Some people with severe chronic health problems find that the treatments offered aren’t effective enough. Cimberly Berg-Hooker, FNP-BC, and her colleagues at Legacy Health Clinic in Minot, North Dakota, can help if you’re in this position by prescribing medical marijuana. If you have a condition that qualifies under North Dakota state law, you could benefit from medical marijuana. Find out how by calling Legacy Health Clinic or completing the online booking form today.
Medical marijuana is a substance that helps patients whose chronic health problems don’t improve with other treatments. It contains the chemicals delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD), which have pain-relieving properties. THC also gives marijuana hallucinogenic properties, making it a popular recreational drug. Having or buying marijuana (cannabis) is illegal under federal United States law (the Controlled Substances Act of 1970). However, many individual states permit marijuana use as a medical treatment when there are no suitable alternatives. In North Dakota, the Division of Medical Marijuana administers the use of medical marijuana.
Each state has a list of conditions that qualify for medical marijuana treatment. In North Dakota, these conditions include:
Mental health and developmental disorders
Qualifying conditions include post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), the eating disorders anorexia and bulimia nervosa, anxiety disorders, and autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
Neurological (nerve and brain) conditions
Neurological disorders that qualify for medical marijuana include brain injuries, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), epilepsy, agitation caused by Alzheimer’s disease or related dementia, neuropathy (nerve pain), Tourette syndrome, and severe spinal stenosis (chronic back pain). Other qualifying conditions that medical marijuana can treat include:
Cim might also recommend medical marijuana for symptoms such as chronic pain, persistent nausea, and severe muscle spasms.
To determine whether medical marijuana could benefit you, visit Legacy Health Clinic. The law requires that you have a bona fide relationship with the health care provider who provides your written certification, so you must be under Cim’s care for your condition. If she believes medical marijuana suits your needs, she’ll write you a certificate. You must also apply to the North Dakota Division of Medical Marijuana for a medical marijuana card. You take your card to an authorized dispensary, where you can purchase your medicine. Some patients may prefer to try CBD (cannabidiol) oil, which doesn’t contain any THC but could still offer pain relief. To learn more and find out how medical marijuana could help you, call Legacy Health Clinic or book an appointment online today.
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