Does the state have a medical program?
Patients with qualifying conditions who meet the legal criteria can have access to medical marijuana. However, marijuana remains illegal for everyone else.
What are qualifying medical conditions for eligibility?
- A condition causing chronic or intractable pain
- Autism spectrum disorder (ASD)
- Cancer-related cachexia, nausea or vomiting, weight loss, or chronic pain
- Crohn’s disease
- Depression
- Epilepsy or a condition causing seizures
- HIV/AIDS-related nausea or weight loss
- Panic disorder
- Parkinson’s disease
- Persistent nausea that is not significantly responsive to traditional treatment
- Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- Sickle cell anemia
- Spasticity associated with a motor neuron disease, including amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)
- Spasticity associated with multiple sclerosis (MS) or a spinal cord injury
- A terminal illness
- Tourette’s Syndrome
Patients with qualifying conditions must be registered with the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission in order to obtain medical marijuana.
Medical Program Limits:
It’s recommended to check with the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission for the most accurate information.
Methods of Use:
Smoking, vaporizing, edible consumption, and topical use are all permitted.
Is there Home Delivery for Medical Cannabis?
No, there is no home delivery of medical cannabis in Alabama. The Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission has not yet approved any regulations for home delivery. However, the commission is considering the possibility of allowing home delivery in the future.
