Medical Cannabis Near Me: Fort McMurray, AB

Apollo Cannabis Clinic runs a virtual clinic for the 138,000 residents of Fort McMurray as well as surrounding communities all over Alberta. Apollo also has virtual clinics in Lethbridge and Calgary to serve Albertans.

Apollo’s consultations are free of charge and accessible to all residents across the province, providing convenience and accessibility to remote areas. All appointments are conducted over a secure video conferencing network from the comfort of home. 

There is no referral required for patients who are seeking a medical cannabis recommendation in Fort McMurray. In order to begin the process visit Apollo Cannabis Clinic at apollocannabis.ca and fill out the contact form. Once completed an Apollo Cannabis Clinic representative will be in contact to schedule an initial appointment. 

The Apollo doctor will make a medical cannabis recommendation which includes daily dosing and specific products that will benefit the user. Once the recommendation has been made individuals will register with one, or several, Licensed Producers (LPs) of their choosing. 

A Licensed Producer is a cannabis company who is registered to sell medical cannabis to medical cannabis users and does not offer recreational cannabis that is available to the public. All orders for medical cannabis are completed online, through a LP, and will be shipped directly to the individual’s doorstep. 

CBD offers a unique alternative to traditional cannabis-based therapies as it is a non-intoxicating cannabinoid which has the potential to act on a number of symptoms including pain, inflammation, mood, and anxiety. Visit our Cannabis Clinic to set up an appointment with an Apollo Doctor to determine whether CBD is right for you.

As CBD is not available on the recreational market in Canada, a medical recommendation must be obtained prior to purchasing CBD products from a Licensed Producer. 

Both medical and recreational cannabis are now legal in Canada under The Cannabis Act, and millions of Canadians are taking advantage. 

When comparing cannabis use for medical and recreational purposes, it’s vital to keep in mind that each person’s preferences and intentions will ultimately determine how much cannabis is consumed, how it is dosed, and what effects are expected.

Using medical cannabis is similar to any other medication, and when guided by a medical professional, can yield positive results in terms of symptom management and improvement in patients’ overall quality of life. That said, cannabis is a personalized medication and success in symptom relief can rely on a number of factors that a medical professional can help provide guidance for including cannabinoids utilized, strength, ingestion method, dosing times, and more. 

When used with medical guidance, cannabis has been shown to have a wide range of benefits including pain management, anti-inflammatory, and as an aid for insomnia. It is also highly acclaimed for its capacity to prevent seizures and help manage the symptoms associated with cancer. 

Canadians who have a prescription for medical cannabis obtain benefits over recreational users that include an increased personal carrying limit, wide selection of CBD products, tax deductible medication, compassion pricing, and more.

Provincial laws in Alberta dictate that recreational cannabis may be consumed in designated smoking areas, however many municipalities have tightened consumption laws and only allow cannabis to be smoked in private areas. Medical cannabis may be consumed anywhere smoking tobacco is permitted, regardless of stricter municipal consumption laws.

Additionally, provincial laws allow recreational cannabis users to grow four plants per household, however medical cannabis users may register to grow more plants based on their medical cannabis recommendation. 

Located in northeast Alberta, Fort McMurray is settled within a boreal forest and is the largest community in the municipality of Wood Buffalo. In 1995, Fort Mcmurray became recognized as an “urban service area” for the Wood Buffalo RM. Located right in the middle of the Athabasca oil sands, it is part of one of Alberta’s (and Canada’s) largest oil operations. Fort Mcmurray is surrounded by beautiful rivers and forest scenery.