Becoming a Patient in Mississippi

After approval of the voters through a ballot initiative, Mississippi is in the process of creating their medical cannabis program. More information will be available on the Department of Health website.

Eligible conditions:

If you have been diagnosed with one of the following conditions, you may qualify for certification as a medical cannabis patient in the state of Mississippi:

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
Autism with aggressive behaviors
Cachexia
Cancer
Crohn's disease
Dementia-related agitation
HIV/Aids
Epilepsy
Glaucoma
Huntinton's disease
Intractable nausea
Intractable seizures
Multiple sclerosis and/or severe muscle spasticity
Neuropathies
Opioid management
Parkinson's disease
Post-traumatic stress disorder
Severe chronic or intractable pain
Spinal cord damage
Sickle cell anemia
Terminal illness
Ulcerative colitis

Becoming a Patient as a Minor:

Benefits of Being a Patient:

As a registered patient in Mississippi, you will have an affirmative defense in court if you are arrested for the possession of cannabis.

Becoming a Caregiver:

Caregivers must be at least 21 years of age.

Out of State Patients:

The state of Mississippi does not recognize out of state patient registrations. For more information about traveling as a medical cannabis patient, check out our Travel Guide.