What sources are available for obtaining medical marijuana in Canada?
The first STEP in obtaining medical marijuana in Canada at Office of Cannabis Medical Access (OCMA) or Medical Marijuana Access Division (MMAD) is to consult your Doctor by pointing the “symptoms” that can be relieved by using cannabis. Elaborate in detail the ways in which you are using marijuana to relieve your symptoms whether you are puffing or consuming the plant. Formulate a “list of medicines and therapies you have tried for these symptoms, and identify which has worked and which has not worked.” Request permission from your Doctor to sign Release Form For a Medical Practitioner from the Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA). The form will relieve some anxiety by your doctor regarding medical liability. “Note:This form is not valid in Quebec. This is NOT a Health Canada form and is NOT required to obtain an authorization to possess cannabis.
