Qualifying Conditions for a Florida Marijuana Card
Florida has embraced the benefits of medical marijuana, providing natural relief for both seasonal and permanent residents throughout the state. Understanding the qualifying conditions for a Florida marijuana card is important for those seeking this alternative, natural treatment. At Thrive we pride ourselves with taking the time to educate people not only about qualifying conditions and safely using products, but also on Florida’s process for obtaining a medical marijuana card. The process involves several steps, from consulting a qualified physician to submitting a medical marijuana card application with the Florida Department of Health.
For qualified patients, the first step often involves gathering medical history and working with a qualified medical marijuana doctor to establish a bona fide practitioner-patient relationship. During the initial visit with a qualified doctor, the medical history will be reviewed, bothersome symptoms that need relief will be identified, and the diagnosis of a qualifying medical condition can be confirmed. Preferences for different types of products will be discussed and Thrive can make individualized recommendations. The State of Florida requires this first visit with the doctor to be in person.
Once the doctor certifies that the benefits of medical cannabis outweigh the risks for the qualifying condition(s) experienced, patients can proceed with the State of Florida’s online application process. At Thrive Alternative Medicine, we walk patients through this application process which includes providing proof of age and Florida residency, and paying a $75 fee directly to the state.
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In Florida, there are 12 qualifying conditions, plus many other potentially qualifying conditions for obtaining a Florida medical marijuana card.
Here’s the list of those specific medical conditions that qualify many people to be eligible for a Florida marijuana card, and below that is another list with many other potentially qualifying conditions. *
Qualifying Medical Conditions for Medical Marijuana in Florida
- Cancer
- Epilepsy
- Glaucoma
- HIV/AIDS
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
- Crohn’s Disease
- Medical conditions of the same kind or class as or comparable to the others listed
- Parkinson’s Disease
- Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
- Terminal condition diagnosed by a physician other than the qualified physician issuing the physician certification
- Chronic nonmalignant pain caused by a qualifying medical condition, or that originates from a qualifying medical condition, and persists beyond the usual course of that qualifying medical condition
The medical Marijuana law in Florida also states that any medical condition in which the certified marijuana doctor deems the patient will benefit from the use of medical marijuana, and these benefits will outweigh the detrimental side effects of marijuana may also be used as criteria when applying for a medical marijuana card. Thus, the list above is not a complete list of medical conditions that qualify a person for the Florida medical marijuana program. You may have a condition that is not listed below, but a certified marijuana doctor can determine if that condition would still qualify you for medical marijuana. If you have any of these additional symptoms or conditions you may still qualify:
- ADHD
- Anemia
- Anxiety
- Severe Arthritis
- Alzheimer’s Disease
- Anorexia
- Autism (with self-injurious behavior or aggressive tendencies)
- Arnold-Chiari malformation
- Cerebral Palsy (CP)
- Chemotherapy Side Effects
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Chronic Pain (Any Kind)
- Cystic Fibrosis
- Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
- Cachexia (Wasting Syndrome)
- Degenerative Disc Disorder
- Decompensated Cirrhosis
- Depression
- Dystonia
- Diabetes
- Electrolyte Disturbances
- Essential Tremor (Kinetic)
- Fibromyalgia
- Herniated Disc
- Hypoparathyroidism
- Hepatitis C
- Hydrocephalus
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease
- Insomnia
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Liver Disease
- Lupus
- Lyme Disease
- Muscle Spasms
- Mitochondrial Disease
- Muscular Dystrophy
- Myositis
- Myasthenia Gravis
- Migraines
- Neuropathy
- Severe Nausea
- Osteoarthritis
- Osteoporosis
- Polymyalgia Rheumatica
- Post Polio Syndrome
- Parkinson’s Disease
- Peripheral Vascular Disease
- Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)
- Psychiatric Conditions
- Severe Psoriasis
- Post Laminectomy Syndrome (Failed Back Syndrome)
- Radiation Therapy Side Effects
- Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy
- Restless Legs Syndrome
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Scoliosis
- Spasticity
- Spinal Cord Injury
- Spinal Stenosis
- Sickle Cell Disease
- Tardive Dyskinesia
- TMJ Syndrome
- Tourette’s Syndrome
- Trauma
- Ulcerative Colitis
The first step to determine if you qualify for medical marijuana in Florida is to schedule an initial appointment with our medical marijuana doctor at Thrive Alternative Medicine. Our team will be able to answer your questions and can help you with the process of finding relief with medical marijuana. Request an appointment here on our website or contact us by calling 850-655-7090 or emailing info@thrivealternativemedicine.com.
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Whether it’s counseling with Suzanne Clark or a medical marijuana card certification exam by Dr. Loughlin, we’re here to help people find relief and thrive! Call us at 850-655-7090, stop by our Panama City Beach office (Monday through Saturday), or schedule one of our services below.
Medical Marijuana Doctor
- Initial Certification | $249
- Transfer Patients | $99
- Recertification | $99
Mental Health Counselor
- $150/hour