In North Carolina, medical marijuana is only available to patients who have been diagnosed with a qualifying medical condition and obtained a Medical Marijuana identification card from the Medical Marijuana office in North Carolina. It is not legal for a regular doctor to prescribe marijuana directly; however, they can refer or recommend their patient to…
Despite the fact that the Drug Enforcement Agency categorizes marijuana as a schedule I drug, one that has no accepted medical use, a majority of Americans have thought medical pot should be legal since the 1990’s and a majority now support recreational legalization as well. Many researchers have identified some fascinating potential benefits of medical marijuana so…
As per the house bill 766, yes, seizures are a main qualifying indication to see a medical marijuana doctor and get a medical marijuana card in North Carolina. However, the state only permits very limited medical cannabis usage. North Carolina legalized medical marijuana in 2015 through House Bill 766 (the North Carolina Epilepsy Alternative Treatment Act). Per…
Can I Drive With Medical Marijuana In My Car? If you are a registered medical marijuana patient, you are allowed to drive with medical marijuana products in the possession of your person. This means if you’re driving home from a medical marijuana dispensary or need to transport your medications, you are legally allowed to do…
The North Carolina Senate gave initial approval on bill SB3 to legalize medical marijuana, putting it one more vote away from being sent to the House. The legislation would allow patients with qualifying conditions such as cancer, epilepsy, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and multiple sclerosis to possess and purchase cannabis from licensed dispensaries. This list for…
WHAT IS PTSD Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a serious mental health condition that affects millions of Americans every year. Sparked by a traumatic event, symptoms of PTSD may include flashbacks, irritability, depression, and more. While this condition may be difficult to live with, multiple treatment options are available to patients. In addition to medication, therapy, and other…
What medical conditions qualify you for a medical marijuana card in North Carolina? Below is a list of conditions outlined by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services to get the medical marijuana program started. We do suspect they will add to the list of medical conditions as we go. Please note this…
Medical marijuana has gained popularity in recent years because it offers a wide range of health benefits. Numerous studies show that medical cannabis can treat multiple health issues, such as inflammation, chronic pain, depression, anxiety, multiple sclerosis, epilepsy, cancer and more. While medical marijuana has shown positive outcomes in broad populations, not every American…
Marijuana’s official designation as a Schedule 1 drug something with “no currently accepted medical use” means it’s pretty tough to study. Yet both a growing body of research and numerous anecdotal reports link cannabis with several health benefits, including pain relief and helping with certain forms of epilepsy. In addition, researchers say there are many other…