WHY IT MATTERS: Alabama patients with qualifying conditions can now begin the registration process to legally access medical cannabis, meaning those who have been managing symptoms without legal options may soon have a regulated, physician-supervised pathway available to them. CLINICAL OVERVIEW: Alabama has opened patient registration for its medical cannabis program, marking a significant step forward for a state that has historically maintained strict drug policies. The program will allow qualifying patients with conditions such as chronic pain, PTSD, anxiety, and cancer-related symptoms to access cannabis through licensed dispensaries.