Man with Tourette’s Calls on NHS to Increase Cannabis Prescriptions
A man with Tourette’s who spends thousands on medicinal cannabis has called on the government to make the drug more readily available on the NHS.
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Legalizing Cannabis Reduces Opioid Prescriptions, Study Shows
Pharmacies in states with legal adult-use marijuana purchase less prescription codeine.
More Than Half Of Prescriptions For Medicinal Cannabis In Australia Given In Queensland, Study Says
Anxiety and sleep disorders were some reasons given for prescriptions despite lack of evidence for cannabis treatment, researchers find.
Charlie Hughes: Parents Of Boy With Epilepsy Drop Nice High Court Challenge
The parents of a three-year-old boy with severe epilepsy have dropped a legal challenge after guidelines on prescribing cannabis were ‘clarified’.
4 Things To Consider When Looking For A Medical Cannabis Doctor
Finding the right medical marijuana doctor might take some time and patience. Here are some things you should consider when looking for one.
Colombia Will Cover Cannabis Medical Products Within Their Health Insurance Systems
Legal cannabis is gaining momentum in Latin America for its wide range of applications within the medical sector.
NHS ‘Refuses’ Medical Cannabis for Children with Epilepsy
The NHS has repeatedly refused to fund medical cannabis for children with severe epilepsy, families have said.
Why Medical Cannabis Isn’t Working in the UK
Despite being legalised this time last year, fewer than 160 prescriptions have been issued.
Medical Marijuana Users Face Higher Insurance Rates, Even if They Don’t Smoke it
Medical marijuana users can still be considered smokers, even if they use edibles or vaporizers
Combination Of Medical Marijuana, Opioids Does Not Increase Substance Abuse Risk, Study Finds
With nearly half of the country having already legalized the use of cannabis for medical purposes, physicians prescribing opioids for pain management have another alternative at their disposal.
