Wondering how to get a medical marijuana card in LA? You've come to the right place!
Getting a medical marijuana card in LA is not as difficult as one might think. In fact, the process is quite simple and can be completed in little time when you're working with CannabisRxHealth. The first step is to find a doctor who will recommend marijuana for medicinal purposes.
There are many doctors who specialize in this field, and our licensed Louisiana physicians are happy to provide consultations. Once you have been approved by one of our doctors, you will then have your medical marijuana recommendation and can begin shopping for products at your nearest Louisiana dispensary.
Keep reading for more insight into getting a medical marijuana card in LA. And if you need assistance getting your recommendation, feel free to reach out to us to schedule your consultation with one of our licensed physicians.
Who Can Apply?
The following individuals are eligible to apply for a medical marijuana card in Louisiana:
· Patients with a serious medical condition who have been recommended marijuana by a doctor
· Adults over the age of 18
· Minor patients who have been recommended marijuana and are accompanied by a parent or legal guardian
· Patients with a terminal illness who have been recommended marijuana by a doctor
What Conditions Qualify?
The following conditions are commonly treated with medical marijuana in Louisiana:
- Alzheimer’s disease
- Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
- (Lou Gehrig’s disease)
- Cachexia or wasting syndrome
- Cancer
- Chronic Pain
- Concussion
- Crohn's Disease
- Epilepsy
- Glaucoma
- HIV/AIDS
- Hospice or palliative care
- Huntington's Disease
- Intractable Pain
- Lewy-body dementia
- Motor-neuron disease
- Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
- Muscular Dystrophy
- Non-Epileptic Seizures
- Parkinson's Disease
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Seizure disorders
- Severe muscle spasm
- Spasticity
- Spinal muscular atrophy
- Traumatic brain injury
- Any debilitating condition that a physician believes a patient will benefit from using medical marijuana
How to Get Started
If you think that you may be eligible for a medical marijuana card in Louisiana, the first step is to consult with a doctor. Once you have been approved by a doctor, you will have the recommendation you need to access medicinal marijuana at Louisiana dispensaries.
You must be a resident of LA to qualify for a medical marijuana card. You will need to provide proof of residency, such as a driver’s license or state ID card, when you apply.
Your medical marijuana card will be valid for one year. After your card expires, you will need to renew it by submitting a new application.
Where to Get Your Medicine
Once you have been approved for a medical marijuana card, you will be able to purchase your medicine from any dispensary in LA. Dispensaries are required to be licensed by the state and can only sell medicine that has been tested for quality and safety.
When purchasing medicine from a dispensary, you will need to present your medical marijuana card. Dispensaries may also require you to provide a government-issued ID, such as a driver’s license or state ID card.
Closing on Getting a Medical Marijuana Card in LA
Getting a medical marijuana card in LA is simple and easy. The first step is to find a doctor who is willing to recommend marijuana for medicinal purposes. Once you have been approved by a doctor, you will have the recommendation you need to access medical marijuana. You can then use this card to purchase medicine from any dispensary in Louisiana.
