Prescribing medical cannabis in Canada: Are we being too cautious?

There has been much recent discussion and debate surrounding cannabis in Canada, including the prescribing of medical cannabis for therapeutic purposes. Certain commentators – including the Canadian Medical Association (CMA) – have denounced the prescribing of cannabis for medical purposes due to a perceived lack of evidence related to the drug’s efficacy, harms, and mechanism of action. In this commentary, we present arguments in favour of prescribing medical cannabis in Canada.

Attitudes to cannabis and patterns of use among Canadians with multiple sclerosis

Canada has the highest incidence of MS worldwide. Anecdotal evidence reveals that people with MS smoke, ingest or vaporize cannabis for a multiplicity of reasons. With the legal situation in relation to use currently in flux, we undertook a study investigating patterns of use amongst people with MS and their attitudes towards the drug. There is a wide acceptance of cannabis within the MS patient community.

Green Mountain at 25% of its Cannabis Crowdfunding Target

Green Mountain’s experienced team and strong partnerships are focused on cost effective and efficient production of medical cannabis PENTICTON, APRIL 25, 2018  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Green Mountain Health Alliance reaches 25% of its equity crowdfunding target.PENTICTON, April 25, 2018 –  Green Mountain Health Alliance Ltd. (“Green Mountain” or the “Company”) the large-scale, low-cost, quality cannabis…