Medical marijuana uses the marijuana plant or chemicals in it to treat diseases or conditions. It's basically the same product as recreational marijuana, but it's taken for medical purposes.
The marijuana plant contains well over 100 different chemicals called cannabinoids. Each one has a different effect on the body. Delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD) are the main chemicals used in medicine. THC also produces the "high" people feel when they smoke marijuana or eat foods containing it.
Medical marijuana uses the marijuana plant or chemicals in it to treat diseases or conditions.
Currently, the US Food and Administration (FDA) has NOT approved Medical Marijuana, but it is approved by many states including Florida.
All patients are required to sign the 7 pages Medical Marijuana Consent form generated by FL Dept of Health. Please click on Forms tab and find this form. Please do NOT sign this form, as the Physician is required to explain the form to you, and only when you understand and agree with the information and risks provided, you will sign this consent form. We will NOT be able to issue Medical Marijuana Certification unless this form is signed.