The government promised that it would legalize cannabis oil to treat chronic pain for sufferers of cancer, Dravet Syndrome, HIV/ AIDS and Parkinson's disease.
Cannabis
Cannabis has a long history of medicinal, recreational, and industrial use and comes from a bushy plant with thick sticky flowers called Cannabis Sativa
Cannabis has a long history of medicinal, recreational, and industrial use and comes from a bushy plant with thick sticky flowers called Cannabis Sativa
Media reported that cabinet ministers would meet in coming days to consider recommendations from a Victorian Law Reform Commission report, which outlines legal, medicinal, regulatory and jurisdictional hurdles the government must overcome to begin the trial.
"The government is preparing a detailed response and we will have more to say soon," Victoria's Health Minister Jill Hennessey told Media. "The government has been clear from the outset that we are committed to legalizing medicinal cannabis in exceptional circumstances, and we are getting on with delivering on our commitment to do so," the minister added.
8-year-old Girl With Tragic Illness Challenges Mexico's Ban On Marijuana
She has a severe form of epilepsy known as the Lennox-Gastaut syndrome, her parents tried a slew of treatments, but nothing worked and her condition has worsened.
She has a severe form of epilepsy known as the Lennox-Gastaut syndrome, her parents tried a slew of treatments, but nothing worked and her condition has worsened.
Active Ingredient In Marijuana May Delay Rejection Of Incompatible Organs
The active ingredient in marijuana THC might prove to be a useful anti-rejection therapy and would lead to better approaches to prevent transplant rejection.
The active ingredient in marijuana THC might prove to be a useful anti-rejection therapy and would lead to better approaches to prevent transplant rejection.
Rise in Daily Usage of Marijuana and Cocaine in College Students in the United States
Nearly 6% of students age group of 19-22 use pot daily or near-daily in 2014 when compared to 3.5% in 2007. But it was less than the 7.2% recorded in 1980.
Nearly 6% of students age group of 19-22 use pot daily or near-daily in 2014 when compared to 3.5% in 2007. But it was less than the 7.2% recorded in 1980.
