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Get Political with Cannabis

What you can learn in this section 

Get Political: How to participate  in the deliberative process of providing and demanding solutions from our political representatives.

Goal: to help you be an effective part of the medical cannabis  political ecosystem and to make sure your political input counts.

 

Take Action: The Get Political section helps you learn the issues and the skills needed to participate in the deliberative process of demanding solutions from our political representatives. The resources in this section will help you track regulators and other public servants responsible for shaping our healthcare system – and hold them accountable.

The Get Political with Cannabis section  is designed to help you achieve optimal health by incorporating medical cannabis into you health plan. We build on an understanding of what it takes to create Optimal Health (Salutogenesis) for you and our communities. We utilize evidence based Medical Cannabis information and resources to support you in your health journey.

 

This section provides an overview of the following aspects of  the politics of cannabis. 

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Overview: The Cannabis Ecosystem 

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Cannabis in the Political Ecosystem

Goal: 

Learn about Cannabis Ecosystem and the Various stakeholders 

Cannabis 101

Learn  about cannabis and its medical use

Educational Material 

A Citizen's  Guide to Medical Cannabis  (Americans for Safe Access)

Consumer Information- Cannabis

Health Canada (PDF Version - 103 K)

My Cannabis Forms

Forms for  Medical Cannabis

 

Intake for Patients and Caregivers

Overview:  Political History of Medical Cannabis 

History of Medical Cannabis 

Goal: 

Learn about Cannabis and its medical uses

Cannabis 101

Learn  about cannabis and its medical use

Educational Material 

A Patient's Guide to Medical Cannabis  (Americans for Safe Access)

Consumer Information- Cannabis

Health Canada (PDF Version - 103 K)

My Cannabis Forms

Forms for  Medical Cannabis

 

Intake for Patients and Caregivers

Step by Step to citizen engagement 

The Fedeal Government 

A primary care physician with an understanding of your medical history is the best person to consult first about medical cannabis. However, we understand that not everyone has a regular doctor, and many physicians remain unfamiliar with the medical uses of cannabis or are afraid of getting in trouble.

Get the Most Out of Healthcare Contact

Goal: How to use the contact with your healthcare provider in the most effective manner

 

Find a Healthcare Provider

Contact with  your healthcare provider who is not licensed to certify cannabis use

Talking to Your Healthcare Provider

Decision making about cannabis

Prepare for Visit: Form 

During the Visit: Form 

After the Healthcare Visit: Form

 

The State 

Instructional video from Lolly Bentch, patient liaison for the Pennsylvania Medical Marijuana program, on how to register as a patient or caregiver.

How to Get Medical Marijuana (Cannabis) in Pennsylvania

 

Goal: To learn about the Medical Cannabis Program in Pennsylvania and how to navigate it 

A Patient who wants to participate in the medical marijuana program must follow these steps:

 

  • First, visit the Patients and Caregivers Registry  and create a patient profile in the Department of Health’s patient and caregiver registry.

  • Next, obtain a physician’s certification that you suffer from one of the 17 serious medical conditions. List of approved clinicians (Pdf)

  • Then, return to the Patient and Caregivers Registry  and pay for a medical marijuana ID card.

  • Obtain medical marijuana from an approved dispensary in Pennsylvania.

 

Pennsylvania Resources

Program Website 

Information for Patients Brochure

Q&A on medical marijuana in Pa.

Local Government 

Patients who are new to medical cannabis often face challenges finding access to high quality cannabis that meet their specific health needs. The challenge is noticeable when one goes to the dispensary for the first time.  The cannabis marketplace is often unregulated, can be confusing, and the industry lacks standards in product labeling and dosage instructions. Availability of products can change quickly, and everyone seems to have different advice on what to buy.

Get the most at a Dispensary 

Selecting the right product for your situation 

Goal:  To get the Medical Cannabis product that best meets your needs

Select a dispensary 

What to expect at a dispensary  

Healer: Guide to Buying Medical Cannabis 

Healer: Shoppers Guide (PdF)

The Product Available (Menu of Sample Dispensary) 

 

 

Citizen groups 

Use Medical Cannabis Safely 

How to Use Cannabis Safely 

In this section you will learn more about making sure the cannabis is safe and helps achieve your healthcare and wellness goals

 

Goal: Getting the best and safest response to medical Cannabis 

How to use Cannabis Safely 

1. Selecting the Medical Cannabis Product that Will work for You 

2. Select the Appropriate Dose 

3. Monitor for Side Effects 

 

 

Step Five: Record and Report Your Experience  

John Vavalo discusses the future of medical cannabis with a particular focus on the interconnectability of patient monitoring and data collection as it relates to the translation of the data to cutting edge pharmaceutical research and development.

Report your experience 

Goal: Get useful information about your experience 

 

 

Step Six: Citizen Science Participate in Research  

There is a growing public awareness of the potential of Cannabis to address increasing number of medical conditions and symptoms. Although there is growing interest, the research base to inform the use of Cannabis for particular conditions is lacking.   

Citizen science (CS; also known as community science, crowd science, crowd-sourced science, civic science, volunteer monitoring or networked science) is scientific research conducted, in whole or in part, by amateur (or nonprofessional) scientists. Citizen science is sometimes described as "public participation in scientific research", participatory monitoring and participatory action research.

Participate in Research 

Goal: Participate in research that provides knowledge to inform the optimal use of Medical Cannabis 

Citizen Scientist: Improving the knowledge base of cannabis

Citizen Science and Research 

Participate in Research of Neurodegenerative Conditions 

 

Participate in Research of Pain 
 

 

 

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