The Medical Marijuana Program in New York State ensures that medical marijuana is available for certified patients with certain serious conditions.
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Dr. Lawrence Shulman
is a Certified Medical Marijuana Provider
Who Can Get Medical Marijuana ?
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You need to have BOTH a certifying condition and an associated symptom
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CERTIFYING CONDITIONS
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Cancer
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HIV / AIDS
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ALS
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Parkinson's Disease
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Multiple Sclerosis
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Spinal Cord Damage
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Chronic Pain
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Epilepsy
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
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Neuropathy
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Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
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Huntington's Disease
CERTIFYING SYMPTOMS
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Cachexia or wasting syndrome
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Severe or chronic pain
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Severe nausea
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Seizures
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Severe or persistent muscle spasms
​HOW DO I REGISTER ?
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Be certified by a registered practitioner (call Dr. Shulman 516-608-2890 or find another registered practitioner)
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Once certified, you need to log into https://my.ny.gov and registered with the department of health
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Click on the "Health Applications" icon and then the "Medical Marijuana Data Management System" link to register. (detailed instructions are here)
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Once the registration is process, the a registry identification card will be mailed to the patient.
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An appointment can be made with a pharmacist at a dispensary.