{"componentChunkName":"component---common-build-question-tags-template-js","path":"/question-tag/cannabis-law/2","result":{"data":{"allQuestion":{"edges":[{"node":{"id":"Question_11844-markdown","title":"Medical Marijuana or CBD oil for tremors? ","slug":"medical-marijuana-or-cbd-oil-for-tremors","content":"\"I have severe Essential Tremors in my hands and do not like side effects of traditional meds associated with Essential Tremors. I'm in NY where MM is legal. Not sure about CBD oil. Suggestions? Thanks\"\n_____________________\nHello,\nHere is an excellent answer to your answer, provided by Dr. Sherellen Gerhart:\n\nThe Endocannabinoid system that is present in our own bodies plays a  partial role in voluntary movement. There is a relatively high  concentration of CB1 receptors in the Basal Ganglia and related  structures. This is  the part of the brain mostly commonly affected in  Parkinson's disease and other movement disorders.\n\nSurveys of  patients with movement disorders (average age over 65) show reported  improvements in bradykinesia (slow or halting-type movements), muscle  rigidity, and tremor with use.\n\nA small study done in 1986 showed  Cannabidiol (CBD) produced some reduction of dystonia (inappropriate  movement/a type of spasticity) at doses under 300mg/day. This is much  higher dose than generally recommended for CBD but, does indicate a  large therapeutic treatment window for cannabis. The average dose of CBD  that demonstrates perceivable changes in symptoms ranges between 2.5  and 20mg.\n\nMore recent studies (past 6 years) show varying  responses to treatment with THC and or CBD, but when surveyed,  Parkinsons' patients consistently report improvement in subjective  symptoms with cannabis use. Regular use at lower doses seems to be  needed to sustain benefits.\n\n\n\ndrkim\n_____________________\n(continued)\nWhile Parkinson's and Essential Tremor are considered separate  diagnoses, the movement origins  for these diseases have some common  biological pathways.\n\nThe International Essential Tremor Foundation addresses this issue in more detail and the article is worth a review:\n\nhttp://www.essentialtremor.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/TremorTalkApril2014FINAL.pdf\n\nMore  study is still needed, but I recommend a trial of CBD concentrated  products to determine personal benefit. Keep notes to determine response  to treatment and better titrate your dosing. You can find concentrated  CBD elixirs or tinctures at many dispensaries. Consider starting with a  2:1 or 4:1 ratio of CBD to THC or higher if you feel sensitive to the  THC effects.\n\ndrkim","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_11821-markdown","title":"Why would I need a Dr recommendation if cannabis is now legal in CA?","slug":"why-would-i-need-a-dr-recommendation-if-cannabis-is-now-legal-in-ca","content":"","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_9199-markdown","title":"What's the advantage of a medical marijuana card if recreational marijuana is legal?","slug":"whats-the-advantage-of-a-medical-marijuana-card-if-recreational-marijuana-is-legal","content":"\n_____________________\nHi there! The benefit of having a medical cannabis recommendation is that it allows you to shop at medical dispensaries. Right now, a lot of cities/counties are not yet ready to go with recreational dispensaries, and so many dispensaries are still operating as medical dispensaries. To shop at these they still require a medical cannabis recommendation.\r\n\r\nIn addition, if you are interested in applying for your state issued MMIC to receive a tax break on your cannabis, you need to have a recommendation to apply for one. To do this, you need to take the recommendation you have, and apply with your local county.\r\n\r\nWe wrote an article not too long ago on this topic. You can check it out here: https://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/5a302030100a820006562ebf/why-youll-still-need-a-medical-recommendation-after-jan-1\r\n\r\nI hope this helps! :)\n\nmelissa","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_9147-markdown","title":"How do I become legal in Florida?","slug":"how-do-i-become-legal-in-florida","content":"\"I have gone to a pain management physician and was prescribed Morphine. I would much rather obtain the legal ability to use marijuana. Any information?\"\n_____________________\nAs of right now, our doctors' services are not available in Florida. Our doctors assist patients that are physically in the state of California at the time of the consultation, and to New York Residents.\n\nYou can use this link to find out more information on how to become a cannabis patient in the state of Florida:\nhttp://flhealthsource.gov/ommu/\n\nRyanG","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_9115-markdown","title":"traveling internationally with cod capsules - what is legal","slug":"traveling-internationally-with-cod-capsules-what-is-legal","content":"","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_9016-markdown","title":"With recreational marijuana now legal in California, why should I pay to renew my Medical recommendation?","slug":"with-recreational-marijuana-now-legal-in-california-why-should-i-pay-to-renew-my-medical-recommendation","content":"\"Are there advantages to continuing to have a medical recommendation in CA ?\"\n_____________________\nThis is a great question that has come up a lot lately in the HelloMD Community. Please check out these two articles that explain why you may still want to obtain your medical marijuana recommendation:\nhttps://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/5a4d60dd100a820006562f4d/recreational-marijuana-is-legal-in-california-did-it-all-go-as-planned\n\nashleigh\n_____________________\nHere's yet another article we published on this very topic going over the advantages of--and need for--holding on to or renewing your medical marijuana card, at least for 2018. Hope this helps!\n\nlyp","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_8975-markdown","title":"Cannabis Clashing with Work","slug":"cannabis-clashing-with-work","content":"\"I use cannabis sparingly in the evenings to aid my ailments and provide relief. I also use it for my spiritual practices, as it brings me closer to God. Just the other day, a co-worker of mine got fired for testing THC positive and has his cannabis card (*I am not sure if he disclosed the fact that he had his card prior to testing). I've taken a temporary break from my medicine, as i'm concerned and am seeking advice. Do I have any legal grounding for using medicinal cannabis? Apparently the law states that it's the employer's choice to let someone go for testing positive. I also wonder if I could be protected for my spiritual/religious use under the first ammendment? Has this happened to anyone, or can anyone provide advice? I'm in a random testing pool for safety sensitive reasons (unreasonably put in this catigory) but work mostly at the desk as part of a marketing team. Prior to testing, if I disclosed my medical info, would it be treated like any other prescription?\"\n_____________________\nMultiple courts have ruled that an employer can demand a drug free work environement. They can test you for THC or other compounds and, if they are detected, they have cause to fire you with no recourse on your part. The fact that you have a recommendation from HelloMD, or even a state issued cannabis card, does not make a difference.\nAs to using it as part of a religious practise, I would think the same applies. However I am not an attorney so I cannot give you legal advice on this.\n\nPerry Solomon, MD\n_____________________\n \nAdditional points to consider: There are occupations such as truck driving, teaching, and police officer that require their employees to be alert cognitively and physically. Impairment in these types of professions may cause harm to others; therefore it is important to be compliant with not using cannabis at work. When it comes to off-site use, it is best to discuss cannabis policy regarding one’s job with the employer. \n\nLonah NP","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_8943-markdown","title":"Even though legal medical marijuana is available in Florida, it is not yet being sold.  My pain manage,ENT","slug":"even-though-legal-medical-marijuana-is-available-in-florida-it-is-not-yet-being-sold-my-pain-manage-ent","content":"","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_8895-markdown","title":"With medical cannabis not legal in my state any suggestions on how to test products for medical needs?","slug":"with-medical-cannabis-not-legal-in-my-state-any-suggestions-on-how-to-test-products-for-medical-needs","content":"\n_____________________\nHi there! Unfortunately, because it's illegal to transport cannabis across state lines, the only legal way you have of trying products would be to travel to a legal state, such as California, obtain a medical marijuana recommendation in that state, and then purchase and try products while there. Keep in mind, it would be illegal to bring these products back to your home state.\n\nashleigh","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_8887-markdown","title":"Now in California it is legal to smoke cannabis. Is it legal to purchase cannabis from a dispensary?","slug":"now-in-california-it-is-legal-to-smoke-cannabis-is-it-legal-to-purchase-cannabis-from-a-dispensary","content":"\n_____________________\nHi there, as of Jan 1, the state of California has made recreational marijuana legal. That said, depending on where you live, you may or may not be able to walk into a dispensary to purchase cannabis recreationally. Places like Oakland, Berkeley and Santa Cruz have a select number of dispensaries that are open to non-medical marijuana card holders. Meanwhile, a number of other cities/counties including San Francisco and Los Angeles are still not ready to sell recreationally. We published an article recently covering this topic. Hope it helps!\n\nlyp","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_8747-markdown","title":"So, I’m in Florida and we are getting ready to vote for Legal Cannibis. I will have to wait!","slug":"so-im-in-florida-and-we-are-getting-ready-to-vote-for-legal-cannibis-i-will-have-to-wait","content":"","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_8725-markdown","title":"is it legal to have a medical marijuana edible in a california airport?","slug":"is-it-legal-to-have-a-medical-marijuana-edible-in-a-california-airport","content":"\n_____________________\nPlease check out this previously answered question that deals with the legalities of transporting or flying with cannabis. \n\nashleigh","image":null}}]}},"pageContext":{"limit":12,"skip":12,"numPages":7,"currentPage":2,"id":5061,"name":"Cannabis Law","slug":"cannabis-law","country":"US"}},"staticQueryHashes":["3949754563","4179947113","4202924991"]}