When the use of cannabis became legal in Canada more than five years ago, there was hope that it would help ease access for medical users of marijuana. But doctors say the evidence for some medical usage is lacking, leaving some patients frustrated.
The federal government-run program for medical cannabis started more than 20 years ago. Soon after, patients started to complain it was difficult to find doctors who were on board with giving medical authorizations to obtain the drug through official channels.
Some hoped legalization of recreational cannabis in 2018 would also ease hurdles on the medical side, such as learning how effective or ineffective it is for particular conditions, reducing stigma and red tape, as well as prices.
But that’s not how it’s worked out for all patients.
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