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My doctor in the facility said she won’t treat me anymore if she catches me. I wonder if I have the card and I smoke it outside. But, if someone smells it on me can they kick me out of AL?
If your AL depends on federal funds to operate, then weed is a no-no, just like you cannot smoke weed at an airport.
Most living centers will not allow weed or even CBD because they are worried about liability. If this place is doing your laundry, it is possible that the smell will bleed onto other people’s clothes. You cannot smell it, however someone else might be able to. Even if you smoke it outside, just like cigarette smoke, the smell lingers in the air and can bother people.
I’m assuming that you are doing weed for the THC and that CBD by itself will not work. If you need to smoke it because you enjoy the act of smoking, you might think about moving to a state that is more friendly to cigarette smoke. Otherwise, there are all types of edibles, chews, etc. that might work for you.
However, do you really want to have a physician where you are not completely honest about all the drugs you are taking? And do you really want to see a physician who does not have the same beliefs as you do regarding your health?
I suggest you move somewhere else that is more aligned with your medical beliefs.
Most people resort to CBD oil and edibles. These pharma drugs will make your health worse. I was taking a pill for my high blood pressure, and I felt tired all the time. There are other drugs out there on the market that don't leave these types of side effects.
There is nothing wrong with the weed. Since Medicare is federal and some states have legalized Mary Jane, it may be legal in the state but not legal in an institution that is medicare funded.
Doctors really need to be more open minded regarding medical marijuana.
There is an unfortunate stigma when it comes to this and they would rather pump you full of pharmaceutical drugs that have all kinds of side effects. And the reason many seniors are on so many meds because they take one drug to counteract the side effects of another and it's a never-ending cycle.
If it works for whatever issues you have and prescribed by a doctor it should not be an issue.
medmistakes, does your Assistant Living Facility allow any type of smoking in or outside of the building? If not, then no type of smoking would be allowed.
There is no "if someone smells it", they will smell the smoke after the fact as it is not only on your clothes and in your hair, but also coming from your lungs out your nose every time you breathe. Therefore, if your facility doesn't allow smoking of any type, then yes they could ask you to locate to another facility.
There are other things one can do to help lessen high anxiety. I am a senior myself and any time I feel really wrapped up, I found just pushing a carpet sweeper [no, not a vacuum] can help me.
Are nursing, assisted living, or housing providers required to allow residents to use medical or recreational marijuana if it is legal in our state? Generally, no – it is not required that communities allow medical or recreational marijuana as it is still illegal under federal law.
I'd check with your AL about THEIR rules pertaining to smoking weed on their property, even with a medical license to do so, before you do. Since there's a Catch-22 with it being legal in some states but not FEDERALLY legal, you will probably not be allowed to smoke on the grounds of your AL. And, since your doctor already told you she will not treat you if she catches you smoking, there you have it.
Its a shame that greed rules so many things in this world. Thus the reason herbs that cant be patented and are safer than many meds will never be considered by the medical machine. If a company can't make billions off a treatment. There is no incentive to create said treatment.
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APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
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APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
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Most living centers will not allow weed or even CBD because they are worried about liability. If this place is doing your laundry, it is possible that the smell will bleed onto other people’s clothes. You cannot smell it, however someone else might be able to. Even if you smoke it outside, just like cigarette smoke, the smell lingers in the air and can bother people.
I’m assuming that you are doing weed for the THC and that CBD by itself will not work. If you need to smoke it because you enjoy the act of smoking, you might think about moving to a state that is more friendly to cigarette smoke. Otherwise, there are all types of edibles, chews, etc. that might work for you.
However, do you really want to have a physician where you are not completely honest about all the drugs you are taking? And do you really want to see a physician who does not have the same beliefs as you do regarding your health?
I suggest you move somewhere else that is more aligned with your medical beliefs.
There is nothing wrong with the weed. Since Medicare is federal and some states have legalized Mary Jane, it may be legal in the state but not legal in an institution that is medicare funded.
There is an unfortunate stigma when it comes to this and they would rather pump you full of pharmaceutical drugs that have all kinds of side effects. And the reason many seniors are on so many meds because they take one drug to counteract the side effects of another and it's a never-ending cycle.
If it works for whatever issues you have and prescribed by a doctor it should not be an issue.
There is no "if someone smells it", they will smell the smoke after the fact as it is not only on your clothes and in your hair, but also coming from your lungs out your nose every time you breathe. Therefore, if your facility doesn't allow smoking of any type, then yes they could ask you to locate to another facility.
There are other things one can do to help lessen high anxiety. I am a senior myself and any time I feel really wrapped up, I found just pushing a carpet sweeper [no, not a vacuum] can help me.
I'd check with your AL about THEIR rules pertaining to smoking weed on their property, even with a medical license to do so, before you do. Since there's a Catch-22 with it being legal in some states but not FEDERALLY legal, you will probably not be allowed to smoke on the grounds of your AL. And, since your doctor already told you she will not treat you if she catches you smoking, there you have it.
Why not use edibles instead?