WHO MAY OBTAIN MEDICAL MARIJUANA IN RHODE ISLAND?

Patients who possess "written certification", from their physician, that medical marijuana's treatment benefits will outweigh its risks.

APPROVED MEDICAL CONDITIONS:

Cancer, glaucoma, positive status for HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis C, or the treatment of these conditions; A chronic or debilitating disease or medical condition or its treatment that produces cachexia or wasting syndrome; severe, debilitating, chronic pain; severe nausea; seizures, including but not limited to, those characteristic of epilepsy; or severe and persistent muscle spasms, including but not limited to, those characteristic of multiple sclerosis or Crohn’s disease; or agitation of Alzheimer's Disease; or any other medical condition or its treatment approved by the state Department of Health

CONTACT:

Rhode Island Department of Health
Office of Health Professions Regulation, Room 104
3 Capitol Hill
Providence, RI 02908-5097
Phone: 401-222-2828

RI Medical Marijuana Program (MMP)

Accepts other states' registry ID cards? Yes, but only for conditions approved in Rhode Island

HOW DO I GET MEDICAL MARIJUANA IN RHODE ISLAND?

See your physician to obtain written recommendation and follow our links to the state registry.  If you know a good grower or caregiver, you can designate this person on your application.  You can always change your designation, but if you are new to growing, you will likely find it more convenient (and less frustrating) to learn from someone else in the beginning.  The equipment is expensive and the conditions must be monitored closely to get good results.

WHERE DO I FIND MARIJUANA IN RHODE ISLAND?

Grow for Yourself.  The state permits patients or caregivers to grow 12 marijuana plants, without regard to maturity. If you initially registered with a caregiver, we strongly recommend you inform the state of the change in writing, and hold onto a copy for your records.

Designate a Caregiver.  A primary caregiver may legally grow and distribute to patients, but cannot exceed 24 plants and 5 ounces.
How much medicine can I carry?2.5 ounces useable

COSTS:

$75/$10 for applicants on Medicaid or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) + Cost of Doctor's visit (typically $100-150)