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First, let's dispel a myth: You don't need a medical marijuana "card." To comply with Washington State's medical marijuana law, you need an authorization on tamper-proof paper from a licensed medical professional. Any organization that says you must purchase a card or join a club is blowing smoke up your ass (and probably trying to separate you from your money).
So what medical conditions qualify you to get one of these authorizations? Who is licensed to give you one? And what are your rights under the law? These are the basics:
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Determine if you are eligible. To qualify for an authorization, a medical professional must find that you have one of several "terminal or debilitating" conditions. The Washington State Medical Quality Assurance Commission says these include cancer, HIV, multiple sclerosis, epilepsy and other seizure disorders, spasticity disorders, intractable pain, glaucoma, Crohn's disease, hepatitis C, or diseases that cause wasting syndrome. (For a complete list and more details, go to www.doh.wa.gov/hsqa/medical-marijuana). But you're not a fucking doctor, so...
Visit a medical professional. He or she can evaluate your condition and sign an authorization. The best person to visit is your primary care provider—that is, your regular doctor. But some doctors are afraid of medical marijuana, others are unfamiliar with its medical properties, and others don't specialize in the conditions relieved by marijuana. Fortunately, lots of health care providers who aren't cowards and do know about medical marijuana treatments advertise their services. Find them in this paper and other papers, online, by word of mouth, etc. But a word of caution: Scrutinize them to make sure you're getting a health care provider who will take your health seriously. If you ever have to defend your rights in court, you want a doctor who will testify, not one who will suddenly be in Mexico. Under current law, the providers who can approve authorizations include medical doctors, medical physician assistants, osteopathic physicians, osteopathic physician assistants, naturopathic physicians, and advanced registered nurse practitioners.
Comply with the law. Under state rules, your authorization allows you to grow up to 15 plants and possess up to 24 ounces of dried marijuana. If a cop stops you, present your authorization, and it should be like an automatic get-out-of-jail-free card. If the cop chooses to arrest you—which the law still technically allows at the time this guide went to print—by all means cooperate. You can make your defense in court later. More details on the current law here.
Follow these simple instructions and enjoy the pot without the paranoia. 
I have smoked marijuana and I know that it works better than the morphine. It relaxes the terrible muscle spasms that I get - and the tension that the pain causes. Oh, I'll probably need a pain killer in addition to the marijuana, but MJ would allow me to take LESS of the drugs that are destroying my liver. But I'm 50 freaking years old and and can't get a hold of it! If my state had a medical marijuanna law, then I would have access to something that really, really helps.
You guys don't know just how good you have it.
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Schweighsr you don't mention where you live? My condition sounds very similar to your own. I also ingest huge amounts of Morphine sulfate/Oxycodone/Klonopine/ and yes sometimes somminex OTC. I recieved my Wash State Authorization a few weeks ago. My "pain Specialist refused to up the dosage for my Morphy and Oxy. Even though my breakthrough pain is unbearable between doeses he's afraid I'm at the upper does limit on the opiates. The only chose left without putting a pistol to my head was try to obtain my Wash State MMJ Authorization. I can't tell you how much better I feel and how it changed my life. Those who don't believe this works need to walk a mile in my moccasins (and yours too my freind) I honestly can't blame my pain specialist I'm at the opiate dosage now where respritory failure could become a real concern if the opiates are increased. That doesn't help me sleep at nite thoguh does it? That said MMJ has been a blessing. I still use the Morhy/Oxy/Klonapin/ but I'm no longer in pain...I simply just don't think about it after I medicate using my German made Aromed vaporizer. I've found Blackberry Kush(Sativa) great for intense pain and keeps me up and going~Bread and Butter Indica on the other hand mellows me out enough to sleep and relax and actually forget about the pain. I don't know where you live however I wish you all the luck in the world...I've literally felt your pain.
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I'm in Pennsylvania, all the way across the country, so a Washington State Authorization isn't going to help me at all. New Jersey just passed a medical marijuanna bill, although it hasn't be inacted yet [still trying to figure out distribution]. I have friends there, so maybe when their law gets working I can get my hands on some. Hell, if I could just get some seeds I could grow my own and throw myself on the mercy of the court if I get arrested. I've had two doctors tell me the would prescribe for me if they could.
I'm glad you can get the drug you need and that you feel better.
It's funny, but I have been for medical MJ ever since my aunt died 30 years ago - lung cancer had metastastized into her stomach and she literally couldn't eat unless she smoked first. And even then her portions were ridiculously small - she ate two half-inch slices of a hot dog, a tablespoon of potato salad and 3 potato chips at a picnic and ended up throwing it all up because her stomach was too full. The cancer didn't have time to kill her, she starved to death first - in America! I'm still outraged. But I never thought I'd end up needing medical marijuana myself.
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I've only found two good places, www.medical-marijuana-washington.com and www.thc-foundation.org - both will verify, my friend went through the first clinic, I went through THC. We both had no complaints.
I've only found two good places, www.medical-marijuana-washington.com and www.thc-foundation.org - both will verify, my friend went through the first clinic, I went through THC. We both had no complaints.
...for always writing the the most updated truths about the heartless turn of events involving the DOJ's "amended memo" concerning our Medical Marijuana rights in WA state.
I personally want to recommend GREEN BUDDHA dispensary(ad in The Stranger) for ALL legal medical marijuana patients.
The correct strain of the medical marijuana in pill form, and vaped has CHANGED my LIFE! I can now control any attack within 5-15 minutes. I can leave the house.
I have never had a bad reaction to any medicine from Green Buddha.
They are the Original and the BEST.
WHY PAY MORE FOR UNTESTED PRODUCTS brought in from other states? Why does a medical marijuana pill cost $4 at other dispensaries? It is $1 at Green Buddha. Support quality medicine and be healthier. Do not live in pain or fear anymore.
Please try Green Buddha. You will be so glad to be in their caring hands.
I suffer from IBS, IBD, panic attacks and depression. For 16 years I endured such pain and shame. No Hospital, Doctor, Herbalist could help me control these debilitating attacks. I endured horrific tests and was given harsh prescription meds which nearly killed me...including BELLA DONNA, a well-known "Borgia" poison, prescribed for me by a Dr. at Providence/Swedish. Harborview and Swedish hospitals both administered Fentanyl to which I am allergic. Who knew? It's now a street drug!
I recommend GREEN BUDDHA, my dispensary of choice, for careful and compassionate counseling for each individual patient. They have been the healing those of us in terrible pain for a very long time.
I'll be 64 this year. I am no kid trying to get high. Can't we just all "smoke along"?
Don't forget the incredible amount of tax money that would fund ALL the state's programs now being cut.
Please keep medical marijuana in the spotlight at The Stranger.
Love, Peace, Harmony
Sarah Hempseed's great-grandaughter
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