Your path to a Florida Medical Marijuana Card

Cannabis contains over 100 different compounds called cannabinoids, the main ones being tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD). Along with compounds called terpenes and flavonoids, THC and CBD are the substances found in medical marijuana.

Recent studies have shown that medical marijuana is able to relieve symptoms of a number of different medical conditions — including but not limited to anxiety, migraines, PTSD, ADHD and depression. It has been shown to effectively help with symptoms of inflammatory bowel disease such as diarrhea and abdominal pain, and it can temporarily lower eye pressure, providing relief to patients with glaucoma.

With its antispasmodic properties it is able to help with epileptic seizures, multiple sclerosis, ALS and Parkinson's disease. Medical marijuana may also help alleviate the suffering associated with cancer treatment such as nausea, loss of appetite and pain, and can help with insomnia, improve mood and bring calm to patients. It comes in many forms — tinctures, topical creams, capsules, gummies and vape pens — and may be safely obtained from locally licensed dispensaries.