Question 1

Do I Qualify for Medical Marijuana in Arkansas?

Accepted Answer

The Arkansas Department of Health (“ADH”) has approved a number of qualifying conditions that will allow patients to access medical marijuana in Arkansas. The qualifying conditions identified by the ADH include a number of chronic or debilitating conditions.

Question 2

Why Get an Arkansas Medical Marijuana Card?

Accepted Answer

An Arkansas medical marijuana card shows that your name has been added to the Arkansas medical marijuana registry by a licensed Arkansas physician. With this card, you can:
 
Buy marijuana from dispensaries in the state of Arkansas
Possess marijuana and marijuana products in the state of Arkansas
Consume marijuana and marijuana products in the state of Arkansas
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An Arkansas Medical Marijuana Card is a personal identification card that shows the patient is a legal Arkansas registered medical marijuana patient.

Question 3

How Long Will it Take for My Renewal to be Approved Once I Submit it?

Accepted Answer

It may take up to 14 days to process your renewal from the date we receive your application and payment. Incomplete applications or applications with errors will be returned and will take longer.

Question 4

Am I Guaranteed to Get Approved for Medical Marijuana After Visiting an Arkansas Marijuana Card Doctor?

Accepted Answer

We can’t guarantee approval for anyone, as the doctor is the only person that makes the determination whether or not a patient qualifies. To make it more likely that you receive approval from the doctor, we recommend that you submit your previous Arkansas Medical Marijuana Card or Arkansas Physician’s Certification.

Question 5

What are the qualifying conditions for medical marijuana in Arkansas?

Accepted Answer

The Arkansas Department of Health has approved a number of qualifying conditions that will allow patients to access medical marijuana in Arkansas
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The following is a list of the current qualifying conditions:
Cancer
Glaucoma
Positive status for HIV/AIDS
Hepatitis C
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)
Tourette’s syndrome
Crohn’s disease
Ulcerative colitis
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Severe arthritis
Fibromyalgia
Alzheimer’s disease
A chronic or debilitating disease/medical condition/treatment that produces one or more of the following:
Cachexia, or wasting syndrome​
Intractable pain, or pain that has not responded to ordinary treatment or surgical methods for more than six (6) months
Peripheral neuropathy
Seizures, including that characteristic of epilepsy
Severe nausea
Severe and persistent muscle spasms, including that characteristic of multiple sclerosis (MS)
Any other medical condition or its treatment approved by the Arkansas Board of Health

Question 6

When Can I Apply for an Arkansas Medical Marijuana Card?

Accepted Answer

Application forms and application instructions are currently digitally available through the Arkansas Department of Health. The physician certification is valid for 30 days, so make sure you submit it to the ADH within 30 days. Learn more about the application process here.

Question 7

When Will I Receive My Arkansas Medical Marijuana Card?

Accepted Answer

Once the Arkansas Department of Health receives your completed application, they have a 14-day deadline.

Question 8

How much does it cost to get an Arkansas medical marijuana card?

Accepted Answer

Our price is $89 for your Arkansas medical marijuana renewal evaluation. If price is an issue, please give us a call today at (844) 249-8714, and we can assist you.

Question 9

If Something Happens to My Arkansas Medical Marijuana Card Can I Get Another and Is There a Fee to Replace the Card?

Accepted Answer

You first will need to complete a change of address/lost card form. Submit the form to the Arkansas Department of Health and a replacement card will be issued. There may be a delay in receiving a replacement card as replacement cards will be processed after all new applicants have been processed and issued cards.
 
If the application was submitted online, in the future a function will be added to allow you to print a replacement card using your AMMsys account. The online print is not yet available but will be in the future.

Question 10

If My Arkansas Medical Marijuana Card Expired and I Didn't Submit My Renewal Application Before the Deadline, Am I Still Eligible to Purchase Medical Marijuana?

Accepted Answer

Unfortunately, no. When your card expires, the legal protection offered by the Arkansas Medical Marijuana Act is expired. You may still submit your renewal application.

Question 11

Do I Have to Buy Medical Marijuana from an Arkansas Dispensary?

Accepted Answer

Yes. To be protected under the Arkansas Medical Marijuana Act, your marijuana must be labeled from one of the Arkansas dispensaries.

Question 12

Where Are the Dispensaries in Arkansas Located?

Accepted Answer

There will be a total of 36 dispensaries to start with, the possibility for more facilities to be approved in the future. For a detailed look at where to find your nearest dispensary, visit our dispensary location master list.

Question 13

How Much Does Medical Marijuana Cost in Arkansas?

Accepted Answer

The cost of Medical Marijuana will be set by each dispensary. At this point, it isn’t clear what those prices will be exactly. As more dispensaries open, we hope that the competition will keep prices low and affordable. Check out our Arkansas Dispensary Pricing page for the best deals near you.

Question 14

Can you grow your own medical marijuana in Arkansas?

Accepted Answer

No, you can't grow your own medical marijuana in Arkansas. You must buy marijuana-infused products from licensed dispensaries. We're here to guide you to the best options available!

Question 15

Can I Use Medical Marijuana Anywhere in Arkansas?

Accepted Answer

No. Using medical cannabis is prohibited in a school bus, on the grounds of any preschool or primary or secondary school, in any correctional facility, in any motor vehicle, in a private residence used at any time to provide licensed childcare or other similar social service care on the premises and in any public place where an individual could reasonably be expected to be observed by others.

Question 16

Will My Insurance Or Medicaid Cover Medical Marijuana in Arkansas?

Accepted Answer

We encourage you to contact your insurance provider or Medicaid official for an answer; however, we are not aware of any insurance providers that cover the costs of Medical Marijuana at present.

Question 17

Are Medical Marijuana Cards From Other States Valid in Arkansas? Can I Use My Arkansas Marijuana Card in Other States?

Accepted Answer

A visiting qualifying patient may obtain marijuana from a dispensary with the completion of a visiting patient form and producing evidence of his or her registry identification card or its equivalent that is issued under the laws of another state, district, territory, commonwealth, or insular possession of the United States. Here is more information on state reciprocity.

Question 18

​What Is a Designated Caregiver?

Accepted Answer

A designated caregiver is a person who is selected by a qualifying patient as the person authorized, on the qualifying patient’s behalf, to possess, obtain from a certified medical marijuana dispensary, dispense and assist in the administration of medical marijuana. Caregivers must apply for a registry card. A designated caregiver is issued a medical marijuana registry identification card that allows him/her to possess up to 2.5 ounces of medical marijuana on behalf of the patient. It is not legal for caregivers to consume, by any means, medical marijuana that has been dispensed on behalf of a registered qualifying patient.

Question 19

How Do I Apply to Be a Medical Marijuana Caregiver in Arkansas?

Accepted Answer

Complete the designated caregiver application at the Arkansas Department of Health. Learn more about becoming a caregiver here.

Question 20

Can minors apply for medical marijuana in Arkansas?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Patients under 16 years of age must provide medical records and a letter from their primary care physician before their appointment.The letter must confirm that:- The primary care physician supports medical marijuana as a potential treatment option.- Traditional treatment options and therapies have been considered.

Question 21

Can a Caregiver Have More Than One Patient?

Accepted Answer

Yes. A caregiver may serve more than one patient. A caregiver must apply for a registry card for each patient and pay $25 for each registry card.

Question 22

Can a Caregiver Also Be a Medical Marijuana Patient in Arkansas?

Accepted Answer

Yes. A caregiver may be a registered qualifying patient.

Question 23

Can My Employer Still Drug Test Me If I Get an Arkansas Medical Marijuana Card?

Accepted Answer

Unfortunately, the answer is yes, they can. Arkansas does not provide protection to medical marijuana patients from employee drug testing. It will be left to the discretion of each employer whether they wish to recognize an employee's medical marijuana approval as an exemption to company drug testing policies. However, employers are prohibited from discriminating against an individual in hiring, termination, or any term or condition of employment based on an individual’s past or present status as a caregiver or a qualifying patient.

Question 24

Where can I read the Medical Marijuana Amendment?

Accepted Answer

View amendments

Question 25

Is My Personal Information Kept Private?

Accepted Answer

The privacy of our patients is a top priority of ours, so we make sure all patient information is kept confidential.

Question 26

How Will This Transaction Be Shown on My Billing Statement?

Accepted Answer

Your credit card statement will read "Auren Alternative Health".

Do I Qualify for Medical Marijuana in Arkansas?

Why Get an Arkansas Medical Marijuana Card?

How Long Will it Take for My Renewal to be Approved Once I Submit it?

Am I Guaranteed to Get Approved for Medical Marijuana After Visiting an Arkansas Marijuana Card Doctor?

What are the qualifying conditions for medical marijuana in Arkansas?

When Can I Apply for an Arkansas Medical Marijuana Card?

When Will I Receive My Arkansas Medical Marijuana Card?

How much does it cost to get an Arkansas medical marijuana card?

If Something Happens to My Arkansas Medical Marijuana Card Can I Get Another and Is There a Fee to Replace the Card?

If My Arkansas Medical Marijuana Card Expired and I Didn't Submit My Renewal Application Before the Deadline, Am I Still Eligible to Purchase Medical Marijuana?

Do I Have to Buy Medical Marijuana from an Arkansas Dispensary?

Where Are the Dispensaries in Arkansas Located?

How Much Does Medical Marijuana Cost in Arkansas?

Can you grow your own medical marijuana in Arkansas?

Can I Use Medical Marijuana Anywhere in Arkansas?

Will My Insurance Or Medicaid Cover Medical Marijuana in Arkansas?

Are Medical Marijuana Cards From Other States Valid in Arkansas? Can I Use My Arkansas Marijuana Card in Other States?

What Is a Designated Caregiver?

How Do I Apply to Be a Medical Marijuana Caregiver in Arkansas?

Can minors apply for medical marijuana in Arkansas?

Can a Caregiver Have More Than One Patient?

Can a Caregiver Also Be a Medical Marijuana Patient in Arkansas?

Can My Employer Still Drug Test Me If I Get an Arkansas Medical Marijuana Card?

Where can I read the Medical Marijuana Amendment?

Is My Personal Information Kept Private?

How Will This Transaction Be Shown on My Billing Statement?

Frequently Asked Questions for Medical Marijuana

Schedule a Renewal Evaluation Today!

Do I Qualify for Medical Marijuana in Arkansas?

Why Get an Arkansas Medical Marijuana Card?

How Long Will it Take for My Renewal to be Approved Once I Submit it?

Am I Guaranteed to Get Approved for Medical Marijuana After Visiting an Arkansas Marijuana Card Doctor?

What are the qualifying conditions for medical marijuana in Arkansas?

When Can I Apply for an Arkansas Medical Marijuana Card?

When Will I Receive My Arkansas Medical Marijuana Card?

How much does it cost to get an Arkansas medical marijuana card?

If Something Happens to My Arkansas Medical Marijuana Card Can I Get Another and Is There a Fee to Replace the Card?

If My Arkansas Medical Marijuana Card Expired and I Didn't Submit My Renewal Application Before the Deadline, Am I Still Eligible to Purchase Medical Marijuana?

Do I Have to Buy Medical Marijuana from an Arkansas Dispensary?

Where Are the Dispensaries in Arkansas Located?

How Much Does Medical Marijuana Cost in Arkansas?

Can you grow your own medical marijuana in Arkansas?

Can I Use Medical Marijuana Anywhere in Arkansas?

Will My Insurance Or Medicaid Cover Medical Marijuana in Arkansas?

Are Medical Marijuana Cards From Other States Valid in Arkansas? Can I Use My Arkansas Marijuana Card in Other States?

​What Is a Designated Caregiver?

How Do I Apply to Be a Medical Marijuana Caregiver in Arkansas?

Can minors apply for medical marijuana in Arkansas?

Can a Caregiver Have More Than One Patient?

Can a Caregiver Also Be a Medical Marijuana Patient in Arkansas?

Can My Employer Still Drug Test Me If I Get an Arkansas Medical Marijuana Card?

Where can I read the Medical Marijuana Amendment?

Is My Personal Information Kept Private?

How Will This Transaction Be Shown on My Billing Statement?

Frequently Asked Questions for Medical Marijuana

Schedule a Renewal Evaluation Today!

What Is a Designated Caregiver?