Sentry Patient FAQ

  1. I believe I would benefit from medical marijuana. How do I know if I have a qualifying condition and where do I go to find out?Qualifying conditions include, but are not limited to, chemotherapy-related nausea and vomiting in cancer patients; AIDS wasting syndrome; severe muscle spasms associated with multiple sclerosis and other spasticity disorders; epilepsy; acute or chronic glaucoma; and some forms of intractable pain. To find out if you qualify, contact us right away!
  2. What is needed to see the doctor, who do I call to make an appointment and where is the doctor located?We will need medical documentation (records) of any qualifying conditions you may have. If you have untreated conditions that you feel might qualify you to use medical marijuana, we can help you get the treatment and diagnosis you need to qualify.
  3. I have received my authorization card and have my doctor's approval. Now, where can I acquire cannabis?Unfortunately, state law (RCW 69.51A) provides no provision for dispensing medical marijuana. So, you or another person must grow it.
  4. I have received my authorization card and have my doctor's approval. Can I grow cannabis legally and what are the limits?State law (RCW 69.51A) allows for a sixty day supply: 24 ounces of dried, cured marijuana, and fifteen (15) plants.
  5. What documentation do I need in my grow room to be in compliance with state laws?A physician-signed copy of your "Documentation of Medical Authorization to Possess Marijuana for Medical Purposes in Washington State", a copy of the "Attention Law Enforcement" I am a medical marijuana patient letter, and a copy of your driver's license or state issued ID displayed in a prominent place.
  6. Where do I get starts or seeds?This changes constantly, Please contact us for up-to-date information.
  7. If I cannot grow myself, due to health or living conditions, can I have someone else grow for me? If so, how do I do that?Yes, a person qualified as a "Designated Provider" under state law (RCW 69.51A) can grow for you. That person is the provider and must have a copy of the patient's Medical Authorization, their state ID, and a copy of the Designated Provider Agreement signed by both parties.
  8. Will medical cannabis disrupt my employment if my employer screens for drug use?The Supreme Court has ruled in the favor of companies' rights to screen employees for any specified substance and terminate employment based on laboratory results.
  9. If the police stop me, and they say they smell cannabis, what should I do?Comply with the officers commands. State Law (RCW69.51A) requires you to produce your "Medical Authorization" documentation when questioned.
  10. If I am a medical cannabis patient, and have small children in my home, will that jeopardize my custody of my children?No. Not if you are compliant with state law (RCW69.51A)
  11. If I am authorized to use cannabis and I have children who are receiving monetary, food stamp and health benefits, could they be taken away because of my use of medical marijuana?Yes. The federal government does not recognize cannabis as a medication and routinely penalizes users by denial of benefits.
  12. If I buy marijuana from a drug-dealer, does it become legal for me to possess and use after the transaction is complete?Yes. You, as a patient, are purchasing your medication for your condition. You cannot be prosecuted for that.