Is Cannabis An Appropriate Treatment Option for You?
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Cannabis Medicine is Personalized Medicine
There is mounting clinical evidence demonstrating the health benefits of medical cannabis for a variety of medical conditions. At WOW Wellness, we have helped thousands of patients embark on a journey to optimal wellness with medical cannabis.
Are you ready to unlock your healing powers with medical cannabis?
Qualifying Conditions for Medical Cannabis in Maryland
Chronic Pain and/or Severe Pain
Severe or Persistent Muscle Spasms
Severe or Persistent Muscle Spasms
The Center for Disease Control estimates approximately 50 million Americans suffer from chronic pain, which is defined as persistent pain lasting greater than 12 weeks. This type of pain can debilitating and there is growing evidence that medical cannabis is an alternative treatment option for severe and/or chronic pain. Joint pain, headaches, cancer-related pain, and neuropathic pain.
Severe or Persistent Muscle Spasms
Severe or Persistent Muscle Spasms
Severe or Persistent Muscle Spasms
Muscle spasms can affect any individual and these spasms are created by the sudden, involuntary contraction of muscle tissue, and may last from a few seconds to several minutes. There are a number of different root causes of muscle spasms. A study at University of South Carolina revealed THC binds with the natural cannabinoid receptors in our bodies and reduces inflammation leading to reduced muscle spasms.
Wasting Syndrome
Severe or Persistent Muscle Spasms
Wasting Syndrome
Wasting Syndrome is an involuntary loss of more than 10% of body weight (e.g. muscle mass and at least 30 days of diarrhea/weakness and fever. Wasting Syndrome is an HIV/AIDS-defining condition. It also results from cancer and other chronic medical conditions. Medical cannabis has been demonstrated to be of benefit in this patient population by reducing nausea/vomiting along with pain and increasing appetite.
Cachexia
Severe Nausea
Wasting Syndrome
Cachexia is also referred to as "Wasting Syndrome". This occurs in the later stages of a disease when the body is working hard to fuel the brain. This drains the body of energy/nutrients stored and protein sources are removed from the muscles and bones. Symptoms include involuntary weight loss, fatigue, decreased appetite, inflammation, and muscle weakness. Research confirms medical cannabis stimulates appetite and decreases inflammation in cachexia.
Anorexia
Severe Nausea
Severe Nausea
Anorexia is defined by the National Eating Disorder Association as a "serious eating disorder characterized by self-starvation and excessive weight loss." It is also referred to as a lack of appetite which can also be associated with certain medications and cancer therapies. The research has demonstrated the body's own endocannabinoid system plays a vital role on appetite and medical cannabis can be therapeutically valuable by correcting imbalances.
Severe Nausea
Severe Nausea
Severe Nausea
Severe nausea is a feeling of sickness in the stomach, especially when accompanied by a distaste for food and an involuntary impulse to vomit. It occurs as a result of a variety of medical conditions including Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Gastroparesis, and Gastroesophageal Reflux (GERD). It also occurs with specific medications and cancer therapies. Medical cannabis has been demonstrated as effective in chemotherapy-induced nausea.
Glaucoma
Other Severe Medical Conditions
Glaucoma
Glaucoma is a leading cause of blindness in individuals over age 60. It is an eye disease typically associated with increased intraocular pressure, in which damage to the eye (optic nerve) can lead to loss of vision and potential blindness. The research has demonstrated CBD and THC can provide neuroprotective benefits, while THC can reduce intraocular pressure. This may ultimately limit the progression of the disease which can reduce vision loss.
PTSD
Other Severe Medical Conditions
Glaucoma
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition triggered by exposure to traumatic stress, particularly experiencing or
witnessing a life-threatening event, like combat, a natural disaster, a car accident, or sexual assault. Potential symptoms include flashbacks, nightmares and severe anxiety, as well as uncontrollable thoughts about the event. Two recent studies point to the way that cannabinoids may help treat PTSD.
Other Severe Medical Conditions
Other Severe Medical Conditions
Other Severe Medical Conditions
Other Chronic Medical Condition which is severe and for which other treatments have been ineffective will also qualify for the medical cannabis as an alternative treatment option. For example, cannabis has demonstrated clinical benefit in Anxiety Disorders when utilizing CBD combined THC. Medical cannabis is utilized in approximately one-third of patients for depression. Cannabis has also been successful in treating insomnia and other sleep disorders.
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Medical Cannabis New Patient Certification: Adult
Apply to the Maryland Medical Cannabis Commission (MMCC)
Apply to the Maryland Medical Cannabis Commission (MMCC)
Apply to the Maryland Medical Cannabis Commission (MMCC)
Step 1 is to complete the Maryland Medical Cannabis Patient Registration on the Maryland OneStop Portal.
Application prerequisites for Adult Medical Cannabis Patient Registration in Maryland:
- Applicant must be age 18 or older.
- Applicant must provide a copy of a valid government photo ID.
- Must provide proof of Maryland address or treatment at a Maryland treatment facility.
- Electronic copy of clear photograph taken within past 6 months similar to a driver's license or passport photo featured on plain white or off-white background.
- Valid, accessible email account.
- Full 9-digits of Social Security Number.
- Credit/Debit Card to Pay $50 Registration Fee (waived for hospice and Medicaid patients).
- If in need of further information, here is some guidance from the state on the application process: https://mmcc.maryland.gov/Pages/patients_regisadult.aspx.
- Await 4-6 weeks to be assigned a patient number from the MMCC (One Stop Dashboard will show "registered" with patient number and/or you will receive an email with assigned patient number).
Complete Certification with WOW Wellness Provider
Apply to the Maryland Medical Cannabis Commission (MMCC)
Apply to the Maryland Medical Cannabis Commission (MMCC)
Step 2 is to complete the certification process with a WOW Wellness MMCC Certifying Provider.
Following registration completion with the MMCC, you will take the next steps to continue the process:
- Book an in-person or telehealth appointment with WOW Wellness Center.
- Register with our patient portal and complete designated waivers.
- Upload medical documentation if available in the WOW Wellness Center patient portal.
- For telehealth appointment: Download Zoom Application to prepare for appointment.
- Have MMCC patient registration number and list of medications/dosages available for appointment.*
* You may also complete the medical consultation for certification while waiting for MMCC application approval and patient ID assignment.
Visit Your Local Maryland Licensed Dispensary
Apply to the Maryland Medical Cannabis Commission (MMCC)
Visit Your Local Maryland Licensed Dispensary
Step 3 is to visit a Licensed Maryland Dispensary.
After completing the certification process, you can now visit a Licensed Maryland Dispensary:
- Sign into the Maryland OneStop Portal, click the arrow on the green "Actions" button and "View Temporary ID." Click control P to print Temporary ID.
- Print copy of MMCC Certification provided in your patient portal by your WOW Wellness MMCC Certifying Provider.
- We believe at WOW Wellness that "Knowledge is Power." Become familiar with the guidance we provided you on what types of cannabis would be of benefit to you.
- Take one or both documents, your Government ID, and check the link below for a local licensed Maryland Dispensary near you.
- You will receive your MMCC ID Card in approximately 180 days. Until you receive your card, continue to use your certification/temporary ID and government ID to visit a licensed local Maryland Dispensary.
Medical Cannabis New Patient Certification: Minor
Apply to the Maryland Medical Cannabis Commission (MMCC)
Apply to the Maryland Medical Cannabis Commission (MMCC)
Apply to the Maryland Medical Cannabis Commission (MMCC)
Step 1 is to complete the Maryland Medical Cannabis Patient Registration on the Maryland OneStop Portal.
Application prerequisites for Minor Medical Cannabis Patient Registration in Maryland:
- Minor patients are required by law to have at least one caregiver at all times and may have a maximum of four caregivers at any time, two of whom are a parent/guardian, and two additional adults over the age of 21 designated by a parent or guardian. A minor patient’s caregiver must register with the Commission prior to registering the minor patient.
- The caregiver is to complete registration outlined above first under Medical Cannabis New Patient Certification: Adult. There is NO registration fee for caregivers.
- Once the caregiver registration number is provided by the MMCC, the caregiver will complete the Minor Registration in which the above listed under Medical Cannabis New Patient Certification: Adult will be needed along with a completed Notarized Minor Patient Form: https://mmcc.maryland.gov/Documents/MinorPatientForm.pdf and copy of birth certificate.
Complete Certification with WOW Wellness Provider
Apply to the Maryland Medical Cannabis Commission (MMCC)
Apply to the Maryland Medical Cannabis Commission (MMCC)
Step 2 is to complete the certification process with a WOW Wellness MMCC Certifying Provider.
Following registration completion with the MMCC, you will take the next steps to continue the process:
- Book an in-person or telehealth appointment with WOW Wellness Center for the minor patient.
- Register with our patient portal and complete designated waivers for the minor patient.
- Upload medical documentation if available in the WOW Wellness Center patient portal.
- For telehealth appointment: Download Zoom Application to prepare for appointment. T
- The minor patient must accompany the caretaker for in-person or telehealth appointment.
- Have MMCC minor patient registration number and list of medications/dosages available for appointment.*
*You may also complete the medical consultation for certification while waiting for MMCC application approval and patient ID assignment.
Visit Your Local Maryland Licensed Dispensary
Apply to the Maryland Medical Cannabis Commission (MMCC)
Visit Your Local Maryland Licensed Dispensary
Step 3 is to visit a Licensed Maryland Dispensary.
After completing the certification process, you can now visit a Licensed Maryland Dispensary:
- Sign into the Maryland OneStop Portal for the minor patient and assign the caregiver number to the account.
- Click the arrow on the green "Actions" button and "View Temporary ID." Click control P to print Temporary ID.
- Print copy of MMCC Certification for the Minor Patient provided in the minor patient's portal by your WOW Wellness MMCC Certifying Provider.
- We believe at WOW Wellness that "Knowledge is Power." Become familiar with the guidance we provided you on what types of cannabis would be of benefit to your minor.
- As a caregiver, take the minor patient's certification, temporary ID, your Government ID, caregiver information and check the link below for a local licensed Maryland Dispensary near you.
- You will receive your Maryland Medical Cannabis Commission ID Card in approximately 180 days. Until you receive your card, continue to use your certification/temporary ID and government ID to visit a licensed local Maryland Dispensary.
Maryland Medical Cannabis Registration FAQs
Adult Patient Registration
Caregiver and Minor Patient Registration
Caregiver and Minor Patient Registration
Caregiver and Minor Patient Registration
Caregiver and Minor Patient Registration
Caregiver and Minor Patient Registration
Medical Cannabis Renewal Certification
Annual Certification
When you first acquired your MMCC registration, it was quite a process to get to the finish line. Thankfully the renewal certification process is much smoother and has one step to fulfill, a yearly recertification.
Have We Seen You Before?
We strive to notify all of our patients who previously certified with us of certification expiration 30 days prior to necessary renewal. This will provide you with plenty of opportunity to schedule a renewal certification appointment with us and guarantee you will have no gap in access to your medicine. If you have used another MMCC Certifying Provider in the past and interested in a certification appointment with us, we would love to serve you!
Your Recertification Appointment
Much like our initial certification appointments, we apply the same principles to our renewal certification appointments. We'll discuss your journey with medical cannabis, and we will again provide you with the most up-to-date research and guidance on how cannabis medicine can impact your specific qualifying medical condition. We leave no stone unturned when it comes to your journey to "optimal wellness".
All Done, See You Next Year
Following your recertification appointment with WOW Wellness Center, you are eligible to continue to purchase at a licensed Maryland dispensary for another 365. However, our communication does not stop here! If you have any questions about your certification, usage, or any other wellness question...we are always here for you. Don't be shy, see what else WOW can do for you!
Registration Card & Certification: The Difference
Your MMCC Registration Card
Your MMCC Registration Card
Your MMCC Registration Card
You are required to renew your registration with the MMCC every 3 years as identified by the expiration date on your card to continue to be eligible to purchase at a licensed Maryland Dispensary. This expiration date on your card is typically NOT the same date as your certification expiration date.
Complete the renewal prior to the expiration date on your card to prevent having to reapply to the MMCC for a new patient registration number. This can be achieved by logging into your Maryland One Stop Account, click "Renew", update Maryland address if necessary, and pay the $50 registration fee.
Your MMCC Certification
Your MMCC Registration Card
Your MMCC Registration Card
The MMCC requires you to be re-evaluated by a MMCC Certifying Provider every 365 days to renew your certification to continue to be eligible to purchase at a licensed Maryland Dispensary. The certification expiration date can be found on your Written Certification, which can be accessed from the One Stop portal.
At WOW Wellness, we also provide a copy of your certification in your patient portal. You can log on to the WOW Wellness Patient Portal and access your certification to also check the certification expiration date. Become familiar with your certification expiration date to prevent a gap in medicine.
Our Pricing
Maryland Medical Cannabis New Patient Certification
Maryland Medical Cannabis New/Renewal Patient Certification for Veterans
Maryland Medical Cannabis Renewal Patient Certification
Maryland Medical Cannabis Renewal Patient Certification
Maryland Medical Cannabis New/Renewal Patient Certification for Veterans
Maryland Medical Cannabis Renewal Patient Certification
Maryland Medical Cannabis New/Renewal Patient Certification for Veterans
Maryland Medical Cannabis New/Renewal Patient Certification for Veterans
Maryland Medical Cannabis New/Renewal Patient Certification for Veterans
How Is WOW Wellness Different As A Certifying Provider?
We Provide Education to Set You Up For Success
Embarking on a cannabis journey can be overwhelming and as a patient you may be uncertain as to where to start to ultimately provide relief to the symptoms you are experiencing. It is not a typical medicine that is prescribed by your medical provider with a consumption method and dosing regimen specified. Cannabis is a medicine that takes experimentation to determine what will be most effective in symptom management for each individual. This is the silver lining of experimentation, as you may also uncover relief in other ways that you were not anticipating.
At WOW Wellness, we are a provider who is leading the way in medical cannabis education for our patients. Here is a further in-depth look as to how:
- Cannabis Knowledge: We possess a breadth of cannabis knowledge and believe patient education is a key component to our patient assessment to provide you with a variety of cannabis options when it comes to methods of consumption, terpenes, cannabinoids, and how to effectively dose. Our provider is also enrolled in the Masters Program for Cannabis Studies at the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy and following completing the first year of the program, the extraordinary amount of knowledge gained is further brought forth to our patients.
- Time: We dedicate a full 30 minutes (more if needed) to your discuss your unique wellness journey with medical cannabis. We outline a treatment plan, discuss side effects, risks and benefits of treatment, and provide the latest medical research in the field. Additionally, we will explain the different ways that cannabis can be utilized and how you can minimize side effects and maximize beneficial effects along with how to mitigate potentially unsafe practices.
- We Provide Support: Our HIPAA and PCI Compliant Patient Portal allows for communication with our provider to assist you in enhancing your medical cannabis journey and is there to answer all of your questions.
- Wellness "Hub": Our vast array of wellness services can directly complement medical cannabis, further enhancing your wellness journey.
- Our Functional and Holistic Medicine Experience: As a functional medicine practitioner, we work towards identifying the root cause of your condition. Our provider will also enlighten you on other aspects of your condition and approaches you can take to achieve optimal wellness.
Achieve "Optimal" Wellness
Schedule a COMPLIMENTARY 30-Minute Wellness Consultation
Are you ready to begin your wellness journey, but lacking a road map to follow? Together we will determine what your current wellness picture looks like with a thorough health history conducted in-person or via telemedicine. A personalized plan will be developed to embark on a journey to achieve optimal wellness.