Minnesota Medical Marijuana Qualifying Conditions
<p>Minnesota's medical cannabis program allows patients with specific qualifying conditions to access medical marijuana. Here's the complete list of conditions that qualify.</p>
<h2>Current Qualifying Conditions</h2> <p>The following conditions qualify for the Minnesota Medical Cannabis Program:</p>
<h3>Chronic Conditions</h3> <ul> <li><strong>Chronic Pain:</strong> Pain lasting more than 3 months that significantly interferes with daily activities</li> <li><strong>Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD):</strong> Diagnosed by a licensed mental health professional</li> <li><strong>Inflammatory Bowel Disease:</strong> Including Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis</li> <li><strong>Intractable Pain:</strong> Pain that hasn't responded to other treatments</li> </ul>
<h3>Neurological Conditions</h3> <ul> <li><strong>Seizures/Epilepsy:</strong> Including treatment-resistant epilepsy</li> <li><strong>ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease):</strong> Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis</li> <li><strong>Multiple Sclerosis (MS):</strong> Muscle spasms and related symptoms</li> <li><strong>Tourette Syndrome:</strong> Tic disorders</li> <li><strong>Autism Spectrum Disorder:</strong> For severe symptoms in patients 21+</li> </ul>
<h3>Terminal and Severe Illnesses</h3> <ul> <li><strong>Cancer:</strong> For symptom relief including nausea, pain, appetite loss</li> <li><strong>HIV/AIDS:</strong> Wasting syndrome and related symptoms</li> <li><strong>Glaucoma:</strong> Intraocular pressure management</li> <li><strong>Terminal Illness:</strong> Life expectancy of 12 months or less</li> </ul>
<h3>Other Qualifying Conditions</h3> <ul> <li>Chronic motor or vocal tic disorder</li> <li>Obstructive sleep apnea</li> <li>Alzheimer's disease</li> <li>Sickle cell disease</li> <li>Spinal cord injury with objective neurological indication</li> </ul>
<h2>Condition Not Listed?</h2> <p>The Office of Cannabis Management periodically reviews petitions to add new qualifying conditions. Patients may petition for conditions not currently listed.</p>
<h2>Next Steps</h2> <p>If you have a qualifying condition, the next step is to consult with a healthcare provider who can certify your condition. <a href="/medical/how-to-get-card">Learn how to get your medical marijuana card →</a></p>