Here are quick answers to some of our most frequently asked questions. Feel free to call us at 714-272-4585 or email us if you don’t find the answers you need here.
When can I schedule a delivery?
We deliver 10am to 7pm every day. Deliveries are discreet and generally made within 45 minutes of ordering. After hours arrangements can be made for additional donations.
How does medical marijuana work?
The active components of cannabis (cannabinoids) mimics the effects of chemicals called endocannabinoids that occur naturally in the human body and brain. These chemicals act as signals that help control how the body functions.
What is “medicinal cannabis”?
Medicinal cannabis is the bud, or flower, produced from marijuana plants that are cultivated under very controlled conditions. It is thoroughly inspected to ensure it is free of contaminants. California Collective Care Givers offers only medicinal quality cannabis to its qualified patients and caregivers.
Is medical marijuana legal in California?
Yes. On November 5, 1996, California passed Proposition 215, and Section 11362.5 was codified and added to the Health & Safety Code. It is also known as the Compassionate Use Act of 1996. The purposes of the Act includes, in part: “(A) To ensure that seriously ill Californians have the right to obtain and use marijuana for medical purposes where the medical use is deemed appropriate and has been recommended by a physician who has determined that the person’s health would benefit from the use of marijuana in the treatment of cancer, anorexia, AIDS, chronic pain, spasticity, glaucoma, arthritis, migraine, or any other illness for which marijuana provides relief; and (B) To ensure that patients and their primary caregivers who obtain and use marijuana for medical purposes upon the recommendation of a physician are not subject to criminal prosecution or sanction.”
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May physicians legally recommend marijuana therapy to a patient?
Yes. On September 7, 2000, U.S. District Judge William Alsup ruled in Conant v. McCaffrey that federal authorities may not sanction doctors who recommend marijuana to patients. Visit www.NORML.org for more information.
Why medical marijuana instead of other medications?
For a significant number of patients suffering from AIDS, cancer, multiple sclerosis and chronic pain among others, traditional medications do not provide symptomatic relief as effectively as medicinal cannabis. These patients should not be branded as criminals or forced to suffer needlessly. Cannabis has been used for thousands of years as medicine in many parts of the world.