Mission Statement
Cannabis is an ancient medicine for treatment of chronic medical conditions not responding to conventional medical treatment. Cannabis given as a method of treatment under supervision could be a better choice of natural healing.
Ancient use of Cannabis
Medical cannabis dates to ancient times. Chinese surgeon Hua Tuo is credited with being the first recorded person to use cannabis as an anesthetic during surgery.
Qualifying Health Conditions
Maryland Residents
Any Maryland resident whose physician recommends medical cannabis as a treatment option for a qualifying medical condition is eligible to register with the Maryland Medical Cannabis Commission (MMCC) as a patient. Qualifying medical conditions include cachexia, anorexia, wasting syndrome, severe pain, severe nausea, seizures, severe or persistent muscle spasms, glaucoma, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder and chronic pain.