{"componentChunkName":"component---common-build-question-tags-template-js","path":"/question-tag/pennsylvania/","result":{"data":{"allQuestion":{"edges":[{"node":{"id":"Question_12620-markdown","title":"How do I find a medical marijuana doctor in Pennsylvania?","slug":"how-do-i-find-a-medical-marijuana-doctor-in-pennsylvania","content":"***“I was diagnosed with scoliosis about 3 years ago and deal with chronic back pain because of this. Where can I find a doctor who can prescribe medical marijuana for this condition in Pennsylvania?”***\n\n**Piper I.**\n_____________________\n\n![Untitled81.png](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Untitled81_83a54c0810.png)\n\nGreat question. But first, you should understand that doctors **do not prescribe cannabis**. Still, instead, they are asked to certify that you have one of the qualifying conditions to get your [medical marijuana card](https://hellomd.com/get-started/pennsylvania/).\n\nThe Medical Marijuana Registry is administered through the [Commonwealth of Pennsylvania](https://www.pa.gov/guides/pennsylvania-medical-marijuana-program/#:~:text=Governor%20Wolf%20legalized%20medical%20marijuana,patients%20with%20serious%20medical%20conditions). The number of medical practitioners who can certify you are a little extensive. If you want your physician to get certified, you may as long as the state approves your doctor.\n\nRegistered nurses, physician assistants, and doctors of medicine are some [health practitioners](https://www.health.pa.gov/topics/Documents/Programs/Medical%20Marijuana/DOH%20Approved%20Practitioners.pdf) who can certify you.\n\nKevin J.\n_____________________\n\n![Untitled82.png](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Untitled82_390c44507e.png)\n\nGetting your medical marijuana card in Pennsylvania begins with obtaining your patient certificate from your healthcare practitioner if you have a qualifying condition. But before all of that can begin, you want to be sure that you meet a [qualifying condition by the state](https://www.pa.gov/guides/pennsylvania-medical-marijuana-program/#HowtoGetMedicalMarijuana). You can even [go through the process online](https://hellomd.com/articles/how-to-get-a-medical-marijuana-card-online-in-pennsylvania) to get your medical marijuana card. \n\nYou will need to create a profile in the [Medical Marijuana Registry](https://www.pa.gov/guides/pennsylvania-medical-marijuana-program/#:~:text=Governor%20Wolf%20legalized%20medical%20marijuana,patients%20with%20serious%20medical%20conditions). You will include essential information with your legal name, current address, and contact information in the profile. In addition, to register for the medical cannabis program, you need to have a Pennsylvania driver's license or ID issued by the state's Department of Transportation.\n\nOnce registered in the Medical Marijuana Registry, the next is to have an approved physician approve that you have a qualifying medical condition. These approved physicians have access to the Medical Marijuana Registry to submit their certifications straight to the system.\n\nPhysicians who recommend medical cannabis in Pennsylvania must register with the Department of Health. If your current physician is not registered with the Department of Health, you can find an approved physician [here](https://www.pa.gov/guides/pennsylvania-medical-marijuana-program/#:~:text=Governor%20Wolf%20legalized%20medical%20marijuana,patients%20with%20serious%20medical%20conditions.) \n\nTabby G.\n_____________________\n\n![Untitled77.png](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Untitled77_38aa463121.png)\n\nYou might be wondering what the experts say about cannabis for medical use. In the spring of 2016, the Pennsylvania Department of Health was signed into law, beginning implementing the Medical Marijuana Program for the state. As a result, medical cannabis has been legalized in Pennsylvania and other states but has different regulations than other medications. For example, medical cannabis has not yet been approved by the [Food and Drug Administration (FDA)](https://www.pa.gov/guides/pennsylvania-medical-marijuana-program/#:~:text=Governor%20Wolf%20legalized%20medical%20marijuana,patients%20with%20serious%20medical%20conditions). Instead, it remains classified as a Schedule I controlled substance by the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA).\n\nNot all experts agree on promoting cannabis for medical use. Some experts do not recommend it simply because the FDA has not yet approved it and due that the substance may impair cognitive skills. However, many experts agree that marijuana offers relief when other medications do not work or process the needed effects. So if you are dealing with chronic pain or even [anxiety](https://hellomd.com/articles/the-5-best-medical-marijuana-products-for-anxiety-in-pennsylvania), cannabis could be a viable option to consider.\n\nJohn G.\n_____________________\n\n![Untitled78.png](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Untitled78_05e0d4ab5e.png)\n\nHere are a few things you might know about what is allowed for consuming cannabis in the state of Pennsylvania. \n\nAccording to the [state laws](https://www.pa.gov/guides/pennsylvania-medical-marijuana-program/#:~:text=Governor%20Wolf%20legalized%20medical%20marijuana,patients%20with%20serious%20medical%20conditions.), medical marijuana is available for use by **oil**, **topical** **creams**, **pill**, **ointments**, **tinctures**, and forms considered medically appropriate for administration by **vaporization** or **nebulization**. **No smoke-able form (flower or concentrates) is allowed**. A pharmacist will determine the dosage, and patients may receive up to a 30-day supply at one time.\n\nMedical cannabis is not covered by insurance. Contact local, licensed dispensaries for specific cost information and learn about [dispensary rules] (https://hellomd.com/articles/what-are-the-pennsylvania-weed-dispensary-rules). Everyone participating in the program is also responsible for obtaining the medical marijuana ID card for a $50 fee. Some may quality got a discounted ID who demonstrates financial hardship on their application.\n\nMonica C.\n_____________________\n\n![Untitled79.png](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Untitled79_8a92acdacc.png)\n\nWhile there is a vast range of healthcare professionals you can go to for [medical cannabis certification](https://www.hellomd.com/get-started/pennsylvania/), not all of them will know all of the health benefits of cannabis or be supportive of your decision to use it medically. It can be challenging to find the right person in the mounds of names available to work with. You want an expert skilled in the quality of cannabis that can be used to enhance your life, especially for relieving chronic pain.\n\nThis is why it’s a bright idea to use a [certification process like the one here on HelloMD] (https://www.pa.gov/guides/pennsylvania-medical-marijuana-program/#:~:text=Governor%20Wolf%20legalized%20medical%20marijuana,patients%20with%20serious%20medical%20conditions). These practitioners are well-educated in the benefits of cannabis for all qualifying conditions in the state. They will take the needed time to answer your questions and review your medical history. In addition, the process is done entirely online, so there is no need to leave your home to get certified.\n\nJames R.","image":{"childImageSharp":{"fluid":{"base64":"data:image/png;base64,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","aspectRatio":1,"src":"/static/38b932e6c90fe6b886222f804b6d32a7/ee604/3a0a2e3cc134ae614d27792aeb5dda3c.png","srcSet":"/static/38b932e6c90fe6b886222f804b6d32a7/69585/3a0a2e3cc134ae614d27792aeb5dda3c.png 200w,\n/static/38b932e6c90fe6b886222f804b6d32a7/497c6/3a0a2e3cc134ae614d27792aeb5dda3c.png 400w,\n/static/38b932e6c90fe6b886222f804b6d32a7/ee604/3a0a2e3cc134ae614d27792aeb5dda3c.png 800w,\n/static/38b932e6c90fe6b886222f804b6d32a7/f3583/3a0a2e3cc134ae614d27792aeb5dda3c.png 1200w","srcWebp":"/static/38b932e6c90fe6b886222f804b6d32a7/58556/3a0a2e3cc134ae614d27792aeb5dda3c.webp","srcSetWebp":"/static/38b932e6c90fe6b886222f804b6d32a7/61e93/3a0a2e3cc134ae614d27792aeb5dda3c.webp 200w,\n/static/38b932e6c90fe6b886222f804b6d32a7/1f5c5/3a0a2e3cc134ae614d27792aeb5dda3c.webp 400w,\n/static/38b932e6c90fe6b886222f804b6d32a7/58556/3a0a2e3cc134ae614d27792aeb5dda3c.webp 800w,\n/static/38b932e6c90fe6b886222f804b6d32a7/99238/3a0a2e3cc134ae614d27792aeb5dda3c.webp 1200w","sizes":"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px"}}}}},{"node":{"id":"Question_12599-markdown","title":"How do I renew my Pennsylvania medical marijuana card?","slug":"how-do-i-renew-my-pennsylvania-medical-marijuana-card","content":"**“I’ve had my medical cannabis card for about four months, in Lancaster, PA. The weed has been great for my anxiety disorder, helping me to stay calm. When my year of coverage is up, do I have to renew my card? Is the renewal automatic or do I have to do something special?”**\n\n**Terri V.**\n\n______\n\nThe [renewal of your Pennsylvania medical marijuana card](https://www.health.pa.gov/topics/programs/Medical%20Marijuana/Pages/Renew.aspx) isn’t automatic, but 30 days before your annual renewal is due, you’ll be sent an email reminder.\n\nYou’ll have to pay **$50** for the card renewal, or **$25** in some special qualifying cases. You’ll also have to get a patient certification from any registered practitioner. You don’t have to use the same doctor who issued your initial patient certification. You should get the medical practitioner certification **60 days before your medical card expires**. \n\nOnce the certification is done and your payment is up to date, your new card will be printed and sent to the address listed in your patient portal under “profile settings.” You should [log into your account](https://padohmmp.custhelp.com/app/login)  as a returning user and check that your address is correct.  \n\nThe new card is activated after the expiry date of your current card, so keep using your current medical marijuana card until it expires.\n\nJane R.\n\n______\n\n![iStock-1201380754-min.jpg](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/i_Stock_1201380754_min_86904d58b6.jpg)\n\nIf you don’t already have a medical weed card, you’ll have to set up a profile in the [Medical Marijuana Registry](https://www.pa.gov/guides/pennsylvania-medical-marijuana-program/#GetRegistered), run by the Pennsylvania Depart of Health. You provide basic information, such as your legal name, address, and contact information. You also must have a Pennsylvania driver’s license, or an ID card issued by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation.\n\nOnce you’ve registered, you need  to have an approved physician certify that you suffer from a qualifying medical condition. The state has a [list of qualified certifying physicians.](https://www.health.pa.gov/topics/Documents/Programs/Medical%20Marijuana/DOH%20Approved%20Practitioners.pdf) \n\nIf your own doctor isn’t on the list, it can be a hassle finding a qualifying physician to certify your new or renewed medical cart. That’s why a lot of people Pennsylvania are turning to proven [services for obtaining certifications](https://hellomd.com/get-started), such as [HelloMD](https://hellomd.com/)’s.\n\nSince 2015, its teams have help guide medical marijiuana patients through the certification process, doing everything easily online. First you register, providing basic information about yourself, and pay a [$149 fee for a consultation](https://hellomd.com/get-started/pennsylvania) with an experienced and qualified medical practitioner (the fee is fully refunded if the certification doesn’t go through).\n\nIn the 15-to-20-minute consultation, the medical practitioner checks your medical history, makes sure you match one of the qualifications for medical marijuana in Pennsylvania. Then you would apply for your card through the registry. \n\nWith an up-to-date card you can  go to buy your medical cannabis from a licensed dispensary.\n\nHarold N. M.\n\n______\n\n![Untitled8.jpeg](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Untitled8_1bec6e6441.jpeg)\n\nIf you’re a certified medical marijuana patient in [Lancaster](https://www.verilife.com/pa/location/lancaster), I’d recommend you try [the Verilife dispensary](https://www.verilife.com/pa). The expert cannabis staff there will really make you feel at home and help you select marijuana products that are right for you.\n\nThe dispensary also has free parking, an onsite ATM, reservations and online ordering for in-store pick-up, and a great selection of products.\n\nI have sleep issues and was really pleased by the staff pick of 1:1 (CBD-THC) [iRest capsules](https://www.verilife.com/pa/menu/verilife-lancaster-pa). They helped me get more shuteye and also worked for pain relief. I’m sure the staff would have a lot of suggestions for anxiety to help you.\n\nDriedger\n","image":{"childImageSharp":{"fluid":{"base64":"data:image/jpeg;base64,/9j/2wBDABALDA4MChAODQ4SERATGCgaGBYWGDEjJR0oOjM9PDkzODdASFxOQERXRTc4UG1RV19iZ2hnPk1xeXBkeFxlZ2P/2wBDARESEhgVGC8aGi9jQjhCY2NjY2NjY2NjY2NjY2NjY2NjY2NjY2NjY2NjY2NjY2NjY2NjY2NjY2NjY2NjY2NjY2P/wgARCAANABQDASIAAhEBAxEB/8QAFwAAAwEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAIDBP/EABUBAQEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAID/9oADAMBAAIQAxAAAAHakswaFST/AP/EABoQAAMAAwEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAABAgMREhP/2gAIAQEAAQUCWTo7SNqWrpGVVdeaP//EABYRAQEBAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARAf/aAAgBAwEBPwGJj//EABYRAQEBAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARAf/aAAgBAgEBPwGrr//EAB0QAAECBwAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAhIgECEBIxkaH/2gAIAQEABj8CFyReJbodNyn/xAAbEAACAgMBAAAAAAAAAAAAAAABEQAxIUFRgf/aAAgBAQABPyFghXUy2ATcWNi4VogDLOcQKyX5P//aAAwDAQACAAMAAAAQ0D//xAAWEQEBAQAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAYXH/2gAIAQMBAT8Qwi//xAAWEQEBAQAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMWH/2gAIAQIBAT8Qmt3/xAAaEAEBAQEBAQEAAAAAAAAAAAABESEAUUGx/9oACAEBAAE/EHIQLBs6LSReC0xot3Dc4ZCfU3+8AyWYEeZ0Sz9R3//Z","aspectRatio":1.5037593984962405,"src":"/static/2949889a79e5ed7972feaf0b16564488/14b42/b0a2db5b4ba71d9072c0d14d8c1377ae.jpg","srcSet":"/static/2949889a79e5ed7972feaf0b16564488/f836f/b0a2db5b4ba71d9072c0d14d8c1377ae.jpg 200w,\n/static/2949889a79e5ed7972feaf0b16564488/2244e/b0a2db5b4ba71d9072c0d14d8c1377ae.jpg 400w,\n/static/2949889a79e5ed7972feaf0b16564488/14b42/b0a2db5b4ba71d9072c0d14d8c1377ae.jpg 800w,\n/static/2949889a79e5ed7972feaf0b16564488/47498/b0a2db5b4ba71d9072c0d14d8c1377ae.jpg 1200w,\n/static/2949889a79e5ed7972feaf0b16564488/0e329/b0a2db5b4ba71d9072c0d14d8c1377ae.jpg 1600w,\n/static/2949889a79e5ed7972feaf0b16564488/d0b3f/b0a2db5b4ba71d9072c0d14d8c1377ae.jpg 3864w","srcWebp":"/static/2949889a79e5ed7972feaf0b16564488/58556/b0a2db5b4ba71d9072c0d14d8c1377ae.webp","srcSetWebp":"/static/2949889a79e5ed7972feaf0b16564488/61e93/b0a2db5b4ba71d9072c0d14d8c1377ae.webp 200w,\n/static/2949889a79e5ed7972feaf0b16564488/1f5c5/b0a2db5b4ba71d9072c0d14d8c1377ae.webp 400w,\n/static/2949889a79e5ed7972feaf0b16564488/58556/b0a2db5b4ba71d9072c0d14d8c1377ae.webp 800w,\n/static/2949889a79e5ed7972feaf0b16564488/99238/b0a2db5b4ba71d9072c0d14d8c1377ae.webp 1200w,\n/static/2949889a79e5ed7972feaf0b16564488/7c22d/b0a2db5b4ba71d9072c0d14d8c1377ae.webp 1600w,\n/static/2949889a79e5ed7972feaf0b16564488/e2803/b0a2db5b4ba71d9072c0d14d8c1377ae.webp 3864w","sizes":"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px"}}}}},{"node":{"id":"Question_12598-markdown","title":"What are the benefits of having a medical marijuana card in Pennsylvania?","slug":"what-are-the-benefits-of-having-a-medical-marijuana-card-in-pennsylvania","content":"**“I am helping care for my mother who has cancer but is in remission at the moment. My brother suggested that medical marijuana might help her. So I was wondering if it is a good idea to get her a medical card here, in Pennsylvania?”**\n\n**Angie**\n\n_______\n\nThat’s a tough diagnosis. Your mother is lucky to have you as a caregiver. One of the main benefits of [getting a card](https://hellomd.com/get-started) is that it gives you access to legal supply of quality-controlled medical cannabis.\n\nThe good news is, your mother can designate up to two caregivers who can buy medical weed on her behalf. This could be you and, say, your brother.\n\nThe Pennsylvania state government lays out the process of [how to register as a caregiver](https://www.pa.gov/guides/pennsylvania-medical-marijuana-program/) for a patient. You’d submit your information to the [Patient and Caregiver Registry](https://padohmmp.custhelp.com/app/login), complete a background check, and once approved by the Department of Health, you’d pay your card fees. \n\nWhen you’ve received your card, you could go to a licensed dispensary and buy medical marijuana on your mother’s behalf. \n\nGabe F.\n\n______\n\n![iStock-1287298474-min.jpg](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/i_Stock_1287298474_min_f7a94942c6.jpg)\n\nThe idea of having access to legal supply of weed is important. Although this may change with maneuvering for the 2022 Pennsylvania U.S. Senate race, [rec weed is not legal yet in the state](https://hellomd.com/articles/what-are-the-pennsylvania-weed-dispensary-rules).  And if you are caught with illegal cannabis, you may find yourself fined or arrested.\n\nOne local law firm points out: \"Possession of marijuana for recreational purposes is still illegal in this state, and failure to comply with the medical marijuana laws can be considered 'recreational' use, even when you intended to follow the law and use it for medical purposes.\"\n\nSo it’s important to follow the right steps to get your [medical marijuana card](https://hellomd.com/get-started/pennsylvania) and buy your weed from a state-licensed dispensary. \n\nTo become a medical marijuana user in Pennsylvania, you have to [register on the Department of Health website](https://padohmmp.custhelp.com/app/login), with a valid Pennsylvania driver's license or state-issued ID. Then you can see a doctor approved by the state to see if you can be certified for a card because you have one of the approved conditions for medical marijuana use.\n\nMore and more Pennsylvania residents are going through [HelloMD](https://hellomd.com/) to [get their medical marijuana cards](https://hellomd.com/get-started/pennsylvania). The process is all done online, including a consultation with a certified medical practitioner who will answer all your questions and then recommend you for certification in the live telehealth interview.\n\nOnce your application is approved by the state government, you’ll receive a printed card in the mail that you can take to a dispensary to buy the products you need.\n\nDoug G.\n\n______\n\n![iStock-1089531766-min.jpg](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/i_Stock_1089531766_min_1d3d42fa6b.jpg)\n\nThe dispensary you choose can play an important role in helping you decide on the right cannabis products for your mother. For example, the [Verilife](https://www.verilife.com/verilife-dispensary-locations) chain of dispensaries in Pennsylvania go out of their way to help you select the products, in a very welcoming environment. \n\nThey can go over a variety of [factors that impact the effects of weed](https://www.verilife.com/verilife-dispensary-locations). These would include the dosage you take, different types of consumption (inhalation, oral, edibles and topicals), as well as providing recommendations for specific products.\n\nGood luck to you and your mother.\n\nJames M.\n","image":{"childImageSharp":{"fluid":{"base64":"data:image/jpeg;base64,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","aspectRatio":1.5037593984962405,"src":"/static/d8fa7cc586502220277e01b4b97b4fae/14b42/074782f9e3f92049991f3690d9e9c21c.jpg","srcSet":"/static/d8fa7cc586502220277e01b4b97b4fae/f836f/074782f9e3f92049991f3690d9e9c21c.jpg 200w,\n/static/d8fa7cc586502220277e01b4b97b4fae/2244e/074782f9e3f92049991f3690d9e9c21c.jpg 400w,\n/static/d8fa7cc586502220277e01b4b97b4fae/14b42/074782f9e3f92049991f3690d9e9c21c.jpg 800w,\n/static/d8fa7cc586502220277e01b4b97b4fae/47498/074782f9e3f92049991f3690d9e9c21c.jpg 1200w,\n/static/d8fa7cc586502220277e01b4b97b4fae/0e329/074782f9e3f92049991f3690d9e9c21c.jpg 1600w,\n/static/d8fa7cc586502220277e01b4b97b4fae/208d9/074782f9e3f92049991f3690d9e9c21c.jpg 6720w","srcWebp":"/static/d8fa7cc586502220277e01b4b97b4fae/58556/074782f9e3f92049991f3690d9e9c21c.webp","srcSetWebp":"/static/d8fa7cc586502220277e01b4b97b4fae/61e93/074782f9e3f92049991f3690d9e9c21c.webp 200w,\n/static/d8fa7cc586502220277e01b4b97b4fae/1f5c5/074782f9e3f92049991f3690d9e9c21c.webp 400w,\n/static/d8fa7cc586502220277e01b4b97b4fae/58556/074782f9e3f92049991f3690d9e9c21c.webp 800w,\n/static/d8fa7cc586502220277e01b4b97b4fae/99238/074782f9e3f92049991f3690d9e9c21c.webp 1200w,\n/static/d8fa7cc586502220277e01b4b97b4fae/7c22d/074782f9e3f92049991f3690d9e9c21c.webp 1600w,\n/static/d8fa7cc586502220277e01b4b97b4fae/d4b3d/074782f9e3f92049991f3690d9e9c21c.webp 6720w","sizes":"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px"}}}}},{"node":{"id":"Question_12576-markdown","title":"Is marijuana legal in Pennsylvania?","slug":"is-marijuana-legal-in-pennsylvania","content":"**\"I live in Pennsylvania and wanted to know if I can legally purchase marijuana near me.\"**\n\nMargaret H.\n\n-----------------\n\n![Medical Marijuana card in the state of Pennsylvania](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2022_01_04_at_9_23_08_PM_21bdc43174.png)\n\nMedical marijuana is. Governor Wolf [legalized medical cannabis in the state](https://www.pa.gov/guides/pennsylvania-medical-marijuana-program/) in April 2016, and on February 15, 2018, it actually \nbecame available for patients at dispensaries across Pennsylvania — providing long-overdue medical relief to people with serious health problems.\n\nIt can be used here to treat conditions that include cancer, chronic pain, inflammatory bowel disease, opioid addiction, PTSD, and neuropathy (among others). [Getting a medical marijuana card](https://hellomd.com/get-started/pennsylvania/) involves: \n\n- Registering for the program through the Medical Marijuana Registry.\n- Having a physician certify that you suffer from one of the medical conditions that qualify for medical marijuana.\n- Paying for a medical marijuana ID card.\n- Getting medical marijuana from an approved dispensary in Pennsylvania.\n\nHelloMD can help you get your [Pennsylvania medical cannabis certification](https://pennsylvania.hellomd.com/start) for only $149. The fast and straightforward process involves registering online, scheduling to meet a health practitioner virtually, and then getting advice from that practitioner who will help decide if you have a qualifying medical condition that allows you to order and use medical cannabis.\n\nIris S.\n\n-----------------------\n\n![A patient holds his medical marijuana card in Pennsylvania](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2022_01_04_at_9_25_51_PM_cba7cebf7e.png)\n\n\nCurrently [“adult use” or “recreational use” of cannabis isn’t allowed in the state](https://hellomd.com/articles/what-are-the-pennsylvania-weed-dispensary-rules). If you buy and use weed illegally, or don’t follow the rules for buying and using medical marijuana in Pennsylvania, you could face fines or even jail time.\n\nThat said, there is a movement afoot to legalize recreational marijuana in the state, especially with the upcoming 2022 Pennsylvania U.S. Senate race, where the issue is being brought front and center.\n\nFor example, in October 2021, a Republican state senator from central Pennsylvania and a Democratic state representative from West Philadelphia teamed up on a bill to make Pennsylvania the 19th state to [legalize recreational cannabis for adults](https://www.inquirer.com/business/weed/weed-legalization-pennsylvania-republican-democratic-20211006.html). \n\nState Senator Mike Regan and State Representative Amen Brown said in a joint interview that they would hold public hearings to gather information and build support for the legislation.\n\nTraditionally, Democrats have pushed for legalized recreational cannabis, while most Republicans have resisted it, worrying about issues such as driving under the influence (DUI).\n\nRegan is the second senate Republican to support legalization legislation, following State Senator Dan Laughlin, a Republican from Erie who announced in February 2021 that he would co-sponsor legalization legislation with State Senator Sharif Street, a Philadelphia lawmaker. \n\nWhether or not this represents a shift in conservative thinking remains to be seen, since the House Republican caucus is still not in favor of recreational use legalization.\n\nBill K.\n\n---------------------\n![Pennsylvania requires a pharmacist to be on site in dispensaries,](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2022_01_04_at_9_28_51_PM_08e9205da4.png)\n\nWhile the regulations governing cannabis use in Pennsylvania are strict, it is also one of the few states that [require pharmacists onsite](https://hellomd.com/articles/pennsylvania-weed-map-guide-to-getting-safe-and-legal-weed) at medical cannabis dispensaries to educate staff and patients and help guide new users in making their selections.\n\nWhile Pennsylvania still has a no-edibles policy, there are a lot of different kinds of cannabis available to medical users, ranging from dry leaf, pills and extracts to topicals, tinctures, and patches.\n\nTo get access to legal, medical marijuana in Pennsylvania, you can meet virtually with a licensed professional through [HelloMD](https://hellomd.com/get-started/), or in-person with a [Medical Marijuana-Approved Practitioner](https://www.health.pa.gov/topics/Documents/Programs/Medical%20Marijuana/DOH%20Approved%20Practitioners.pdf) and sign up for Pennsylvania’s Medical Marijuana Program.\n\nDali 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You can text me at 3033512578 if you need some medical marijuana. We ship discreetly worldwide ,100% delivery guarantee and you can visit our site legalonlineweedsuppliers.com Contact me for more details. Thanks\n\nJonathanzeus\n_____________________\nHi there! Please check out Sweet ReLeaf's location finder to see where their products are available: \n\nashleigh","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_9129-markdown","title":"Can i get a medical cannabis card for my Anxiety, ADHD, and no sleep in the state of Pennsylvania?","slug":"can-i-get-a-medical-cannabis-card-for-my-anxiety-adhd-and-no-sleep-in-the-state-of-pennsylvania","content":"\"my anxiety is so bad i dont leave my house an my ADHD just makes it 10x worse because im hyper all the time but im to scared to go anywhere. My anxiety and panic attacks keep me up most nights and sometimes even all night.\"\n_____________________\nHi there! HelloMD does not offer telehealth consultations for Pennsylvania residents; however, please refer to this previously answered question on our site about obtaining a Pennsylvania medical marijuana recommendation.\n\nashleigh\n_____________________\nBUY CANNABIS  We have top quality medical cannabis buds, oil extract,wax, hash and edibles available at affordable prices. You can text me at 3033512578 if you need some medical marijuana. We ship discreetly worldwide ,100% delivery guarantee and you can visit our site legalonlineweedsuppliers.com Contact me for more details. Thanks\n\nJonathanzeus","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_9127-markdown","title":"How can I get a Cannabis card for my anxiety, ADHD, and getting no sleep?","slug":"how-can-i-get-a-cannabis-card-for-my-anxiety-adhd-and-getting-no-sleep","content":"\" \nMy name is Samantha. I am 19 years old. I live in Pennsylvania and I suffer from survior Axiety, AD. When I was in highschool andIwent home schooled becasue I had horrible anxiety to the point where I would have panic attacks every second of the day.I think I have social axiety as well because every time I have to talk to a new person I start to sweat, stumble my world and never make scence. My ADHD doesnt help either. im so hyper at home but I never really leave home because its the only place I feel comfortable. To this day my anxiety and panic attacks dont go away wherever i go. I cant remeber the last time I got a good night sleep. My anxiety keeps me up most of the night. I lay in bed anxious until about 4am. Ive tried anxiety medication but it made me Very depressed and have suicidal thoughts. ive tried cannibs and thats the only thing that has helped me. Its helped my stress level go down rapidly. My heart doesnt race every second and i get sleep. I feel comfortable on it.\nCOMMENTSHARE⋯ADD/ADHD+6👍\n \"","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_8823-markdown","title":"Can I use these services in Pennsylvania?","slug":"can-i-use-these-services-in-pennsylvania","content":"\n_____________________\nHello. Unfortunately we do not conduct doctor consultations for Pennsylvania (my home state!). But below I've posted the website for the PA medical marijuana program. It has all of the info you need to start the process of getting a PA medical card. You need to have one of the 17 qualifying conditions, register with the state, then see a doctor. But please feel free to keep coming to HelloMD to ask questions and to read all of our articles and Q&A about different products, strains and how cannabis can help certain medical conditions. Hope this helps!\n\ngabriella","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_7868-markdown","title":"I am a Pennsylvania resident, how do I proceed?","slug":"i-am-a-pennsylvania-resident-how-do-i-proceed","content":"","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_10070-markdown","title":"How do you get a medical marijuana card in Pennsylvania?","slug":"how-do-you-get-a-medical-marijuana-card-in-pennsylvania","content":"\n_____________________\nAs of May 2016 Act 16 which is your Medical Marijuana Act went into effect. That said the regulations have not been finalized. It seems there will be a limitation for prescribing doctors as they will need to go through a training course before they can give a recommendation. The article I read indicated this may be avilable in the late fall of this yeat. It will be a 3 part process:\n\n1. Find and see a doctor who is able to give a recommendation\n2. Register with the state (how long does this take? It differs state by state)\n3. Once registered you will receive documentation and can go to a state-permitted dispensary\n\nI always find the the Norml site as they stay up to date on all the laws state by state. Their site with Pennsylvania's laws are here:\n\nhttp://norml.org/laws/item/pennsylvania-penalties-2\n\nUnfortunately, they do not state anything regarding recommendations. \n\nI hope this helps!\n\npamelahadfield\n_____________________\nThe good news is that Pennsylvania passed a medical marijuana law in 2016; the bad news is that it has not yet taken effect.\n\nYou will need to obtain a medical recommendation from a physician that confirms you have one of these qualifying conditions:\n-Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS; also known as Lou Gehrig's disease)\n-Autism\n-Cancer\n-Crohn's disease\n-Epilepsy\n-Glaucoma\n-HIV/AIDS\n-Huntington's disease\n-Inflammatory bowel disease\n-Intractable seizures\n-Intractable spasticity\n-Multiple Sclerosis (MS)\n-Neuropathies\n-Parkinson's disease\n-Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)\n-Sickle cell anemia\n-Severe chronic or intractable pain\n-Terminal illness (defined as 12 months or fewer to live)\n\nPatients will be able to have a 30 day supply of medical marijuana, but it may only take the form of cannabis-infused oils, topical ointments, tinctures or liquids. Home cultivation of cannabis will not be permitted. Currently, as many as 50 state-licensed dispensaries may operate, however not are open at this time. Pennsylvania will have reciprocity with other states, meaning that if you legally obtained a medical marijuana recommendation in another state, they will recognize that in PA.\n\nashleigh","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_9757-markdown","title":"where can i get medical marijuana in pill form for Pennsylvania ","slug":"where-can-i-get-medical-marijuana-in-pill-form-for-pennsylvania","content":"\n_____________________\nHi there! \n\nUnfortunately we currently do not ship medical marijuana products to Pennsylvania at this time. \n\nHowever, Pennsylvania does have a medical marijuana program! 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