Now that state governments are becoming more lenient about marijuana use, Americans should be careful not to toe the line between what is legal and what is not.
In Texas, it is still illegal to use marijuana for recreational purposes. However, it is legal to buy and use marijuana to treat certain medical conditions.
Under the Texas Compassionate Use Program (T.CUP), patients in the state can use medicinal weed as a treatment alternative.
Are you eligible to buy medical marijuana under T.CUP?
To be eligible for the compassionate use program, you must meet the following criteria:
- A permanent resident of the state
- At least 18 years old
- Have consent from a legal guardian if you are a minor
- Have a qualifying medical condition
Cancer patients can use marijuana as an alternative medicine in Texas. People who have cerebral palsy and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are also eligible to sign up under T.CUP.
Once you are registered, you can purchase marijuana in licensed dispensaries in the state. Medicinal cannabis can be available in the following forms:
- Tinctures
- Topicals
- Oral sprays
- Gummies
- Lozenges
The patients can buy any of the products as long as they are low in tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), which is the hallucinatory ingredient in cannabis. Under the program, doctors can only prescribe marijuana products that contain 1% THC by weight.
Avoid drug charges in Texas
If you want to avoid drug charges for medicinal marijuana use, you should sign up for the compassionate use program. To register, follow the steps below:
- Consult a certified medical cannabis physician in Texas
- Request a medical marijuana prescription
- Purchase a low-THC product at licensed dispensaries.
Understanding cannabis regulations is crucial for patients who want to try alternative medications. Learning the rules may help you relieve painful symptoms of your condition without breaking any drug-related laws.
