Louisiana doesn’t have a set list of qualifying conditions. Instead, the decision is up to the practitioner. A practitioner may recommend cannabis for any condition that they consider to be debilitating.
Common conditions that qualify for medical cannabis in Louisiana include:
Cancer.
Glaucoma.
Positive status for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).
Acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS).
Cachexia or wasting syndrome.
Seizure disorders.
Epilepsy.
Spasticity.
Severe muscle spasms.
Intractable pain.
Crohn’s disease.
Muscular dystrophy.
Multiple sclerosis.
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Traumatic brain injury.
A concussion diagnosed by a physician.
Chronic pain associated with fibromyalgia.
Chronic pain associated with sickle cell disease.
Any condition for which a patient is receiving hospice care or palliative care.