Connecticut CBD Program

Many states in the U.S. regulate marijuana and its component cannabidiol (CBD) differently. CBD has no psychoactive properties. Since a lot of marijuana regulations focus on the components that create a high, CBD legality can sometimes be confusing.

Connecticut has a medical marijuana program, and you can get certain kinds of CBD as a member.

Connecticut’s CBD Legislation

In Connecticut, CBD that comes from marijuana falls under the medical cannabis program. Marijuana-derived CBD often has trace amounts of THC, a psychoactive compound. The presence of THC causes these products to go under more regulation than CBD without THC. So, if you want CBD medicine that has THC in it, you have to sign up as a program member. Connecticut has no recreational program that lets adults use marijuana.

Under the Connecticut General Statutes, CBD falls under the definition of marijuana. That means it is regulated like any other cannabis item. However, ambiguity in federal law allows some businesses to sell CBD without worrying too much. The legality of CBD can vary by legal opinion. You should buy and use non-medical CBD products at your own discretion.

Eligible Conditions in Connecticut

To join Connecticut’s Medical Marijuana Program, you must have a condition such as:

• Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
• Cachexia
• Cancer
• Cerebral Palsy
• Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
• Crohn’s Disease
• Chronic Neuropathic Pain (Associated With Degenerative Spinal Disorders)
• Cystic Fibrosis
• Damage to the Nervous Tissue of the Spinal Cord with Objective Neurological Indication of Intractable Spasticity
• Epilepsy
• Glaucoma
• Hydrocephalus with Intractable Headache
• Intractable Headache Syndromes
• Irreversible Spinal Cord Injury with Objective Neurological Indication of Intractable Spasticity
• Multiple Sclerosis
• Muscular Dystrophy
• Neuropathic Facial Pain
• Osteogenesis Imperfecta
• Parkinson’s Disease
• Positive Status for Human Immunodeficiency Virus or Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome
• Post Herpetic Neuralgia
• Post Laminectomy Syndrome with Chronic Radiculopathy
• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
• Severe Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis
• Severe Rheumatoid Arthritis
• Sickle Cell Disease
• Spasticity or Neuropathic Pain Associated with Fibromyalgia
• Terminal Illness Requiring End-Of-Life Care
• Ulcerative Colitis
• Uncontrolled Intractable Seizure Disorder
• Wasting Syndrome

For patients under the age of 18 years, the following conditions will effectively qualify:

• Cerebral Palsy
• Cystic Fibrosis
• Irreversible Spinal Cord Injury with Objective Neurological Indication of Intractable Spasticity
• Muscular Dystrophy
• Osteogenesis Imperfecta
• Severe Epilepsy
• Terminal Illness Requiring End-of-Life Care
• Uncontrolled Intractable Seizure Disorder

You can find many more qualifying health problems in our Connecticut eligibility guide. Please note that the state does not recognize chronic pain as a standalone condition. However, it does accept many diseases that cause pain.

Registering for Marijuana-Based CBD

If you think your condition qualifies for CBD treatment, submit an application using the following steps:

1. Visit a cannabis-friendly doctor licensed to practice and work with controlled substances in Connecticut. A doctor you already see might agree to help. If not, search for another physician using our database.
2. During your appointment, give the doctor basic details about yourself, like your contact information. They will submit your recommendation online.
3. Turn in your application online. Remember to pay your registration fee and upload the required documents.

Differences Between CBD Laws in Connecticut

CBD and cannabis do not have many different regulations in Connecticut. By treating marijuana and CBD the same, the state limits the number of patients who have access to relief. However, Connecticut certainly offers more opportunities than states without medicinal cannabis programs.

If you believe you may qualify for the state medical marijuana program, visit a marijuana-friendly doctor today.