The Centra @ St. Pete Beach
By Michael Moses
Medicinal marijuana has come a long way in the past two years in which we have been on this page in Paradise NEWS. I even heard a report on Health News Florida on National Public Radio (WUSF) talking about how stressed out university students are turning to medical marijuana instead of heavier prescription meds for anxiety, ADHD and more.
Sales in Florida have ballooned 40% in a single year. The article says anxiety is rampant at most age levels following COVID and that medical marijuana has become the go-to solution for a lot of people. Have you tried it yet?
The Centre of St. Pete Beach is a medicinal marijuana-centric health education, meeting and event facility. Within the Centre is Triverde Health, a medicinal marijuana certification center with several certified doctors available for appointments. Call Triverde Health at 727-322-4588 for info or an appointment.
Florida allows residents with qualifying health conditions to apply for a medical marijuana (MM) card, as long as they are under the supervision of a certified physician. After 31 days in Florida, you can be a resident.
Do snowbirds have many qualifying health conditions? Yes. Florida residents and snowbirds have a similar rate of qualifying conditions, and Floridians with MM cards in Florida are approaching the $1 million mark.
Seasonal residents have to prove that they have been living in Florida for more than 31 consecutive days. This is meant to keep tourists and vacationers from exploiting a loophole.
Florida law stipulates that medical marijuana access should be provided for therapeutic use limiting access to those with qualifying diagnoses. Chronic pain, anxiety and trouble sleeping are three of the most popular uses of medical cannabis, so most seniors can benefit.
There is another advantage for those visiting other states. For example, Florida MM cardholders can get medical grade products at lower prices in Colorado and certain other states.
For ID, a valid Florida driver’s license will work. Barring that, two of the following documents bearing a Florida residential address can prove part-time residency:
- A deed or mortgage to property.
- A lease for a property rental.
- A recent utility bill .
- Recent mail or statement from a financial institution showing the residential address.
- Mail from the federal or Florida state government.
- A recent recreational trailer hook-up, lease statement, or work order on a lot or rented residence.
Seasonal residents should find it easy to provide the documentation which needs to be presented when you are evaluated by a licensed Florida medical marijuana doctor.
Call Triverde Health at 727-322-4588 for info or an appointment. Check out the website online at www.thecentrespb.com.
There you will find a calendar of monthly yoga, dance, meditation and relaxation classes, with RSVP links to the instructors, as well as special health classes and events related to CBD and MM.
Stop by The Centre Coffee Exchange any day 7am-2pm for the best coffee and pastries on the beaches.
Call The Centre at 727-258-2001 to reserve a date for a party.