{"componentChunkName":"component---common-build-question-tags-template-js","path":"/question-tag/medicinal-cannabis/37","result":{"data":{"allQuestion":{"edges":[{"node":{"id":"Question_11083-markdown","title":"Do I need live video capabilities to receive medical marijuana recommedation?","slug":"do-i-need-live-video-capabilities-to-receive-medical-marijuana-recommedation","content":"\n_____________________\nYes you do, as per CA state law there does need to be a video connection in order for the consultation to qualify as 'Telehealth' and maintain the standard of care of a regular doctors visit.\n\nYou can use a tablet computer, laptop, or any smart phone (Android and iPhone, Windows or Mac). Basically any modern device with a camera should work. \n\nIf you don't have such a device, you are better off finding a in-person doctor to do the consultation.\n\nmark","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_11082-markdown","title":"What will de-scheduling (removal from all schedules) mean to the marijuana industry? ","slug":"what-will-de-scheduling-removal-from-all-schedules-mean-to-the-marijuana-industry","content":"\"In this case, cannabis will be like alcohol and cigarettes. How will the thriving medical / recreational marijuana industry be effected by this change, both positive and negative?\"\n_____________________\nIt's not exactly clear how descheduling would impact the cannabis industry precisely, but it would likely be a big positive. There are many challenges associated with being a Scheduled drug for this plant, including lack of banking access, onerous taxation (280E) and lack of regulatory oversight by the EPA, among others.  All of these would presumably go away.\n\nWhat's not clear is how the industry would evolve.  Would there be federal oversight and taxation, or would it be left to the states? Will there be restrictions on types of products that can be sold and where they can be sold?  It could mean the end of \"dispensaries\" as we know them.  It could also wipe out small producers who are unable to cope with the regulatory oversight and its cost.\n\nOne thing for sure is that descheduling would open the doors to pharmaceutical research, a major positive. It would also likely mean that possession of non-commercial amounts would no longer be punishable, a huge victory for social justice.\n\nalanbrochstein","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_11081-markdown","title":"What will a Schedule 2 classification mean to the marijuana industry?","slug":"what-will-a-schedule-2-classification-mean-to-the-marijuana-industry","content":"otniP r\"If cannabis becomes an FDA regulated substance, what will this mean to the thriving medical and recreational cannabis industry?\"\n_____________________\nIf the DEA does move forward in the right direction, chances are it will proceed cautiously and move cannabis to Schedule II. Schedule II drugs are considered “dangerous” and having a “high potential for abuse, with use potentially leading to severe psychological or physical dependence.” Basically, cannabis would join an elite group of substances that includes OxyContin, cocaine, and methamphetamine, which, while potentially “dangerous,” have “medical value.”\n\nRescheduling, however, would not remove all barriers to research that are afforded to other clinical drug studies that would be required for cannabis products to become approved by the FDA. The DEA and National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) have a monopoly on cannabis production. Critics argue that the monopoly limits supply; predictably, the DEA disagrees.\n\nContrary to popular belief, rescheduling doesn’t automatically ease federal criminal penalties, nor would it make the manufacture, possession, or distribution of marijuana legal. Patients and caregivers could still be prosecuted and their assets seized. However, according to attorney and drug policy reformer Luke Zimmerman, Esq., “If the DEA reschedules cannabis, it would send a powerful message to law enforcement and the courts in many of the more conservative municipalities, and that could result in more clemency and broader policy reform.”\n\nRescheduling cannabis would help to solve the tax and banking issues cannabis businesses face. Currently, IRS rule 280(e) prohibits business from deducting most expenses. Likewise, the banking industry has been reticent to work with cannabis businesses, compelling much of the industry to operate only in cash. Note that IRS rule 280(e) includes both Schedule I and II drugs, so the DEA would need to reschedule cannabis to Schedule III or lower, or Congress would have to enact legislation to allow tax deductability for businesses selling Schedule II drugs. \n\nDr Pinto\n\n----------------------------\nThe Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) secretly revealed in mid-2016 that it would be updating marijuana's classification under the [Controlled Substances Act](https://www.dea.gov/drug-information/csa). Cannabis, methamphetamine, cocaine, and other drugs are classified according to how addictive they are and how likely they are to be abused.\n\nMany people questioned if the Narcotic Enforcement Administration (DEA) will reschedule marijuana as a Schedule II drug, relaxing some of the prohibitions now in place. However, in mid-August, the DEA announced that the medication would remain a Schedule I substance, thus saying that it has no accepted medical or non-medical usage.\n\nDespite this, the argument over cannabis' classification continues. Concerns over cannabis' classification came to the fore. The federal government is unlikely to reschedule marijuana anytime soon, but that hasn't stopped several states from doing so. Furthermore, public opinion is shifting in favor of legalizing cannabis for both medicinal and recreational usage. Bernie Sanders, a former presidential contender and current Senator from Vermont, sponsored legislation in November 2015 to de-schedule marijuana, treating it like alcohol or cigarettes. A previous surgeon general backed the bill, but it didn't have enough votes in the Senate to pass.\n\nIt's unlikely that marijuana will be removed from the Controlled Substances Act anytime soon, but changing its categorization might open the door to more research and give cannabis activists a boost. Here's a rundown of the most likely changes and what they represent for the marijuana sector.\n\nMarijuana has been classified as a Schedule I drug since the Controlled Substances Act was passed in 1970. According to the FDA, these medications have \"a significant potential for abuse\" and \"no currently acknowledged medical use,\" according to the FDA. Under this categorization, cannabis joins heroin, LSD, ecstasy, and peyote in severely restricting study and making them illegal for any usage on the federal level.\n\nPaula jones\n\nCocaine, Vicodin, OxyContin, Adderal, and Ritalin are just a few of them. According to the Brookings Institution, moving cannabis to a Schedule II drug might ease some of the bureaucratic red tape around research, but there are still severe prohibitions on administering the medicine.\n","image":{"childImageSharp":{"fluid":{"base64":"data:image/jpeg;base64,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","aspectRatio":1.5037593984962405,"src":"/static/20bcd2f0b96aab621f48ba63b9aba46f/14b42/24b67ef4a2cc90587907c3f70d458740.jpg","srcSet":"/static/20bcd2f0b96aab621f48ba63b9aba46f/f836f/24b67ef4a2cc90587907c3f70d458740.jpg 200w,\n/static/20bcd2f0b96aab621f48ba63b9aba46f/2244e/24b67ef4a2cc90587907c3f70d458740.jpg 400w,\n/static/20bcd2f0b96aab621f48ba63b9aba46f/14b42/24b67ef4a2cc90587907c3f70d458740.jpg 800w,\n/static/20bcd2f0b96aab621f48ba63b9aba46f/47498/24b67ef4a2cc90587907c3f70d458740.jpg 1200w,\n/static/20bcd2f0b96aab621f48ba63b9aba46f/d037a/24b67ef4a2cc90587907c3f70d458740.jpg 1256w","srcWebp":"/static/20bcd2f0b96aab621f48ba63b9aba46f/58556/24b67ef4a2cc90587907c3f70d458740.webp","srcSetWebp":"/static/20bcd2f0b96aab621f48ba63b9aba46f/61e93/24b67ef4a2cc90587907c3f70d458740.webp 200w,\n/static/20bcd2f0b96aab621f48ba63b9aba46f/1f5c5/24b67ef4a2cc90587907c3f70d458740.webp 400w,\n/static/20bcd2f0b96aab621f48ba63b9aba46f/58556/24b67ef4a2cc90587907c3f70d458740.webp 800w,\n/static/20bcd2f0b96aab621f48ba63b9aba46f/99238/24b67ef4a2cc90587907c3f70d458740.webp 1200w,\n/static/20bcd2f0b96aab621f48ba63b9aba46f/34b41/24b67ef4a2cc90587907c3f70d458740.webp 1256w","sizes":"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px"}}}}},{"node":{"id":"Question_11073-markdown","title":"My mother has arthritis and neuropathy, but she is not sold on the idea of medicinal cannabis...","slug":"my-mother-has-arthritis-and-neuropathy-but-she-is-not-sold-on-the-idea-of-medicinal-cannabis","content":"\"What would be a good way to bring up the benefits of medicinal cannabis?\"\n_____________________\nOne way would be to start with a topical CBD salve and explain to your mother that as long as she does not touch her eyes or mouth, washes her hands, and does not take a steam bath with it on that she will not have any cannabis in her blood stream.  In this way, she will not get any altered sensorium or \"high\" sensation.\n\ndrb","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_11069-markdown","title":"I struggle with sleep apnea and have a history of anxiety.  ","slug":"i-struggle-with-sleep-apnea-and-have-a-history-of-anxiety","content":"\"I have a CPAP machine prescribe by my Kaiser docs, but often wake up with it and can't get back to sleep because it's uncomfortable and my brain starts working in high gear.  I had a medical marijuana card years ago for Social Anxiety Disorder and it helped greatly with the brain part, and I'm thinking I should get a recommendation again to see if this helps me sleep through the night. I'm often really drowsy at work as a result of waking and thinking.  Advice?  \"\n_____________________\ncould be one of many things -including wrong size or mask,leaky house to big or to small of hose contributing to the proper air flow ...also if you go to sleep with a dry throat and nose it can cause a skip in the air waking you up..you can also get nasel pillows to make it more comfortable...or if you have difficulty adjusting to forced air you use the ramp setting wich gradually gains pressure till you are asleep then it will stop at youre presribed pressure setting\n\nhardenwiler\n_____________________\nI think you may be interested in a recent article that we just posted on sleep apnea research and cannabis. Here is the link:\n\nhttps://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/cannabis-shown-to-reduce-sleep-apnea\n\nI am not a doctor and this answer represents my opinion only. I hope this helps!\n\npamelahadfield","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_11060-markdown","title":"Why are other cannabinoids like CBG or CBN not often mentioned when talking about marijuana? ","slug":"why-are-other-cannabinoids-like-cbg-or-cbn-not-often-mentioned-when-talking-about-marijuana","content":"\"You hear about CBD and THC all the time but not other cannabinoids. Do the other cannabinoids not offer medical value?\"\n_____________________\nFrom 20 foot tall industrial hemp plants to foot tall wild ruderalis, considerable variability exsists in different cannabis plants.  Over 60 cannabinoids and numerous other compunds can be found in different ratios, depending on genetics, growing conditions and other factors. Our understanding of cannabis is growing each day, but is far from complete. The effects of cannabis are far more complicated than just THC and CBD. In fact each cannabinoid and compound will contribute to a synergistic \"entourage\" effect that is more than the sum of the parts. The other less well known cannabinoids will soon be given more attention. I would pay most attention to the smells and feelings that each different strain provides, rather than relying on a machine to determine cannabinoid ratios.\n\nandrewvanmd","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_11036-markdown","title":"Are these medical gummies available in New York?","slug":"are-these-medical-gummies-available-in-new-york","content":"\n_____________________\nBaked Bros products are currently only available in Arizona. \n\nFurthermore, (at least as of January 16, 2016), only THC oil extracts may be purchased for medicinal use in the state of New York. These oils may be vaporized, taken in pill form, or absorbed under the tongue. Allowing the purchase of oil concentrates for medicinal use while disallowing sales of flowers or edibles is a very unusual policy. \n\nIt appears as though the legislature has an extremely strict medical marijuana program, fearing that citizens will be seeking to \"get high,\" rather than use the drug as a medicine. This is ironic, because oils tend to be far more concentrated, and potent, than flowers. They have clearly stated that they don't want anyone smoking marijuana; apparently, they are unaware that flowers can also be vaporized. It is unclear why they disallow edibles, since edibles often contain the same extracted oil that they allow in other formulations. I guess they don't want medicine to taste good or be easy to ingest.\n\ndredmunds\n_____________________\nThere are other medical companies that will provide edibles and concentrates to NY patients. http://www.yourcannabisqueen.com. Hopefully, that helps.\n\nflyhempstar","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_11027-markdown","title":"Vaping Medical Cannabis","slug":"vaping-medical-cannabis","content":"\"I live in San Diego and I am wondering the cost of everything needed to vape medical cannabis? What is the cost range of the vape pen and the medical cannabis to use for vaping? Also, I would like a good recommendation for the vapor type of medical cannabis that helps with anxiety and stress and gives a LITTLE of a high/relaxed feeling immediately? \"\n_____________________\nI would suggest you start with a low cost vape pen (around $40 or so) with a resin cartridge of your choice. This would be a low cost way to experience vaping and see if its right for you. Also, there are many strains you can get for the resin contents, which means you could experiment with different combinations of CBD / THC and others to find the right fit for your headaches and anxiety.\n\nHere is a disposable model for $35\nhttps://www.speedweed.com/product/w-vape-disposable-vape-pen/\n\nW-Vapes also makes the rechargeable models which are awesome.\n\nOnce you have narrowed your choices to strains, and psychoactive combinations, if you choose you might invest in one of the higher priced vaping outfits like a Firefly, Pax or other. These are hundreds of dollars, but can provide for superior taste and other benefits. \n\nYou also might try a good tincture, or edible which could also be helpful for the anxiety and headache conditions you describe.\n\nmark","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_11026-markdown","title":"Breastfeeding and Cannabis Use","slug":"breastfeeding-and-cannabis-use","content":"\"I currently am still breastfeeding my toddler for naps, bedtime, and comfort nursing. I am wanting information in regards to how to safely still be able to use medical cannabis while still breastfeeding my toddler son. Is there a way to use the medical cannabis and just have to wait a certain amount of time before breastfeeding my son? I am completely new to using medical cannabis and have not used any yet. I will be using it for anxiety/depression and also for headaches. \"\n_____________________\nActually, I would not recommend that you do systemic cannabis while nursing since the cannabis is fat soluble and would be transferred in breast milk to the baby. You could do topical cannabis for your neck and spots on your head that are painful when you have a headache because the topical cannabis will not transfer to the breastmilk affecting your toddler. You may want to address your problems directly by correcting the underlying cause. Are you dehydrated, Do you have migraines that need extensive food elimination or other factors involved with your headaches that need to be addressed? D-ribose will often get rid of a headache and it meets the needs of your ribonucleic acid but even this safe product is not recommended for people under 18 years of age because there are no research studies conducted on children, for natural products. Passion flower is another excellent product that addresses anxiety but again it cannot be recommended for children.\nYou may be low in vitamin D and it is safe to use even while nursing because very little of it actually transfers into the breastmilk and many children do need vitamin D.\nUntil your son stops nursing, it might be best to wait before using cannabis since the average age to wean the baby world wide is around 2.8 years. \nThis may seem like a tough decision for you but the fact is you don't want to do anything that could possibly cause harm to your child, long term and to this date no one has done any studies for long-term effect of cannabis on children.\n\ndrolson","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_10998-markdown","title":"Do i disclose my medical marijuana usage at my job interview?","slug":"do-i-disclose-my-medical-marijuana-usage-at-my-job-interview","content":"\"Am I expected to do this? I take marijuana for my period cramps and am anticipating having to possibly go in once a month high. I'm wondering if it is okay, or advisable to inform a potential employer?\"\n_____________________\nIf you risk drug testing, I'd be proactive and do so.  I'd use Foria vaginal suppositories or expect a rightfully skeptical employer.  If you are to operate equipment or perform any other delicate function that might be thought dangerous/impaired under the influence of a drug, I'd be proactive and do so.  It's best to discuss this with an experienced employment lawyer.\n\nrobertburnsob\n_____________________\nI think you don't need to tell anyone about it. The website clearly states that all our records are kept private. If at all any checking comes in the company, you can show your medical card, and can tell at that time. Until that, ​I guess no need to tell anyone.\n\nThank You.\n\njogiparam\n_____________________\nIt is completely up to you wether or not to disclose your cannabis use at your job interview. You employer is not able to see any medical record at all that was done when you received your recommendation. They do have the right at the interview to perform a drug screen however. \nIf its your employers policy to perform random drug screens at work and you do test positive for cannabis, the courts have ruled that having a cannabis recommendation for a medical reason will NOT protect your job. The courts have said that your employer has the right to have a zero drug tolerance policy and you can be fired for testing positive despite have a medical condition that is being treated with cannabis.\n\nPerry Solomon, MD","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_10997-markdown","title":"In Need Of Doctors Thoughts On Bipolar treatment with cannabis","slug":"in-need-of-doctors-thoughts-on-bipolar-treatment-with-cannabis","content":"\"Hi I have bipolar and my doctor told me I could explore the use of medical cannabis by myself because he only believes in pills ive used cannabis in the past and I did like alot of aspects of it but was limited to mainly sativa strains im medicated right now my constant mind state is very low but no mania my doctor told me he has no idea why the meds don't work I really think cannabis could help what are your thoughts on this? im a very intresting case ive seen tons and tons of doctors and noone can figure me out I have tried tons upon tons of medications\"\n_____________________\nCannabis can be very helpful in treating bipolar disorder. I would reccomend strains or products with a high level of CBD, as it has anti-psychotic properties. Utilize india strains when you need to get some sleep, and sativa dominant hybrids when your energy levels are low and you need some help with your depression. Experiment with various varieties of cannabis and methods of consumption. Use what works and forget the rest.\n\nandrewvanmd\n_____________________\nOverall, I don't think much research has been put into this subject, although it's interesting to me.. I know of some medical studies about how CBD specifically affects Bi Polar disorder that you might be interested to check out here. www.cbdbipolar.com Hopefully this is helpful.\n\njudahhanh","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_10993-markdown","title":"Do doctors legally prescribe medical marijuana? ","slug":"do-doctors-legally-prescribe-medical-marijuana","content":"\"Why is it called a recommendation rather than a prescription?\"\n_____________________\nNo. A physician can only prescribe a medication that has FDA approval. Cannabis is not a FDA approved drug and as such has been labeled a Schedule 1 drug, which is that \"the drug has no currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States\". \nAll legislation relating to medicinal cannabis therefor has to call it a \"recommendation\" that is issued by a physician.\n\nPerry Solomon, MD","image":null}}]}},"pageContext":{"limit":12,"skip":432,"numPages":41,"currentPage":37,"id":5495,"name":"Medicinal Cannabis","slug":"medicinal-cannabis","country":"US"}},"staticQueryHashes":["3949754563","4179947113","4202924991"]}