Your body already makes marijuana-like chemicals that affect pain, inflammation, and many other processes. Marijuana can sometimes help those natural chemicals, called endocannabinoids, work better, according to Laura Borgett, Ph.D., of the University of Colorado. The cannabinoids found within the marijuana plant interact with your body by way of the naturally occurring cannabinoid receptors imbedded in the cell membrane throughout your body. These cannabinoid receptors can be found in your brain, liver, lungs, kidneys and your immune system. The therapeutic effect occurs when marijuana activates the cannabinoid receptor in the body.
In the state of NJ there are currently several of consumption. These include:
A person with an approved qualifying medical condition who is a Pennsylvania or New Jersey resident and is certified by a doctor participating in the program.
No. At MediCalm we will only be certifying individuals who have a qualifying condition determined by the state that you live in. You will need to go to an approved dispensary to purchase your medical cannabis.
The state requires that each patient have a "bona-fide" relationship with the doctor that will be signing off on their patient certification. With that being said, each patient will be encouraged to schedule a follow up visit.
No you do not. The choice to use medical marijuana as a treatment for your qualifying condition is your decision. You do not need a referral or the permission of your primary care physician. At our appointment, we will determine whether medical marijuana is a treatment you want to pursue and how to get certified for a medical marijuana card in PA or NJ.
No. Medical cannabis itself is not covered by any health plan in New Jersey or Pennsylvania.