FAQs

Medical marijuana is cannabis used to support health and well-being. It’s often recommended for things like stress, mood changes, poor sleep, low appetite, chronic pain, and nausea. In states where it’s legal, it’s prescribed based on your personal health needs and follows local laws and guidelines.

Georgia allows medical cannabis for patients with certain serious or chronic health conditions. These include cancer pain, HIV/AIDS, Alzheimer’s, ALS, Autism, chronic pain, Crohn’s, seizure disorders, Parkinson’s, Sickle Cell, Tourette’s, and more. To qualify, a patient must be diagnosed with one of the approved conditions and receive certification from a licensed Georgia physician.

You won’t qualify if you don’t have one of the approved medical conditions, aren’t a Georgia resident, or can’t provide the required paperwork.

What do you need to apply?

• A valid Georgia driver’s license or state ID

• Proof of Georgia residency

• A physician’s certification form

• A completed and notarized waiver form

Everything must be submitted correctly to be approved.

No, medical cannabis is not currently covered by insurance in Georgia. However, some providers and dispensaries may offer discount programs or financial assistance for qualifying patients.

Hemp-derived products come from hemp plants with 0.3% or less Delta-9 THC. These include CBD and some Delta-8 or Delta-10 items, and they’re legal in Georgia as long as they follow state and federal rules.

THC-derived products come from cannabis plants with more than 0.3% Delta-9 THC. These are not legal for recreational use in Georgia. However, registered medical cannabis patients with approved conditions can legally use low-THC oil (up to 5% THC) through Georgia’s Low THC Oil Program.