Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between a Sativa & Indica?

Sativas Are tall, thin plants, with much narrower leaves and grow a lighter green in color. They originally come from Colombia, Mexico, Thailand and Southeast Asia. Flavors range from earthy to sweet and fruity. Sativa's higher THC than CBD equals cerebral, soaring type of high, more energetic which can stimulate brain activity and may produce hallucinations. The sativa strains are more of a stimulant, effective in appetite stimulation, relieving depression, migraines, pain and nausea

Indicas Usually a heavy smoke, they originally come from the hash producing countries of the world like Afghanistan, Morocco, and Tibet. They are short dense plants, with broad leaves and often grow a darker green.

The buds will be thick and dense, with flavors and aromas ranging from pungent skunk to sweet and fruity. The smoke from an Indica is generally a body type stone, relaxing and laid back. Indica's higher CBD than THC equals a much heavier, sleepy type of high. According to the anecdotal evidence, the indica strains are a relaxant, effective for anxiety, pain, nausea, appetite stimulation, sleep, muscle spasms and tremors, among other symptoms. The sativa strains are more of a stimulant, effective in appetite stimulation, relieving depression, migraines, pain and nausea.

Indica and Sativa are the two main varieties of the cannabis plant used as medicine. There are many strains that are crosses of those two varieties. Within each of those varieties and crosses there are a huge number of individual strains, each with a different cannabinoid profile and effect.

What is the difference between ingesting and smoking:

Ingesting marijuana infused foods has many benefits over smoking it, the most important of which is the bypass of dangerous chemicals entering the respiratory system. Carcinogens and tars are largely left behind in the preparation for eating and are not released into the lungs. Also, ingesting it leads to a markedly different experience from smoking. Eating marijuana-infused preparations usually leads to a longer, stronger, and much more physical high than smoking alone. Although eating is a perfectly viable way of absorbing marijuana into the bloodstream, higher amounts of the drug must be used in a cooking preparation in order to make the product effective.

Smoking delivers more THC to your neuron’s synapse quicker, via direct contact to your lungs alveoli therefore blocking dopamine quicker. Ingesting it causes the THC to be put into the bloodstream via digestion, therefore delivering smaller doses in a longer span of time. That’s why smoking it lasts 1-2 hours but eating it can last up to 8 hours.

In conclusion, ingesting marijuana is a different and healthier alternative for those who use it for medicinal purposes. Once again, the versatility of the cannabis plant will always show its true colors.

What is Serenityleaf.com

serenityleaf.com is a Medical Marijuana collective home delivery that serves the Los Angeles communities.

Is the service legal?

Yes. In 1996, the voters of California passed Proposition 215, also known as the Compassionate Use Act. Within California, the Act allows for the recommendation by a physician for the medical use of marijuana by a patient, and the cultivation, transportation and use of marijuana for medical purposes by patients and caregivers. The Compassionate Use Act exempts patients, caregivers and physicians who recommend the use of marijuana for medical purposes from criminal laws, punishment, or the denial of any rights or privileges. Senate Bill (SB) 420 (Chapter 875, Statutes of 2003) was written into law in December of 2003 (see California Health and Safety Code, Article 2.5, Sections 11362.7 through 11362.83) and is part of California law to this date.

serenityleaf.com strictly adheres to California state law.

Do I qualify to register?

To qualify as a patient you must have a legitimate medical reason for the use of medical marijuana. This use of marijuana has been confirmed by a CA licensed physician who has determined that your health would benefit from the use of marijuana in the treatment of your illness. You have obtained a written, dated and signed recommendation from this physician. The physician's recommendation is considered valid for 1 year or the date which has been stated on the written recommendation; whichever is shorter as our patients must be in regular medical contact with their physicians.

What are the costs to register as a Serenityleaf.com patient?

Registration and membership are FREE.

How do I register as a new patient?

Simply complete the new patient registration form to begin. After you submit your registration, we will contact your doctor to verify your recommendation to use medical marijuana. Once verification is complete you may place an order. On your first delivery, we will take a copy of your valid doctors recommendation or state issued Medical Marijuana card.

How long does the verification process take?

As soon as we are able to confirm your physician's recommendation with the physician and/or their office then we are able to process your registration. This process is usually quick, depending on their hours of operation.

What happens with the information I give to Serenityleaf.com?

Serenityleaf.com prizes confidentiality for all our patients, and thus keeps medical records strictly confidential. Serenityleaf.com closely follows the Federal Doctor-Patient Confidentiality (HIPPA) laws. Patient records will only be disclosed at the written request of the patient.

Who will be delivering to my residence?

A clean, discrete and knowledgeable caregiver will deliver your medication. We understand and respect your privacy.

Will I be asked to show my ID/recommendation?

Yes. We will ask to see your driver's license/ID Card or a passport as well as your doctor's recommendation to use medical marijuana each time we make a delivery. There are absolutely NO EXCEPTIONS to this rule!

Do you charge for delivery?

Deliveries are free with minimum $85 order.

Once I set up an account can I change it?

Of course. You can email or call us anytime without charge to you. You can change your account to “as needed”, “once a week delivery”, or “twice a week delivery"

Is your website secure?

Yes! It is password protected and we do not keep any credit card databases or vital patient information “on-line” to hack!

Know your rights, Protect yourself

Don’t Consent to a Search!

If the cops say: “Do you mind if I look in your purse, bag or car?”

You say: “I do not consent to a search.”

When cops say: “Why not? Are you hiding something?”

You say: “I believe in my Constitutional right to privacy and I do not consent to a search.”

Note: this probably will not stop an officer from searching you, but it can help get any evidence thrown out in court.

Search Warrants:

Do NOT let an officer into your home without a search warrant. Check the address, the date (reasonably recent), and a judge’s signature.

If law enforcement knocks on your door, step outside and close the door behind you while you find out why they are there. Don’t leave the door open.

If they do enter your home with or without a search warrant, say “I do not consent to a search.” Exercise Your Rights!
There are 3 levels of police interactions and safe ways to handle each encounter.

‘Casual Conversation’: Ask if you are being detained. If not, walk away.
Detention: If you are being detained, ask why! Make them cite the law (and remember what they say)!
Arrest: Say “I choose to remain silent and I want to see a lawyer” (Remember to remain silent.)

The relavent California law concerning quantities and cooperatives are enumerated in the Health and Safety Code. Specifically, section 1162.77 states "a qualified patient or primary caregiver may possess no more than eight ounces of dried marijuana per qualified patient. In addition, it states that "a qualified patient or primary caregiver may also maintain no more than six mature or 12 immature marijuana plants per qualified patient." Furthermore, "only the dried mature processed flowers of female cannabis plant or the plant conversion shall be considered when determining allowable quantities of marijuana under this section."

Additionally, section 11362.775 states that "qualified patients, persons with valid identification cards, and the designated primary caregivers of qualified patients and persons with identification cards, who associate within the State of California in order collectively or cooperatively to cultivate marijuana for medical purposes, shall not solely on the basis of that fact be subject to state criminal sanctions under Section 11357,11358, 11359, 11360, 11366, 11366.5, or 11570."

In a nutshell, patients with a valid recommendation may legally possess up to 8 ounces and cultivate no more than 6 mature plants. Join O.C.P.C.C. and our mission to help each other obtain top quality medicine in legal dosages.

Other Resources and Information

Americas for Safe Access (ASA): www.safeaccessnow.org

California NORML: www.canorml.org

Proposition 215 Information (California Health and Safety Code
11362.5): www.medbd.ca.gov/Medical_Marijuana.htm

California Senate Bill 420 Information:
www.dhs.ca.gov/mmp/Legislative_History/Links/SB_420_
Chaptered.htm

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