To become an Ohio medical marijuana patient, you must fulfill the following requirements: 

• Must be at least 18 years
• Must be an Ohio resident
• Must be suffering from one of the qualifying medical conditions
• Must be approved by a licensed doctor

You must provide an Ohio state-issued ID or an Ohio issued driver’s license. Your doctor will submit the other documentation providing proof of your qualifying condition.

• AIDS
• Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
• Alzheimer’s Disease
• Cachexia
• Cancer
• Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy
• Crohn’s Disease
• Epilepsy or another seizure disorder
• Fibromyalgia
• Glaucoma
• Hepatitis C
• Huntington’s Disease
• Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
• Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
• Multiple Sclerosis
• Pain that is either chronic and severe or intractable
• Parkinson’s Disease
• HIV
• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
• Sickle Cell Anemia
• Spasticity
• Spinal cord disease or injury
• Terminal illness
• Tourette Syndrome
• Traumatic brain injury
• Ulcerative Colitis

Benefits of getting a medical marijuana card in Ohio include the following:

• Recreational marijuana is subject to a 10% tax. Medical cannabis patients are exempt from this tax.
• Medical marijuana cardholders can purchase and possess larger quantities.

In addition, having a medical marijuana card in Ohio offers additional legal protection and access to stronger medical grade cannabis product.

Ohio medical marijuana cards must be renewed annually. 

PrestoDoctor will remind you when your card’s expiration date is near and ensure there are no lapses in registration. 

No, anxiety and depression are not a qualifying conditions in Ohio on their own. However, if your anxiety or depression is a symptom of another qualifying condition then it would qualify.

It varies from state to state. It is recommended to check state laws before traveling to another state with marijuana or attempting to visit a dispensary. 

No, medical marijuana cards can only be recommended through a doctor which means HIPAA laws prevent this information from being disclosed or shared with anyone.