Does multiple sclerosis qualify in Arizona?
Yes. The Arizona Medical Marijuana Program lists Chronic or debilitating disease (or its treatment) that produces severe and persistent muscle spasms, including those characteristic of multiple sclerosis as a qualifying condition. An Arizona-licensed provider still has to evaluate you and agree that cannabis is appropriate.
About multiple sclerosis
Stronger evidence. The National Academies found substantial evidence that oral cannabinoids improve MS spasticity symptoms as reported by patients.
Symptoms Arizona patients most often hope to ease:
- Muscle stiffness and spasticity
- Painful muscle spasms, especially at night
- Burning or tingling nerve pain
- Sleep disrupted by spasms or pain
- Overactive bladder
Read more: medical marijuana for multiple sclerosis.
How to get certified in Arizona
- Download the ADHS Medical Marijuana Physician Certification form.
- Visit an Arizona-licensed MD, DO, naturopathic or homeopathic physician who reviews 12 months of records and examines you.
- Have the physician complete and sign the certification form within 90 days of your application.
- Create an account on the ADHS licensing portal and upload the certification, a current photo, your Arizona ID and the signed patient attestation.
- Pay the $150 fee, or $75 if you receive SNAP benefits.
- Print or save your card once ADHS approves the application.
Arizona allows the evaluation by telehealth, so you can see an Arizona-licensed provider by video. Our evaluation starts at $79 and is charged only if you're approved.
Costs and timeline
- State fee: $150 ($75 for SNAP recipients)
- Card lasts: 2 years
- Processing: Usually within 2 weeks
- Patient limit: 2.5 ounces of usable marijuana
- Home grow: 12 plants in a locked facility, only if no dispensary was within 25 miles when you were authorized
- Recreational sales: Legal for adults 21+
- First visit online: Yes
See the full Arizona cost breakdown and Arizona program overview.
Other qualifying conditions in Arizona
- ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease)
- Alzheimer's disease
- Cachexia & wasting syndrome
- Cancer
- Chronic pain
- Crohn's & IBD
- Epilepsy & seizures
- Glaucoma
- HIV/AIDS
- Hepatitis C
- Nausea & appetite loss
- PTSD
- Severe muscle spasms & spasticity
Multiple sclerosis in nearby states
- Multiple sclerosis in California
- Multiple sclerosis in Nevada
- Multiple sclerosis in Utah
- Multiple sclerosis in Colorado
- Multiple sclerosis in New Mexico
Frequently asked questions
Do I need medical records for multiple sclerosis?
How long does certification take in Arizona?
Can I renew online in Arizona?
Sources
- ADHS Medical Marijuana Program (home)
- ADHS Registry Identification Card Renewal Fact Sheet
- A.R.S. 36-2801 Definitions
- A.R.S. 36-2804.03 Issuance of registry identification cards
- A.R.S. 36-2804.02 Registration of qualifying patients and designated caregivers
- ADHS Director's Blog - PTSD added as qualifying condition
- 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.