Compare the size of NM's MMJ program to other states

(Just another list showing the State of New Mexico at or near the bottom...)

http://medicalmarijuana.procon.org/view.answers.php?questionID=001199

Its because NM has very strict regulations for mmj patients as opposed to other states. ie need screen shots of MRI scans as proof of constant pain

Hey, ChingOwn, I'm not sure I know what you mean. MRI scans cannot prove someone is in constant pain. In fact, there is no test that offers proof of pain. The only thing doctors use is the 1 to 10 scale.

But you're right, NM has very strict regulations for pain patients -- we have to have two different doctors provide certifications, including a pain specialist. Every year. It's very expensive.

Severe Chronic Pain
(this condition must be accompanied by two medical
Certifications
familiar with patients chronic pain
, one from a primary care provider and a
second
from a
specialist with
expertise in pain management or expertise in the process

that is causing the pain confirming unremitting severe chronic pain.

This applies to both new applications and re



Ya your right I tried to quote from memory the last time I read it