COLORADO MEDICAL MARIJUANA

When Colorado voters passed Amendment 20 in November 2000, they legalized the use of medical marijuana throughout the state of Colorado, including the Denver metro area.

Finally, patients who suffered from debilitating conditions (such as glaucoma, muscle spasms, chronic or severe pain, seizures, cancer, and AIDS) could seek relief by using medical marijuana.

If you fall into this category, you’ll be pleased to know that there are more than 300 medical marijuana providers, medical marijuana dispensaries, medical marijuana clinics, and medical marijuana stores located throughout Denver and the suburbs.

To qualify to legally use medical marijuana, you need to first obtain a medical marijuana registry card from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. The yearly fee is $90, and you’ll need a physician referral, as well as medical records documenting your condition.

Once you have the registry card, also known as an MMJ card, you can legally purchase medical marijuana in grams, ounces, or edible products.

While there are side effects to the use of medical marijuana, they can be less damaging than the side effects that come from over-the-counter drugs or prescription medications.