In my own quest to obtain a physician’s certification I’ve been met with disappointment on more than one occasion. Following my own advice about talking to a doctor about medical cannabis, I started a conversation with my family physician. I did so at a yearly appointment but quickly found that my doctor was mostly unprepared …
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What to expect at a medical marijuana examination
The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) has published guidelines to set expectations for medical marijuana examinations. These rules are currently in draft form, but will become official on June 4th, 2019. Now that you have found a doctor willing to prescribe medicinal cannabis, what should you expect during your exam? The most …
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Finding a new Missouri doctor for medical marijuana
It may be common for prospective patients to find a new doctor who is more open to the idea of certifying a patient for medical marijuana, especially in the first year of the program here in Missouri. Your regular family physician may be uncomfortable with the idea. Perhaps you’re a veteran and your doctor at …
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Talking to your doctor about medical marijuana
At this point, you have accepted the potential risks associated with cannabis use. You have either been diagnosed with or believe you should be diagnosed with a qualifying condition and would like to try cannabis as a therapy. So, it’s time to talk to your doctor…
Patients substitute medical cannabis for addictive drugs
For over 100 years cannabis has been scorned for being a gateway drug. Recent studies are suggesting cannabis may actually be the opposite: an exit drug. This means patients are able to use cannabis to reduce their need for drugs such as opioids, benzodiazipines, SSRIs, and, to a lesser extent, even alcohol and tobacco. The …
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