Yes, You Can Get Medical Marijuana in NYC If You Have Chronic Pain, Here’s How

Next, you need to have a written consent or certification from a registered doctor. There are 800 doctors in New York that are allowed and registered to give the certificate. You can visit them personally or consult with them online but make sure that they’re authorized.

It is actually good to visit your doctor personally and seek advice if medical marijuana will help you with your condition; if your physician concludes that it would be appropriate for you to try medical marijuana. Make sure that your doctor is registered in the New York State Department of Health’s Medical Marijuana Program for him/her to issue the certificate and if not, your doctor can refer you to other doctors that are in the same program. Make sure to have all your details and medical records submitted to the authorized doctor that will give you the certificate.

However, it’s hard to find medical marijuana doctors that are registered in the program in NY since the Department of Health in the state doesn’t publicize the doctors’ information. This makes the telehealth or getting the certification online easier and more efficient for a lot of patients.

The requirements for obtaining New York’s Medical Marijuana Card is to have one considered condition like Cancer, HIV positive status, AIDS, Parkinson’s Disease, Epilepsy, Lou Gehrig’s Disease (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis), Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Multiple Sclerosis, Spasticity, Huntington’s Disease, Neuropathies and Chronic disease.

• Once the doctor has confirmed that you have the said conditions for medical marijuana, the doctor will give you the written recommendation. After getting the recommendation you need to complete an application on www.ny.gov for a New York Medical Marijuana Card.
• Then, submit the application to the indicated state authority, you need to pay $50 for the application fee and provide your proof of residency and identification to qualify.
• After that, your trusted doctor will give you the necessary instructions to complete the registration process. As soon as the application is approved you’ll get the card in your mail then you can purchase medical marijuana. Make sure to bring your card and certification.

When it comes to purchasing medical marijuana there is a set of rules you need to follow even though you have been approved and have the card.

• Your Medical Marijuana Card can only purchase recommended types of medical marijuana that are sold in state-monitored infirmaries and is connected with 5 different registered organization in NY.
• Liquids, oils for vaporizing, inhalers, or capsules are the types of medical marijuana that are only sold legally for pick up and consumption.
• Remember, eating and smoking the cannabis plant is still illegal and is not included in the medical marijuana types that are approved by the New York State Law.