Does Crohn's disease and IBD qualify in New Hampshire?
Yes. The Therapeutic Cannabis Program (TCP) lists Crohn's disease as a qualifying condition. A New Hampshire-licensed provider still has to evaluate you and agree that cannabis is appropriate.
About Crohn's disease and IBD
Limited evidence. Small trials suggest cannabis can improve symptoms and quality of life for some patients, but it hasn't been shown to reduce the underlying inflammation.
Symptoms New Hampshire patients most often hope to ease:
- Cramping belly pain
- Nausea and poor appetite
- Unwanted weight loss
- Trouble sleeping during flares
- Joint pain linked to IBD
Read more: medical marijuana for Crohn's disease and IBD.
How to get certified in New Hampshire
- Ask a provider you have an established relationship with to certify you, after an in-person exam; any New Hampshire provider with prescribing authority can do it.
- Have the provider complete the Written Certification form; signatures are valid for 6 months.
- Fill out the Patient Application (or the Minor Patient Application for anyone under 18).
- Add proof of New Hampshire residency and a $50 check or money order payable to Treasurer - State of NH.
- Mail the packet to DHHS - TCP, 29 Hazen Drive, Concord, NH 03301, or use the drop box at that address.
- Your card arrives by mail within about 3 weeks; show it with photo ID at any Alternative Treatment Center.
New Hampshire requires your first certification visit in person. Renewals can usually be done online.
Costs and timeline
- State fee: $50
- Card lasts: 1 year standard; the provider may set up to 3 years
- Processing: Card mailed within 3 weeks of a complete application; an incomplete-application notice is sent within 10 days
- Patient limit: 2 ounces at any one time (patient and caregiver combined)
- Home grow: Not allowed
- Recreational sales: Not legal
- First visit online: No — in person first
See the full New Hampshire cost breakdown and New Hampshire program overview.
Other qualifying conditions in New Hampshire
- ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease)
- Alzheimer's disease
- Anorexia & appetite loss
- Anxiety
- Autism spectrum disorder
- Cachexia & wasting syndrome
- Cancer
- Chronic pain
- Chronic pancreatitis
- Ehlers-Danlos syndrome
- Epilepsy & seizures
- Glaucoma
- HIV/AIDS
- Hepatitis C
See every qualifying condition in New Hampshire
Crohn's & IBD in nearby states
Frequently asked questions
Do I need medical records for Crohn's disease and IBD?
How long does certification take in New Hampshire?
Can I renew online in New Hampshire?
Sources
- Therapeutic Cannabis (NH DHHS)
- Qualifying Medical Conditions (NH DHHS)
- Therapeutic Cannabis Applications and Forms (NH DHHS)
- Program Information for Qualifying Patients, version 10/25 (NH DHHS PDF)
- National Academies — The Health Effects of Cannabis and Cannabinoids (2017)
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.