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Birndorf has Crohn’s disease and
has been able to eliminate drug
use with medical marijuana.
Both Crohn’s and epilepsy are
qualifying conditions for medi-
cal marijuana certification in
Michigan.
Rosman and Spivak-Birndorf
have been friends since their
childhoods in Birmingham;
both now live in Ann Arbor.
Before starting PSI Laboratories,
Rosman worked as a lawyer han-
dling medical marijuana cases
and thought a lot more could
be done for medical marijuana
patients to make it safer and
Dr. Lev Spivak-Birndorf and Benjamin
more effective. Spivak-Birndorf,
Rosman, founders of PSI Labs in Ann Arbor.
a scientist with a Ph.D. in geo-
chemistry, attributes his interest
in marijuana testing to his previ-
gray area legally. Some municipalities,
ous involvement in analytical
including many in Oakland County,
chemistry and a desire to try some-
ban dispensaries and other entities
thing different.
that sell marijuana.
Rosman says that their Ann Arbor
Keith, a former journeyman tool and company has experienced “steady
die maker who lives in Southeastern
growth with new clients all the time.”
Michigan, developed Lyme Disease in
“People are asking for this,” he says.
2013 and turned to marijuana after
“Medical marijuana users don’t know
debilitating weight loss. By working
what they have.”
with a dispensary that has its products
PSI Laboratories offers a menu of
tested by Iron Laboratories, he says he
tests on small samples of marijuana
avoided bugs, mold and pesticides, and plants and products, including a plate
was able to “dial in” on an appropriate
count for mold. (A sample is placed on
strength of marijuana. “Every strain
a surface conducive to mold to see how
is different and every crop can be dif-
much, if any, develops.) Testing fees
ferent,” he says, adding that marijuana
are usually $35 to $45 per sample.
changed his life.
Clients include provisioners, grow-
Jonah Copi runs the Ann Arbor
ers and dispensaries that often seek
Wellness Collective, a nonprofit
analysis of marijuana concentrates and
organization that has been a medical
edibles, including chocolate candies,
marijuana provider for six years. “We
muffins, butter, brownies and oils,
have a good relationship with Iron
Rosman explains.
Laboratories. They test every batch to
“We help them work on their
verify the product is clean and consis-
method until they get it right,” he says.
tent. All the products we provide are
“Edibles are good for people who don’t
brought to us by caregivers,” Copi says. want to smoke or can’t smoke. We
For PSI Laboratories, founded and
work with some of the most sophis-
owned by Benjamin Rosman and Lev
ticated clients and with people who
Spivak-Birndorf, Ph.D., marijuana
want to double-check the results of
testing has a personal impact as they
other labs.”
both have medical marijuana certifi-
LACK OF REGULATION
cates. Rosman has epilepsy and, with
Dr. Robb agrees that edibles are advan-
marijuana, he has reduced his use of
tageous for many patients because
conventional medications. Spivak-
The Michigan Medical Marijuana Certification Process
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Michigan’s Department of Licensing and Regular Affairs is responsible for issu-
ing certificates. Information and forms for patients and caregivers are available
at Michigan.gov/mmp. Patients must submit required forms from a licensed
Michigan physician who documents that the patient’s medical condition or
symptoms correspond to one of the approved 13 diseases and conditions.
Certificates last two years, and fees are required for patients and caregivers.
Examples of qualifying conditions include severe and chronic pain; cancer;
persistent muscle spasms; glaucoma; Crohn’s disease; and agitation caused by
Alzheimer’s disease. According to a state report, almost 93 percent of Michigan’s
medical marijuana patients qualify based on “severe and chronic pain.” The next
highest category is 23 percent for “muscle spasms.”