Nevada Medical Marijuana Services

How do I set up an appointment?

Setting up an appointment is simple. You can book online after signing up as a member of CirrusMED here.

How can I obtain my medical records?
Call your physician or the hospital where you have been treated and tell them you want copies of your medical records. They will tell you the process and typically have you sign an authorization to fax to them.

What medical documentation should I bring?
It is important for you to bring any medical documentation that supports your diagnosis. This includes recent medical records, prescriptions, physician’s notes, MRIs or any other documentation that you think can help.

What if I cannot retrieve my medical records?
Our staff will assist you in retrieving your records.

Do you accept insurance?
Currently there are not any medical marijuana doctors in the Nevada that accept insurance.

Will my name be on a state or federal list?
We consider your privacy the utmost importance and follow HIPAA guidelines to ensure patient privacy. You will only be registered with the Nevada State Health Division.

Caregivers: As a patient, you and your designated primary caregiver are allowed to produce marijuana. You are only allowed one primary caregiver at a time. Your caregiver must be at least 18 years old, have significant responsibility for managing your well-being, and be officially designated as your primary caregiver. If you want a designated caregiver, make sure to request a caregiver packet when you request an application from the Division of Health.

Consumption: The medical marijuana law does not protect a patient who uses their medicine while driving or operating a boat. Nor does the law allow you to medicate in any place exposed to public view. Be safe, and if possible, use your medicine in the safety of your own home.

Age Limits: If you or a patient you are inquiring about is a minor, then you should include a request for a minor release in your request for an application from the Division of Health. A patient under the age of 18 must have a signed statement from his or her parent or legal guardian saying that the parent will be the patient’s designated primary caregiver and agrees to control the acquisition of medicine, the dosage, and frequency of use.

Housing: The Nevada medical marijuana law does not specifically address whether or not you can be evicted because you are a patient with an ID. Nothing in the Nevada law specifically addresses whether or not a person can be a patient and live in subsidized housing. If you live in housing funded by the Federal Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Nevada law will not protect you and you may be subject to eviction because medical marijuana is not protected under federal law. Nevada’s medical marijuana law states that no correctional facility, including a county jail, state prison, or juvenile detention center, is required to accommodate a medical marijuana patient.

Confidentiality: The list of patients with IDs is confidential and not subject to subpoena, discovery, or inspection by the general public.

Reciprocity Nevada does not have a reciprocity program with other states which allow people to become medical marijuana patients. If you do not have a Nevada patient ID you will not be protected from prosecution under Nevada law. The Nevada medical necessity defense should still apply to an out of state patient, but be careful. Avoid traveling in Nevada with your medicine if you are an out of state patient.  The risk of having your medicine taken and facing possession charges in Nevada is not worth it, even if you might ultimately beat the rap with a medical necessity defense.

Medical Marijuana Treats Symptoms of Many Medical Conditions

History

 Since the passage of Ballot Question 9 in November 2000, people in Las Vegas and Nevada with serious medical conditions have been able to use medicinal marijuana legally. These conditions include cancer, arthritis, HIV/AIDS, glaucoma, chronic pain, anorexia, migraine headaches, spasticity, glaucoma and any other illness for which marijuana provides relief.

Alternatives

Patients suffering from these and other conditions may have intolerable side effects to medications or no improvement from conventional treatment. Other patients worry about the addictive nature and negative long-term effects of their current medications and are looking for a natural alternative. Marijuana has helped hundreds of thousands of patients and can help you too.

Knowledgeable doctors at CirrusMED can help you decide if medicinal marijuana is right for you. Our telemedicine /online platform provides a safe and supportive environment that is designed to give you the most positive experience. We believe that you should have the right to choose the best medication for your condition.

Medical Studies

 In a 2002 review of many peer-reviewed medical journals, medical marijuana was shown to have established effects in the treatment of nausea, vomiting, premenstrual syndrome, unintentional weight loss and lack of appetite. Other relatively well-confirmed effects were in the treatment of spasticity, painful conditions (especially neurogenic pain), movement disorders, asthma and glaucoma.

 Organic Treatment:  Preliminary findings indicate that cannabis-based drugs could prove useful in treating inflammatory bowel disease (consisting of Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis), migraines, fibromyalgia and other related conditions. Medical cannabis has also been found to relieve certain symptoms of multiple sclerosis and spinal cord injuries by exhibiting antispasmodic and muscle-relaxant properties. Clinical trials provide evidence that THC reduces motor and vocal tics of Tourette syndrome and related behavioral problems such as obsessive-compulsive disorders.

 Extended Results:  Other studies have shown cannabis or cannabinoids may be useful in treating alcohol abuse, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, collagen-induced arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, asthma, atherosclerosis, autism, bipolar disorder, childhood mental disorders, colorectal cancer, depression, diabetic retinopathy, dystonia, epilepsy, digestive diseases, gliomas, Hepatitis C, hypertension, urinary incontinence, leukemia, skin tumors, morning sickness, Parkinson’s disease, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), sickle-cell disease, sleep apnea, tourette syndrome and anorexia.

Once the Nevada State Health Division admits you into the Nevada Medical Marijuana Program, and as long as you abide by their strict guidelines (discussed in later questions), then neither you nor your caregiver can be prosecuted in Nevada for marijuana possession, cultivation, trafficking, possession of paraphernalia, or aiding and abetting with the possession and production of marijuana. However, if you or your caregiver ever strays from these guidelines, then you may be prosecuted for possession and related crimes. (NRS 453A.200)
Furthermore, being admitted into the Nevada Medical Marijuana Program doesn’t diminish your responsibility to follow public health and safety laws: You may never sail, fly or drive under the influence of medical marijuana, you may never possess a firearm in public under the influence of medical marijuana; and you may not even go on an amusement park ride if you’re under the influence of medical marijuana. (NRS 484.379, 488.400, NRS 493.130, NRS 202.257, NRS 455B.080)

Cirrus Medical Network, LLC (CirrusMED) is not a dispensary. We do not advise anyone on how to obtain or produce medical marijuana. We only help legal residents of Nevada (with a valid Nevada ID/Driver License as proof of residency) apply for the Nevada medical marijuana program.

http://health.nv.gov/MedicalMarijuana.htm

http://health.nv.gov/MedicalMarijuana/LegalInfo-WarningNotice.pdf

http://health.nv.gov/MedicalMarijuana_FAQ.htm