medical cannabis card Evaluation

medical cannabis has been shown to successfully address a variety of ailments, including:

Chronic Pain Relief: Medical cannabis is effective in managing chronic pain, offering a safer alternative to traditional pain medications, reducing dependence on opioids, and minimizing side effects.

Anxiety and Stress Reduction: The calming effects of medical cannabis can significantly reduce anxiety levels, promoting relaxation and improving overall mental health.

Neuroprotective Properties: Emerging research suggests medical cannabis may have neuroprotective benefits, potentially aiding in the management of neurological conditions.

Anti-inflammatory Effects: Medical cannabis can reduce inflammation, aiding in the treatment of various inflammatory disorders and enhancing overall health.

Qualifying conditions for a Medical Cannabis card

• Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)

• Alzheimer's disease

• Autism spectrum disorder, when such disorder is diagnosed for a patient who is at least 18 years of age, or severe autism, when diagnosed for a patient who is less than 18 years of age

• Any cancer except skin cancer, unless it is metastatic skin cancer 

• Epidermolysis bullosa

• Patient is in hospice program, either as inpatient or outpatient

• Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), when such disease is diagnosed as stage III

• Inflammatory bowel disease

• Intractable pain

• Lupus

• Mitochondrial disease

• Multiple sclerosis

• Parkinson's disease

• Peripheral neuropathy, when such symptoms are diagnosed as severe 

• Post-traumatic stress disorder resulting from direct exposure to or the witnessing of a trauma for a patient who is at least 18 years of age

• Seizure disorders related to a diagnosis of epilepsy or trauma-related head injuries

• Sickle cell disease

• Tourette's syndrome
  
  For more info: https://dph.georgia.gov/health-topics/medical-cannabis