
Therapeutic Alternatives
The Louisiana Association for Therapeutic Alternatives mission is to unite best practices from traditional medicine and non-traditional therapies in order to achieve enhanced patient outcomes.

Explore Alternative Therapies
Alternative therapies encompass a range of evidence-based, non-conventional treatments that complement traditional medical care. These therapies are used to manage pain, support mental health, and promote overall well-being by addressing underlying physiological and neurological mechanisms. Research indicates that combining conventional medicine with alternative approaches may enhance treatment efficacy, reduce side effects, and improve patient outcomes.
Pain Relief
Mental Health
Wellness and Prevention
Louisiana Therapeutic Marijuana Program
Who Qualifies as a Medical Marijuana Patient?
As of 2020, any licensed physician is able to recommend medical marijuana to a person for any condition that can be deemed debilitating. This may include, but is not limited to: stress/anxiety, depression, insomnia, pain, nausea, inflammation, chronic conditions, etc.
How to Become a Patient?
1. Get an evaluation from a doctor
To become a medical marijuana patient, you will need to get an evaluation and recommendation from a physician. Search for physicians near your area here.
2. Doctor Faxes Recommendation
Once you have your recommendation, you will need to have it FAXED or e-scribed by your doctor directly to your chosen dispensary.
3. Confirmation from Dispensary
After receiving your recommendation, your dispensary will send you a confirmation message. You are now able to purchase medical marijuana products from your chosen dispensary.
What is a medical marijuana recommendation?
Our state does not issue medical cards. Rather, a medical marijuana recommendation is Louisiana’s legal equivalent to a medical marijuana card. In Louisiana, a recommendation is treated the same as a prescription. Any marijuana product you purchase will come with a prescription label with your name on it, and this label on the original product packaging is your legal right to possess the product in Louisiana. This takes the place of a medical card.
How To Find a Doctor?
Any physician who is willing, and in good standing by the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners, may recommend medical marijuana to their patients. You can find a list of recommending physicians here.
What Conditions Are Treatable With Medical Marijuana?
Physicians can recommend medical marijuana to any patient, for any condition they diagnose as debilitating to the patient. For more information, you can check our list of treatable conditions here.
Where can I purchase medical marijuana?
LICENSED MEDICAL MARIJUANA DISPENSARIES ARE THE ONLY LEGAL SOURCE OF MEDICAL MARIJUANA IN LOUISIANA.
You can find a all licensed dispensaries on our locator map.
Uniting best practices from traditional medicine and non-traditional therapies for enhanced patient outcomes
The Louisiana Association for Therapeutic Alternatives (LATA) is dedicated to advancing access to evidence-based, non-conventional therapies that complement traditional medical care. Our mission is to support patients, healthcare providers, and policymakers in integrating alternative treatments that enhance pain management, mental health, and overall well-being.
LATA promotes a comprehensive approach to healthcare that includes:
- Pain Relief – Medical cannabis, Active Release Techniques (ART), chiropractic care, acupuncture, and other integrative therapies.
- Mental Health Support – Emerging psychedelic-assisted treatments such as MDMA, LSD, ibogaine, and psilocybin, in addition to medical cannabis.
- Wellness & Prevention – Functional medicine, hot/cold therapy, nutrition, and plant-based treatments to support long-term health.
We are committed to bridging the gap between traditional medicine and innovative, research-backed therapies by fostering collaboration among patients, physicians, pharmacists, and industry professionals. LATA also works to combat stigma and advocate for policies that expand access to alternative therapies while ensuring patient safety and regulatory integrity.
Locator

Region 1
Dispensaries:
H & W Drug Store
1667 Tchoupitoulas Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
hwdispensary.com
H & W Drug Store
5055 Veterans Memorial Blvd.,
Metairie, LA 70006
hwdispensary.com
Crescent City Therapeutics
100 W Airline Highway
Kenner, LA 70062
cctpharmacy.com
Region 2
Dispensaries:
Capitol Wellness Solutions
7491 Picardy Ave.
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
https://capitolpharmacy.com
Cookies by Capitol Wellness Solutions
1940 O'Neal Lane
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
https://capitolpharmacy.com
Region 3
Dispensaries:
Green Leaf Dispensary
6048 W Park Ave.
Houma, LA 70364
https://greenleaf-dispensary.com/
Green Leaf Dispensary
174 Arlington Street
Morgan City, LA 70280
https://greenleaf-dispensary.com/
Region 4
Dispensaries:
The Apothecary Shoppe
620 Guilbeau Rd Suite A
Lafayette, LA 70506
https://theapothecaryshoppe.net/
The Apothecary Shoppe
1700 Center Street
New Iberia, LA 70560
https://theapothecaryshoppe.net/
Region 5
Dispensaries:
Good Day Farm
3005 L'Auberge Blvd.
Lake Charles, LA 70601
https://gooddayfarmdispensary.com/good-day-farm-lake-charles/
Good Day Farm
1920 Evangeline Road
Jennings, LA 70546
https://gooddayfarmdispensary.com/good-day-farm-jennings/
Good Day Farm
303 South Cities Service Hwy.
Sulphur, LA 70663
https://gooddayfarmdispensary.com/good-day-farm-sulphur/
Region 6
Dispensaries:
The Medicine Cabinet
403 Bolton Ave
Alexandria, LA 71301
themedicinecabinetla.com
The Medicine Cabinet
111 W Harriet Street
Leesville, LA 71446
themedicinecabinetla.com
The Medicine Cabinet
114 E Mark Street
Marksville, LA 71351
themedicinecabinetla.com
Region 7
Dispensaries:
Good Day Farm
1410 Kings Hwy Suite A
Shreveport, LA 71103
https://gooddayfarmdispensary.com/shreveport-menu/
Good Day Farm
5033 University Parkway
Natchitoches, LA 71457
https://gooddayfarmdispensary.com/good-day-farm-natchitoches/
Region 8
Dispensaries:
Delta Medmar
111 McMillan Rd.
West Monroe, LA 71291
https://mydeltamedmar.com/
Delta Medmar
746 Celebrity Drive
Ruston, LA 71270
https://mydeltamedmar.com/
Region 9
Dispensaries:
Willow Dispensary
1402 S Magnolia Street, Unit #H
Hammond, LA 70403
https://willowdispensary.com/
Willow Dispensary
796 East I-10 Service Rd, Suite 190
Slidell, LA 70461
https://willowdispensary.com/
Willow Dispensary
69090 Hwy 190 Service Rd, Suite 101
Covington, LA 70433
https://willowdispensary.com/
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