Who qualifies for MMJ in Louisiana? Well, the Louisiana Therapeutic MMJ Guidance doesn’t provide a rigid set of qualifying conditions like most states do. Therefore, any patient may qualify for a MMJ card.
As long as a certified MJ doctor considers their medical condition debilitating and requiring alternative treatment, they may receive a recommendation.
Usually, the doctor will consider MMJ treatment if the patient has already tried conventional medical treatment without success.
Qualifying Conditions for MMJ in Louisiana
Below is a list of conditions that patients often seek mj treatment for:
- Cachexia or wasting syndrome
- Cancer
- Crohn’s disease (IBD)
- Epilepsy
- Glaucoma
- HIV/AIDS
- Intractable pain
- Multiple sclerosis (MS)
- Muscular dystrophy
- Parkinson’s disease
- Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- Seizure disorders
- Severe muscle spasms
- Spasticity
- Conditions associated with autism spectrum disorder. For example:
Behavior that jeopardizes the health of the patient with autism
Self-injuring behavior or aggressive and destructive behavior.
Louisiana MMJ Program
Louisiana’s MMJ program also stands out among other states since patients don’t need to register with the state to get a mmj card. A recommendation from a mj doctor is all that is required to access medicinal mj in LA.
Therefore, by booking an online mj evaluation with QuickMedCards, Louisiana patients can get certified for medical mj quickly and easily. Learn more about how to get a MMJ card in Louisiana.
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Who Qualifies for MMJ in Louisiana?
To qualify for MMJ in Louisiana, a patient must:
- Be 18 years or older. In the case of a minor patient (under 18 years), the physician must consult with a pediatric sub-specialist.
- Have an official written mj recommendation from a MMJ doctor with a therapeutic license in Louisiana.
- Be a Louisiana resident with proof of residency.
What documents do I need to submit?
When signing up with QuickMedCards, patients should upload:
- Their photo ID. For instance, Louisiana ID or Louisiana driver’s license.
- Copies of their medical records.
If you don’t have your medical records on hand or don’t know how to access your records, you can find out how to request and obtain your medical records here.
Where to get MMJ in Louisiana?
With your Louisiana mmj card (from QuickMedCards if approved), you can get your medicine from any of the nine dispensaries in the state.
Additionally, to buy medical mj, you must carry your photo ID and Louisiana mmj card/certification to the mmj dispensary.
Most importantly, patients can’t fill their medical mj like ordinary prescriptions at a local pharmacy; only mj dispensaries do so.