Resources For Cannabis Patients
*UPDATED 3/04/23
Yoga and meditation practices are excellent practices to start establishing or maintaining good health! However, sometimes we may need a little outside help too.
No worries, I put together this quick list of resources to help patients along their journey.
The informational links provided below will open a new window for each website listed. Each respective website is responsible for its own content. This page lists some options but is in no way a complete list of places you can reach out to for help.
If you represent an organization that you believe may be a good fit here, you can use the contact form to request for your organization to be added.
Patient Resources:
Find A Registered Cannabis Doctor *in Pennsylvania
Although medical use is now legal in many states, access to reliable patient resources isn’t always easy to come by. There is a strong need for federal law reform, more research, education, continued advocacy, and affordable access. Here is a list of patient-centered organizations that you may find helpful.
Patients Out of Time
Provides information to healthcare professionals, patients, and caregivers about cannabis. Clinical conferences, information about the therapeutic basis of cannabis, and indications for use are also provided.
The American Alliance for Medical Cannabis
Provides information to patients and caregivers to help them make informed decisions about whether cannabis is the right medicine for them, the laws surrounding medicinal marijuana in given areas, political activism, and recipes and guides to growing your own.
Americans for Safe Access
ASA provides training and resources for activists, Including legal resources, resources by state, information on talking to the media, testifying, lobbying, movement building, etc. They also offer condition-based booklets and state legal manuals for purchase.
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Marijuana Policy Project
The mission of this group is to increase support for non-punitive, non-coercive marijuana policies, identify and activate supporters of those policies, change state laws to reduce or eliminate penalties for medical and non-medical use of marijuana, and gain influence in Congress. Information about significant issues and policies as well as news is available.
NORML
Provides information about marijuana, including a primer; personal, medical, and industrial use; testing; health endorsements; legal issues, and a “research library” of information. State NORML chapters provide varying levels of education, primarily regarding legal issues. Their physician finder links to Weedmaps.
Project CBD
Project CBD is a non-profit educational service dedicated to promoting and publicizing research into the medical utility of cannabidiol (CBD) and other components of the cannabis plant. It is intended to update providers and patients about developments in cannabinoid science, promote research and emphasize the whole plant therapeutics of cannabis (not just THC or CBD).
United Patients Group
United Patients Group is an unparalleled resource and trusted leader in Medical Cannabis for physicians, patients, and organizations. UPG acts as a virtual hand for patients and offers CME education and consulting to physicians and medical institutions. UPG believes that education is paramount in understanding the potential for Medical Cannabis treatment and acts as a conduit between worldwide medical institutions and the medical cannabis industry.
Veteran’s Cannabis Group
An advocacy group of Veterans for Veterans who use medical cannabis.
They provide education, safe access, information on VA resources and benefits, employment and networking opportunities in the cannabis industry, and support veteran-owned cannabis businesses from cultivation to retail.
Trauma Resources:
Trauma Survivors Network
A community of patients and survivors looking to connect with one another and rebuild their lives after a serious injury. The underlying goal of our resources and programs is to ensure the survivors of trauma a stable recovery and to connect those who share similar stories.
PTSD United
PTSD United, Inc. is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing resources for sufferers of PTSD, their friends and family, and anyone else interested in learning more about Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Our primary method of helping PTSD sufferers is through our free, completely anonymous online social community, which is available twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week where people can go to connect with others living with PTSD
Crisis Resources:
Suicide Hotline
1-800-273-8255
The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals.
National Domestic Violence Hotline
1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
Operating around the clock, seven days a week, confidential and free of cost, the National Domestic Violence Hotline provides lifesaving tools and immediate support to enable victims to find safety and live lives free of abuse. Callers can expect highly trained, experienced advocates to offer compassionate support, crisis intervention information, educational services, and referral services in more than 200 languages.
RAINN
1.800.656.HOPE (4673)
Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network
When you call, you’ll be routed to a local RAINN affiliate organization based on the first six digits of your phone number. Cell phone callers have the option to enter the ZIP code of their current location to more accurately locate the nearest sexual assault service, provider.
The Trevor Project
1-866-488-7386
The Trevor Project is the leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & questioning (LGBTQ) young people under 25. They offer accredited life-saving, life-affirming programs and services to LGBTQ youth that create safe, accepting, and inclusive environments over the phone, online, and through text.
Other Support Resources:
The Compassionate Friends (national office)
1-877-969-0010
A national, self-help support organization for those grieving the loss of a child or sibling
P.O. Box 3696
Oak Brook, IL 60522-3696
630-990-0010
American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy
112 S. Alfred Street
Alexandria, VA 22314-3061
Fax: 703-838-9805
Mesothelioma Cancer Network
1-855-625-7286
The Mesothelioma Cancer Network Advocates for mesothelioma victims. “It is our duty to help those harmed by the negligence of the asbestos industry.” With proper cancer support, victims and their loved ones can access the financial assistance, treatment options, and emotional help they need to cope with this devastating disease.
Nursing Home Abuse Justice
Nursing Home Abuse Justice was founded to expose the widespread abuse and neglect that occurs in nursing homes and assisted living facilities. Some statistics indicate that as many as 1 in 3 senior residents has been a victim of nursing home abuse. Its mission is to educate seniors and their loved ones about these horrors so that we can work together to stop the cycle of abuse harming our seniors.
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