About Medical Marijuana

The Process

Applying for a medical marijuana card can be a cumbersome process but with Compassionate Alternative Care we make it simple so that you can get the care you need as fast as possible. See our list of simple steps below.

  • Verify your condition and submit your medical record release form online.
  • Upon receipt and verification of your records our team will reach out to you and schedule an appointment with our physician within 24 hours.
  • Once you have seen our Physician he/ she will register you into the Medical Marijuana Registry.
  • Once our Physician has put you into the registry you will receive an email from the state and Our team will walk you through the process. This is a yearly $75 fee from the state.
  • Instantly after meeting with our team and completing the above steps you will be able to go shopping at any of the local medical marijuana dispensaries. Your permanent card will come in the mail 4-6 weeks later. While waiting for your permanent card your drivers license/ state I.D. will work as your permanent card

Eligible Conditions

The State of Florida recognizes a specific list of conditions that warrant the use of medical marijuana, before applying please confirm that you have been diagnosed with one of the conditions in the list below.

  • Cancer
  • Epilepsy
  • Glaucoma
  • Positive status for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
  • Acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS)
  • Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)
  • Crohn’s Disease
  • Parkinson’s Disease
  • Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
  • Chronic pain
  • Other Terminal Conditions
  • Other medical conditions with similar symptoms to those listed above

About Us

We are a local veteran-owned medical marijuana practice. The owner runs the day-to-day operation, and as a result, you will be treated like family. Staying small and intimate allows us to meet patients where they are and meet their needs on an individual basis. Come join our family and get the customer service and relief you deserve.

Evidence-based medicine is a systematic approach to medicine in which healthcare professionals use the best available scientific evidence from clinical research to help make decisions about the care of individual patients. We are the only physician group in town with the credentials to provide this service. You deserve the same type of medical service with cannabis that you get with any of your current physicians. The University of Maryland School of Pharmacy provides the only Cannabis Master’s program in the nation. The owner Daniel Locke will be in the 4th graduating class in the spring of 2024, so he is the only person qualified to teach you the science of cannabis in our area. Please visit the website Americans for Safe Access, and take advantage of their 21 years of knowledge.

f.a.q.

You have questions. wE have answers.

See below for some answers to the most common questions. If you have a question that isn’t listed below feel free to reach out to us and we will get it answered as quickly as possible.

How do I get started?

You verify that you have a an approved condition or symptoms similar to an approved condition, and then submit your medical record release form.

How long will it take to get my card?

Typical turnaround from the time you schedule your appointment with us to receiving your physical card is 3-4 weeks. However, you are allowed to shop at the medical marijuana dispensaries once we have uploaded your information into the system directly after your visit. You will just use your Drivers License or other State issued ID card as your temporary card until your permanent card is delivered to you.

Do I have to see a doctor?

You need to have your physician diagnose the original ailment and then you will see our in-house physician.

Do I get my medication from you?

No, we simply certify you to use medical marijuana with the State of Florida. See our partners page for a list of dispensary options.

What is the total cost?

There is a $200 fee to see the doctor, get certified and get assistance with the application. Last but not least there is a $75 fee charged by the State of Florida to process your application.