Medical marijuana is a term that refers to the use of the cannabis plant to treat a variety of ailments. Cannabis has been used for medicinal purposes for centuries, but it wasn't until the late 1990s that scientists started looking into its therapeutic potential. Today, there is strong evidence that marijuana can be used to treat a variety of ailments, including cancer, chronic pain, AIDS/HIV, glaucoma, and multiple sclerosis.
Plants, tinctures, oils, concentrates, vapes, sprays, and edibles are all forms of medical marijuana.
Cardholders with qualifying medical conditions are allowed to possess up to 8 ounces of adult-use cannabis for medical purposes under the New Mexico Medical Marijuana Program. Patients can also grow up to 16 mature plants if they live in state-approved home cultivation areas and have personal production licenses.
Medical cannabis can be purchased from licensed dispensaries by registered patients.
New Mexico Medical Marijuana Program
To apply for a medical marijuana card in New Mexico through the state’s medical cannabis program, you will need to gather the following information:
- Your full name
- Your date of birth
- The address where you live
- A copy of your New Mexico driver's license or ID card
The application form is available on the New Mexico Department of Health's website.
You must submit the completed application form to the Department of Health once you have gathered all of the required information. , There is no fee for a new or renewal card in New Mexico.
You can appoint a designated primary caregiver to submit an application on your behalf if you are a minor or otherwise unable to do so.
You will receive your medical marijuana card in the mail once your application has been processed. In New Mexico, you will then be able to legally possess and use medical cannabis products.