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"As a person with MS, I have horrible, painful muscle spasms from the waist-down. So much so, that it's confined me to a wheelchair. A friend of mine, and fellow MS sufferer, told me about the pain-relief effects of medical cannabis. Despite my initial skepticism, I gave it a try. While I find the effects not necessarily euphoric, it does allow me to stretch my legs out straight, either sitting on the floor or lying in bed -- it's a great muscle-relaxant."

Susan J.

(Denver, CO)

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Colorado Springs, Colorado Medical Marijuana Patients

Colorado Springs medical marijuana users may legally obtain medical marijuana under Colorado Amendment 20, provided they have a qualifying condition or symptom, register with the state, and abide by certain restrictions and limitations. Colorado Springs is located in El Paso County and is by far the county's largest city. As of May 31, 2009, El Paso County had 839 residents who were registered medical marijuana patients. This figure represents 11% of the Colorado state total of 7,630 patients.

Who Can Use Medical Marijuana in Colorado Springs?

Medical marijuana users in Colorado Springs must submit an application, a doctor's recommendation, and a fee to the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment in order to obtain a Colorado medical marijuana license.

In order to receive a doctor's recommendation and be approved by the registry, patients in Colorado Springs must have cancer, HIV/AIDS, or glaucoma as a primary condition, or must have one of the following symptoms: severe nausea, cachexia (wasting that results from several diseases), seizures (including those related to epilepsy), severe chronic pain, muscle spasticity and muscle spasms (often associated with multiple sclerosis). In addition, the patient's medical marijuana doctor must believe that the patient might benefit from the use of medical marijuana. Requirements are still more stringent for would-be patients under the age of 18.

Even registered medical marijuana patients may not use marijuana in public, in a place open to the public, or where its use might harm others present.

Obtaining Medical Marijuana in Colorado Springs

Colorado Springs medical marijuana patients have three choices in order to legally obtain their medicine: Grow it at home, designate a caregiver, or work with a dispensary such as those operated by Pain Management of Colorado. Whichever option is chosen, each patient may possess no more than two ounces of usable marijuana at any time. A patient is permitted up to six living plants, but only three of these plants may be mature, flowering, and able to produce usable marijuana.

A full-service dispensary is the most convenient option for most patients, since few people have the time or expertise necessary to grow medical-grade marijuana at home. In addition, dispensaries like Pain Management of Colorado can connect patients with experienced medical marijuana physicians and caregivers who work as a team to manage each patient's ongoing care. Patients who are not yet registered to legally use medical marijuana can apply through a Pain Management of Colorado dispensary, ensuring that all paperwork will be completed correctly in order to minimize the chance of denial.

Dispensaries may also offer marijuana products that are harder to produce at home, including those designed to be eaten or used in beverages. Patients with lung disease may not wish to inhale smoke, and often find these alternative products particularly helpful. Another option for those who wish to avoid smoking is vaporization, which reduces odor and the risk to the patient's lungs.

Whichever option you use to get medical marijuana in Colorado Springs, it's essential to become familiar with state and local laws and regulations, know your rights, and carry your license at all times.

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