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Patients with Intractable Pain Qualify for Medical Marijuana in Georgia

Intractable pain is a severe form of chronic pain that can be debilitating, but medical marijuana is an effective form of relief for many Georgia patients. It can reduce inflammation and muscle spasms, giving people who have suffered for too long a new lease on life.  Medical marijuana is legal in Georgia, and access to new products is sure to expand as the program grows in the state.

 

When you obtain a Georgia medical marijuana card, you can legally possess up to 20 ounces of low delta 9 THC cannabis oil, and you’ll already be on the frontline of receiving the benefits of future reform efforts. 

 

In addition to providing relief from debilitating pain, medical marijuana has been used as a substitute for prescription opiates, which cause almost two-thirds of overdose deaths in Georgia. 

 

While opiates relieve pain, their side effects—including addiction—are often catastrophic. Meanwhile, medical marijuana can significantly enhance your physical health and quality of life, and it may even increase the effectiveness of prescription pain medication.​

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How Does Georgia Define Intractable Pain That Qualifies for Treatment With Medical Marijuana?

Intractable pain is defined differently depending on where you live. In Georgia, a few distinguishing characteristics of intractable pain include: 

 

  • Pain is not acute, or due to an immediate cause. 

  • Pain is chronic and will last for the duration of your life.

  • Pain interferes with your ability to function normally. 

 

Georgia lawmakers also state that intractable pain should be treated in a traditional manner for six months before pursuing medical marijuana as an alternative therapy. 


However, it may be possible to qualify sooner if you have a history of adverse side effects to the standard treatments, or if you have other conditions, like cancer, that cause your intractable pain.

3 Easy Steps

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Step 1

Schedule an appointment with one of our friendly marijuana doctors at any location throughout the State! 

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Step 2

Attend a virtual evaluation with a state-certified medical marijuana doctor.

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Step 3

With the doctor's approval, you'll receive your card via email from the Georgia  Board of Pharmacy.

Georgia Marijuana Card is Here to Help

The first step is to schedule an evaluation with our specialists. Thoroughly trained in the latest cannabis research, the compassionate doctors at Georgia Marijuana Card will complete a detailed review of your medical records. Our staff can help you obtain the records you need if you’re unsure of how to get them. 

 

Once you are approved, we will  smoothly guide you through the process of receiving your Georgia marijuana card and using cannabis to enhance your health for years to come. 

 

What is Life Like with Intractable Pain? 

Living with intractable pain takes tremendous strength and stamina. This is because intractable pain will never go away and is usually connected to other chronic, and sometimes life-threatening conditions.

 

Intractable pain also makes it extremely difficult, if not impossible, to work and interact with your loved ones. Many intractable pain patients require ongoing bedrest. Completing basic tasks requires assistance. Sometimes, it’s impossible to think of anything except your pain. 

 

Patients experiencing intractable pain often feel desperate for relief. This can lead to the abuse and overuse of opiates, as well as to severe clinical depression. Accidental overdose and suicide are both dangers to intractable pain patients. 

 

The physical and psychological relief offered by medical marijuana can have a tremendously positive impact on intractable pain. 

 

Why is Medical Marijuana a Good  Treatment Option for Intractable Pain?

Prescription opiates currently dominate intractable pain care. However, these have a strong potential for addiction and abuse. They can also lead to cloudy thinking and impaired motor skills, making it difficult to drive and operate machinery. 

 

Other treatments include surgery, physical therapy, and nerve blocks. On their own, these methods can be invasive, time-consuming, and detrimental to your overall quality of life. 

 

Medical marijuana often poses fewer risks than the traditional treatments for chronic, intractable pain. Used alone, it can provide at least as much relief as opiates. Used with other therapies, like surgery and physical therapy, it can have a positive, synergistic effect. 

 

How Can Medical Marijuana Treat Intractable Pain?

Medical Marijuana combats intractable pain on multiple levels. 

 

First, the high CBD content of Georgia’s cannabis oil gives it powerful anti-inflammatory properties. 

 

However, the 5 percent of delta 9 THC present within Georgia’s cannabis oil also disrupts the brain’s perception of pain, leading to a higher potential for relief and relaxation. 

 

Finally, medical marijuana contributes to a better mood and overall sense of wellbeing. This is a powerful antidote to the feelings of depression that often accompany intractable pain.

 

How Can I Get Approved for a Marijuana Card? 

At Georgia Marijuana Card, our compassionate team of experts removes the confusion and the stigma from the process of receiving a medical marijuana card. 

 

We assist you with every step of the process, including: 

 

  • Setting up an initial consultation.

  • Filing your documents with the Georgia health department..

  • Receiving your Georgia marijuana card.

  • Renewing your Georgia marijuana card. 

  • Obtaining long-term support as you learn to use medical marijuana to treat your intractable pain. 

 

You can also think of us as your go-to resource for information about the latest in marijuana law reform. 


Contact us today, and take your first step toward becoming an official Georgia medical marijuana cardholder.

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