Medical cannabis is set to become available, with a prescription, within a matter of months. Doctors will be able to prescribe the treatment soon after home secretary Sajid Javid was advised by the Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs that it has proven benefits. Over the last decade several high-profile campaigns have captured widespread media attention. This ‘hype’ has triggered a wave of public sympathy, understanding and support. Previously campaigners had questioned how patients could be treated without the […]

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