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Oregon Medical Marijuana

Discussion in 'Medical Marijuana Usage and Applications' started by blazers4005, Aug 10, 2009.

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  1. #1 blazers4005, Aug 10, 2009
    FIrst Question

    can you get a medical card for depression


    Second Question

    Are there any dispensaries in Oregon.
     
  2. #2 Chunk, Aug 10, 2009
    This is the law as written in the first paragraph(summary) of Oregon's MMJ laws:

    SUMMARY: Fifty-five percent of voters approved Measure 67 on November 3, 1998. The law took effect on December 3, 1998. It removes state-level criminal penalties on the use, possession and cultivation of marijuana by patients who possess a signed recommendation from their physician stating that marijuana "may mitigate" his or her debilitating symptoms. Patients diagnosed with the following illnesses are afforded legal protection under this act: cachexia; cancer; chronic pain; epilepsy and other disorders characterized by seizures; glaucoma; HIV or AIDS; multiple sclerosis and other disorders characterized by muscle spasticity; and nausea. Other conditions are subject to approval by the Health Division of the Oregon Department of Human Resources. Patients (or their primary caregivers) may legally possess no more than three ounces of usable marijuana, and may cultivate no more than seven marijuana plants, of which no more than three may be mature. The law establishes a confidential state-run patient registry that issues identification cards to qualifying patients. Patients who do not join the registry or possess greater amounts of marijuana than allowed by law may argue the "affirmative defense of medical necessity" if they are arrested on marijuana charges.

    Not that I know of as of yet.
     
  3. #3 clinton, Aug 10, 2009
    Sorry no to both questions.

    clinton
     
  4. #4 Retaardvark, Aug 10, 2009
    I hate to do this because it gives a bad rep to MMJ, but you can just lie and get a card for something else. I have pretty severe clinical depression, and weed helps immensely. If I lived in Oregon, I'd definitely say I had whatever it took to get the MMJ that I actually deserve. It should be legal for depression.

    “One has a moral responsibility to disobey unjust laws.” - MLK Jr.
     
  5. #5 I Am High, Aug 10, 2009
    they need to build a MMJ dispense place here....in oregon :D
     
  6. #6 tharedhead, Aug 11, 2009
    I have sensory and axonal neuropathy, spinal arthritis and chronic abdominal pain from a pancreas proceedure.
    I'm planning on moving to Oregon some time in the near future, is any of that covered?
    Also, if I am living in Metro Portland, what are my chances of getting arrested anyway, even if I am approved and adhere to the laws?
    I'm visually impaired and can't drive, so driving under the influence will not be a problem. My doctor here says that pot would help my neuropathic pain, but I am totally terrified of getting in any legal trouble. BTW, I have never used pot and I am 50. The drugs they give me for pain now just turn me into a zombie.
     
  7. #7 Dmase7721, Aug 11, 2009
    so you have a mmj card for arizona?
     
  8. #8 Retaardvark, Aug 11, 2009
    No. I'm saying that under his circumstances, I would lie to get the medicine that I deserve.
     
  9. #9 clinton, Aug 11, 2009
    You would qualify under chronic pain. In Oregon we get State cards which protect us from arrest - cops can not say the card is fake as it has the state seal. Just use the cannabis in private and no one will bother you. Smoking in public or in cars is not permitted.

    clinton
     
  10. #10 Dmase7721, Aug 11, 2009
    Word, i was thinkn when did they legalize it az.
     
  11. #11 tharedhead, Aug 12, 2009
    Thank you very much for your reply. I've been poking around the internet since my doctor suggested that cannabinoids (that is what he calls it) might help. I'm on liquid morphine now (which I hate), my pain is quite severe. Opiates do not really help neuropathic pain. I wish more people understood how bad this is, and how few effective treatments there are available.
     
  12. #12 clinton, Aug 12, 2009
    I can not take many opiates due to alergies. Cannabis is effective - follow my signature to a site with over 700 - mostly Oregonians - if you want advice or support - join the ite and ask questions. We help patients become self sufficent - you may join before getting your card.

    clinton
     
  13. #13 tharedhead, Aug 16, 2009
    Thank you very much, I have just signed up.
     
  14. #14 dred420, Oct 7, 2009
    Actually there is a dispensary in the town i live in. And I got my medical card for "stress" and "Migrains" which are evident by my life long medical records.
     
  15. #15 sx420, Oct 7, 2009


    You can get it for those? damn i have both... my doctor said i could not get medical for that. :mad:
     
  16. #16 tharedhead, Oct 7, 2009
    Was this your primary care physician or one of the doctors at the clinics? Many primary care physicians are reluctant to recommend.
     
  17. #17 sx420, Oct 8, 2009

    Yeah it was my primary care. I dont have the money to go to one of the doctors at the moment.
     
  18. #18 tharedhead, Oct 8, 2009
    They do have a sliding scale at some of the clinics, have you checked that out? Maybe that will help a bit.
     
  19. #19 VT_killah, Oct 8, 2009
    I know nothing of your situation and don't want to offend you by saying this (if you completely disagree dont be mad), but if you're really depressed maybe you shouldn't be smoking weed a lot. I was real depressed for most of last yr and decided to quit smoking when it happened. I'm not gonna lie, it didn't help a whole lot but I can see how it could with certain people.
     
  20. #20 sx420, Oct 8, 2009

    Thanks man i will check that out.
     
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