{"componentChunkName":"component---common-build-tags-template-js","path":"/tag/medical-recommnedation/","result":{"data":{"allArticle":{"edges":[{"node":{"id":"Article_3745-markdown","title":"Can I Purchase Legal Weed in Missouri? The Answer is Yes!","slug":"can-i-purchase-legal-weed-in-missouri-the-answer-is-yes","content":"### Guess What? Medical Marijuana is Legal in Missouri!\n\nIf you want to consume some weed in Missouri, you're in luck. If you need it for medical reasons, all you need to do is become a registered medical marijuana patient. If you want to purchase \"recreational cannabis\", without a medical marijuana card for \"adult-use\", you'll have to wait.\n\nSince weed for medical use was legalized in 2018 in Missouri, there's been a lot of voices heard for greater access, and a strong pushback against government controls. For example, this summer, cannabis interest groups rallied medical marijuana patients to [raise their objections](https://www.stltoday.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/medical-marijuana-industry-urges-patients-to-speak-out-against-missouri-ad-restrictions/article_7cd7c200-cad0-568f-960f-799d4013deb5.html) after Missouri regulators told dispensaries they were prohibited from advertising cannabis sales.\n\nOn the rec use side, pro-weed groups in Missouri have filed initiative petitions for the 2022 elections to [legalize the recreational use of cannabis in the state](https://fox2now.com/news/missouri/marijuana-in-missouri-measure-legalizing-recreational-use-of-cannabis-could-be-on-2022-ballot/).  \n\n\"Missouri voters are ready for full legalization of cannabis. We're working to create an open market with low taxes and low barriers to entry by qualifying and passing a robust adult-use constitutional amendment by initiative petition in 2022,\" says Fair Access Missouri.\n\n### Fast History of Weed Legalization in Missouri\n\nMissouri has proved to be one of the more progressive US middle states regarding weed legislation. In 2014, the state legislature passed Missouri SB 491, decriminalizing possession of up to 10 grams of marijuana, with a first offense punishable by a $500 fine and no jail time.\n\nIN 2018, Missouri voters approved Amendment 2, a ballot initiative to legalize medical marijuana use as recommended by state-licensed doctors, as well as laying out regulations for licensing and certification. They also passed the Medical Marijuana and Veteran Healthcare Service Initiative, named for the 4% tax on cannabis sales designated for veterans through the Missouri Veterans Health and Care Fund. \n\n### Who Is Eligible for Medical Marijuana in Missouri?\n\nTo become a medical cannabis patient in Missouri, you must be at least 18, with an established residency. If they have qualifying conditions, minors in the state can also become part of the medical marijuana program, but this requires a parent or legal guardian, 21-plus years old, to act as caregiver. Legal-age patients may also appoint a caregiver to buy medical weed on their behalf.\n\nTo be eligible for medical cannabis in Missouri, you need to have a [qualifying condition](https://health.mo.gov/safety/medical-marijuana/how-to-apply.php#patientinfo), including: \n\n- Cancer\n- Epilepsy\n- Glaucoma\n- Intractable migraines unresponsive to other treatment\n- A chronic medical condition that causes severe, persistent pain or persistent muscle spasms, including but not limited to those associated with multiple sclerosis, seizures, Parkinson's disease, and Tourette's syndrome\n- Debilitating psychiatric disorders, including, but not limited to, post-traumatic stress order, if diagnosed by a state licensed psychiatrist\n- Human immunodeficiency virus or acquired immune deficiency syndrome\n- A chronic medical condition that is normally treated with a prescription medications that could lead to physical or psychological dependence, when a physician determines that medical use of marijuana could be effective in treating that condition and would serve as a safer alternative to the prescription medication\n- A terminal illness\n- In the professional judgment of a physician, any other chronic, debilitating or other medical condition, including, but not limited to, hepatitis C, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, inflammatory bowel disease, Crohn's disease, Huntington's disease, autism, neuropathies, sickle cell anemia, agitation of Alzheimer's disease, cachexia, and wasting syndrome.\n\n### How To Register for Legal Weed in Missouri\n\nThe first step to buying legal weed is to [obtain a  medical marijuana card](https://hellomd.com/articles/how-to-get-a-missouri-weed-card). To do this, you need to see a doctor for authorization. \n\nYou may see a qualified medical professional from home in a private, online consultation with [HelloMD](https://hellomd.com/get-started/), or with a doctor in person. Please note that many physicians don't have a lot of experience with cannabis and may be hesitant to provide cannabis authorizations. This is why telehealth services such as HelloMD are around.\n\nWithin 30 days of receiving the Physician Certification Form, you are required to \nsign up for an account on the [Missouri Medical Marijuana Program portal](https://mo-public.mycomplia.com/#!/mo/register), providing such information as:\n\n- A digital photo\n- Proof of residency \n- A current Missouri utility bill, or a Missouri motor vehicle registration\n- Parents/legal guardians will need to upload a Parent/Legal Guardian Consent Form and proof of legal guardianship.\n\n### Where To Buy Legal Weed in Missouri\n\nIf you are a patient or a caregiver with an ID card from [Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS)](https://health.mo.gov/safety/medical-marijuana/index.php), you  can purchase medical marijuana from a [state-licensed dispensary](https://health.mo.gov/safety/medical-marijuana/licensed-facilities.php) or have it delivered to you. \n\n![Screen Shot 2021-09-15 at 2.21.01 PM.png](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2021_09_15_at_2_21_01_PM_ffd53f933f.png)\n\nThe [AMEND](https://janedispensary.com/delmarmenu/?dtche%5Bproduct%5D=amend-tincture-1-1-100mg-thc-100mg-cbd) 1:1 (THC to CBD) tincture can be found at [Jane Dispensary](https://janedispensary.com/) in St. Louis\n \nAn approved medical weed patient is allowed to purchase up to four ounces of dried, unprocessed marijuana or its equivalent in a 30-day period. (All cannabis bought from dispensaries must be in its original packaging). You might  be able to get approved for a greater quantity of medical cannabis if two independent doctors agree to the increased amount. \n\nThe Missouri Department of Health may put limits on the amount of medical weed possessed, \"provided that the limit is not less than a 60 days supply.\"\n\nTo enter the dispensary, you'll probably need your patient (or caregiver) license, a valid Missouri-issued photo ID, and an accepted method of payment.\n\n\n### Need a Medical Marijuana Card?\n\n[HelloMD](https://hellomd.com/get-started/) can help you with online virtual medical consultation and get your medical card fast, easy and private. You only pay if you're approved!","image":{"childImageSharp":{"fluid":{"base64":"data:image/jpeg;base64,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","aspectRatio":1.4285714285714286,"src":"/static/8bb03b56eb4b981ee32afdf0f4663aff/14b42/b8ee12d020dc383b21c9985987681b0a.jpg","srcSet":"/static/8bb03b56eb4b981ee32afdf0f4663aff/f836f/b8ee12d020dc383b21c9985987681b0a.jpg 200w,\n/static/8bb03b56eb4b981ee32afdf0f4663aff/2244e/b8ee12d020dc383b21c9985987681b0a.jpg 400w,\n/static/8bb03b56eb4b981ee32afdf0f4663aff/14b42/b8ee12d020dc383b21c9985987681b0a.jpg 800w,\n/static/8bb03b56eb4b981ee32afdf0f4663aff/47498/b8ee12d020dc383b21c9985987681b0a.jpg 1200w,\n/static/8bb03b56eb4b981ee32afdf0f4663aff/0e329/b8ee12d020dc383b21c9985987681b0a.jpg 1600w,\n/static/8bb03b56eb4b981ee32afdf0f4663aff/339b7/b8ee12d020dc383b21c9985987681b0a.jpg 5616w","srcWebp":"/static/8bb03b56eb4b981ee32afdf0f4663aff/58556/b8ee12d020dc383b21c9985987681b0a.webp","srcSetWebp":"/static/8bb03b56eb4b981ee32afdf0f4663aff/61e93/b8ee12d020dc383b21c9985987681b0a.webp 200w,\n/static/8bb03b56eb4b981ee32afdf0f4663aff/1f5c5/b8ee12d020dc383b21c9985987681b0a.webp 400w,\n/static/8bb03b56eb4b981ee32afdf0f4663aff/58556/b8ee12d020dc383b21c9985987681b0a.webp 800w,\n/static/8bb03b56eb4b981ee32afdf0f4663aff/99238/b8ee12d020dc383b21c9985987681b0a.webp 1200w,\n/static/8bb03b56eb4b981ee32afdf0f4663aff/7c22d/b8ee12d020dc383b21c9985987681b0a.webp 1600w,\n/static/8bb03b56eb4b981ee32afdf0f4663aff/8b1f4/b8ee12d020dc383b21c9985987681b0a.webp 5616w","sizes":"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px"}}}}},{"node":{"id":"Article_2107-markdown","title":"Delays for Recreational Marijuana Rollout in California","slug":"delays-for-recreational-marijuana-rollout-in-california","content":"### Recreational Rollout Unlikely for 2018\n\nCalifornia recently passed a bill allowing for [recreational marijuana in the state](https://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/57cf68b372d0670007e32abf/california-marijuana-legalization-prop-64), which is set to roll out at the beginning in 2018. $10 million have been earmarked by Governor Jerry Brown to assist with the rollout that is expected to generate $1.5 billion for the state. Many people, however, are doubting that California can get its recreational market up and running by the targeted roll out date. The plan is for California departments and legislature to create the structure and institutions to sustain the market during 2017, allowing for licenses to be handed out to dispensaries and growers at the beginning of 2018. \n\nFOLLOW US ON [FACEBOOK](https://www.facebook.com/pg/hellomdcompany/posts/) & [INSTAGRAM](https://www.instagram.com/hellomd_com/?hl=en)\n\nThe roll out is a multifaceted process that involves the creation and restructuring of multiple state institutions. Though the state has every intention of meeting their projected deadline, they have a few lofty goals that may prolong it. It takes a long time to draft formal regulations, which need to be set up in order to monitor the creation of businesses and other issues like law enforcement. \n\n### New Regulations Take Time\n\nThe Department of Food and Agriculture must create new grow regulations for the product that has been produced in the state for over 20 years without formal regulation, due to its national status as a Schedule I substance. The Department of Public Health must create new regulations governing the manufacturing of products such as edibles and tinctures and the Bureau of Medical Cannabis regulation must also widen its scope to create new standards for lab testing of recreational retail products to be sure they are meeting certain safety standards. \n\nRELATED: [CANNABIS A SAFER OPTION FOR MANAGING PAIN](https://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/55c91db33934390006220000/cannabis-may-be-safer-than-opioids-for-managing-pain)\n\nThough a lot of work has already been done in these areas, it is still not likely that all of the bureaucratic processes will be completed fast enough for a 2018 roll out. Some of the most probable road blocks are the creation of new platforms that involve the production of new technology. The new multilevel tax structure written into the bill needs to be formally created, as well as technological ‘track and trace’ platforms that allow the plant to be tracked from seed to selling. The ambitious desire of California to create these platforms from scratch, when they are already operational in other states with legalized recreational cannabis, is something that could cause a large delay. \n\n### Looking Towards 2019 for Rollout\n\nNot only does the California government have to formalize regulations for this whole process, but 58 counties and 482 cities have to draft their own regulations as well. All of these issues have left some people concerned that California may not have an operational recreational marijuana industry until 2019. Until the point when the state has all of their recreational marijuana programs up and running, all people are still required to have a medical marijuana card to access cannabis. It is important that no patients rely on any specific roll-out date, but instead still possess a medical card to be able to access their medication. \n\nIf you are new to cannabis and want to learn more, take a look at our [Cannabis 101](https://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/56201c206430320006bb0000/cannabis-101-your-quick-guide-to-medical-marijuana) post. [HelloMD](https://www.hellomd.com/) can help you get your medical marijuana recommendation; it's 100% online, private and efficient.","image":{"childImageSharp":{"fluid":{"base64":"data:image/png;base64,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","aspectRatio":1.5037593984962405,"src":"/static/ab2ea62d6d9bd6b22aeb27dd08fb2241/ee604/64294e3e0b089191bcf829814c58f5c4.png","srcSet":"/static/ab2ea62d6d9bd6b22aeb27dd08fb2241/69585/64294e3e0b089191bcf829814c58f5c4.png 200w,\n/static/ab2ea62d6d9bd6b22aeb27dd08fb2241/497c6/64294e3e0b089191bcf829814c58f5c4.png 400w,\n/static/ab2ea62d6d9bd6b22aeb27dd08fb2241/ee604/64294e3e0b089191bcf829814c58f5c4.png 800w,\n/static/ab2ea62d6d9bd6b22aeb27dd08fb2241/f3583/64294e3e0b089191bcf829814c58f5c4.png 1200w,\n/static/ab2ea62d6d9bd6b22aeb27dd08fb2241/8259f/64294e3e0b089191bcf829814c58f5c4.png 1296w","srcWebp":"/static/ab2ea62d6d9bd6b22aeb27dd08fb2241/58556/64294e3e0b089191bcf829814c58f5c4.webp","srcSetWebp":"/static/ab2ea62d6d9bd6b22aeb27dd08fb2241/61e93/64294e3e0b089191bcf829814c58f5c4.webp 200w,\n/static/ab2ea62d6d9bd6b22aeb27dd08fb2241/1f5c5/64294e3e0b089191bcf829814c58f5c4.webp 400w,\n/static/ab2ea62d6d9bd6b22aeb27dd08fb2241/58556/64294e3e0b089191bcf829814c58f5c4.webp 800w,\n/static/ab2ea62d6d9bd6b22aeb27dd08fb2241/99238/64294e3e0b089191bcf829814c58f5c4.webp 1200w,\n/static/ab2ea62d6d9bd6b22aeb27dd08fb2241/b8788/64294e3e0b089191bcf829814c58f5c4.webp 1296w","sizes":"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px"}}}}}]}},"pageContext":{"limit":12,"skip":0,"numPages":1,"currentPage":1,"id":5494,"name":"Medical Recommnedation","slug":"medical-recommnedation","country":"US"}},"staticQueryHashes":["3949754563","4179947113","4202924991"]}