Is it legal for me to use marijuana?
In Maine, marijuana use is legal. However, only qualified patients can legally purchase cannabis (marijuana) from a certified caregiver or medical marijuana dispensary. Cannabis remains illegal under federal law.
What are the qualifying conditions?
Maine residents with at least one of the following debilitating medical conditions may ask their doctor for a recommendation for medical use of cannabis:
What can medical marijuana do for me?
Cannabis is a natural alternative to opioid painkillers. It can improve digestive motility, calm muscle spasms, stimulate appetite, lift depression, and more—safely and non-synthetically. Unlike other drugs (even aspirin), there is no lethal dose of cannabis.
“For many patients, medical cannabis provides a safe, natural path away from addictive drugs. Rather than being a gateway to drug abuse, medical cannabis can offer a gateway OUT of addiction.” Becky DeKeuster, Director of Community and Education (Where is she a director?).
How do I get a certification for medical marijuana?
In Maine, any MD, DO or CNP can recommend cannabis for qualifying patients. Once your doctor has provided a certification, you can designate SMA to provide your medicine by completing a simple form.
I’m afraid to talk to my doctor about this. What do I do?
Have an honest, informed talk with your doctor or nurse practitioner about why you are interested in trying medical cannabis. If s/he is reluctant, find out why. Many doctors are concerned that cannabis doesn’t fall neatly into the traditional pill-based dosing regimen. SMA is happy to provide recommendations to doctors knowledgeable in the medical efficacy of cannabis.
Why should I use a caregiver?
In addition to being friendly and customer-service oriented, SMA is highly knowledgeable about the use of medical cannabis as well as the laws surrounding such. SMA focuses on providing safe, consistent and top-quality cannabis products. SMA here to serve you!
I am a Maine resident, what documents do I need when meeting with SMA?
SMA is licensed by the state to provide consistent, safe access to medical cannabis to qualified Maine residents. Since SMA is overseen by the state, we are bound by law to strictly uphold the letter and intention of Maine’s law. Every time you purchase medicine from SMA, you must show your:
SMA is now accepting visiting qualifying patients. A visiting patient is someone who (1) is not a resident of Maine or has been a resident of Maine less than 30 days and, (2) is qualified by another jurisdiction for the medical use of marijuana. A qualifying patient visiting Maine must meet the following criteria:
How much medicine can I have access to each month?
By law, medical cannabis users can have access to 5 ounces of prepared cannabis per month, to be dispensed in 2.5 ounce increments every 15 days. That means that qualified patients can possess and transport up to 2.5 oz. of medicine at any given time.
Do I have to smoke to use medical marijuana?
SMA understands that one person’s preferred way of taking their medicine might not suit another. We will be happy to discuss the benefits of edibles, topicals, and vaporizing, and help you find the best fit for your needs. Always use the smallest amount to provide the relief you need–your proper dosage will depend on factors such as delivery method and individual metabolism.
Does SMA have organic certification?
There is currently no USDA process for organic certification of cannabis. State law requires that SMA cultivates all of our own medicine. Our goal is to produce safe, high-quality medicine while minimizing our impact on the environment. SMA’s bio-secure cultivation facility uses only environmental and biological controls to prevent pests, mold, and other contaminants.
In Maine, marijuana use is legal. However, only qualified patients can legally purchase cannabis (marijuana) from a certified caregiver or medical marijuana dispensary. Cannabis remains illegal under federal law.
What are the qualifying conditions?
Maine residents with at least one of the following debilitating medical conditions may ask their doctor for a recommendation for medical use of cannabis:
- Cancer
- Glaucoma
- Positive status for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
- Hepatitis C
- ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis)
- Crohn’s disease
- Agitation of Alzheimer’s disease
- Nail-patella syndrome
- Intractable pain, or a chronic or debilitating disease or medical condition or its treatment that produces cachexia, severe nausea, seizures (such as those characteristic of epilepsy) or severe and persistent muscle spasms (such as those characteristic of multiple sclerosis)
- Chronic pain that has not responded to traditional treatments for 6 months or more.
- PTSD
What can medical marijuana do for me?
Cannabis is a natural alternative to opioid painkillers. It can improve digestive motility, calm muscle spasms, stimulate appetite, lift depression, and more—safely and non-synthetically. Unlike other drugs (even aspirin), there is no lethal dose of cannabis.
“For many patients, medical cannabis provides a safe, natural path away from addictive drugs. Rather than being a gateway to drug abuse, medical cannabis can offer a gateway OUT of addiction.” Becky DeKeuster, Director of Community and Education (Where is she a director?).
How do I get a certification for medical marijuana?
In Maine, any MD, DO or CNP can recommend cannabis for qualifying patients. Once your doctor has provided a certification, you can designate SMA to provide your medicine by completing a simple form.
I’m afraid to talk to my doctor about this. What do I do?
Have an honest, informed talk with your doctor or nurse practitioner about why you are interested in trying medical cannabis. If s/he is reluctant, find out why. Many doctors are concerned that cannabis doesn’t fall neatly into the traditional pill-based dosing regimen. SMA is happy to provide recommendations to doctors knowledgeable in the medical efficacy of cannabis.
Why should I use a caregiver?
In addition to being friendly and customer-service oriented, SMA is highly knowledgeable about the use of medical cannabis as well as the laws surrounding such. SMA focuses on providing safe, consistent and top-quality cannabis products. SMA here to serve you!
I am a Maine resident, what documents do I need when meeting with SMA?
SMA is licensed by the state to provide consistent, safe access to medical cannabis to qualified Maine residents. Since SMA is overseen by the state, we are bound by law to strictly uphold the letter and intention of Maine’s law. Every time you purchase medicine from SMA, you must show your:
- Valid Maine State ID (Driver’s License or State Photo ID)
- Valid and current proof that you are a Maine medical cannabis patient, either:
- Original, tamper-proof Physician’s Certification; or
- DHHS issued Medical Cannabis Program card
SMA is now accepting visiting qualifying patients. A visiting patient is someone who (1) is not a resident of Maine or has been a resident of Maine less than 30 days and, (2) is qualified by another jurisdiction for the medical use of marijuana. A qualifying patient visiting Maine must meet the following criteria:
- Maine certification: The visitor shall possess a valid Maine-approved form completed, signed and dated by the visitor’s home-jurisdiction treating physician. Call Ginger (207.287.3282) or Nikki (207.287.9330) at the Maine DHHS for a copy of the visiting patient form.
- Home-jurisdiction certification: The visitor shall possess a valid medical use of marijuana certification issued by the visitor’s home-jurisdiction. Follow these links for patient registration information for New Hampshire and Massachusetts.
- Photographic identification: The visitor shall possess a valid photographic identification card or driver’s license issued by the visitor’s home-jurisdiction.
How much medicine can I have access to each month?
By law, medical cannabis users can have access to 5 ounces of prepared cannabis per month, to be dispensed in 2.5 ounce increments every 15 days. That means that qualified patients can possess and transport up to 2.5 oz. of medicine at any given time.
Do I have to smoke to use medical marijuana?
SMA understands that one person’s preferred way of taking their medicine might not suit another. We will be happy to discuss the benefits of edibles, topicals, and vaporizing, and help you find the best fit for your needs. Always use the smallest amount to provide the relief you need–your proper dosage will depend on factors such as delivery method and individual metabolism.
Does SMA have organic certification?
There is currently no USDA process for organic certification of cannabis. State law requires that SMA cultivates all of our own medicine. Our goal is to produce safe, high-quality medicine while minimizing our impact on the environment. SMA’s bio-secure cultivation facility uses only environmental and biological controls to prevent pests, mold, and other contaminants.
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