Book Your Louisiana Medical Marijuana Card Appointment With Real Licensed Doctors

To apply for a medical marijuana recommendation in Louisiana, you need a valid Louisiana ID and proof of residency. Your doctor will send your recommendation directly to your chosen licensed retailer after your appointment.

• A valid Louisiana driver’s license or state-issued ID card
• Proof of Louisiana residency like a utility bill or lease agreement
• A physician recommendation from a Louisiana-licensed doctor (this is where we come in!)

You qualify for a Louisiana medical marijuana recommendation if you’re a state resident with a diagnosed medical condition that could benefit from cannabis. A state-registered physician must evaluate you and approve your recommendation.

• You must be a Louisiana resident with a state-issued ID or driver’s license
• No minimum age requirement, but patients under 18 need a caregiver or legal guardian
• You need a qualifying condition including chronic pain, PTSD, cancer, HIV/AIDS, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, anxiety, insomnia, or any debilitating condition your doctor believes cannabis could help
• A state-registered Louisiana physician must evaluate you and issue your recommendation
• Your doctor can recommend medical marijuana for conditions beyond the standard list if they believe it will benefit you

Louisiana allows several medical marijuana forms at licensed dispensaries. You can choose oils for vaping or oral use, capsules that work like regular pills, edibles including gummies and baked treats, topicals you apply to painful areas, tinctures you place under your tongue for faster effects, drinkable liquids you mix into beverages, and dry flower you smoke or vaporize. Most patients start with different cannabis strains to find what helps their symptoms best. Your doctor can recommend which form matches your condition and lifestyle.

• Oils: Work in vape cartridges or take by mouth depending on the product type.
• Capsules: Swallow like regular medication with consistent dosing each time.
• Edibles: Gummies, chocolates, and baked products that take longer to work but last longer.
• Topicals: Creams, balms, and lotions you rub on sore joints and muscles without getting high.
• Tinctures: Liquid drops under your tongue that absorb faster than edibles.
• Liquids: Drinkable cannabis beverages or syrups you add to drinks.
• Dry flower: Raw cannabis plant material you smoke or vaporize for immediate relief.

Louisiana does not take away your gun rights when you register for a medical cannabis card. The state doesn’t share your patient information with federal databases or background check systems, but federal law still classifies marijuana as illegal, which creates problems when buying new guns.

• Louisiana protects your right to own and possess firearms as a medical marijuana patient under state law
• The state does not report your medical cannabis registration to federal authorities or gun background check systems
• Federal Form 4473 asks if you use marijuana, and answering yes disqualifies you from purchasing guns federally
• Lying on Form 4473 is a federal felony with potential prison time and fines
• You can keep guns you owned before getting your medical marijuana card without legal issues in Louisiana
• Buying new firearms while holding a medical marijuana card puts you at risk of federal charges for false statements
• Some patients have family members purchase firearms to avoid the federal conflict between gun laws and marijuana use

Yes. We connect you with state-licensed, certified Louisiana medical marijuana doctors based on your appointment time and availability. You can’t choose a specific doctor, but all our physicians are:

• Registered with the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners
• Trained in evaluating qualifying medical conditions for cannabis certification
• Patient-focused and understanding when discussing your treatment needs

If you need a doctor who speaks a certain language, prefer a specific gender, or require accommodations, tell us ahead of time and we’ll match you when possible.

Louisiana has dispensaries all across the state where you can use your MMJ card, so you can find one close to you whether you’re in South Louisiana, North Louisiana, or somewhere in between. Here’s where patients around the state go depending on which region they’re in.

If you’re in Baton Rouge near LSU or heading down Nicholson Drive, Capitol Wellness Solutions is accessible from Nicholson Drive near the LSU campus and easy to reach from I-10 or College Drive. This Louisiana dispensary is known for having staff who take time to explain products and answer questions, plus a good variety of flower and edibles, which helps if you’re trying to figure out what works for your condition.

Over in Southwest Louisiana near Lake Charles, Good Day Farm Lake Charles is accessible from Ryan Street or heading in from I-10 or Highway 14. People mention this place for having a good selection of flower and edibles and staff who take time to explain products, especially if you’re new to using medical marijuana.

If you’re in New Orleans near the Garden District or heading down Tchoupitoulas Street toward the river, H&W Drug Store Tchoupitoulas sits on Tchoupitoulas near the Mississippi and is accessible from Magazine Street or I-10. This spot is known for having consistent product availability and staff who take time to answer questions, which helps if you’re still figuring out what works for your symptoms.

And up in Northeast Louisiana near Monroe, TrueReleaf Monroe is close to the University of Louisiana Monroe campus and accessible from DeSiard Street or I-20. They’re known for having staff who answer questions and consistent product availability, plus the location makes it convenient whether you’re in Monroe proper or coming from West Monroe or Sterlington.

So whether you’re in Baton Rouge, Lake Charles, New Orleans, or Monroe, you’ve got reliable dispensaries in Louisiana to use your MMJ card without driving too far across the state. Call ahead to check hours and what they have available, but these spots should keep you covered around Louisiana.