A Natural Alternative for NY Residents
The state of New York has provided a list of medical conditions that they consider to be qualifying for the use of medical marijuana. Below you can view the list of approved medical conditions provided by the New York Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) to find out if you qualify for a New York medical card.
Qualifying Conditions List for New York Medical Marijuana
On January 24, 2022, the NY Office of Cannabis Management announced that it was expanding eligibility for the use of medical marijuana to “allow the certification of a patient by a practitioner for any condition that the practitioner believes can be treated with medical cannabis.” This includes, but is not limited to:
• Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)
• Cancer
• Chronic pain
• Epilepsy
• HIV or AIDS
• Huntington’s disease
• Inflammatory bowel disease
• Multiple sclerosis
• Neuropathy
• Parkinson’s disease
• Post-traumatic stress disorder
• Spinal cord injury with spasticity
• Cachexia or wasting syndrome
• Opioid use disorder
• PTSD
• Seizures
• Severe nausea
• Severe or chronic pain
• Severe or persistent muscle spasms
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How to Get a New York Medical Marijuana Card
If you’re interested in obtaining a New York medical marijuana card, Green Health Docs can help. Visit our New York med card page to get more information and to schedule an online telemedicine appointment with a doctor. You’ll just need to have a condition that qualifies for medical marijuana treatment in the state of NY and a valid photo ID and to get started. If you have any questions or would prefer to schedule your NY medical card appointment over the phone, give us a call or text 7 days per week at 240-356-1000.
This article is reviewed by Dr. Anand Dugar, an anesthesiologist and pain medicine physician. He is also the founder of Green Health Docs. Graduating from medical school in 2004 and residency in 2008, Dr. Dugar has been a licensed physician for almost 20 years and has been leading the push for medical cannabis nationwide.