Pain Is Not A Party

US Govt. Marijuana Crop  U.of Miss. Oxford

 Medical Marijuana Is Medicine

   The main reason I even decided to create this this blog site is all the talk I hear from news commentators, politicians, neighbors, friends and even family who have the impression that Medical Marijuana is somehow just a sham voted in by potheads who want to get high.


  What gets me the most are those who follow or precede their comments with, " Can't you just take pills for your pain? " That's when they usually stop listening to me as I explain that the pain pills commonly prescribed are Opiate's. Meaning they are derived from Opium and have a much higher risk of dependency and pose numerous health hazards.

    Medical Marijuana is a prescription written by a licensed Doctor. You must have a medical condition that is allowed by the individual Medical Marijuana State Law. This is the same process required to obtain the processed Opium everyone is so quick to suggest.

    Most Medical Marijuana Doctors are good, honest Doctors who do thorough exams and medical background checks on a patient before prescribing. With that being said I must also point out that their are some who will prescribe Medical Marijuana to anyone by finding and exploiting loopholes in the States law. But the same is true for all forms of medication. There are Doctors who will prescribe pills to anyone who wants them.We just need to close those loopholes in the prescription laws to reduce this unethical practice.

    Below, you will see excerpts followed by a link to their complete story from people with real medical conditions who have chosen Medical Marijuana as part of their treatment.

Medical Marijuana Story's

Michael McKenna: Vietnam Vet With PTSD
"... I had to deal not only with our dead but theirs also, along with murders, suicides and heroin overdoses ...
When I returned home, I was hit by the same crap that most other vets got: unemployable, hate, prejudice, called all of the names I’m sure you’ve heard... we went to the VA hospital in St. Louis...They gave me Valium and told me to come back in 90 days. When I went back and told them the Valium wasn’t working, they said there was nothing else they could do, and I had to live with it...I was just another bombed-out crazy vet, useless, suicidal, and violent... During one of my stays at the VA, they told me I had a spondylopathy there that they could not operate on, and that I would probably end up in wheelchair. While pot does not stop the pain, it sure makes it a lot easier to live with at bad moments. My pain pills don’t stop the pain and are addictive ..."  [ Read Michael's Full Testimonial ]

CJ Heavey: Brain Tumor Survivor 
"...In 2000, I had surgery for a brain tumour. I was given an anti-seizure medication called Dilantin. In less than a week of taking this federally-approved drug, my behavior morphed to a crazed state... Ninety percent of my body became sheathed in a purple rash. And, I wound up with liver damage...After researching, speaking to medical teams, and trying other various alternatives, I was finally approved for medical marijuana via Health Canada...The marijuana not only helped with my pain, it also helped with seizures, stress, and behaviour. And it doesn't damage my liver!..." [ Read CJ's Full Testimonial ]

    This is only two testimonials of several found on RxMarijuana.com. I encourage you to visit the site if you still think these people are just potheads who want to party. 

    Pain is not a party and Medical Marijuana is medicine.

Using What's Medical Marijuana

This blog is for those seeking information on Medical Marijuana.

Regardless of personal beliefs on the recreational use of marijuana, this blog is not the place for that discussion. Therefore I will not respond to, nor post any of your comments regarding that subject.

If that is what you are looking for, I would like to direct you to those more knowledgeable

in  that area at NORML. (National Organization for Reform of Marijuana Laws ) 

How To Use What's Medical Marijuana Blogspot

    What's Medical Marijuana was built with two basic purposes in mind;

    1. To answer the basic question, What is Medical Marijuana? for those who are just looking into the subject. And,

    2. To give current Medical Marijuana patients more insight and information in hopes of helping them stay within the boundary of the Medical Marijuana laws passed by their state.

    If you are in the first category and are just weighing your options, we hope to be informative and walk you through each step of the way. From deciding if Medical Marijuana Use is right for your treatment, all the way to your first purchase from a Medical Marijuana Dispensary as a more knowledgeable Medical Marijuana patient.

  The pages you see listed in the tabs above are placed in order to help make this process easier and below you will find a list of those Tabs along with a brief overview of each.

  If you have looked through each of the pages and still have questions, feel free to use the comment box below and we will try to answer as quickly as possible. Your post will not be published unless we first read and approve it, so just let us know if you don't want it published, just please make sure to give us an email address so we may respond to your questions.

The Tabs List

    Medical Marijuana States:

  This page answers many important questions. First thing it tells you is which States have Medical Marijuana Laws. There are currently 17 Medical Marijuana States.

    You will also find information on how much each Medical Marijuana State charges for your registration and Medical Marijuana Card, The amount of Medical Marijuana each Medical Marijuana State will allow you to legally posses, if you are allowed to grow Medical Marijuana plants and if so, how many, and more.

    Medical Marijuana Uses:

    If you have found that your state is a Medical Marijuana State, your next stop is the Medical Marijuana Uses page.

    This page covers the medical conditions each Medical Marijuana State will license. If you do not have any of the listed conditions but still believe you could benefit from Medical Marijuana Use, you should contact a local Medical Marijuana Doctor to inquire. The allowable conditions lists grow & change often and most states leave final say to another department such as the states Department of Health.

    Medical Marijuana Doctors:
    Once you have determined that your medical condition is covered by your state, you will need to be checked by a Medical Marijuana Doctor.
     This page gives you basic information about your visit and what to expect. Just because you think you qualify doesn't mean the Doctor will agree so be sure to take any other documentation you have supporting the diagnosis of your condition. This will help you tremendously.

     Medical Marijuana Strains:
     This and the next page may seem out of place since you have not yet received your Medical Marijuana Card. This is because in most cases you are allowed to make Medical Marijuana purchases before receiving your card.
      On this page you will receive a little education on various Medical Marijuana Strains. It is a small sampling of  what you may find at a licensed Medical Marijuana Dispensary and the effects of each as reported by other Medical Marijuana patients and those in the Medical Marijuana profession.

    Medical Marijuana Dispensary:
    Here you will get basic information on what to expect when visiting a Medical Marijuana Dispensary. We have also included several links to websites who list these establishments in your area.

    Medical Marijuana Card:
    Finally we offer information on the process of receiving and the necessity of your Medical Marijuana Card. 

    Again we hope you find site informative and of some help. We are new and have allot of improvements and changes to still make. Please be a part of it and let us know if you have any suggestions for improvement by using the comment box below.

Regardless of your viewpoint on the Medical Marijuana issue, we encourage you to leave a comment below in the comment box.


    It is the goal of this blog to publish and respond when appropriate to all viewpoints either pro or con. However we will not publish nor respond to comments regarding the recreational use of Marijuana, comments that are deemed mean spirited in nature and intent, or those that contain other than cordial or publicly acceptable language.

Can I use Medical Marijuana?

This blog is for those seeking information on Medical Marijuana.

Regardless of personal beliefs on the recreational use of marijuana, this blog is not the place for that discussion. Therefore I will not respond to, nor post any of your comments regarding that subject.

If that is what you are looking for, I would like to direct you to those more knowledgeable

in  that area at NORML. (National Organization for Reform of Marijuana Laws ) 

    That is a popular question these days. With more states changing their laws to allow the use of Medical Marijuana for treatment of certain conditions, people who would never before have considered such a thing, are coming forward with questions about their ailment and the possible use of Medical Marijuana, either to replace their current medications or as a supplement to them.

    The first question that you should ask is, Is it legal for me to use Medical Marijuana? The answer will come with just a little searching. We have tried to answer most of your questions within this site by either giving you the answers or by providing helpful links to get the answers you seek.

    First you need to see if you live in a Medical Marijuana State. We have already answered that for you on our Medical Marijuana States page. Click on this link or on the tab above to see if your state allows Medical Marijuana use. At the time of this writing there are 17 states within the U.S. that have Medical Marijuana Laws and allow possession and use and sometimes cultivation of  Medical Marijuana as long as their guidelines are adhered to.

    If you DO live in a Medical Marijuana State, you next need to find out if your medical condition is covered under your states Medical Marijuana laws.We have published these answers to the best of our ability's as well. Simply click on the Medical Marijuana Use tab above or Click here to be taken to that page. You can also find your answer by clicking on the link provided under YOUR STATE on our Medical Marijuana States page.This option takes you to the official State Website where all will be reviled. It is important that you check your states laws since each state has it's own list of acceptable conditions.

    If you believe you are a good candidate for Medical Marijuana Use, your next step is to discuss it with a licensed Medical Marijuana Doctor. We do not suggest seeing a Medical Marijuana Doctor if you have not yet checked the State law on acceptable Medical Marijuana Use first. This is simply because a Doctors Visit may cost you unnecessarily and insurance will not cover any of the costs. That's a fight yet to be had.

    We hope you find this site helpful and will return again.

  Regardless of your viewpoint on the Medical Marijuana issue, we encourage you to leave a comment below in the comment box.


    It is the goal of this blog to publish and respond when appropriate to all viewpoints either pro or con. However we will not publish nor respond to comments regarding the recreational use of Marijuana, comments that are deemed mean spirited in nature and intent, or those that contain other than cordial or publicly acceptable language.

WHAT IS MEDICAL MARIJUANA?

This blog is for those seeking information on Medical Marijuana.

Regardless of personal beliefs on the recreational use of marijuana, this blog is not the place for that discussion. Therefore I will not respond to, nor post any of your comments regarding that subject.

If that is what you are looking for, I would like to direct you to those more knowledgeable

in  that area at NORML. (National Organization for Reform of Marijuana Laws ) 

     Medical Marijuana is probably the most controversial and least understood medication prescribed in the U.S. today, yet it is less addictive than commonly prescribed opiates such as Percoset, Morphine, Codeine, Fentanyl, Hydrocodone and Oxycodon to name just a few. It is also less harmful to the body and environment than manufactured drugs. Also it's the most cost effective treatment for a number of common ailments and conditions found in our society.

Why is Medical Marijuana so controversial?

     The biggest reason that I know of as to why it's so controversial is simply the law's against it. Even though several states and regions around the world are beginning to realize that marijuana has real benefits to the medical community, there are still those who refuse to listen to the facts and point to the laws currently in place as a reason to keep those laws in place. No facts will change their minds.

     Another reason for the controversy is that Marijuana has been traditionally used for recreational purposes. But even this argument doesn't stand up when you compare the harm to ones self and others as well as harm to the environment brought on by the legal manufacturing and consumption of alcohol, which has no medical benefits.

Is Medical Marijuana Different Than Other Marijuana?

     The answer to that question is both Yes and No.

     If you want to know if it is a special strain of Marijuana or a genetically altered strain, the best answer is no. Not usually.  Medical Marijuana is the same as any other....with a few big differences though.

     Think of it like this, when you go out to eat at a restaurant you generally expect the food to be prepared in a clean area by professionals who know how to season it just right. This makes dining out so enjoyable.

     The same applies to Medical Marijuana.

     Normally, Medical Marijuana is grown under carefully controlled conditions by growers who are more knowledgeable than the average backyard grower. This creates a very powerful and potent THC content, which means less is required to achieve the desired result. This is why Medical Marijuana is more than four times the cost of street value. That and the additional overhead required to legally produce and dispense the crop.

     Medical Marijuana is here. Its gaining more support from medical and scientific professionals every day, and I for one am grateful.

  Regardless of your viewpoint on the Medical Marijuana issue, we encourage you to leave a comment below in the comment box.


    It is the goal of this blog to publish and respond when appropriate to all viewpoints either pro or con. However we will not publish nor respond to comments regarding the recreational use of Marijuana, comments that are deemed mean spirited in nature and intent, or those that contain other than cordial or publicly acceptable language.