Medical Cannabis (Marijuana)

New York Spine and Wellness Center providers are registered with New York State to certify qualifying established patients for Medical Cannabis.

If you have one of the following, speak with a NYSWC provider about whether the use of Medical Cannabis is appropriate for your condition:

• Cancer
• Chronic Pain
• HIV/AIDS
• Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)
• Parkinson’s disease
• Multiple sclerosis
• Spinal cord injury with spasticity
• Epilepsy
• Inflammatory bowel disease
• Neuropathy
• Huntington’s disease
• Post-traumatic stress disorder

Benefits of Medical Cannabis

Medical marijuana has numerous scientifically proven benefits, including:

• Better pain relief that may allow for decreased opioid use
• Decreased stiffness and muscle spasticity and burning pain related to multiple sclerosis
• Increased appetite for patients with AIDS/HIV and Cancer
• Decreased nausea for chemotherapy patients
• Decreased pain related to neuropathy

Approved forms of Medical Cannabis include capsules, tincture, oral spray, vaporizers and more.

Caregivers

A certified patient may designate up to five (5) caregivers to assist in purchasing and/or administering their medical cannabis products for them. Caregivers may be added any time after the patient is certified by our office. A NY.gov account is required in order to complete the designated caregiver registration process for the medical marijuana program.

For more information about Medical Cannabis, visit the State of New York website or call us today at (315) 552-6700.

Below is the Pathway to Medical Cannabis through New York Spine & Wellness Center