As the leading Florida marijuana clinic in the Coral Springs area, we frequently see patients who are seeking relief from a variety of medical conditions. No matter how diverse these conditions are, however, all of these patients have one thing in common – they all have questions. That’s why today we’re going to take a little time to share some of the most frequently asked questions and their answers with you.
Florida Marijuana: Answering Your Medical Marijuana FAQ’s
Q: What Methods Are There For Using Medical Marijuana?
A: There are a variety of methods of using medical marijuana and your doctor will be able to help you to decide which method is best for you. These methods include:
- Oral consumption – This includes pills, capsules, liquids, and edibles that can be eaten, swallowed, or taken sublingually (under the tongue).
- Inhalation – This includes vape pens as well as smoked products.
- Topical – This includes oils, creams, and lotions.
- Rectal – This includes suppositories.
Q: What is the Best Form of Medical Marijuana Use?
A: The different methods of medical marijuana use have different absorption times and last for different time spans. This variation in properties makes some forms of medical cannabis use better for certain conditions and other forms better for other conditions. The best way to know which form of medical cannabis is right for you and your symptoms is to talk to a reputable and experienced medical marijuana doctor.
Q: What is the Difference Between THC and CBD?
A: THC and CBD are two of the compounds found in the cannabis plant. Both THC and CBD are cannabinoids. That is, they bind to the cannabinoid receptors in the body which leads to altered sensations.
THC is seen as one of the most psychoactive substances in marijuana. Upon consumption, THC changes brain function and alters perception, mood, consciousness or behavior. THC can have a varied impact on different medical symptoms because of the physiology of different symptoms and illnesses and the different levels of THC in each strain. It’s important to note, though, that in the state of Florida, medical cannabis must be low THC cannabis. This means “A plant of the genus Cannabis, the dried flowers of which contain 0.8 percent or less of tetrahydrocannabinol and more than 10 percent of cannabidiol weight for weight; the seeds thereof; the resin extracted from any part of such plant; or any compound, manufacture, salt, derivative, mixture, or preparation of such plant or its seeds or resin that is dispensed from a medical marijuana treatment center.”(Source) The purpose of low THC marijuana is to reduce the mind-altering and psychoactive effects of cannabis while still providing symptom relief for patients.
CBD is another cannabinoid that is found in cannabis, however, while it offers a variety of positive effects, it lacks the psychoactive properties found in THC. The average cannabis plant has less than 1% CBD, however, medical plants are modified to have high levels of CBD and low levels of THC.
Q: What Conditions Can Medical Cannabis Be Used to Treat?
A: The first thing you need to know is that medical cannabis is not a cure, rather it’s a treatment that helps patients to manage symptoms of a variety of conditions. These conditions vary widely but include:
- Cancer
- Epilepsy
- Glaucoma
- HIV
- AIDS
- Seizures
- Crohn’s disease
- Chronic muscle spasms
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
- Parkinson’s disease
- Multiple sclerosis
- Genital Herpes
- Herpetic infection of penis
- AIDS Related Illness
- Post-W.E. Encephalitis
- Chemotherapy Convales V
- Shingles (Herpes Zoster)
- Radiation Therapy E
- Viral B Hepatitis, chronic
- Viral C Hepatitis, chronic
- Other arthropod-borne diseases
- Lyme Disease
- Reiters Syndrome
- Post-Polio Syndrome
- Malignant Melanoma
- Other Skin Cancer
- Prostate Cancer
- Testicular Cancer
- Adrenal Cortical Cancer
- Brain malignant tumor
- Glioblastoma Multiforme
- Cancer, site unspecified
- Lympho & reticular cancers
- Myeloid leukemia
- Uterine cancer
- Lymphoma
- Graves Disease
- Acquired hypothyroidism
- Thyroiditis
- Diabetes Adult Onset
- Diabetes Insulin Depend.
- Diabetes Adult-Onset Uncontrolled
- Diabetic Renal Disease
- Diabetic Ophthalmic Disease
- Diabetic Neuropathy
- Diabetic Peripheral Vascular Disease
- Hypoglycemia(s)
- Lipomatosis
- Arthropathy, gout
- Mucopolysaccharidosis
- Porphyria
- Amyloidosis
- Obesity, exogenous
- Obesity, morbid
- Autoimmune disease
- Hemophilia A
- Henoch-Schoelein Purpur
- Senile Dementia
- Major Depression, Single Episode
- Major Depression, Recurring
- Bipolar Disorder
- Autism/Aspergers
- Anxiety Disorder
- Panic Disorder
- Agoraphobia
- Obsessive-Compulsive Di.
- Dysthymic Disorder
- Neurasthenia
- Writers’ Cramp
- Impotence, Psychogenic
- Alcoholism
- Opiate Dependence
- Sedative Dependence
- Cocaine Dependence
- Amphetamine Depend
- Alcohol Abuse
- Tobacco Dependence
- Psychogenic Hyperhidrosis
- Psychogenic Pylorospas
- Psychogenic Dysuria
- Bruxism
- Stuttering
- Anorexia Nervosa
- Tic disorder unspecific
- Tourette’s Syndrome
- Persistent Insomnia
- Nightmares
- Bulemia
- Tension Headache
- Psychogenic Pain
- Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
- Organic Mental Disorder
- Head Injury
- Post Concussion Syndrome
- Nonpsychotic Organic Brain Disorder
- Brain Trauma
- Intermittent Explosive Disorder
- Trichotillomania
- ADD w/o hyperactivity
- ADD w hyperactivity
- ADD other
- Psychogenic PAT
- Parkinsons Disease
- Huntingtons Disease
- Restless legs syndrome
- Friedreich’s Ataxia
- Cerebellar Ataxia
- Spinal mm atrophy II
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
- Other spinal cord diseases
- Syringomyelia
- Reflex Sympath Dystroph
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Other CNS demyelinating
- Hemiparesis/plegia
- Cerebral Palsy
- Quadriplegia(s)
- Paraplegia(s)
- Paralysis, unspecific
- Epilepsy(ies)
- Grand Mal Seizures
- Limbic Rage Syndrome
- Jacksonian Epilepsy
- Migraine(s) 346.x
- Migraine, Classical
- Cluster Headaches
- Compression of Brain
- Tic Doloroux
- Bell’s palsy
- Thoracic Outlet Synd
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Mononeuritis lower limb
- Charcot-Marie-Tooth
- Neuropathy
- Muscular dystrophies
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Dyslexic Amblyopia
- Color Blindness
- Conjunctivitis
- Drusen of Optic Nerve
- Optic neuritis
- Strabismus & other binocular vision
- Nystagmus, Congenital
- Meniere’s Disease
- Tinnitus
- Hypertension
- Ischemic Heart Disease 411.X
- Angina pectoris
- Arteriosclerotic Heart Dis
- Cardiac conduction disorders
- Paroxysmal Atrial Tach
- Post-Cardiotomy Syndrom
- Raynaud’s Disease
- Thromboangiitis Obliterans
- Polyarteritis Nodosa
- Acute Sinusitis
- Chronic Sinusitis
- Chronic Obst Pulmo Dis
- Emphysema
- Asthma, unspecific
- Pneumothorax, Spontaneo
- Pulmonary Fibrosis
- Cystic Fibrosis
- Dentofacial anomaly pain
- T.M.J Syndrome
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
- Acute Gastritis
- Gastritis
- Peptic Ulcer/Dyspepsia
- Colitis, Ulcerative
- Pylorospasm Reflux
- Regional Enteri & Crohns
- Colitis
- Colon diverticulitis
- Constipation
- Irritable Bowel Synd.
- Dumping Syndrome Post Surgery
- Peritoneal pain
- Hepatitis-non-viral
- Pancreatitis
- Nephritis/nephropathy
- Ureter spasm calculus
- Urethritis/Cystitis
- Prostatitis
- Epididymitis** 604.xx
- Testicular torsion
- Pelvic Inflammatory Dis
- Endometriosis**
- Premenstrual Syndrome
- Pain, Vaginal
- Menopausal syndrome
- Sturge-Weber Disease
- Eczema
- Pemphigus
- Epidermolysis Bullosa
- Erythema Multiforma
- Rosacea
- Psoriatic Arthritis
- Psoriasis
- Pruritus, pruritic
- Atrophy Blanche
- Alopecia 704.0x
- Lupus
- Scleroderma
- Dermatomyositis
- Eosinophilia-Myalgia Syn.
- Arthritis, Rheumatoid
- Felty’s Syndrome
- Arthritis, Degenerative
- Arthritis, post-traumatic
- Arthropathy, Degenerative
- Patellar chondromalacia
- Ankylosis
- Multiple joints pain
- Intervertebral Disk Disease
- L-S disk disorder sciatic nerve irritation
- IVDD Cerv w Myelopathy
- Cervical Disk Disease
- Cervicobrachial Syndrome
- Lumbosacral Back Diseas 724.x
- Spinal Stenosis
- Lower Back Pain
- Peripheral enthesopathy
- Tenosynovitis 727.x
- Dupuytren’s Contracture
- Muscle Spasm
- Fibromyagia/Fibrositis
- Osgood-Schlatter
- Tietze’s Syndrome
- Melorheostosis
- Spondylolisthesis
- Cerebral Aneurism
- Scoliosis
- Spina Bifida Occulta
- Osteogenesis imperfecta
- Ehlers Danlos Syndrom
- Nail patella syndrome
- Peutz-Jehgers Syndrome
- Mastocytosis
- Darier’s Disease
- Marfan syndrome
- Sturge-Weber Eye Syndrome
- Insomnia
- Sleep Apnea
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
- Tremor/Involuntary Movements
- Myofascial Pain Syndrome
- Anorexia
- Hyperventilation
- Cough
- Hiccough
- Vomiting
- Nausea
- Diarrhea
- Pain, Ureter
- Cachexia
- Vertebral dislocation unspecific
- Whiplash
- Back Sprain
- Shoulder Injury Unspec
- Fore Arm/Wrist/Hand
- Hip, Knee, ankle & foot injury
- Motion Sickness
That said, Florida law only currently recognizes the following as valid medical conditions that medical cannabis can be prescribed for:
- Cancer
- Epilepsy
- Glaucoma
- HIV
- AIDS
- Seizures
- Crohn’s disease
- Chronic muscle spasms
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
- Parkinson’s disease
- Multiple sclerosis
Are You Seeking a Reputable Florida Marijuana Doctor?
If you are in Florida and seeking a reputable medical marijuana doctor to help you to find out more about medical cannabis, The Medical Marijuana Doctor can help! To make an appointment with Dr. Tirmal at a time that’s convenient for you just use our simple online medical marijuana appointment tool!