What Is Medical Marijuana Certification?

Medical marijuana certification, also called a medical marijuana card, provides you with legal access to a medical cannabis dispensary to obtain medical marijuana. In addition to buying from marijuana dispensaries, the medical marijuana certification allows you to order medical marijuana via delivery. You can also legally grow your own marijuana at home for medical purposes. Medical cannabis is growing from popularity for being one of the most effective options to treat a variety of medical conditions. Cannabis can improve the quality of your life while reducing the intensity of your medical symptoms.

What Is the Difference Between Medical & Recreational Marijuana?

Medical marijuana from mmj dispensaries are being used for medical purposes.  For any state that allows medicinal cannabis, you visit a cannabis dispensary or order weed delivery.  Recreational use of marijuana is just that, used for pleasure and “getting high”.  It’s only legal in legal states according to marijuana law.  In some states, these are collectives that offer both, medical & recreational in one location. For you to visit a medical marijuana dispensary you'll need a medical marijuana certification from a licensed physician..

How Can You Get Your Medical Marijuana Certification?

First you’ll need sign up online to obtain your medical marijuana certification.  Then speak with a mmj doctor about your condition.  The practitioner will determine if you’re a qualified patient after review of your medical condition.  There are various conditions for a patient to obtain medical marijuana certification and this list varies from state to state. What is approved for medicinal purposes in each state varies. Some medical conditions that helps you become a qualified patient in California are:

• ADD/ADHD

• AIDS / HIV

• Alzheimer’s Disease

• Anxiety / Stress

• Asthma

• Back Pain

• Autoimmune Disorders (AD)

• Cachexia & Wasting

• Cancer

• Crohn’s Disease

• Chronic Pain

• Epilepsy

• Fibromyalgia

• Gastrointestinal Disorder

• Glaucoma

• Hypertension

• Migraines

• Multiple Sclerosis

• Neurological Disorders

• Parkinson’s Disease

• Phantom Limb Pain

• PMS

• PTSD

• Spinal Injury

• Tinnitus

• Tourette’s Syndrome

• Rheumatoid Arthritis

• Anorexia

• Joint Pain

• Stress

• Spasticity

• Spasms

• Seizures

• Nausea

• Insomnia

• Inflammation

• High Eye Pressure (IOP)

• High Blood Pressure

• Headaches

• Premenstrual Cramps

• Inflammation

Once you're approved for the medical marijuana certification, you can visit local dispensaries to buy cannabis products or get a growing medical card.