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§ 04 — STATE GUIDE

ARKANSAS

MEDICAL ONLYPTSD QUALIFYING

Possession Limits

2.5 ounces per 14 days

Home Cultivation

Not permitted

Public Consumption

Prohibited

Employment Protections

Limited; employers may maintain drug-free workplace policies

Drug Testing

Employers may test; no employment protection for medical cannabis patients

Firearms Considerations

Federal law prohibits firearms for cannabis users regardless of state law

Driving Laws

Driving under the influence is illegal

Interstate Transport

Federal crime to transport cannabis across state lines

Qualifying Medical Conditions

CancerGlaucomaHIV/AIDSCrohn's diseasePTSDChronic painSevere nauseaSeizuresMuscle spasmsAlzheimer'sIntractable painPeripheral neuropathy

Registration & Access

Patients obtain a written certification from a physician and apply to the Arkansas Department of Health.

FEDERAL PROPERTY RULE

Cannabis prohibited on federal property including VA facilities

LAST VERIFIED: 2026-09-23

DISCLAIMER

This page is educational and does not provide medical diagnosis, treatment, or individualized healthcare recommendations. Cannabis affects people differently and carries risks. Always discuss medical decisions, medication changes, and cannabis use with a qualified healthcare professional. Cannabis laws vary by jurisdiction and change over time. Always confirm current law through official government sources.

§ 13 — CRISIS & SUPPORT RESOURCES

IF YOU ARE IN CRISIS, HELP IS AVAILABLE NOW.

Cannabis is not a crisis treatment. If you are struggling, please reach out to the resources below. These services are free, confidential, and available 24/7.

Veterans Crisis Line

Dial 988, then press 1. Or text 838255.

VETERANSCRISISLINE.NET

VA Mental Health

VA offers mental health services for veterans. Contact your VA medical center or call 1-800-273-8255.

MENTALHEALTH.VA.GOV

SAMHSA Helpline

Free, confidential treatment referral. Call 1-800-662-4357. Available 24/7 in English and Spanish.

SAMHSA.GOV

CONTACT INFORMATION VERIFIED AGAINST OFFICIAL SOURCES. ALWAYS CONFIRM CURRENT NUMBERS DIRECTLY. CANNABIS IS NOT PRESENTED AS A CRISIS TREATMENT.