Does Ehlers-Danlos syndrome qualify in New Hampshire?
Yes. The Therapeutic Cannabis Program (TCP) lists Ehlers-Danlos syndrome as a qualifying condition. A New Hampshire-licensed provider still has to evaluate you and agree that cannabis is appropriate.
About Ehlers-Danlos syndrome
Not enough research. There is little good research on cannabis for this condition specifically. Patients usually use it for related symptoms such as pain, muscle spasms, nausea or poor sleep, where some evidence exists.
Symptoms New Hampshire patients most often hope to ease:
- Chronic joint and muscle pain
- Pain after partial or full joint dislocations
- Muscle spasms and tightness
- Trouble sleeping because of pain
- Nausea and digestive discomfort
Read more: medical marijuana for Ehlers-Danlos syndrome.
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
- Crohn's & IBD
- Epilepsy & seizures
- Glaucoma
- HIV/AIDS
- Hepatitis C
See every qualifying condition in New Hampshire
Ehlers-Danlos syndrome in nearby states
- Ehlers-Danlos syndrome in Vermont
- Ehlers-Danlos syndrome in Maine
- Ehlers-Danlos syndrome in Massachusetts
Frequently asked questions
Do I need medical records for Ehlers-Danlos syndrome?
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.