Medical Marijuana License

[manlymatt83]

I have a friend who lives in CO who has been having issues with her arm. Today, she's going to get her medical marijuana license (apparently) so she can start using pot to help her arm.

To me, it just seems easy, unless she doesn't know what she's headed for. Can anyone claim they have a problem and get one?

 

[waggy]

i think medical MJ is a good thing. problem is so many are abusing it and gettingit for BS reasons. it does not help doctors are giving t hem out for so many.

i fear that they are going to ban them nationwide soon.

 

[scott916]

Don't know how it works in CO, but in CA you just have to give the doctor a reason they consider valid and you get one on the spot. It's pretty easy.

 

[Pantlegz]

Don't know how it works in CO, but in CA you just have to give the doctor a reason they consider valid and you get one on the spot. It's pretty easy.

CO is similar, basically go to the(right) doctor and tell them you have whatever wrong and they'll give you a script for the herb. Most dispensaries have a list of 'good' doctors to go see, they're also very open about giving the information out. You'll get a temp license instantly then in like a month you'll get the permanent one as long as it's approved by whoever.

 

[D1gger]

I'm not going to ask for this license. If I had one, I would get nothing done and weigh 400lbs from a continuous case of the munchies.

 

[Devilpapaya]

CO is similar, basically go to the(right) doctor and tell them you have whatever wrong and they'll give you a script for the herb. Most dispensaries have a list of 'good' doctors to go see, they're also very open about giving the information out. You'll get a temp license instantly then in like a month you'll get the permanent one as long as it's approved by whoever.

Its funny though; you'd think with it being legal and easy to obtain it would be widely abused and everyone would be high all the time and moral fiber in the area would deteriorate into a lawless zone full of pot heads burning and pillaging. I mean its almost like by making it legally available they can control it's distribution and keep track of those who purchase it and offer it and prices that doesn't create a financial incentive for crime and black market alternatives.

But that would mean all the propaganda would be wrong... nah, can't be, it'll all go to hell pretty soon, just watch.

 

[Gooberlx2]

I have a friend who lives in CO who has been having issues with her arm. Today, she's going to get her medical marijuana license (apparently) so she can start using pot to help her arm.

To me, it just seems easy, unless she doesn't know what she's headed for. Can anyone claim they have a problem and get one?

IIRC, CO legislative body is trying to make the guidelines for obtaining a MMJ card more restrictive. I'd rather they just legalize it entirely. Hopefully CA can set precedent.

What exactly is her problem? My wife could get a MMJ card for her health issues if she wanted, but they're chronic and systemic. Not exactly "my arm hurts". But no, it's not so easy as to be able to see 'any' doc. She's going to need to see the 'right' doc if she wants a card (talk to the dispensary).

 

[guyver01]

moral fiber in the area would deteriorate into a lawless zone full of pot heads burning and pillaging.

While not a "lawless zone full of pillaging potheads" ... the Area of S. Broadway between E Evans and I 25 has about 10-15 dispensaries and the area itselt is total crap. So one can make the conclusion that pot dispensaries == crappy neighborhood.

 

[Gooberlx2]

While not a "lawless zone full of pillaging potheads" ... the Area of S. Broadway between E Evans and I 25 has about 10-15 dispensaries and the area itselt is total crap. So one can make the conclusion that pot dispensaries == crappy neighborhood.

Yep, typically right next to a pawn shop, landromat, and "authorized cricket dealer". Until it's something that can be distributed at Walgreens, I don't think we're going to see it in suburbia.

 

[Phoenix86]

i think medical MJ is a good thing. problem is so many are abusing it and gettingit for BS reasons. it does not help doctors are giving t hem out for so many.

i fear that they are going to ban them nationwide soon.

Odd, that the same as normal medications? In fact, watch the advertisements for them "Ask your doctor about <insert legal drug> today!"

 

[preslove]

While not a "lawless zone full of pillaging potheads" ... the Area of S. Broadway between E Evans and I 25 has about 10-15 dispensaries and the area itselt is total crap. So one can make the conclusion that pot dispensaries == crappy neighborhood.

That's why you zone them into already crappy neighborhoods.

Look at Amsterdam. Most of the coffee shops are confined to a few dirty square blocks, along with the nightclubs, prostitutes, and sex shows. The rest of the city, however, is cleaner and better run than ANY city in America. Look at any comparison of "livable" cities and Amsterdam will be at the top and the best American cities will be in the teens or twenties, if that.

 

[God Mode]

Most of the people I know with the license don't smoke much if at all. They re-sell the "medicine" to their buddies at average street prices. MJ needs to be decriminalized or better legalized in all 50 to stop this nonsense.

 

[mmntech]

I found something similar. It's cheap, available over the counter, and doesn't require a license to use. Also has the exact same medicinal benefits as pot.

Seriously. If any other pain killer was even remotely carcinogenic, there would be a major controversy. Especially if the health benefits were dubious.

 

[preslove]

I found something similar. It's cheap, available over the counter, and doesn't require a license to use. Also has the exact same medicinal benefits as pot.

Seriously. If any other pain killer was even remotely carcinogenic, there would be a major controversy. Especially if the health benefits were dubious.

You are an ignorant troll.

http://www.amazon.com/Marihuana-Dr-L.../dp/0300070861

Link to a similar book for alcohol, or just stfu.

 

[Glitchny]

I found something similar. It's cheap, available over the counter, and doesn't require a license to use. Also has the exact same medicinal benefits as pot.

Seriously. If any other pain killer was even remotely carcinogenic, there would be a major controversy. Especially if the health benefits were dubious.

except that pot has proven to have many benefits over alcohol for treating a variety of symptoms. Also some people don't want to be a shambling blurry-eyed drunk to avoid pain.

 

[zinfamous]

While not a "lawless zone full of pillaging potheads" ... the Area of S. Broadway between E Evans and I 25 has about 10-15 dispensaries and the area itselt is total crap. So one can make the conclusion that pot dispensaries == crappy neighborhood.

cheap rent.

It takes well more than 1 year for a neighborhood to fall into utter shit.

I am 100% certain that this neighborhood was a shithole long before the dispensaries arrived.

 

[zinfamous]

I found something similar. It's cheap, available over the counter, and doesn't require a license to use. Also has the exact same medicinal benefits as pot.

Seriously. If any other pain killer was even remotely carcinogenic, there would be a major controversy. Especially if the health benefits were dubious.

Cannabis treats nausea. A symptom that cheap booze (or any booze) has a well-documented history of initiating.

 

[preslove]

cheap rent.

It takes well more than 1 year for a neighborhood to fall into utter shit.

I am 100% certain that this neighborhood was a shithole long before the dispensaries arrived.

And, if the dispensaries thrive the property values of the area will rise, leading to *gasp* and improvement of the neighborhood.

 

[Crusty]

While not a "lawless zone full of pillaging potheads" ... the Area of S. Broadway between E Evans and I 25 has about 10-15 dispensaries and the area itselt is total crap. So one can make the conclusion that pot dispensaries == crappy neighborhood.

What came first? The ghetto or the pot shops?

 

[EagleKeeper]

A recent article in the Denver paper indicated that a high percentage of the MMJ certificates are bogus, frauds, stolen, falsified.

MD sigs are forged and sold; MDs are tied to a dispensary; MDs are not concerned if the complaint is legit.

Dispensaries do not care; they do not want to screen a customer.

What is happening is what was predicted. A possible good intention was hijacked and being used as an excuse with rampant fraud behind it.

Money has moved from one criminal enterprise to another.

 

[EagleKeeper]

And, if the dispensaries thrive the property values of the area will rise, leading to *gasp* and improvement of the neighborhood.

The dispensaries are not going to revive a neighboorhood any more than a local convience store will.

They are located in areas of highest demand; not based on medical needs.

 

[preslove]

The dispensaries are not going to revive a neighboorhood any more than a local convience store will.

They are located in areas of highest demand; not based on medical needs.

Evidence? Zinfamous has a more plausible explanation; lower rents can be had in shitty neighborhoods.

There are these things called cars that allow people from richer parts of towns to travel to poorer parts of towns.

 

[RadiclDreamer]

I found something similar. It's cheap, available over the counter, and doesn't require a license to use. Also has the exact same medicinal benefits as pot.

Seriously. If any other pain killer was even remotely carcinogenic, there would be a major controversy. Especially if the health benefits were dubious.

Go ahead, your liver will thank you 🙄

 

[waggy]

Odd, that the same as normal medications? In fact, watch the advertisements for them "Ask your doctor about <insert legal drug> today!"

and that makes me feel like hypocrite (rightfully so too).

I guess the fact MJ is a illegal drug throws it off. yes i know MJ is far less harmfull then many legal drugs. Yes i do think MJ should be legal. it just bothers me that it is against the law. bah.

 

[Gooberlx2]

They are located in areas of highest demand; not based on medical needs.

Eh...they're located in urban/semi-urban areas that will tolerate them. Same reason one doesn't see many head shops, pawn shops, bail bonds, etc... out in white-picket-fence-suburbia.