Arkansas qualifying conditions: the full official list
These are the conditions on the Arkansas Medical Marijuana Program's official list. Each links to what it means for Arkansas patients.
The official list
- ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease) — listed as “Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)”
- Alzheimer's disease
- Arthritis — listed as “Severe arthritis”
- Cachexia & wasting syndrome — listed as “Cachexia or wasting syndrome”
- Cancer
- Chronic pain — listed as “Intractable pain that has not responded to ordinary medications, treatment or surgery for more than six months”
- Crohn's & IBD — listed as “Crohn's disease”
- Epilepsy & seizures — listed as “Seizures, including those characteristic of epilepsy”
- Fibromyalgia
- Glaucoma
- HIV/AIDS — listed as “Positive status for HIV/AIDS”
- Hepatitis C
- Multiple sclerosis — listed as “Severe and persistent muscle spasms, including those characteristic of multiple sclerosis”
- Nausea & appetite loss — listed as “Severe nausea”
- Neuropathy (nerve pain) — listed as “Peripheral neuropathy”
- PTSD — listed as “Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)”
- Peripheral neuropathy
- Severe muscle spasms & spasticity — listed as “Severe and persistent muscle spasms, including those characteristic of multiple sclerosis”
- Tourette syndrome — listed as “Tourette's syndrome”
- Ulcerative colitis
Always confirm against the official Arkansas list, which can change.
What to do next
- Confirm you are an Arkansas resident aged 18 or older and not a member of the National Guard or U.S. military.
- See a licensed physician, in person or by telehealth, who diagnoses a qualifying condition.
- Have the physician complete the ADH written certification form.
- Apply online at the ADH medical marijuana portal and upload the certification and a copy of your Arkansas license or state ID.
- Pay the $50 nonrefundable fee.
- Allow up to 14 days for review, then print your card once approved.
Sources
- ADH - Medical Marijuana (overview)
- ADH - Medical Marijuana Registry
- ADH - Medical Marijuana FAQs
- ADH - Qualified Patient Requirements
- ADH - Designated Caregiver Requirements
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.