Legal access to medical marijuana is slowly becoming more common in the United States. According to ProCon.org, as of June, 37 states and the District of Columbia allow marijuana for qualifying medical conditions.
But only nine states include sickle cell disease as an approved health condition for medical marijuana. Another 19 states, two territories, and the District of Columbia allow cannabis for adult nonmedical use.
Check with your state’s health department to see whether you qualify for medical cannabis in your area.