Marijuana has changed medical treatment and improved the prognosis for countless patients throughout the state of Florida and the nation. This treatment has allowed patients to decrease the number of synthetic medications they ingest, become active again, and experience an overall improved quality of life through its all-natural relief and healing properties.
After patients are certified for medical marijuana, they are given a medical marijuana card. This card allows them to shop at any of the over 300 dispensaries in the state of Florida. There are laws and regulations for possessing this card that must be followed, otherwise, patients could risk losing their certification.
Having a medical marijuana card is a responsibility and a privilege. Failing to follow the following laws could result in serious repercussions, including fines, jail time, and even permanent discontinuation of your treatment.
Laws to get Medical Marijuana Card
- Medical Marijuana Treatment Centers Should Be Your Only Source of Medication. It is important to remember that marijuana is only considered medical and legal if it is purchased at one of the state’s established Medical Marijuana Treatment Centers (MMTCs). Never buy marijuana from an individual or any other source. Not only is it illegal to purchase it anywhere else, but it is also unsafe.
- Never Share Medication with Anyone, Even Other Patients. It is always illegal to share your marijuana medication with another individual. This is true regardless of intent, which is often genuine, or the certification status of the other person.It is still illegal to share your medication even if the other person has been certified for marijuana treatment.
- Do Not Drive After Ingesting Medication
You can be charged a DUI for driving a car, boat, or another vehicle after consuming products that contain THC. This is because THC can produce euphoria effects that affect your ability to drive safely by altering your reaction times.
More importantly, it is unsafe for you and anyone else on the road.
- Do Not Bring Marijuana Medication Inside Government Buildings
It is best to avoid any legal issues by not bringing your medication inside of any government buildings. The same goes for places of employment.
- Keep Medication in the Sealed Container in Which it Was Purchased
Always keep your marijuana medication inside the sealed container that it was purchased in at the dispensary. This is the only way to prove that is, in fact, legal medical-grade marijuana, and that you are the prescribed individual.
- Do Not Forget to Recertify
Remember that you are only a legal medical marijuana user for the duration of time in which you are certified. You will receive a reminder in the mail before your certification expires. Save yourself a lot of stress and unnecessary pain by not procrastinating or delaying your recertification
Consequences of Breaking Marijuana Card Laws
Breaking or ignoring any of the aforementioned laws or regulations could result in drastic consequences.
Patients could face:
• A Lapse in Coverage
• Fines
• Temporary or Permanent Card Revocation
• Jail Time
These consequences are not worth ignoring the legal requirements of being a medical marijuana cardholder.
Qualifying for Medical Marijuana Treatment
There are many patients who would benefit from the healing properties of marijuana who have yet to seek treatment. Many new patients admit that they did not know that they could be qualified.
If you suffer from chronic health symptoms, including illnesses, pain, or lingering injuries, it is likely that you may qualify.
Florida patients have found relief from numerous ailments through marijuana, including:
• Chronic Pain
• Cancers
• Muscular/Skeletal Disorders
• ALS
• MS
• Crohn’s Disease
• Alzheimer’s
• PTSD
• Severe Anxiety
• More…
Marijuana has also been shown to improve quality of sleep, improve productivity, and even provided many patients with enough relief to allow them to become active again.
Due to expansions of legal provisions, it is now at the discretion of the physician to decide if you are a qualifying candidate for treatment.
The certified physicians at My Florida Green encourage all Florida residents who are experiencing chronic and/or debilitating symptoms to reach out for help.
It is not necessary to have already been diagnosed with any health condition.
Simple, Advanced Marijuana Card Process:
My Florida Green has developed an enhanced process to ensure that its patients have access to relief as quickly as possible.
They have expedited the process with advanced technology and resources:
1. Fill out an intake form on their website to schedule an evaluation.
2. At your evaluation discuss your symptoms with a qualified physician. If the physician feels that marijuana may help, they will send in their recommendation immediately.
3. Once you receive your approval email from the state, registration will need to be completed online.
The process takes less than two weeks on average. Once approved medical marijuana patients can shop at any state dispensary.
Florida Patients Choose My Florida Green
My Florida Green is the only company that patients in Florida trust to handle their medical marijuana certification needs. This is because My Florida Green provides compassionate care, advanced resources, and an effortless, practical process.
My Florida Green is different from other medical marijuana doctors in Florida. This is because My Florida Green has genuinely cared about patient welfare since day one. They began their operations with the goal of helping every patient who would benefit from marijuana treatment gain access to the resources needed.
My Florida Green also never restricts the type of marijuana medication that a patient can purchase. This is because they understand it can be difficult for marijuana patients to find an effective medication. For this reason, My Florida Green never writes limiting prescriptions, instead only provides patients with recommendations.
Contact My Florida Green Today
My Florida Green has an expansive network of qualified physicians throughout the state, in locations, including Sarasota, Orlando, Fort Lauderdale, Miami, and more. Physicians are accepting new patients at all of their locations and look forward to helping more patients experience the natural relief of marijuana treatment.
To get connected with one of these physicians, simply visit their website, or call to speak with a compassionate and knowledgeable marijuana patient advocate.