Does epilepsy and seizures qualify in Alaska?
Yes. The Alaska Medical Marijuana Registry lists Chronic or debilitating disease (or its treatment) that produces seizures, including those characteristic of epilepsy as a qualifying condition. An Alaska-licensed provider still has to evaluate you and agree that cannabis is appropriate.
About epilepsy and seizures
Stronger evidence. The FDA has approved a prescription CBD medicine (Epidiolex) for seizures linked to Lennox-Gastaut syndrome, Dravet syndrome and tuberous sclerosis complex, based on controlled trials.
Symptoms Alaska patients most often hope to ease:
- Seizures that continue despite trying two or more medicines
- Side effects such as tiredness and fogginess from seizure medicines
- Poor sleep that can make seizures more likely
- Anxiety about when the next seizure will happen
- Mood and behavior changes linked to epilepsy
Read more: medical marijuana for epilepsy and seizures.
How to get certified in Alaska
- See an Alaska physician who personally examines you and confirms a qualifying condition.
- Have the physician complete the state Physician Statement form.
- Fill out the Application for Registry Identification Card, plus a Caregiver Application if you are naming a caregiver.
- Attach a photocopy of your Alaska driver's license or state ID (and your caregiver's).
- Mail everything with the $25 nonrefundable fee to the Bureau of Vital Statistics Marijuana Registry in Juneau.
- Wait for the department's decision, which is due within about 30 days.
Alaska requires your first certification visit in person. Renewals can usually be done online.
Costs and timeline
- State fee: $25
- Card lasts: 1 year
- Processing: Department reviews within 30 days; an application not denied within 35 days is treated as approved
- Patient limit: 1 ounce of usable marijuana
- Home grow: Up to 6 plants, with no more than 3 mature and flowering at once
- Recreational sales: Legal for adults 21+
- First visit online: No — in person first
See the full Alaska cost breakdown and Alaska program overview.
Other qualifying conditions in Alaska
- Cachexia & wasting syndrome
- Cancer
- Chronic pain
- Glaucoma
- HIV/AIDS
- Multiple sclerosis
- Nausea & appetite loss
- Severe muscle spasms & spasticity
Epilepsy & seizures in nearby states
Frequently asked questions
Do I need medical records for epilepsy and seizures?
How long does certification take in Alaska?
Can I renew online in Alaska?
Sources
- Alaska Department of Health - Medical Marijuana
- Alaska Department of Health - Medical Marijuana Registry information (PDF)
- Alaska Statutes 17.37.010 (Registry)
- Alaska Statutes 17.37.040 (Possession limits)
- Alaska Statutes 17.37.070 (Definitions)
- 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.