Neurological conditions that qualify in Alabama

Condition by condition

• ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease) — Listed
• Alzheimer's disease — Not listed by name
• CIDP — Not listed by name
• Chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) — Not listed by name
• Cluster headaches — Not listed by name
• Dravet syndrome — Not listed by name
• Epilepsy & seizures — Listed
• Essential tremor — Not listed by name
• Huntington's disease — Not listed by name
• Hydrocephalus — Not listed by name
• Lennox-Gastaut syndrome — Not listed by name
• Migraines — Not listed by name
• Multiple sclerosis — Listed
• Parkinson's disease — Listed
• Post-concussion syndrome — Not listed by name
• Post-polio syndrome — Not listed by name
• Spinal cord injury or disease — Listed
• Syringomyelia — Not listed by name
• Tarlov cysts — Not listed by name
• Tourette syndrome — Listed
• Traumatic brain injury (TBI) — Not listed by name

How to apply

1. Confirm you are an Alabama resident aged 19 or older (or have a parent or guardian to act as caregiver).
2. Book an in-person visit in Alabama with a physician certified to recommend medical cannabis.
3. The physician diagnoses or confirms a qualifying condition, sets your product form and daily dose, and starts your registry submission.
4. Show proof of identity and Alabama residency and provide a recent color photo.
5. Create an account on the AMCC patient portal and pay the $40 (virtual) or $50 (physical) card fee within 60 days of certification.
6. Once approved, present your card at a licensed AMCC dispensing site to buy products.

Sources

• AMCC - Patient and Caregiver Registration
• AMCC FAQ - How can I get a medical cannabis card?
• AMCC Schedule of Fees, Penalties and Fines (rev. 12/12/2024)
• Ala. Admin. Code Chapter 538-X-2 (Medical Cannabis, rev. 6/14/26)
• Ala. Admin. Code Rule 540-X-25-.09 (Board of Medical Examiners)

This guide is general information, not medical or legal advice. Laws change — confirm details with your state agency. State facts last checked October 7, 2026.