Cannabis Concierge Service:

The Problems Outweigh the Perks

The Process

Did you know that Ohio has only 21 qualifying health conditions for medical marijuana? (You can view them here.)

Keep in mind that medical marijuana isn’t to be smoked or vaped, because regulating the dosage is impossible. Certified medical marijuana physicians may recommend marijuana in other forms such as oils for under the tongue, edibles/gummies, or transdermal patches.

How does someone legally obtain medical marijuana? Through a Cannabis Concierge Service. Here’s how it works:

1. Pre-screening consultation: A conversation with a certified medical marijuana physician, which includes gathering and looking at medical records.

2. Evaluation and recommendation: After submitting proper documentation and receiving a medical evaluation, the physician determines whether the patient qualifies. They forward their recommendation to both the Ohio State Board of Pharmacy and the Ohio Medical Marijuana Programs Registry. The patient then receives an email from the Board of Pharmacy requesting that he or she register (for a fee).

3. Obtain medical marijuana: This service will then offer strand recommendations, routine follow-ups, dispensary coordination, and a digital card, which the patient presents at a dispensary for his or her recommended medical marijuana.

The Problems

• Marijuana use creates health and safety risks such as overdose, addiction, drugged driving, lung issues, and more
• Marijuana is not FDA approved (with the exception of 3 cannabinoids used for cancer and severe, rare forms of epilepsy)
• Marijuana is a schedule 1 controlled substance on the federal level
• As a schedule 1, no federal funding is available for research, making it difficult to prove its health benefits
• Dispensaries may not have what the physician recommends
• Marijuana dispensary staff are not trained pharmacists

The takeaway: Do your own research using science-based sources so you can make educated decisions about your health.

For more information:

• Marijuana laws in Ohio
• Learn About Marijuana
• FDA on Cannabis
• Is Marijuana Addictive?
• What is Marijuana?
• Health Effects of Marijuana (CDC)

Other Resources Used in this Parent Alert:

• Medical marijuana physician presentation
• Trusted Care Ohio 

If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health or substance misuse, get help now:

• OneEighty
• Mental Health and Recovery Board of Wayne and Holmes Counties (MHRB)
• National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), Wayne and Holmes Counties
• United Way of Wayne and Holmes Counties

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