CANNABIS
Dr. Michelle Weiner has been researching medical cannabis for nearly a decade and is considered Florida’s leading expert in medical marijuana for chronic pain. Medical marijuana may be a solution for those suffering from epilepsy, glaucoma, HIV/AIDS, PTSD, ALS, Chron’s Disease, Parkinson’s Disease, MS, and other conditions such as Insomnia and Fibromyalgia.
Dr. Michelle Weiner’s team prioritizes personalized botanical medicine and tailors the components and dosages to an individual patient’s needs.
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How to Get a Medical Marijuana Card in Florida
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The first step is to get evaluated by a certified medical marijuana doctor. Only certified marijuana doctors can certify a medical marijuana patient in Florida. The patient must be a Florida resident and have a valid Florida ID or driver’s license. The doctor follows state of Florida guidelines which list qualifying medical conditions, and can also write a recommendation for medical conditions of similar kind or class as those listed. Insurance, medicare, and medicaid do not cover medical marijuana evaluations, or medical marijuana
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After the doctor certifies a medical marijuana patient, basic information is entered into the state of Florida Department of Health Compassionate Use Registry. Information that can identify the patient is entered such as patient name and address. Medical history or diagnosis information is not shared with the registry. A patient number is issued to each patient. Licensed marijuana growers, dispensaries, and law enforcement use the registry to verify valid patients. In the event that you are stopped by law enforcement while carrying marijuana in Florida all you need to do is provide the officer with your registry number to avoid being arrested for carrying medical marijuana.
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After the doctor sees the patient, and has entered the patient into the registry the patient is ready to submit the Department of Health form. The Florida Department of Health issues the medical marijuana card directly to the patient. The ONLY valid medical marijuana card in Florida is issued by the Department of Health. Cards issued by other sources will not be honored by licensed growers or dispensary organizations.
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The patient can purchase the entire 70 day order at once with 3 refills, or break up the order into smaller orders. Some growers deliver statewide directly to your home. Dispensaries are being opened statewide. Insurance does not cover medical marijuana. Tinctures, capsules, vapes, sprays, patches, suppositories, concentrates and ground flower are available. High CBD, high THC, or a combination of both are available. Sativa, indica, and hybrid is available.
Why Cannabis? The Endocannabinoid System
Your body makes naturally occurring cannabinoids and is biologically equipped with cannabinoid receptors. This network of receptors found throughout the brain and body, plus our naturally occurring cannabinoids and specific enzymes makes up the ECS. Cannabis consists of more than 400 substances, including 140 cannabinoids such as THC, CBD, CBN, CBG, THCA, terpenes, and flavonoids. Cannabinoids, including CBD and THC, interact with your body’s endocannabinoid system, or ECS. The ECS is a system of receptors found in all mammals. These receptors, CB1 and 2, are located in the brain and nervous system throughout the body. The coolest part? Everyone’s endocannabinoid system is a little different, which is why personalizing the cannabis experience for each user is so important for the most beneficial results.
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The COVID-19 cannabis health study: Results from an epidemiologic assessment of adults who use cannabis for medicinal reasons in the United States
Dr. Weiner and researchers studied how adult medicinal cannabis users with chronic health conditions changed their habits during the COVID-19 pandemic. They found that those managing mental health issues were most likely to use more cannabis, with some switching to edibles over smoking due to coronavirus concerns.
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RESEARCH & READING
RESEARCH & READING
Clinical Endocannabinoid Deficiency Syndrom (CED) - by Dr. Weiner in HighLife
The theory of Clinical Endocannabinoid Deficiency (CED) is based on the concept that many brain disorders are associated with neurotransmitter deficiencies.
Taming THC: potential cannabis synergy and phytocannabinoid-terpenoid entourage effects (British Journal of Pharmacology)
Explores the therapeutic potential of cannabis terpenoids - including limonene, myrcene, and caryophyllene - and their synergistic interactions with phytocannabinoids.
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The Microbiome, Gut-Brain Axis, and Cannabis
This article proposes the theory of clinical endocannabinoid deficiency (CED) to explain common subjective pain conditions like migraine, fibromyalgia, and irritable bowel syndrome.
Eat Fat or Oil before Cannabis Use for a Faster Onset
High-fat meal significantly increased THC and 11-OH-THC blood levels and prolonged their effects compared to a fasted state, while 5 mg THC produced higher peak THC levels in females versus males when fasted but was otherwise safe and well-tolerated.
700 Medical Cannabis Studies, sorted by Disease
Here is a collection of clinical studies, papers and references providing the ultimate resource for medical disorders helped by cannabis.
A Retrospective Medical Record Review of Adults with Non-Cancer Diagnoses Prescribed Medicinal Cannabis
The findings of this study suggest that a balanced formulation of medicinal cannabis is safe and effective in treating older patients, with treatment-resistant neurological conditions seeing the most benefits.
"The body doesn’t know the difference between an experience and a thought, you can literally change your biology, neuro-circuitry, chemistry, hormones, and genes by simply having an inner experience"
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