Medications no longer needed?

Opioids, sedatives, NSAIDS (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs), and SSRI anti-depressants are commonly used in smaller amounts or discontinued. These are all drugs with serious adverse effects. Opioids and sedatives produce depression, demotivation, and diminished mobility; weight gain and diminished functionality are common effects. Cognitive and emotional impairment and depression are co-morbid conditions. Opioids adversely effect vegetative functioning with constipation, dyspepsia, and gastric irritation. Circadian rhythms are disrupted with sleep disorders and chronic sedation caused by these agents. Dependence and withdrawal symptoms are more serious than with sedatives. The mis-use of antibiotics results in interference with the body's natural ability to fight infection, resulting in Multiple Resistance ( MRSA). The mis-use of steroids interfere with the body's immune response, resulting in multi-system dysfunction or immune deficiency and vitamin deficiency.

Opioids are undoubtedly the analgesic of choice in treating acute pain. For chronic pain, however, I recommend primary use of cannabis, resorting to opiates for episodic worsening of the condition. Efficacy is maximized, tolerance and adverse effects are minimized.

NSAIDs can be particularly insidious for those who do not immediately react with gastric irritation and discontinue the drug. Chronic irritation with bleeding may produce serious morbidity. Most often, the dyspepsia produced is suppressed with antacids or other medications. Many patients tolerate acute intermittent use but not chronic use. SSRIs, if tolerated, coexist without adverse interaction with cannabis. Some SSRI users say cannabis is synergistic in that it treats side effects of jitteriness or gastrointestinal problems.

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We provide Online Pre-qualification to determine if you are a suitable candidate for a medical marijuana recommendation. By utilizing our online resource, you are able to do so in the privacy of your own home. Our doctor approved authorization process ensures you have a completely confidential medical marijuana recommendation, and also includes pre screening services. Once you pre-qualify, you will be instructed to call our office for a required face-to-face medical marijuana evaluation appointment with the doctor.

Once the face-to-face medical marijuana evaluation is completed the doctor may issue a recommendation for Medical Marijuana. You will receive a Physician Statement (Letter size and Wallet size) and a Medical Marijuana Identification Card (MMIC). In addition, Hawaii residents will receive a Hawaii Medical Marijuana ID card from the Department of Public Safety . This will allow you to legally possess, use and grow medical marijuana for medicinal purposes. Our objective is to empower you by educating you on the California and Hawaii Medical Marijuana Laws - the Compassionate Use Act (Prop. 215, 1996) and the Medical Marijuana Implementation Act (SB 420, 2004). Hawaii Medical Marijuana Law (SB 862, 2000) These Laws are in full force in the California and Hawaii courts, and must be upheld by all state and local law enforcement agencies. There is an ever-increasing understanding that marijuana is indeed a benign, valuable, medicinal herb that has been mis-scheduled and misunderstood.

Cannabinoids have been known for their analgesic, anxiolytic, anti emetic and anti spastic properties for many centuries. We believe that research that will bring the medicinal use of cannabis into the light of the public eye of believers and unbelievers unmasking the power of this 100% naturally occuring herbal medicine. The endogenous cannabinoid system has been identified in the past two decades, and this has brought much interest in western medicine. Nearly 100% of Patients report that cannabis is safe and effective. The endocannabinoid system may serve important functions in the central and peripheral regulation of pain. Alteration in the perception of and reaction to pain and muscle spasticity or spasms is a unique property of cannabis therapy. Cannabinoids have analgesic, immunomodulatory and anti-inflammatory properties in the treatment of arthritis.

Cannabis appears to treat conditioned fear or trauma-induced behavioral changes (i.e, PTSD).Recent findings support the hypothesis that cannabis is associated in the treatment of antidepressant and anti-stress effects and treat co morbid symptoms of depression such as cognitive deficiencies, weight gain, impulsivity and dependence disorders. Cannabinoids effectively lower the intra ocular pressure (IOP) for the treatment of Glaucoma. Cannabis seems to work by promoting homeostasis in various systems of the body.

They include:

Restoration of normal functioning of the gastrointestinal tract with normalization of peristalsis and restoration of appetite. Normalizing circadian rhythm, which relieves insomnia. Sleep is therapeutic in itself and synergistically helps with pain control. Easement of pain, depression, and anxiety. Cannabis as an anxiolytic and anti-depressant modulates emotional reactivity and is especially useful in treating post-traumatic stress disorders. When it comes to mood disorders, chronic pain, chronic muscle spasms, chronic insomnia, and other chronic conditions with no known evidence-based medical treatments, the medical profession continues to fail the patient. "Mainstream" doctors frequently complicate these disorders by encouraging poly-pharmacy - the use of multiple drugs, usually five or more (NSAIDS, e.g. ibuprofen), short and long acting opiates (e.g. Vicodin & Oxycontin), muscle relaxants (e.g. Soma, Flexeril) , SSRIs ( e.g. Prozac, Paxil), Anti-depressants (e.g. Elavil), Sedatives, Anti-anxiety medications (e.g. Xanax), sleeping agents (e.g. Ambien), steroids (e.g. Prednisone), Antibiotics and other controversial medications.

The Websites provide online pre qualification for medical marijuana recommendation in the privacy of your home. Doctor approved authorization process insures completely confidential medical marijuana recommendation and pre-screening services. This establishes that California and Hawaii physicians and patients who follow certain guidelines in recommending or approving the medical use of marijuana are immune from sanction or criminal prosecution. This Website will act as a guide to determine if you qualify to get a recommendation for medical marijuana in the privacy of your own home.

Registered members can use the Assessment Tool to determine if you pre-qualify for a medical marijuana recommendation and will guide you on how to approach your own primary care provider (MD, DO) to obtain a Physician Statement that cannabis may provide relief for related symptoms of certain referenced diagnosis(es). The $25 registration fee may be applied to an office visit with Dr. Blake should you require his service.

The Assessment tool is a series of questions that will used by the Doctor to determine if you pre-qualify for a recommendation or approval of medical marijuana for certain medical conditions. After you answer the questions, the Assessment tool will direct you with further instructions on how to obtain a face to face Medical Marijuana Evaluation. This will allow you to use, possess, and grow marijuana legally within California or Hawaii. This Assessment tool does not guarantee you will receive a medical marijuana recommendation or approval. A face to face history and good faith examination of the patient from a California or Hawaii licensed physician is required to complete the medical marijuana evaluation for recommendation or approval of medical marijuana. This primary care provider will develop a treatment plan with objectives, and discuss side effects of medical marijuana and perform periodic review of the treatment's efficacy. This primary care provider will use consultation, as necessary, and provide proper record keeping that supports the decision to recommend the use of medical marijuana. Your $25 pre qualification fee can apply to our Medical Marijuana evaluation fee of $125 should you choose the service of our California or Hawaii Licensed physician. ($25 now, and $100 when you visit the Doctor).