AusCann Releases Cannabinoid Medical Education Resources
It is essential that Australian doctors are informed about the endocannabinoid system and cannabinoid therapeutics
The Role of Medicinal Cannabis in Clinical Therapy: Pharmacists’ Perspectives
Medicinal cannabis has recently attracted much media attention in Australia and across the world. With the exception of a few countries, cannabinoids remain illegal-known for their adverse effects rather than their medicinal application and therapeutic benefit. However, there is mounting evidence demonstrating the therapeutic benefits of cannabis in alleviating neuropathic pain, improving multiple sclerosis spasticity, reducing chemotherapy induced nausea and vomiting, and many other chronic conditions.
An Australian nationwide survey on medicinal cannabis use for epilepsy: History of antiepileptic drug treatment predicts medicinal cannabis use
Epilepsy Action Australia conducted an Australian nationwide online survey seeking opinions on and experiences with the use of cannabis-based products for the treatment of epilepsy. The survey was promoted via the Epilepsy Action Australia’s main website, on their Facebook page, and by word of mouth. The main reasons for medicinal cannabis use were to manage treatment-resistant epilepsy and to obtain a more favorable side-effect profile compared to standard antiepileptic drugs.
Veterinary science is turning over a new leaf
Just like humans; animals such as dogs, cats and horses have a biological and neurological system designed to receive and process cannabinoids
Australia’s first medicinal cannabis clinic set to open in Melbourne
New legislation allows doctors to prescribe cannabis treatments which will be available to adults and children
Insomnia research to make progress in Australian trial
UWA Study lead Professor Peter Eastwood said current evidence suggested medicinal cannabis could be a less invasive alternative to current drugs on the market.
Australia should tax and regulate cannabis, not prohibit it
Cannabis taxation and regulation is an idea whose time has come.
HUNT REJECTS CANNABIS PROPOSAL
“Prohibition has failed. Using cannabis remains illegal, but this has not stopped Australians from using it.
Greens propose full legalisation of cannabis
Richard Di Natale’s policy would also allow sales in licensed shops and up to six marijuana plants at home for personal use
This man was arrested for giving patients cannabis for free
Greg Hunt, said that the government aims “to give farmers and producers the best shot at being the world’s number one exporter of medicinal cannabis.”