Medical Marijuana

What is medical marijuana?

Medical marijuana refers to using legal marijuana to ease symptoms of common medical concerns. Medical marijuana is classified as a Schedule I substance. While not legal for recreational use, medical marijuana can be used to ease symptoms associated with some medical conditions when recommended by a qualified healthcare provider. 

Which health conditions can medical marijuana be used for?

Amber may suggest you try medical marijuana to help manage symptoms of one or more of the following conditions:

• Chronic pain
• Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
• Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
• Ulcerative colitis
• Other gut health concerns
• Crohn’s disease
• Huntington's disease
• Cancer-related pain, nausea, or vomiting
• Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
• Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)
• Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)
• Alzheimer’s disease
• Parkinson’s disease
• Multiple sclerosis (MS)
• Muscle and/or fast wasting 
• Epilepsy or other seizure disorders
• Glaucoma
• Fibromyalgia 
• Hepatitis C
• Spasticity (muscle movement disruption)
• Muscle spasms
• Spinal cord diseases or injuries
• Terminal illnesses
• Sickle cell anemia
• Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
• Tourette syndrome
• Traumatic brain injury (TBI)
• Chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE)

Medical marijuana doesn’t cure these conditions, but it often reduces problematic symptoms. 

What are the various forms of medical marijuana?

Examples of the different forms of medical marijuana include:

• Inhaled marijuana (smoking or vaping dried cannabis flowers)
• Suppositories
• Lotions
• Gels
• Liquids
• Sprays
• Capsules
• Gummies
• Chewable candies
• Baked goods

Amber reviews your options and helps determine which may best match your needs.

Am I a candidate for medical marijuana?

Amber meets with you in person or virtually to discuss your medical history, lifestyle, symptoms, and health goals. She uses functional lab testing to evaluate your overall health and detect any underlying causes of negative symptoms. She follows up to ensure effective, long-lasting results. 

You might also be a candidate for:

• Custom nutrition plans
• Individualized exercise programs
• Medically supervised weight loss
• Dietary supplements
• Stress management
• Sleep disorder treatments
• Gut health support
• Thyroid support
• Other hormonal treatments 

Amber tailors treatment plans to your unique needs using a holistic, functional medicine (root-cause) approach. She addresses all body systems, rather than simply masking bothersome symptoms. 

Schedule an in-person or telehealth medical marijuana evaluation at Amber Functional Medicine, LLC, by calling the office or booking one online today.