Medical Marijuana

Medi Clinics Primary Care LLC

Primary Care Practice & Aesthetics located in Tampa, FL & Brandon, FL

Marijuana has been used for medicinal purposes for thousands of years, though many people consider it as a Recreational Drug. Venkata J. Bireddy, MD, and the team of professionals at Medi Clinics Primary Care LLC in Tampa and Brandon Florida, recognize the medical benefits of Medical Marijuana and offer prescriptions to all of their qualifying patients. To learn more, schedule a visit today by calling our offices or requesting a consultation.

Medical Marijuana Q & A

Q) What is Medical Marijuana?

A) Marijuana, or Cannabis, is a plant that contains two chemicals with medicinal properties:

"THC" stands for Delta-9-Tetrahydrocannabinol and is a Psychoactive chemical found in Marijuana. When THC enters your body, it attaches to Cannabinoid receptors in your brain, where it stimulates certain responses, like increased appetite and reduced pain.

"CBD" is short for Cannabidiol. It's another chemical compound in Marijuana, though it doesn't have psychoactive or intoxicating effects like THC does. The FDA recently approved CBD for medical use in treating certain types of Epilepsy, though it's thought to have many more medicinal properties, such as treating back pain, Osteoarthritis, and even Cancer.

Q) For a long time, Marijuana was an illegal drug, but many states in the US have recently legalized its use for both recreational and medicinal purposes. Florida legalized Marijuana for medicinal uses in 2016 with the Florida Medical Marijuana Legalization Initiative, also known as Amendment 2. Am I a candidate for treatment with Medical Marijuana?

A) According to the Florida Medical Marijuana Legalization Initiative, a doctor must diagnose a patient as suffering from one or more of the following conditions to be able to recommend them for Medical Marijuana use:

Cancer
Epilepsy
Glaucoma
HIV
AIDS
Seizures
Crohn's Disease
Chronic Muscle Spasms
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Amyotrophic lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
Parkinson's Disease
Multiple Sclerosis

However, the law also states that a patient can qualify for Medical Marijuana use if a doctor determines that the Medical use of Marijuana would outweigh the potential Health Risks that consumption would pose to the patient.

Q) Medical Marijuana use in Florida has also recently become legalized for part-time residents, like snowbirds and seasonal residents. What does Medical Marijuana do?

A) Medical Marijuana isn't used to treat or cure diseases but is rather an effective tool in alleviating symptoms. Though research is being conducted on the effects of Marijuana, it's thought to be effective in treating:

Nausea
Loss of Appetite
Chronic Pain
Muscle Spasms

Even though Medical Marijuana won't necessarily treat any of the underlying conditions causing these symptoms, it can improve your quality of life by making you feel better and making it easier to live with your condition.

For more Information regarding Medical Marijuana, please read this Informative Article! You may also click this article for the Complete Guide to Getting a Medical Marijuana Card in Florida.

To learn more about how Dr. Bireddy and the team of Professionals at Medi Clinics Primary Care LLC can help you with Medical Marijuana, don't hesitate to schedule an Appointment by calling at any of our Tampa or Brandon Clinic. We are a Primary Care Practice that offers Immigration and Medical Marijuana. Call us to book your Appointment Today.