Medical Marijuana FAQs

The Healing Clinics offer medical marijuana evaluations both in-person and via telehealth. Their clinics, located, across Louisiana, are staffed by physicians and healing specialists who live and work in Louisiana. Each day, they field a variety of questions from patients and those interested in the medical marijuana program. This article answers several of the most frequently asked questions.

Who qualifies for medical marijuana?

Louisiana allows any debilitating condition to qualify a patient for medical marijuana. Examples of qualifying conditions include insomnia, PTSD, anxiety, cancer, seizures, pain, cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s Disease, glaucoma, and muscle spasms.

Who performs the evaluations?

Technically, any physician licensed to practice medicine in Louisiana can provide a medical marijuana evaluation. However, because marijuana is still federally illegal, most physicians and major healthcare facilities choose not to become involved in the marijuana industry due to banking and other issues. If a provider co-mingles money from marijuana evaluations with their regular practice income, banking institutions have the authority and obligation to freeze accounts related to marijuana. Credit card processors generally do not allow charges for marijuana evaluations, further complicating payments. Also, premise liability and workers comp carriers are required to be notified if a provider is involved in marijuana-related services. It’s also important to note that health insurance does not cover marijuana related charges due to lack of federal legality. The Healing Clinics specialize in medical marijuana evaluations and are set up to make the process easy and convenient. Anyone can get an evaluation but only patients who have recommendations can get products. A recommendation is what a marijuana pharmacy receives upon completion of a provider evaluation.

How to be evaluated for medical marijuana?

Interested persons can contact The Healing Clinics, LLC to get started on their healing journey. These Clinics have been in operation since the inception of the program in 2018 and have admitted thousands of patients to the medical marijuana program in Louisiana. The most compelling success stories are those from patients who have been able to reduce their use of narcotics and regain their quality of life.

In addition to evaluations, The Healing Clinics take care of the necessary paperwork. Often employers, child protective services, district attorneys, law enforcement, and other authorities request paperwork from providers regarding medical marijuana recommendations. Patients can have peace of mind when they receive treatment from a provider who is accessible.

Where to buy medical marijuana products?

Louisiana currently has 10 regional licensees with several of those licensees having multiple locations. With more medical marijuana pharmacies, accessibility is better than ever. Online ordering and delivery make it even more convenient and accessible for patients. Marijuana pharmacists are skilled in helping patients choose the best products for their qualifying condition.

How to get started?

Contact The Healing Clinics by phone at (318) 227-4088, the website thehealingclinics.com, send a message through a patient portal, or start a chat on the website. Patients can also send an email to info@thehealingclinics.com or text via one of the convenient HIPAA-protected texting platforms.

For more information, the healing specialists and physicians at The Healing Clinics can provide answers and help determine if medical marijuana might be right for you.