To qualify for a medical marijuana card in Mississippi, individuals must be diagnosed with one or more of the following medical conditions:
Cancer Parkinson’s disease Huntington’s disease Muscular dystrophy Glaucoma Spastic quadriplegia Positive status for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) Acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) Hepatitis Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) Crohn’s disease Ulcerative colitis Sickle-cell anemia Alzheimer’s disease Agitation of dementia Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) Autism Pain refractory to appropriate opioid management Diabetic/peripheral neuropathy Spinal cord disease or severe injury
Additionally, any chronic, terminal, or debilitating disease or medical condition, or its treatment, that produces one or more of the following symptoms may also qualify:
Cachexia or wasting syndrome Chronic pain Severe or intractable nausea Seizures Severe and persistent muscle spasms, including those characteristic of multiple sclerosis
For a comprehensive list and more information, please refer to the Mississippi Medical Cannabis Program’s official guidelines.