Medical Marijuana Doctor and Medical Cannabis Basics
Sometimes information about medical marijuana card certifications can be confusing and we at Ozark MMJ Cards like things simple, so we wanted to walk through some of the basics of medical marijuana* including general cannabis-related definitions, medical marijuana doctors, qualifying conditions, MMJ Cards, and dispensaries. Within the article, there are several resources linked to help ensure your medical cannabis journey is more simplified. So, let’s dive into the world of medical marijuana doctors and navigating the process of becoming certified.
To receive a medical marijuana card in the state of Arkansas, a patient must receive a medical marijuana card certification from a licensed Medical Marijuana Doctor. The patient will be age 18 or over (or have parental consent), be diagnosed with a qualifying condition (link to other question below), have written certification from a Medical Cannabis Doctor, be an Arkansas Resident, and not be a member of the Arkansas National Guard or the United States Military (due to state law regulations).
Once the patient receives medical marijuana card certification from an Arkansas Medical Marijuana Doctor, the patient can apply to the state to receive their dispensary card. For a detailed walk-through of how to apply to the State of Arkansas for your medical marijuana card, check out our video on YouTube.
Arkansas does offer medical marijuana for visiting patients; there is an application that must be completed and approved. Visit the State of Arkansas’ FAQs page for the application for medical marijuana patients in other states who are visiting Arkansas. This FAQ can help refresh you on some basic cannabis facts, too.
Basic cannabis access requires you to work with a doctor. At Ozark MMJ Cards, we charge $125 for cannabis card certifications and $99 for renewals. For some locations, our certification appointments are handled in person, and for others, we use telemedicine. Telemedicine visits are completed virtually with a Medical Marijuana Doctor and patient. To see if a patient qualifies for a cannabis card certification, the patient will complete paperwork through a secure portal. The customer care team will reach out to patients that qualify to schedule an appointment with a doctor at Ozark MMJ Cards.
Patients only pay for visits where a medical marijuana certification is recommended! To start your cannabis certification with one of our card certification doctors, visit our site. Once certification has been received, a patient can apply to the state of Arkansas for their MMJ card. Certification is a basic medical cannabis step in any state where it is legal for medical purposes only.
The products have a label that lists THC and CBD strength, marijuana type (indica, sativa, or hybrid), strain name, price, and weight. Depending on a medical marijuana patient’s condition, specific terpenes, type, and strength of the cannabis product can impact a condition positively. When Dr. Whitelocke or another Medical Marijuana Doctor at Ozark MMJ Cards meets with a patient, the specifics will be discussed as to which basic cannabis strains or terpenes may be a good fit for the patient’s condition. At Ozark MMJ Cards, we are dedicated to helping patients and ensuring that marijuana medicine is a good fit – we aren’t your average Medical Cannabis Doctor (Read more about us)!
Ozark MMJ Cards has reviewed several Cannabis Dispensaries in the Arkansas area including The Releaf Center, Acanza, Purspirit, and others. To read our Medical Marijuana Dispensary Reviews, click here. For a full list of dispensaries, review the list on Arkansas.gov. Basic cannabis dispensary research goes a long way to empowering patients.
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For more information about the State of Arkansas and Medical Marijuana, make sure to check out their website – https://www.healthy.arkansas.gov/programs-services/topics/medical-marijuana
For more information on MMJ card certification, medical marijuana doctors, and blogs related to cannabis, check out our site – www.ozarkmmjcards.com
What is medical marijuana? What conditions are medical cannabis recommended for in Arkansas?
Part of understanding the cannabis basics is understanding what cannabis actually is. According to WebMD, “Medical marijuana uses the marijuana plant or chemicals in it to treat diseases or conditions. The marijuana plant contains more than 100 different chemicals called cannabinoids. Each one has a different effect on the body.” Medical Marijuana can be used in Arkansas for 18 Qualifying Conditions including:- Cancer
- Glaucoma
- Positive status for human immunodeficiency virus/ acquired immune deficiency syndrome
- Hepatitis C
- Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
- Tourette’s syndrome
- Crohn’s disease
- Ulcerative colitis
- Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- Severe arthritis
- Fibromyalgia
- Alzheimer’s disease
- Cachexia or wasting syndrome
- Peripheral neuropathy
- Intractable pain which is pain that has not responded to ordinary medications, treatment or surgical measures for more than six (6) months
- Severe nausea
- Seizures including without limitation those characteristic of epilepsy
- Severe and persistent muscle spasms including without limitation those characteristic of multiple sclerosis
- And any other medical condition or its treatment approved by the Department of Health.