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Appetite grounds for MMJ?

Discussion in 'Medical Marijuana Usage and Applications' started by flow_culture, Jan 23, 2010.

  1. #1 flow_culture, Jan 23, 2010
    I have always had a very weak appetite sometimes to the extent that I won't eat anything all day. Marijuana does a quick effective job of curing this, while giving me a general positive change in mood along with heightened relaxation and stress relief. I currently live in New Mexico but plan on moving to Oregon and possibly eventually Washington within the next few years. While NM has an MMJ program considering the time I will still be living here as well as where in the state I live (an area with no doctors supporting MMJ) it makes no sense to bother with trying here. Id like input from anyone in OR and or WA (or just otherwise sensible to the states' policies) about the possibility of using my condition, if you will, as a legitimate reason to be referred/prescribed MMJ. Thank you!
     
  2. #2 k_semler, Jan 23, 2010
    If you have been diagnosed with anorexia, or other wastings disease, then yes. If it's just "Im not hungry so I don't want to eat much", then no.

    RCW 69.51A.010
    Definitions.

    (3) "Qualifying patient" means a person who:

    (a) Is a patient of a physician licensed under chapter 18.71 or 18.57 RCW;

    (b) Has been diagnosed by that physician as having a terminal or debilitating medical condition;

    (c) Is a resident of the state of Washington at the time of such diagnosis;

    (d) Has been advised by that physician about the risks and benefits of the medical use of marijuana; and

    (e) Has been advised by that physician that they may benefit from the medical use of marijuana.

    (4) "Terminal or debilitating medical condition" means:

    ...

    (b) Intractable pain, limited for the purpose of this chapter to mean pain unrelieved by standard medical treatments and medications; or

    ...

    (f) Diseases, including anorexia, which result in nausea, vomiting, wasting, appetite loss, cramping, seizures, muscle spasms, or spasticity, when these symptoms are unrelieved by standard treatments or medications; or

    (g) Any other medical condition duly approved by the Washington state medical quality assurance commission in consultation with the board of osteopathic medicine and surgery as directed in this chapter.
     
  3. #3 flow_culture, Jan 23, 2010
    Thank you k! Any clue as to how the OR laws compare?
     
  4. #4 k_semler, Jan 23, 2010
    Considering I'm not an OR resident, nor familiar with thier statutes regarding medical cannabis, my information is very limited. However, I was able to find this:

    Oregon Medical Marijuana Act - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

    Medical Marijuana Clinic - Oregon Medical Marijuana Program

    State of Oregon: Oregon Medical Marijuana Program (OMMP)
     
  5. #5 k_semler, Jan 23, 2010
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    Also, consider this: OR has no sales tax. WA has no income tax. OR you can't pump your own fuel; WA, you'll be lucky if you can find a fuel attendent. OR has $0.05/can refund for recycling, WA does not. There is no tax on food in WA, OR does have tax on food purchases. Property taxes are higher in WA then OR. OR has a more temperate climate. Solution: Live in Walla-Walla WA, and shop in Milton Freewater, OR. Or live in Vancouver WA, but shop in Portland OR. Best of both worlds.
     
  6. #6 flow_culture, Jan 23, 2010
    Haha, for sure, they both have advantages and disadvantages, all depends where job/education takes me, but family and a love of the area are going to keep me within those two beautiful lovely states.
     
  7. #7 k_semler, Jan 23, 2010
    Whichever state you choose, I suggest a border town. So then you can take advantages of both states. I, myself live on the border of WA and ID. I do all of my shopping in ID, but work, (well, I did when I had a job), and live in WA. The benefits are great. :) Oh, ID and MT you are allowed to posses NFA weapons. :) So long as they are pre 86, you can have whatever rifle you want. :) (if you have the cash to afford it). ID does not have a medical cannabis statute, but MT does.
     
  8. #8 flow_culture, Jan 23, 2010
    The Northwest as a whole is pretty great, but OR/WA take the cake for me, the rest make a great playground to camp, kayak, fish, and just explore though.
     
  9. #9 k_semler, Jan 23, 2010
    Seattle recently passed an ordinance dictating to the po-po and DA that prosecutions/arrests for MJ usage will be among the lowest priorities. Do you like big cities, small towns, or what?
     
  10. #10 flow_culture, Jan 23, 2010
    Seattle's a distinct option considering I'm looking at UW.

    A big city would be cool but I generally prefer smaller. I've lived for a year on San Juan Island, that was fantastic, my first stop however is going to be Corvallis/Willamette Valley area, with which I'm pretty well acquainted from years of childhood trips.
     

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