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In reply to the discussion: Life as a marijuana refugee [View all]

Separation

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Sat Sep 22, 2018, 01:04 AM
Sep 2018

Currently my new pain management Dr has recommended that I have the entire thing replaced. Stimulator leads, battery pack et. because there is one that has a much better success rate and is also MRI compatible.

I have told him that I want to go through with this, however with everything in such flux I will want to wait a month or two. I still have to fly out to California to see him just to get my pain meds and follow up.

The reason why California is on my radar is because I have family there. My father, and my wife's mother are both living out there. To be honest I dont have a clue where to end up living as I dont know many other states law on marijuana. I know Tn. is in the Dark Ages and not count on living long enough to see it. I also know that Florida has a farce of a medicinal marijuana law. To be honest, if I'm moving it's going to be to a fully legal state so I dont have to worry about being arrested and losing my VA benefits which plus social security is my families only income.

I know Colorado is fully legal and I think Washington state is as well, but I'm not sure. So if I was being truly honest with myself and family, we need to move to a marijuana friendly state, that also has my other needs for a specialist for my special needs son (which is thouroghly lacking here as well). Seeing how SS and my VA is my only income, cost is also another factor.

Lots of moving parts.

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Life as a marijuana refugee [View all] Separation Sep 2018 OP
All I can do is kick, acknowledge, and empathize. If California's too expensive, is there another NBachers Sep 2018 #1
Thanks for the reply. Separation Sep 2018 #2
Sounds like California is your optimal choice, at this point- family, medical support, & medication. NBachers Sep 2018 #3
I do believe we can swing it. Separation Sep 2018 #4
Well, Tennessee's loss will be California's gain. I'm in Northern California, and I welcome you. NBachers Sep 2018 #5
Thanks again Separation Sep 2018 #6
I have found CA to be fantastic for families who have children with special needs deek Sep 2018 #16
Maybe Colorado, maybe Washington State? GWC58 Sep 2018 #17
Yes, your vote will mean more in Tennessee. NBachers Sep 2018 #7
Welcome to California! You will love it here! secondwind Sep 2018 #8
I too am/was a refugee. NightWatcher Sep 2018 #9
Nevada has legal weed. Recreational weed too... Callmecrazy Sep 2018 #10
Move to Maine? (or MA, NH, CO?) Maine-i-acs Sep 2018 #11
Move to a state with a good medical pot law. Voltaire2 Sep 2018 #12
I live in Maryland. GWC58 Sep 2018 #19
Try this Separation Sep 2018 #22
Pot works for me. I haven't used opiate medication in years, and have had ... marble falls Sep 2018 #13
Idaho, South Dakota, Nebraska & Kansas GWC58 Sep 2018 #18
This is what I hate about "medicinal use law" Separation Sep 2018 #23
We have stupid rules for CBD here in Texas, too. Can only be prescribed for ... marble falls Sep 2018 #24
We're legal here in Colorado mountain grammy Sep 2018 #14
And, sadly, much of it is GWC58 Sep 2018 #20
Thank you all! Separation Sep 2018 #15
you could move from Tn..like ppl who move to Arizona during the winter for health reasons.. samnsara Sep 2018 #21
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