Louisiana qualifying conditions: the full official list
These are the conditions on the Louisiana Medical (Therapeutic) Marijuana Program's official list. Each links to what it means for Louisiana patients.
Yes. Louisiana law lets an authorized clinician recommend marijuana for any condition not otherwise listed that they consider debilitating for the individual patient.
The official list
- ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease) — listed as “Neurodegenerative diseases (Alzheimer's disease, ALS, Huntington's disease, Lewy body dementia, motor neuron disease, Parkinson's disease, spinal muscular atrophy)”
- Alzheimer's disease — listed as “Neurodegenerative diseases (Alzheimer's disease, ALS, Huntington's disease, Lewy body dementia, motor neuron disease, Parkinson's disease, spinal muscular atrophy)”
- Autism spectrum disorder — listed as “Autism spectrum disorder (with specified severe characteristics)”
- Cachexia & wasting syndrome — listed as “Cachexia or wasting syndrome”
- Cancer
- Chronic pain — listed as “Intractable pain”
- Crohn's & IBD — listed as “Crohn's disease”
- Epilepsy & seizures — listed as “Seizure disorders”
- Fibromyalgia — listed as “Chronic pain associated with fibromyalgia”
- Glaucoma
- HIV/AIDS — listed as “Positive status for HIV”
- Huntington's disease — listed as “Neurodegenerative diseases (Alzheimer's disease, ALS, Huntington's disease, Lewy body dementia, motor neuron disease, Parkinson's disease, spinal muscular atrophy)”
- Multiple sclerosis
- Muscular dystrophy
- PTSD — listed as “Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)”
- Parkinson's disease — listed as “Neurodegenerative diseases (Alzheimer's disease, ALS, Huntington's disease, Lewy body dementia, motor neuron disease, Parkinson's disease, spinal muscular atrophy)”
- Post-concussion syndrome — listed as “Concussion”
- Severe muscle spasms & spasticity — listed as “Spasticity”
- Sickle cell disease — listed as “Chronic pain associated with sickle cell disease”
- Terminal illness & hospice — listed as “Any condition for which a patient is receiving hospice or palliative care”
- Traumatic brain injury (TBI) — listed as “Traumatic brain injury”
What to do next
- Find an authorized clinician in good standing with their licensing board. The state does not publish a list of clinicians who recommend.
- Have an evaluation so the clinician can confirm a debilitating condition and set up a genuine clinician-patient relationship.
- The clinician sends the recommendation by a method the state allows. You do not need to apply for a state card.
- Choose an LDH-permitted marijuana retailer or satellite location and bring a valid photo ID.
- Buy within the limit of 71 grams of flower every 14 days.
Sources
- LDH Medical Marijuana
- RS 40:1046 - Recommendation and sale of marijuana for therapeutic use
- Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners - Notice regarding medical marijuana recommendations via telemedicine
- Louisiana Board of Pharmacy Bulletin 24-02 (2024 new laws, Act 693)
- Act 693 (HB 376) of 2024 - Enrolled
- Louisiana Laws - visiting qualifying patient provisions
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.