Medical Marijuana

Medical marijuana is a type of medical treatment that uses the cannabis plant to relieve symptoms of various medical conditions. The plant contains over 100 different cannabinoids, which are the active ingredients that produce the effects of marijuana. The two most well-known cannabinoids are tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD). THC is the compound that produces the psychoactive effects of marijuana, while CBD is non-psychoactive and has been shown to have a variety of medical benefits.

Some of the benefits of medical marijuana include:

• Relief of pain
• Reduction of nausea and vomiting
• Improvement of appetite
• Reduction of muscle spasms
• Relief of anxiety and depression
• Improvement of sleep
• Treatment of cancer and other chronic diseases

To obtain a medical marijuana card in Maryland, patients must first register with the state online at https://mmcc.maryland.gov/Pages/patients_regisadult.aspx. Once registered, patients will be given a registration code that they must bring to their medical marijuana certification appointment. At the appointment, a doctor will assess the patient's medical condition and determine if medical marijuana is an appropriate treatment option. If the doctor approves, the patient will be issued a medical marijuana card.

Medical marijuana is a safe and effective treatment for a variety of medical conditions. If you are considering using medical marijuana, be sure to talk to your doctor to see if it is right for you.

Here are some additional resources that you may find helpful:

• • Maryland Medical Cannabis Commission: https://mmcc.maryland.gov/
  • National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws: https://norml.org/
  • Marijuana Policy Project: https://www.mpp.org/
    
    
• Cost of medical marijuana certification is $200 for initial and $150 for renewal.