Qualifying Conditions for Medical Marijuana
Last reviewed: 2026-05-17 by the Miracle Leaf physician network
Each state operates its own medical marijuana program with a defined list of qualifying conditions. A licensed physician reviews your medical history and confirms eligibility before submitting your certification to the state registry. The information below reflects current statute for Florida Georgia and Texas where Miracle Leaf® operates.
Program Comparison
| Item | Florida | Georgia | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Program | Florida Medical Marijuana Use Registry | Georgia Low-THC Oil Patient Registry | Texas Compassionate Use Program (TCUP) |
| Conditions listed | 11 | 14 | 13 |
| Minimum patient age | 18 | 18 | No statutory minimum |
| Reciprocity with other states | No | No | No |
| Home cultivation allowed | No | No | No |
Florida Qualifying Conditions
The Florida Medical Marijuana Use Registry authorizes physicians to certify patients with these conditions:
- Chronic Pain
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
- Cancer
- Epilepsy
- Glaucoma
- HIV/AIDS
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
- Crohn’s Disease
- Parkinson’s Disease
- Multiple Sclerosis Spasticity
- Terminal Illness
Minimum patient age: 18
Possession limit: 2.5 oz smokable per 35-day supply; 200 mg THC per edible (10 mg per serving); 70-day cap on total dispensed
Authoritative source: Florida Medical Marijuana Use Registry
Additional references: Florida Statute 381.986: Medical use of marijuana · Florida Office of Medical Marijuana Use (OMMU) · NORML: Florida Laws & Penalties · Marijuana Policy Project: Florida
Georgia Qualifying Conditions
The Georgia Low-THC Oil Patient Registry authorizes physicians to certify patients with these conditions:
- Chronic Pain
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
- Multiple Sclerosis Spasticity
- Cancer
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
- Seizure Disorders
- Crohn’s Disease
- Parkinson’s Disease
- Sickle Cell Disease
- Tourette Syndrome
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Alzheimer’s Disease
- HIV/AIDS
- Terminal Illness
Minimum patient age: 18
Possession limit: Up to 20 fluid ounces of low-THC oil (≤5% THC); no smokable flower; no edibles
Authoritative source: Georgia Low-THC Oil Patient Registry
Additional references: O.C.G.A. § 16-12-200 et seq.: Low-THC Oil / Hope Act · Georgia Access to Medical Cannabis Commission · NORML: Georgia Laws & Penalties
Texas Qualifying Conditions
The Texas Compassionate Use Program (TCUP) authorizes physicians to certify patients with these conditions:
- Chronic Pain
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
- Multiple Sclerosis Spasticity
- Cancer
- Epilepsy
- Seizure Disorders
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
- Crohn’s Disease
- Parkinson’s Disease
- Alzheimer’s Disease
- Huntington’s Disease
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Spinal Cord Injury
Minimum patient age: No statutory minimum
Possession limit: Physician-prescribed low-THC cannabis (≤1% THC by weight); dispensary-supplied only; no flower
Additional references: Texas Health & Safety Code Chapter 487: Compassionate-Use Program · NORML: Texas Laws & Penalties · Wikipedia: Cannabis in Texas (legislative history backlinks)
Evidence Summaries for Common Conditions
The following summaries draw on peer-reviewed evidence and the 2017 National Academies of Sciences Engineering and Medicine consensus report on cannabis health effects. They support the clinical rationale for physician certification. They do not replace individual patient evaluation.
Chronic Pain
Pain persisting beyond expected healing time, lasting months or longer. Cannabis and cannabinoids have substantial evidence for treating chronic pain in adults.
Source: NASEM: The Health Effects of Cannabis and Cannabinoids — “Conclusive or substantial evidence that cannabis or cannabinoids are effective for chronic pain in adults.”
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
A trauma- and stressor-related disorder that follows exposure to a traumatic event. The 2017 NASEM consensus report found limited evidence that nabilone is effective for improving sleep outcomes in PTSD; broader symptom relief evidence remains limited.
Source: NASEM: The Health Effects of Cannabis and Cannabinoids (2017) — “Limited evidence that nabilone is effective for improving symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder.”
Cancer
Group of diseases involving uncontrolled cell growth. Cannabis and cannabinoids have substantial evidence for treating chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV) and moderate evidence for improving sleep disturbance among cancer patients; antitumor effects remain investigational.
Source: NASEM: The Health Effects of Cannabis and Cannabinoids (2017) — “Conclusive or substantial evidence that oral cannabinoids are effective antiemetics in the treatment of chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting.”
Epilepsy
Neurological disorder characterized by recurrent unprovoked seizures. Cannabidiol (CBD) has strong evidence for reducing seizure frequency in two rare childhood epilepsy syndromes (Dravet syndrome and Lennox-Gastaut syndrome) and is FDA-approved as Epidiolex for those indications.
Source: NASEM: The Health Effects of Cannabis and Cannabinoids (2017) — “Conclusive or substantial evidence that oral cannabidiol is effective for the treatment of certain epilepsy syndromes.”
Multiple Sclerosis Spasticity
Patient-reported muscle spasticity in adults with multiple sclerosis. The 2017 NASEM consensus report found substantial evidence that oral cannabinoids improve patient-reported MS spasticity symptoms in adults.
Source: NASEM: The Health Effects of Cannabis and Cannabinoids (2017) — “Substantial evidence that oral cannabinoids are effective for improving patient-reported MS spasticity symptoms.”
Next Steps
If you have one of the listed conditions schedule an evaluation with a licensed Miracle Leaf® physician. Our team handles the certification and guides you through the state registration process.
Important Notice
This page is for informational purposes. It does not constitute medical advice. State law and qualifying condition lists change. Confirm current eligibility with the cited state authority before scheduling. Certification by a physician does not guarantee state approval. Miracle Leaf® physicians evaluate qualifying patients for state medical marijuana programs in Florida Georgia and Texas.