Category: Cannabis News

On November 8, 2016, the Florida Medical Marijuana Legalization initiative went into effect, acknowledging medical cannabis as a treatment option for qualifying patients, under the care of a physician. 

With the passing of Florida’s Amendment 2 (the approval of medical marijuana) by 71% of Florida voters, we can expect a substantial increase in the number of patients certified to use medical marijuana in hospitals.

One of the problems facing the majority of patients that qualify for a medical cannabis recommendation is that many of them have debilitating conditions that often hinder or limit mobility and preclude them from driving—which makes it very difficult to get in to see a physician.

As healthcare providers, we strive to continually improve upon our patient’s ability to live an involved and active life. With the advent of medical marijuana legislation in Florida, physicians now have the opportunity to help facilitate a better quality of life for those living with difficult to treat and chronic diseases such as Parkinson’s disease

I recently had the opportunity to attend the South Florida Medical Cannabis Symposium for Physicians, presented by Canna Holding, along with physicians, attorneys, patient advocates and other healthcare practitioners around the state.