
  the following legal requirements. Failure to
  comply with any of the governing Florida Laws
  nulli?es their power to recommend patients for
  Medical Marijuana.
• Must be a practicing physician with a valid
  license as described by Florida Law.
• Must be registered with the Florida Compassionate
  Use Registry.
• Physicians must register their patients with the
  Compassionate Use Patient Registry.

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• Must be registered with the Florida DOH
  (Department Of Health).
• Patient must have a documented condition
  treatable by Medical Marijuana as de?ned under
  the Compassionate Act.
• The patients condition must be unresponsive to
  conventional treatments.
• Once the law is satis?ed and one of many Florida
  Medical Marijuana Doctors has handed you an MMJ
  card, you need to ?nd your way to MMJ
  dispensary.
• Below is a list of MMJ dispensaries in the state
  of Florida.
• Florida Medical Marijuana Dispensaries By City
• Trulieve
• 24761 US Highway 19 North 630
• Clearwater, FL 33763
• Trulieve
• 8701 North Dale Mabry Highway Tampa, FL 33614

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• Miami, FL 33142
• Knox Medical 1901N. Orange Ave
• Orlando, Florida, 32804
• Trulieve
• 4020 Northwest 26th Street Miami, FL 3314
• Modern Health Concepts 19000 SW 192nd Street
  Miami, FL 33187
• Knox Medical 3400 SW34th Street
• Gainesville, Florida, 32608
• Medical Marijuana Doctors
• The search for a Florida MMJ card begins and ends
  with a good Medical Marijuana doctor but
  searching for one can be a daunting task. Green
  Health (GreenHealth.org) has assembled a
  competent team of medical doctors to save you the
  trouble.
• They assess your quali?cations for MMJ online
  and, process your Florida MMJ card in record
  times. They even process the MMJ card to be
  wallet-sized for your convenience.
• Green Health also o?ers time-tested strategies to
  help you get the best out of your medication.
  Their o?ces are located all over Florida and they
  welcome you to consultations or a casual
  meet-up. Green Health is there through every step
  of your recovery.

Florida Medical Marijuana Doctors Providing MMJ
Cards to Patients with Qualifying Conditions