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Each State has different qualifying conditions in which a medical recommendation will be approved.
Qualifying conditions are listed in each State's dropdown tab.
COLORADO
Cancer, glaucoma, HIV/AIDS positive, cachexia; severe pain; severe nausea; seizures, including those that are characteristic of epilepsy; or persistent muscle spasms, including those that are characteristic of multiple sclerosis. Other conditions are subject to approval by the Colorado Board of Health.
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FLORIDA
AIDS; cancer; glaucoma; and any medical condition or treatment to a medical condition that produces cachexia, persistent muscle spasms or seizures, severe nausea or pain. Other conditions are subject to approval by the health division of the state Department of Human Resources.
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GEORGIA
AIDS; cancer; glaucoma; and any medical condition or treatment to a medical condition that produces cachexia, persistent muscle spasms or seizures, severe nausea or pain. Other conditions are subject to approval by the health division of the state Department of Human Resources.
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HAWAII
AIDS; cancer; glaucoma; and any medical condition or treatment to a medical condition that produces cachexia, persistent muscle spasms or seizures, severe nausea or pain. Other conditions are subject to approval by the health division of the state Department of Human Resources.
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IDAHO
AIDS; cancer; glaucoma; and any medical condition or treatment to a medical condition that produces cachexia, persistent muscle spasms or seizures, severe nausea or pain. Other conditions are subject to approval by the health division of the state Department of Human Resources.
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INDIANA
AIDS; cancer; glaucoma; and any medical condition or treatment to a medical condition that produces cachexia, persistent muscle spasms or seizures, severe nausea or pain. Other conditions are subject to approval by the health division of the state Department of Human Resources.
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KANSAS
AIDS; cancer; glaucoma; and any medical condition or treatment to a medical condition that produces cachexia, persistent muscle spasms or seizures, severe nausea or pain. Other conditions are subject to approval by the health division of the state Department of Human Resources.
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KENTUCKY
AIDS; cancer; glaucoma; and any medical condition or treatment to a medical condition that produces cachexia, persistent muscle spasms or seizures, severe nausea or pain. Other conditions are subject to approval by the health division of the state Department of Human Resources.
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MARYLAND
AIDS; cancer; glaucoma; and any medical condition or treatment to a medical condition that produces cachexia, persistent muscle spasms or seizures, severe nausea or pain. Other conditions are subject to approval by the health division of the state Department of Human Resources.
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MICHIGAN
AIDS; cancer; glaucoma; and any medical condition or treatment to a medical condition that produces cachexia, persistent muscle spasms or seizures, severe nausea or pain. Other conditions are subject to approval by the health division of the state Department of Human Resources.
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MINNESOTA
AIDS; cancer; glaucoma; and any medical condition or treatment to a medical condition that produces cachexia, persistent muscle spasms or seizures, severe nausea or pain. Other conditions are subject to approval by the health division of the state Department of Human Resources.
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MISSOURI
Per Article XIV of the Missouri Constitution, a qualifying medical condition is:
- Cancer
- Epilepsy
- Glaucoma
- Intractable migraines unresponsive to other treatment
- A chronic medical condition that causes severe, persistent pain or persistent muscle spasms, including but not limited to those associated with multiple sclerosis, seizures, Parkinson’s disease, and Tourette’s syndrome
- Debilitating psychiatric disorders, including, but not limited to, post-traumatic stress order, if diagnosed by a state licensed psychiatrist
- Human immunodeficiency virus or acquired immune deficiency syndrome
- A chronic medical condition that is normally treated with a prescription medications that could lead to physical or psychological dependence, when a physician determines that medical use of marijuana could be effective in treating that condition and would serve as a safer alternative to the prescription medication
- A terminal illness
- In the professional judgment of a physician, any other chronic, debilitating or other medical condition, including, but not limited to, hepatitis C,
- amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, inflammatory bowel disease, Crohn’s disease, Huntington’s disease, autism, neuropathies, sickle cell anemia, agitation of Alzheimer’s disease, cachexia, and wasting syndrome.
MONTANA
Montana residents suffering from a debilitating medical condition can apply for a medicinal marijuana card. Under Montana state law, individuals may receive medicinal marijuana if they suffer from a terminal or lifelong illness, such as:
- Cancer
- AIDS/HIV
- Muscle spasms
- Glaucoma
- Cachexia
- Neuropathy
- Crohn's disease
- Epilepsy
- Intractable nausea or vomiting
- MS
- PTSD
- Chronic pain
- Admittance into Hospice
NEVADA
AIDS; cancer; glaucoma; and any medical condition or treatment to a medical condition that produces cachexia, persistent muscle spasms or seizures, severe nausea or pain. Other conditions are subject to approval by the health division of the state Department of Human Resources.
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NEW MEXICO
Severe chronic pain, painful peripheral neuropathy, intractable nausea/vomiting, severe anorexia/cachexia, hepatitis C infection, Crohn’s disease, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease), cancer, glaucoma, multiple sclerosis, damage to the nervous tissue of the spinal cord with intractable spasticity, epilepsy, HIV/AIDS, and hospice patients.
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NEW YORK
AIDS; cancer; glaucoma; and any medical condition or treatment to a medical condition that produces cachexia, persistent muscle spasms or seizures, severe nausea or pain. Other conditions are subject to approval by the health division of the state Department of Human Resources.
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OKLAHOMA
OKLAHOMA's medical program currently requires no qualifying conditions and is available via telehealth with Licensed Doctors.
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UTAH
Pain
Chronic pain is caused by a number of conditions. People with pain that persists for longer than two weeks can qualify for cannabis if other treatments fail to relieve their pain.
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
PTSD causes a variety of symptoms, including anxiety and depression. Cannabis can help to relieve these and other symptoms of PTSD, like insomnia and nightmares.
Persistent Nausea
Nausea is often a side effect of chemotherapy treatments, as well as a symptom of many other health problems. Cannabis can help to reduce nausea, calm the digestive system, and promote appetite.
Terminal Illness & Conditions Requiring Hospice Care
People with a life expectancy of less than six months and those in hospice care can qualify for Medical Marijuana for a variety of conditions, including those that are not otherwise listed as qualifying.
Cancer
Cancer is caused by abnormal cell growth. Research indicates that cannabis may be able to slow the growth of certain kinds of tumors, and relieve the side effects of radiation and chemotherapy treatments, like nausea and loss of appetite.
Crohn’s Disease & Ulcerative Colitis
These two inflammatory bowel disorders can cause severe pain and disruption of the digestive system. Cannabis has anti-inflammatory and antibiotic effects that can relieve symptoms, and reduce the severity of flare-ups.
Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Multiple Sclerosis is a progressive neurological disorder that causes problems with movement, balance, and speech. Cannabis has neuroprotective properties that can reduce the severity of symptoms, and protect neural pathways from inflammation.
Epilepsy & Seizure Disorders
Epilepsy is a term for a variety of seizure disorders caused by abnormal electrical signaling in the brain. Cannabis can help to regulate the brain’s electrical activity, and protect neurological pathways from damage.
Autism
Autism, or Autism Spectrum Disorder, is a complex neurological condition caused by abnormal neurological development in the brain. Cannabis can relieve autism symptoms, such as anxiety, repetitive behaviors, and sleep problems.
Muscle Spasms
Muscle spasms are often a symptom of conditions such as ALS and multiple sclerosis. Patients with debilitating muscle spasms qualify for Medical Marijuana in Utah.
HIV/AIDS
The human immunodeficiency virus, or HIV, compromises a person’s immune system and can progress to Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome, or AIDS. Cannabis can support the immune system and relieve symptoms, such as loss of appetite and weight loss.
Rare Conditions
People with extremely rare diseases with limited treatment options can also qualify for Medical Marijuana by petitioning the Compassionate Use Board for approval.
Cachexia
Cachexia is a condition that leads to extreme weight loss and muscle wasting in diseases, like cancer, HIV/AIDS, and multiple sclerosis. Cannabis affects processes relating to appetite and weight gain, so it can help to slow the progression of cachexia from these and other diseases.
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
ALS, or Lou Gehrig’s Disease, is a progressive neurological disorder with few treatment options. Cannabis can help to protect nerves and relieve symptoms, including muscle spasticity.
Alzheimer’s Disease
Alzheimer’s Disease is a type of dementia caused by the accumulation of plaque and protein tangles in the brain. Cannabis can help protect neural pathways in the brain and relieve symptoms, like memory loss and confusion.
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VERMONT
AIDS; cancer; glaucoma; and any medical condition or treatment to a medical condition that produces cachexia, persistent muscle spasms or seizures, severe nausea or pain. Other conditions are subject to approval by the health division of the state Department of Human Resources.
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VIRGINIA
AIDS; cancer; glaucoma; and any medical condition or treatment to a medical condition that produces cachexia, persistent muscle spasms or seizures, severe nausea or pain. Other conditions are subject to approval by the health division of the state Department of Human Resources.
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WASHINGTON
AIDS; cancer; glaucoma; and any medical condition or treatment to a medical condition that produces cachexia, persistent muscle spasms or seizures, severe nausea or pain. Other conditions are subject to approval by the health division of the state Department of Human Resources.
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LOUISIANA
- Autism spectrum disorders
- Cachexia/wasting syndrome
- Cancer
- Crohn’s disease
- Epilepsy
- Glaucoma
- HIV/AIDS
- Intractable pain (defined as “pain so chronic or severe as to otherwise warrant an opiate prescription”)
- Muscular dystrophy
- Multiple sclerosis
- Parkinson’s disease
- Post traumatic stress disorder
- Seizure disorders/spasticity
- Severe muscle spasms
- Any other condition not otherwise specified “that a physician, in his medical opinion, considers debilitating to an individual patient and is qualified through his medical education and training to treat” (effective 8/1/2020)
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NEW JERSEY
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Approved qualifying medical conditions include:
- Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
- Anxiety
- Cancer
- Chronic pain
- Dysmenorrhea
- Glaucoma
- Inflammatory bowel disease, including Crohn’s disease
- Intractable skeletal muscular spasticity
- Migraine
- Multiple sclerosis
- Muscular dystrophy
- Opioid Use Disorder
- Positive status for Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS)
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Seizure disorder, including epilepsy
- Terminal illness with prognosis of less than 12 months to live
- Tourette Syndrome
WEST VIRGINIA
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Approved qualifying medical conditions include:
- Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
- Anxiety
- Cancer
- Chronic pain
- Dysmenorrhea
- Glaucoma
- Inflammatory bowel disease, including Crohn’s disease
- Intractable skeletal muscular spasticity
- Migraine
- Multiple sclerosis
- Muscular dystrophy
- Opioid Use Disorder
- Positive status for Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS)
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Seizure disorder, including epilepsy
- Terminal illness with prognosis of less than 12 months to live
- Tourette Syndrome