Dr. Ralph Rophie

Who Qualifies for Medicinal Marijuana in Florida

As per the legislation of Florida’s Medical Marijuana Legalization Initiative, Amendment 2, passed November 08, 2016, qualified patients diagnosed with a debilitating medical condition may lawfully obtain and use marijuana for medical purposes, where the patient has been certified by a licensed Florida marijuana doctor.

What Ailments Qualify For Medical Marijuana in Florida

Patients in Florida diagnosed with one of the following "debilitating medical conditions", are afforded legal protection under the Florida Medical Marijuana Legalization Initiative, as per Amendment 2:

• Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (Lou Gehrig’s disease)
• Cancer
• Crohn's disease
• Chronic debilitating nonmalignant pain
• Epilepsy
• Glaucoma
• HIV/AIDS
• Seizures
• Chronic muscle spasms
• Multiple sclerosis
• Parkinson’s disease
• Post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
• Or any other ailment/condition of the same severity/symptoms, when determined by a physician's opinion that the medical use of marijuana would surpass any potential health risks