How do I get an authorization for the use of Medical Marijuana?
To get authorized for the use of Medical Marijuana, you must be evaluated by a licensed Medical Doctor who has received the proper training for treating various medical conditions. To make an appointment for an evaluation from Alternative Medicine Consultants, please fill out our Appointments Form on the Appointments section of our web site. Evaluations are available by appointment only.
What medical conditions are covered for the use of Medical Marijuana?
Medical Marijuana is commonly used to treat the following conditions: HIV/AIDS (Auto Immune Deficiency Syndrome), Cancer and Chemotherapy Pain, Glaucoma, Migraine Headaches, Anxiety, Depression and Multiple Sclerosis. However, the use of Medical Marijuana is not limited to these medical conditions. To determine if Medical Marijuana would be a viable treatment method for your particular medical condition, please fill out our Appointments Form on the Appointments section of our web site or call us to make an appointment.
Is Medical Marijuana legal in the State of California?
Yes. Two pieces of legislation were passed in the State of California that allow for individuals who receive authorizations from Medical Doctors to use Medical Marijuana to treat the symptoms of their condition(s): Proposition 215 and California Senate Bill Number 420. (SB 420)
Once I get an authorization for the use of Medical Marijuana, can you direct where to obtain it?
Alternative Medical Consultants is bound by law to refuse the disclosure of information to patients, potential or existing, as to where to acquire Medical Marijuana. While we understand this may cause some frustration, there are resources and people knowledgeable about methods to acquire Medical Marijuana from trustworthy dispensaries.
If I obtain an authorization for Medical Marijuana, will my information be submitted to Law Enforcement Agencies?
Any information that is collected by the staff at Alternative Medicine Consultants will be kept private and confidential. The laws have no provisions that state that Medical Doctors or facilities that provide Medical Marijuana Evaluations must submit information to Law Enforcement Agencies as to whom has received authorizations.
How much does an evaluation cost?
Should the evaluation determine that your particular medical condition and the symptoms you exhibit warrant an authorization for the use of Medical Marijuana, the cost is $150.00
How long does the authorization for the use of Medical Marijuana last?
Typically, authorizations for Medical Marijuana last for one year.
Once I receive my authorization, can I use it at any dispensary?
Any dispensary that has access to the Internet may use our 24/7 Verification System via our web site to verify that an individual has received a legitimate authorization for the use of Medical Marijuana from Alternative Medicine Consultants. This system is available 24/7 and requires no phone verification.
Why do you use my Driver’s License Number for accessing my authorization online?
By using your Driver’s License Number or Government Issued ID Card Number, it provides reasonable assurance that the person who is authorized to obtain Medical Marijuana gets it. In short, it prevents fraud and abuse, so that no one other than you can obtain the Medical Marijuana that you have been authorized to obtain and use.
Please note that Alternative Medicine Consultants utilizes modern encryption algorithms to ensure that your personal information is protected when being transmitted between computers used by the system.
