How to Get Medical Marijuana in Ohio: A Comprehensive Guide

In the past few years, more and more Americans have discovered the benefits of medical marijuana. The herb can be used to treat a variety of different illnesses and conditions, including chronic pain, anxiety, depression, glaucoma, nausea from chemotherapy treatment, and many others. Unfortunately for residents of Ohio, they’re one of the few remaining states that has not yet legalized medical marijuana. However, this appears to be changing soon as bills have been proposed in every legislative session since 2016 but have not yet passed. If you struggle with an illness or condition that might be eased by medical marijuana, keep reading to learn everything you need to know about getting your hands on it in Ohio.

How to get medical marijuana in Ohio

First, you’re going to need to be diagnosed with a qualifying condition. The list of qualifying conditions for medical marijuana in Ohio is much shorter than other states. You’ll find a comprehensive list below. Next, you’ll have to hire or be approved by a doctor (or team of doctors) to write you a recommendation for medical marijuana. Unfortunately, it’s a bit of a complicated system that varies from patient to patient. You’ll also need to apply for a medical marijuana card. Unfortunately, this process is extremely tedious and will likely involve lots of paperwork. Finally, you’ll need to find a dispensary and start buying medical marijuana! You can also grow your own if you have a particularly rare condition that’s not treated by any commercially available strains.

Which Conditions Qualify for Marijuana in Ohio?

As of 2022, the list of qualifying conditions for medical marijuana in Ohio is as follows:

  •  Anxiety – Patients must have a doctor’s diagnosis of anxiety and a diagnosis from an additional medical professional.
  • Chronic Pain – Patients must have a doctor’s diagnosis of chronic pain and a diagnosis from an additional medical professional.
  • Glaucoma – Patients must have a doctor’s diagnosis of glaucoma and a diagnosis from an additional medical professional.
  • Epilepsy – Patients must have a doctor’s diagnosis of epilepsy and a diagnosis from an additional medical professional.
  • Epilepsy – Patients must have a doctor’s diagnosis of epilepsy and a diagnosis from an additional medical professional.
  • Terminally Ill – Patients must be diagnosed as terminally ill.

How to become an approved patient In Ohio

You’ll need to find a doctor willing to write you a recommendation for medical marijuana. You’ll also need to fill out an application on the Ohio Medical Board website. You’ll have to attach proof of your diagnosis, proof of your residence, and two letters of recommendation written by doctors. Once your application is approved, you’ll be added to a list of people who can legally possess medical marijuana in Ohio. You’ll also receive a card letting you know your application was approved. You’ll need to visit a dispensary with your card and ID to legally purchase medical marijuana.

Where to get your medical marijuana in Ohio

Dispensaries are slowly appearing all over Ohio as the state starts to get ready for the legalization of medical marijuana. Unfortunately, many dispensaries are not yet open, so you may have to wait a while before you can get medical marijuana. You can visit the Ohio Department of Commerce website to see a map and list of medical marijuana dispensaries in the state. You can also use the website to search for dispensaries near you by entering your address. Unfortunately, there isn’t very much information about the dispensaries on the website, so you’ll have to do a bit of research of your own to figure out which dispensary is right for you.

Conclusion

We hope that you’ve found this guide to getting medical marijuana in Ohio to be helpful! As we mentioned above, Ohio has a very strict list of qualifying conditions, so many people will not be able to take advantage of this herbal treatment. Many but not all as you see it from the information mentioned above.

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