Are you experiencing consistent pain, migraines, or coping with troublesome symptoms from a chronic condition? Medical marijuana may be a helpful solution for you. Will Lambert, PMHNP, FNP, and the expert providers at Optimus Health and Wellness offer supportive medical marijuana treatments for adults. In-person and telehealth appointments are available in The Woodlands, Texas, and telehealth care is available to patients in Connecticut, New York, Massachusetts, Florida, Vermont, Maine, and Maryland. If you’re looking to relieve symptoms that interfere with your daily life, call the friendly staff today or book an appointment online.
Medical marijuana utilizes the cannabis plant to treat various symptoms. The plant contains more than 100 different chemicals — the best known are delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD). THC is the main ingredient that makes you feel "high."
Medical marijuana is legal in 38 states, including locations where Optimus Health and Wellness offers care: Connecticut, New York, Massachusetts, Florida, Vermont, Maine, and Maryland.
Texas’s Compassionate Use Program (CUP) allows certain physicians to prescribe low-THC cannabis for medical purposes.
Medical marijuana products remain illegal under federal law.
Medical marijuana can treat conditions and symptoms such as:
Medical marijuana qualifying conditions vary by state law — you can discuss this with your provider.
Short-term side effects may include:
Potential marijuana long-term effects include:
You shouldn’t use marijuana if you’re pregnant, breastfeeding, have heart disease, or if you have a history of psychosis.
Your Optimus Health and Wellness provider first assesses your condition and symptoms. If they determine that marijuana is an appropriate treatment and your condition qualifies in your state, they can provide you with a written recommendation.
Your state may require you to get a medical marijuana ID card — which you can use to buy marijuana at a dispensary.
With medical marijuana, you can:
Your provider discusses the pros and cons of various methods with you.
To learn more about medical marijuana, call Optimus Health and Wellness today or schedule a consultation online.