Medical Cannabis Near Me: Medicine Hat, AB

Apollo Cannabis Clinic runs a virtual clinic for all residents of Medicine Hat as well as surrounding communities all over Alberta. Apollo also has virtual clinics in Lethbridge and Edmonton 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 marijuana recommendation in Medicine Hat. In order to begin the process visit Apollo Cannabis Clinics 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 apollocannabis.ca to set up an appointment with an Apollo Doctor to determine whether CBD is right for you.

CBD oil that you receive medically is a different product than Hemp CBD oil found in stores. Learn more about it here.

Medical cannabis users have more leeway when it comes to where cannabis may be consumed. Medical users are allowed to consume cannabis anywhere tobacco is permitted, as opposed to recreational cannabis users who must consume the product in a private residence in some municipalities. Medical cannabis users may also possess a higher amount of cannabis, based on their medical recommendation, and are allowed to carry tinctures, edibles and CBD products. 

Medical cannabis users may register to grow their own medicine or designate someone to grow it on their behalf and may be able to produce more than four plants based on their daily medical recommendation. This is contrary to recreational users who are only permitted to grow four plants per household.

Medical users also have a greater selection of cannabis products to choose from. Licensed Producers offer products that are not available on the recreational market, such as CBD oil, tinctures and decarboxylated flowers. Licensed Producers will also be able to guide patients towards appropriate products for their medical needs.

Finally, all medical cannabis purchases are tax deductible as a medical expense.

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 marijuana recommendation.

Medicine Hat started as a railway town, and has become on of Alberta’s larger cities since. Located along the South Saskatchewan River, it is known for it’s abundant natural gas fields, and has the nickname “The Gas City”. Also known as an industrial historic district, there are tours, education and art programs, and exhibits available to visit. There are over 100km of walking trails in the city, through beautiful Parks.