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Do I Qualify?

Medical Marijuana Hollywood

Medical marijuana has been a hot topic recently, with many states beginning to legalize it due to the health benefits that are being found. Medical marijuana has been proven to help many patients who are suffering from a variety of different conditions, illnesses, and diseases. At High Life Medical Marijuana Center, we know that many people who are suffering from certain conditions can see the benefits of using medical marijuana in Hollywood. If you think that you might benefit from the use of medical marijuana, it’s time to schedule an appointment with our doctors. If you’re approved, you can receive a medical marijuana card in Florida and hopefully seeing the great benefits that medical marijuana is providing to many.

Do I Qualify for a Medical Marijuana Card in Hollywood?

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Medical marijuana is not legal for everyone to use. You must see a licensed doctor and get approved before you can get a medical card to legally possess and use medical marijuana in Florida. If approved, you’ll receive a state issued identification card that says you’re a legal state-registered medical marijuana patient. With this card, you’ll be able to visit licensed dispensaries and buy medical marijuana.

There are over 125,000 thousand patients in Florida who are approved and qualified for a legal medical marijuana card. If you’re looking to get a medical marijuana card you must find a licensed doctor who can evaluate and recommend you for a medical marijuana card. At High Life Medical Marijuana Center our team can help you get approved for a medical marijuana card. If you suffer from a medical condition that has shown benefits from the use of medical marijuana, you’ll be able to receive a Florida issued medical marijuana card.

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High Life Medical Marijuana Center can help you get approved for medical marijuana in Hollywood. An appointment with one of our licensed doctors will help identify if your condition qualifies you for a medical marijuana card. There are many new studies and discoveries on the benefits of using medical marijuana. If you suffer from any of the conditions that have shown benefits by using medical marijuana, you may qualify. Contact High Life Medical Marijuana Center today to schedule your appointment. Florida first legalized medical cannabis in 2014 when the Legislature passed the Compassionate Use Act allowing patients suffering from cancer and epilepsy to access low-THC cannabis. This program grew in 2016 under the Right to Try Act which permitted full strength cannabis to patients with a terminal illness. On November 8, 2016 Florida voters passed Amendment 2 with a 71.3% majority (in every single county!), allowing for an expanded medical cannabis program, effective January 3, 2017. While operational, the program existed in a legal grey area until June when Governor Rick Scott signed Senate Bill 8A into law, removing the dreaded “90 day wait” and establishing operational guidelines to meet the requirements of Amendment 2. Amendment 2 and the subsequent Senate Bill 8A expanded the list of eligible medical conditions, including “an all other debilitating…’ category giving doctor’s discretion on certifying patients with conditions that aren’t explicitly listed.

QUALIFYING CONDITIONS PER AMENDMENT 2

Chronic Seizures

Post-traumatic stress disorder

HIV/AIDS

ALS

Cancer

Glaucoma

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis

Parkinson's Disease

Terminal illness

Epilepsy

Multiple Sclerosis (MS)

Crohn's Disease

Chronic nonmalignant pain

Medical conditions of the same kind or class as or comparable to those listed

WHAT ARE MEDICAL CONDITIONS OF THE SAME KIND OR CLASS?

This category allows doctors to certify patients who have symptoms or medical conditions that are both debilitating and similar in nature to the medical conditions that are explicitly named in the law.

WHAT DOES IT MEAN FOR A CONDITION TO BE 'DEBILITATING'?

For a physical or mental health condition to be debilitating it must interfere with or limit the patient’s life activities. So what does this look like? Does the patient miss work or other commitments due to symptoms? Does the condition interfere with their ability to sustain relationships, get around/drive/walk, perform manual tasks, concentrate, think, or communicate? Does the patient require medications or other treatments for their symptoms? If the answer is yes to any of these questions, it’s likely the condition qualifies as debilitating.

WHAT DEBILITATING CONDITIONS QUALIFY AS BEING 'OF THE SAME KIND OR CLASS AS OR COMPARABLE TO' THE NAMED QUALIFYING CONDITIONS?

In our practice we certify patients for medical cannabis treatment with a wide variety of health concerns. While it’s impossible for us to provide you with a comprehensive list of conditions that may qualify, we can specify some of the most common qualifying classes and symptoms. If the condition you would like to treat with medical cannabis shares any of the below, it may likely qualify.

Debilitating conditions of the following classes

Autoimmune

Gastrointestinal

Immunodeficiency

Psychological

Terminal

Neurological & Neurodegnerative

Chronic (long lasting and/or recurring) & debilitating symptoms

Anxiety

Chronic pain

Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and other GI upset

Poor appetite

Depression, irritability, and/or mood swings

Difficulty sleeping

Fatigue

Muscle spasms & stiffness

Sample ‘other’ conditions

Anorexia

Arthritis

Endometriosis/PMS

IBS

Lupus

Rheumatoid Arthritis

Bipolar

Cachexia

Fibromyalgia

Insomnia/sleep disorders

Migraines

Sickle cell anemia

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Diabetes

Hepatitis C

Lyme disease

OCD

Ulcerative colitis

I THINK MY CONDITION QUALIFIES, WHAT SHOULD I DO NEXT?

Contact us at High Life Medical Center.

The first step in becoming a legal medical cannabis patient is seeing a qualified physician for a certification exam. We are currently accepting patients in our Miami, Hollywood and Pembroke Pines locations. For patients who are physically unable to travel to our office we offer home visits to the surrounding areas.In our office we do require that you provide us with medical records verifying your condition(s). Having these available at the time of your appointment will assist with your certification, but we understand this isn’t always possible. If you have any questions about obtaining/or providing your medical records please let us know.

HOW DO I REACH YOU?

The best way to reach us is by email (faizrauf@aol.com) or by submitting the pre-qualifying survey online here. You can also reach us by phone at (954)362-4143 during normal business hours. If we don't answer it's because we are assisting other patients - please leave us a message with the best times to reach you and we'll definitely return your call. If you're ready to schedule an appointment you can skip right to our online booking page! We'll ask you to list your condition(s) when scheduling, so if we have any concerns that you won't qualify we will be in contact before your appointment. But even so no worries - if at your appointment we find that you don't qualify there is no charge for the visit!