The decision to come to Canna Care Docs was a 2-year long process. After my 4th spinal surgery in 2012, I became fully disabled. In June of 2018, I was still recovering from my fifth back surgery and still using a walker. As time & my tolerance to my pain meds grew, so did the dosages. I was taking 100mg of extended-release morphine twice a day along with breakthrough pain meds & muscle relaxers.
That wasn’t all. I was also prescribed immediate and extended-release Xanax along with meds like Prazosin, Trazodone, & a few others to treat my PTSD after some trauma in my young adulthood left me struggling to cope.
The Nurse Practitioner at my psychiatrist’s office was the clinician that prescribed my Xanax for me. He gave me his blessing & encouraged me to seek out medical cannabis as an option, but unfortunately due to the way the law was written, he couldn’t sign the application for me. Fortunately for me, he sent me to CannaCare. That’s when & where I became a patient. I got lucky.
My cannabis ended up being so therapeutic for me that 4 months later in November, I was able to successfully taper off that Morphine completely. I have made progress that nobody could’ve fathomed, despite some of the same barriers patients are dealing with today. I am compelled to tell anyone that will listen that there are alternatives to the treatments that have more often than not failed them.
My only regret was not coming to Canna Care Docs SOONER! The compassion from this company supersedes anything I’ve ever experienced in my life. I’m so grateful, & I can’t wait for each patient to have an amazing experience!
You must be a legal resident of the State of Massachusetts with a valid state ID, be 18 years or older, and be previously diagnosed with a qualifying condition.
In Massachusetts, you can possess the following amounts with a valid MMJ Card:
Access to all recreational and medicinal dispensaries or delivery services in the state of Massachusetts.
To apply for a medical cannabis card in Massachusetts you must first make an appointment with Canna Care Docs. We offer easy online booking at www.cannacaredocs.com or you can book by giving us a call at 866-846-2420
To prepare for your appointment you will want to collect your medical records pertaining to the qualifying condition you wish to treat with Medical Cannabis.
During your appointment, you will meet directly with a knowledgeable provider who will decide if medical cannabis is right for you. Upon a recommendation from our medical cannabis practitioners, you will receive a written certification form from your medical cannabis provider which will be mailed to you directly.
In Massachusetts, the following conditions may qualify you for a medical marijuana recommendation and card:
“Debilitating” is defined in the Regulations as “causing weakness, cachexia, wasting syndrome, intractable pain, or nausea, or impairing strength or ability, and progressing to such an extent that one or more of a patient’s major life activities is substantially limited.”
To apply for a medical marijuana card in Rhode Island you must provide a valid state ID, proof of residency, medical records, and a signed certification (obtained from Canna Care Docs)
Acceptable ID
Acceptable Proof Of Residency
Medical Records
Yes, in order for our providers to make a medical cannabis recommendation they must be able to get a full understanding of your medical history. This allows our practitioners to make an informed recommendation for medical cannabis.
A personal caregiver is someone who has agreed to assist with a registered patient’s medical use of marijuana. Caregivers must be 21 years of age and are required to register with the DPH online. Qualifying patients are allowed two caregivers and caregivers are only allowed, one patient. Caregivers may transport patients to a dispensary, transport marijuana from a dispensary on their behalf, and/or cultivate marijuana for a patient who has obtained a hardship cultivation registration.
In order for a minor patient to qualify for medical cannabis in the state of Massachusetts, they must be suffering from Cancer, Epilepsy, or a life-limiting illness likely to result in death in 2 years
A debilitating medical condition that may not lead rapidly to death can be certified if BOTH doctors the benefits outweigh the risks.
Yes. The law allows an individual over 21 years of age to grow up to six plants in their home.
Important Restrictions
Yes and No. As Massachusetts’s allows the sale of recreational marijuana, out of state residents over the age of 21 are allowed to purchase up to 1oz of usable cannabis. Out of state medical patients are unable to purchase and take advantage of the medicinal program within Massachusetts.
You must be a legal resident of the state of Rhode Island in order to apply for a Rhode Island medical cannabis card and over the age of 18.
If you are under 18, or unable to access your medical cannabis, you may have a registered caregiver who can apply on their behalf. Caregivers must be over the age of 21.
As a medical cannabis patient in Rhode Island, you are permitted to possess the following:
Flower: 2.5oz on person.
Flower: 10 oz on property
Concentrate: 1oz
Access to all three of Rhode Island’s medical marijuana dispensaries located in Providence, Warwick & Portsmouth
To apply for a medical cannabis card in Rhode Island you must first make an appointment with Canna Care Docs. We offer easy online booking at www.cannacaredocs.com or you can book by giving us a call at 866-846-2420
To prepare for your appointment you will want to collect your medical records pertaining to the qualifying condition you wish to treat with Medical Cannabis.
During your appointment, you will meet directly with a knowledgeable provider who will decide if medical cannabis is right for you. Upon a recommendation from our medical cannabis practitioners, you will receive a written certification form from your medical cannabis provider which will be mailed to you directly.
You will receive your written medical cannabis approval from Canna Care Docs in the mail.
Once you have your written approval from your Canna Care Docs practitioner you will need to register directly with the state of Rhode Island.
Download your application from the state of Rhode Island website at https://health.ri.gov/forms/registration/MedicalMarijuanaNewApplication.pdf
Send your filled in application, approval document from your Canna Care Docs provider a $50 check payable to the Rhode Island General Treasurer to Rhode Island Center for Professional Licensing Room 105A 3 Capitol Hill Providence, RI 02908
The application process takes 2-4 weeks from the date it is accepted in this office. Applications received that are incomplete will be returned to the patient and the processing time will start over. For confidentiality purposes, information regarding application status will NOT be given over the phone. Once you are approved you will receive a letter to come in for your photograph.
Once you are invited to the state offices for your photograph, you will receive your physical card which gives you immediate access to one of the three medical cannabis dispensaries in the state of Rhode Island. NOTE: This process may be done differently during COVID-19
The cost of your evaluation with Canna Care Docs in Rhode Island is $150. We offer discounts for military veterans.
The cost of your application to the State of Rhode Island is $50. There are discounts for those who receive SNAP, Medicare/Medicaid or veteran’s disability.
In order to be seen by one of Canna Care Docs practitioner, you must have a previous diagnosis of a chronic or temporary diagnosis of one or more of the qualifying conditions set by the State of Rhode Island.
A chronic or debilitating disease or medical condition or its treatment that produces one or more of the following:
To apply for a medical marijuana card in Rhode Island you must provide a valid state ID, proof of residency, medical records, and a signed certification (obtained from Canna Care Docs)
Acceptable ID
Acceptable proof of residency
Medical Records
Yes, in order for our providers to make a medical cannabis recommendation they must be able to get a full understanding of your medical history. This allows our practitioners to make an informed recommendation for medical cannabis.
Some patients may be eligible for an MMJ Card but unable to apply for one themselves. For example, should the patient be a minor under the age of 18, or if the patient needs assistance accessing medical cannabis, a caregiver can be assigned to complete the process on their behalf.
The caregiver must be listed on the patient’s application form and comply with the following conditions:
Yes, qualifying patients may possess up to 12 plants and 12 seedlings. All cannabis must be grown and cultivated in one location. Plants must be stored indoors.
2 or more cardholders may grow medical cannabis in a residential location
Yes, Rhode Island accepts out of state medical cards to be used at a medical cannabis dispensary. Patients must bring their state medical card as well as their state issued ID (card & ID must be from the same state)
You must be a legal resident of Maryland with proof of residency in order to apply for a Maryland medical cannabis card. Patients under the age of 18 may have 2 parents or guardians registered as a caregiver on their behalf.
Patients may purchase 120 grams of flower or 36 grams of THC extract each month unless their medical provider determines that an increase in this limit is required by the patient due to the severity of the medical condition.
The first step in the process of obtaining your medical marijuana card in Maryland is to make an appointment with Canna Care Docs. You may schedule online at cannacaredocs.com/maryland/ To prepare for your appointment you will want to collect your medical records about the condition you wish to treat with medical cannabis. This can be as simple as taking a picture of a prescription bottle you have been given to treat your condition.
You will also want to register with the Maryland Medical Cannabis Commission MMCC to obtain a patient ID number. There is a $50 fee for purchasing your medical cannabis card which remains valid for 3 years. The doctor’s certification must be completed yearly.
The MMCC’s website is: mmcc.health.maryland.gov/
You will fill out brief demographic information and upload your state-issued ID and passport-style digital photo. (Be sure to remove any eyeglasses or head coverings and take the picture in front of a white or cream-colored wall.)
The MMCC will send you a verification email immediately which you must respond to for your registration to be submitted. It will take approximately 2-4 weeks to receive your Patient ID Number from the MMCC.
If you have not received your MMCC patient ID number by the time of your appointment you will simply forward the email you receive from the MMCC with your number to us at MD@CannaCareDocs.com. With your medical providers’ approval of your qualifying condition, your certification will be completed within 48 hours of receipt.
During your appointment, you will meet with our knowledgeable provider who will decide if medical cannabis may benefit your condition.
Upon deciding to recommend medical cannabis your provider will issue a written certification by entering your patient ID number into the MMCC website.
You will receive an email from the MMCC with a temporary ID card. This card or your written certification along with a state-issued photo ID will allow you access immediately into dispensaries.
The MMCC will mail your medical cannabis card to you in approximately 4 weeks.
Canna Care Docs team of professionals will walk you the whole way through the process from start to finish. The team will guide you through obtaining your medical records and getting ready to meet with our medical provider. You will have the opportunity to have an online telemedicine visit with one of our compassionate, knowledgeable medical providers who will determine if medical cannabis may be helpful to you. Our team will guide you through registering with the Maryland Medical Cannabis Commission to receive your medical cannabis card. Our caring team will also take the time to educate you about medical cannabis and how to maximize its benefits. We remain committed to your health throughout the year as we provide follow up care.
The visit with Canna Care Docs is $100. There is also a $50 registration fee that needs to be paid to the state. We offer a $10 Veteran’s discount in appreciation of the service to our country.
You will need a state-issued driver’s license or other documents that prove your Maryland residency.
You will also need a brief medical record pertaining to the condition you would like to treat with medical cannabis.
Yes, you will be able to upload your records directly to your patient portal which you will receive access to. You may also request that your Primary Care Physician or other medical provider fax your records to us at 443-917-2279.
A minor patient under 18 can receive a medical cannabis card with a parent or guardian registered as their caregiver. A caregiver completes a similar application as the patient by registering on the MMCC’s website at mmcc.health.maryland.gov/
Once the caregiver has received their Caregiver ID number from the MMCC the patient will add the caregiver by logging in to their patient account with the MMCC.
Patients are not permitted to grow medical cannabis in Maryland.
No, Maryland does not have reciprocity. The District of Columbia does however extend their reciprocity law to allow Maryland patients to utilize DC dispensaries as well.
Governor O’Malley signed legislation in May 2013 establishing a medical marijuana program in Maryland that restricted distribution to academic medical centers. No distribution centers were set up.
In 2016 the MMCC awarded15 preliminary grow licenses and an additional 15 processing licenses.
December 2017 began the availability of medical cannabis at dispensaries located across the state of Maryland.
You must be a legal resident of Virginia who is able to prove residency in order to apply for a Virginia medical cannabis card. Patients under the age of 18 must also have a parent or guardian registered as a caregiver on their behalf.
Patients may purchase a 90 day supply of their medication. Patients may purchase medical cannabis in oil-based preparations such as lozenges, capsules, and vape pens. Cannabis flower is not able to be purchased at this time.
The first step in the process of obtaining your medical marijuana card in Virginia is to make an appointment with Canna Care Docs. You may schedule online at cannacaredocs.com/virginia/
To prepare for your appointment you will want to collect your medical records about the condition you wish to treat with medical cannabis. This can be as simple as taking a picture of a prescription bottle you have been given to treat your condition.
During your appointment, you will meet with our knowledgeable provider who will decide if medical cannabis may benefit your condition.
Upon deciding to recommend medical cannabis your provider will issue a written certification.
Our helpful team will provide step by step instructions for registering as a patient with the VA Department of Health Professionals. This process involves entering brief demographic information to register your account. You will then be asked to submit a $50 payment for your registration.
The final step is submitting your written certification and state-issued ID to the VA Board of Pharmacy. You will receive a registration card mailed to you in approximately 7-10 days.
Canna Care Docs team of professionals will walk you the whole way through the process from start to finish. The team will guide you through obtaining your medical records and getting ready to meet with our medical provider. You will have the opportunity to have an online telemedicine visit with one of our compassionate, knowledgeable medical providers who will determine if medical cannabis may be helpful to you. Once your medical provider issues a written certification for you our team will guide you through registering with the state to receive your medical cannabis card. Our caring team will also take the time to educate you about medical cannabis and how to maximize its benefits. We remain committed to your health throughout the year as we provide follow up care.
The visit with Canna Care Docs is $150. There is also a $50 registration fee that needs to be paid to the state. We offer a $10 Veteran’s discount in appreciation of the service to our country.
A medical provider may recommend medical cannabis to treat any condition that they feel may benefit from medical cannabis and cannabinoid-based therapies.
You will need a state-issued driver’s license or other documents that prove your Virginia residency, identity, and age.
You will also need a brief medical record pertaining to the condition you would like to treat with medical cannabis.
Yes, you will be able to upload your records directly to your patient portal which you will receive access to. You may also request that your Primary Care Physician or other medical provider fax your records to us at 443-917-2279.
A minor patient under 18 can receive a medical cannabis card so long as a parent or guardian is registered as their caregiver.
When a caregiver is to be used in Virginia, the doctor will include the caregiver’s information on the written certification that they complete. The caregiver would then complete the state registration.
Patients are not permitted to grow medical cannabis in Virginia.
No, Virginia does not have reciprocity. The District of Columbia may at some point extend their reciprocity law to allow for Virginia patients to utilize DC dispensaries in the future. You may check to see if Virginia has been added to the states DC includes at their website: https://dchealth.dc.gov/page/frequently-asked-questions1-faqs-0
Governor Terry McAuliffe signed House Bill 1445 and Senate Bill 1235 in March 2015. These bills created the affirmative defense for possession of THC-A oil for the treatment of epilepsy.
In 2017 Virginia began implementation of in-state production of THC-A and CBD oils. These oils are extracted by the licensed Pharmaceutical Processors that have been selected to grow, process, and dispense medical cannabis in Virginia. There can be a total of 5 Pharmaceutical Processors in the state, one for each Health Service area HSA. As of September 2020, there are 4 companies selected.
July 2020 brought substantial changes to the medical cannabis program. Medical cannabis possession was finally made fully legal. Previously written certification merely provided an affirmative defense if one was found in possession of medical cannabis. Additionally, each Pharmaceutical Processor now has the ability to open 5 additional dispensaries in their HSA.
Medical cannabis is expected to be available for purchase in the fall of 2020.
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