Information For Patients

Patient receiving advice about medical cannabis from a physician

Register to Become a Patient or Caregiver

Alabama’s medical cannabis program is under development and is not registering patients or caregivers at this time.

To learn more about becoming a patient or caregiver

AMCC Patient Information

Qualifying Conditions

Autism Spectrum Disorder
Cancer-related cachexia, nausea or vomiting, weight loss, chronic pain
Crohn’s Disease
Depression
Epilepsy or a condition causing seizures
HIV/AIDS-related nausea or weight loss
Panic Disorder
Parkinson’s Disease
Persistent nausea
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Sickle Cell Anemia
Spasticity associated with Multiple Sclerosis or spinal cord injury
A terminal illness
Tourette’s Syndrome
A condition causing chronic or intractable pain

Patient applying for a medical cannabis card from a physician

Patient and Caregiver Qualifications

For Patients:

State resident
19 years of age or older
Certified by a registered physician
Has qualifying condition
Certified by a registered certifying physician
Is registered with the Commission
Has been issued a valid medical cannabis card

For Patients Under 19:

State resident
Has qualifying condition
Certified by a registered certifying physician
Is registered with the Commission
Has a registered caregiver who is a parent or legal guardian

For Caregivers:

State resident
Registered with Commission
Has been issued a valid medical cannabis card for caregivers
At least 21 years of age or older (unless a parent/guardian of a registered qualified patient)
Is the parent, legal guardian, grandparent, spouse, or an individual with power of attorney for health care of a registered qualified patient
May purchase and possess medical cannabis, but may not use medical cannabis unless the caregiver is also a registered qualified patient