Smoking around others?

[margie]

I have not gone for the card yet to help with the pain. My reg doc says she will not give me the records to go get one, she doesn't approve of this form of treatment. I also wondered about the laws of smoking around others that are not crohns patients, like family and friends. How does this legally work with others when I would be smoking. Any advice appreciated. Just don't know if I want to go get the card yet.

 

[Nytefyre]

Hi Margie,

I have no answer for you concerning the Michigan state laws but a quick search provided this info Here. Hopefully it will be beneficial to you.

It sucks that docs won't hop on board with the MM thing. The proof, evidence, and whatever else is needed continues to come in. Good luck on your search. And if you find any interesting info, post it here so that others can know as well!

Good luck!

 

[David in Seattle]

I'm not sure about the laws in MI, as far as I'm aware, there is no limitation regarding smoking around others in WA. As far as your doctor "refusing to give you the records", if all you're looking for is a copy of your medical records, I don't believe any doctor can legally refuse providing those. You might try getting them again. That information belongs to the patient; it's not any of the physician's business what you want it for.

Always remember, THEY work for YOU.

 

[ThatBeerGuy]

I agree with David, legally she cant withhold your medical records from you. Go into the office and talk with the receptionist and request the records. They will cost you a bit to get around 20 - 30 dollars. If they refuse you need to contact your state medical board and make a complaint. As for MI laws I would look them up on the internet, but I do know you cannot smoke in public in any state. And cannot do it around children (mostly common sence)

 

[effdee]

I'm not sure about the laws regarding smoking around others, but I think of it similarly to smoking cigarettes. Ask who you're around if it would bother them if you smoked while they are present.

I use a Magic Flight Launch Box (vaporizer) and people who I've smoked around told me it was barely noticeable. Getting a personal/portable vape would be something to look into.

 

[kingofqueen]

Correct there are no laws against smoking around others , but discretion and common sense should be used . Because you get legal does not mean you can go blazng up the sidewalk or openly smoke around strangers and not expect attention . Medicating is something that should be done in private .

 

[margie]

I appreciate all of your advice. I know that just because I would go legal, doesn't mean that I not use common sense. However, when you live in a home with others, it is obvious that they will have the second hand similiar to regular smoking. That is why I asked the question.

 

[juicy24]

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Hi Margie!
I live in washington state. I have my medical card, all I had to do was call and get my current chart notes. My gastro and primary doc don't even know I have my card. It is not up to your doctor to tell you that you can't get your notes. It is illegal for her to keep them from you. If I have friends and family who do not smoke. I go into another room away from them. The second hand smoke is not like second cig smoke. Some people say that if you are in a room with weed smoke you could get high. That is not true to a point, if you sat there and blew it in their face it would be different. So hot boxing a room with non-smokers wouldn't be a good idea. But a few puffs here and there won't hurt. Is margie your full name? Mine is marjorie but my grandma calls me margie. good luck hope this helps.

 

[Junot]

get a quality vaporizer if youre worried about that. The best is the Volcano Vaporizer but thats expensive but totally worth it for medicinal use, health wise its the best option. Their ARE cheaper vaporizers out there (60$-900$) just make sure you look up the vaporizer youre getting and check out some reviews on the internets.

where I live smoking weed is accepted, never feel ashamed every time I go to my nearest Weed store theirs people with all sorts of illnesses walking around all shy than go up to the counter and say "im a cancer/or crohns patient and im looking for my first pipe but I have no idea what im doing" and it just starts from there

Oh yah and vaporizers take more THC from the plant than a pipe or a joint so the high is sometimes over-whelming if youre just startin small pipe or jay hoots will be fine

 

[Carolyn C]

I totally agree with Junot about getting a vaporizer. I have the deluxe daddy and it was about $165.00 (canadian dollars) and worth every penny. I use it in my basement and the vapour disappears almost immediately and there is no smell when I am done. The high can definitely be overwhelming at first. I have gotten used to using it now so I know how much I should use before it becomes just too much.

 

[margie]

Thanks you everyone. I will check into the vaporizor. I actually found medical reports from another doctor of who I am seeing again. I should have the report in there that shows that I have Crohn's. Now I just have to come up with the 125.00 to get licensed.

Marjorie
My full name is actually Margaret, but I go by Margie

 

[ThatBeerGuy]

get a quality vaporizer if youre worried about that. The best is the Volcano Vaporizer but thats expensive but totally worth it for medicinal use, health wise its the best option.

I agree with a vaporizer being the best option but a Volcano or other similar models are a bit over doing it for medical use " in my opinion " On top of the fact it is not truly portable and it needs to be plugged in. If you are looking for a discreet vaporizer look into the Iolite Vaporizer, it is the only one on the market that comes with a warranty and you can also find every part for it on amazon. It will fit into your pocket and runs off butane gas. The gas never reaches the vapor chamber so there is no worry about butane reaching your lungs. I have never found a better vaporizer out there, Including the volcano. You can get them from $130 - $200 on amazon or e-bay