Many people are considering the use of medical marijuana. Usually, they would have several questions regarding it. Below are the most common questions regarding the use of medical marijuana.

What conditions would make a person qualify to use marijuana for medications?

In every state law governing medical marijuana use, a person should have at least one or two medical conditions that warrant the use of marijuana. The qualifying conditions are as follows:

• All sorts of cancer
• Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS)
• Seizure and Spasticity disorders like epilepsy
• Multiple sclerosis
• Intractable pain - pain that cannot be relieved by any regular medications or treatment.
• Acute and chronic Glaucoma
• Hepatitis C
• Severe Anorexia
• Any other medical ailments that result to serious nausea and vomiting

Where can one obtain medical marijuana?

Usually, qualifying patients can obtain marijuana from particular accredited centers and clinics. When visiting such places to purchase marijuana, it is important to bring a recommendation letter from an accredited doctor who practices in cannabinoid medication. Moreover, it is also important to have a medical marijuana license or card. The reason for this is that this is the only document that has a legal standing in regards to authorities.

How is medical marijuana used?

There are several ways on how a patient can make use of marijuana. The most common way to use it is by smoking it or vaporizing it. Another way to use marijuana for medication is by adding it to food or drinks. Others would use concentrates of marijuana and apply it on their tongues or use it as lotion, salve or patches and apply it to their skins.

What kind of marijuana to use?

Basically, marijuana is divided into 2 primary types. The first one is Sativa and the other is Indica. Both kinds of marijuana provide relief to pain and nausea. They also induced appetite. The only difference is that Sativa is more brain stimulating and has a more psychoactive effect. Sativa is often used in treating migraines. It will also encourage activity to the person. On the other hand, Indica is more relaxing and mostly affects the body. It is often used in treating muscle spasms and can induce sleep.

How much medical marijuana can a person have in possession?

A patient can only have a certain amount of marijuana as a supply for his or her treatment. Depending on the state, the supply amount patients can have would differ. Often times, state law would prohibit having more than the set amount.