Queensland Health Has Released Cannabis in Tablet Form
Cannabis in a tablet form has arrived in Australia. Queensland medicinal cannabis wafers are becoming available to certain patients. Read about the benefits of this technology.
Army Veteran Recalls His Experience of PTSD And Calls for Easier Access to Medical Cannabis
Ex drug cop Max Hill, father of David, describes how he helped his son through post-traumatic stress disorder and even turned to the black market to help his son find the medical cannabis he needed. David also describes his experience.
Does Allowing Easier Access to Medicinal Cannabis Reduce the Harm
Does allowing easier and cheaper access to medical cannabis reduce the harm? Dr Orit Holtzman, a doctor from New South Wales, thinks it does. Here is what she has to say.
People Forced to Turn to the Black Market in Order to Get Medical Cannabis
Patients speak about how the Federal Government regulates medicinal cannabis has made it excessively expensive, costing some up to $600 a month. Patients are finding other ways to get their hands on the drug, including the black market.
First Patient Gets Their First Prescription for Medicinal Cannabis in the NT
Medicinal cannabis has now been approved in the Northern Territory and now the first patient has filled out their script to receive the medication. So, far, no one has had a prescription for medical cannabis in the NT.
First Clinic for Medicinal Cannabis has Opened in Perth, Western Australia
Now that the first clinic allowing for medical prescriptions for cannabis has opened up in Perth, people are wondering how to go about getting it. This article explains the most common questions.
Patients of Medicinal Cannabis are Risking Driving Under the Influence
The standard medical advice for using medicinal cannabis it to wait five days before driving, but some patients are deciding to drive under the influence illegally and take the risk of punishment.
Olivia Newton-John on the Benefits of Using Medicinal Cannabis
Olivia Newton-John talks about her journey with cancer, her traumatising symptoms and how medicinal cannabis enhanced her quality of life.
Is South Australia on the Path for Cannabis Success?
The medicinal cannabis industry in South Australia could be set to take off with a new manufacturing facility for medicinal cannabis being planned to create 1000 jobs in Adelaide.
One of The World’s Largest Medicinal Cannabis Production Facilities to Be Built in Victoria
Cannatrek, an Australian medicinal cannabis company, has plans to develop a $160 million plantation near Shepparton, VIC. It is predicted to produce 160 tonnes of medicinal cannabis each year in Victoria.
A Cannabis Sceptic Now Advocating for Medical Cannabis
Read how a 55-year-old man, who was strictly against using cannabis for recreational use, and was unsure about its medicinal properties, is now advocating for medical cannabis to be used as a chronic pain treatment.
Australian Medical Cannabis Clinics Treating Patients Across the Country
More and more Australian clinics are opening up across the country, with doctors prescribing patients with medical cannabis. These new medicines are helping people with debilitating illnesses and chronic pain.
After Conventional Methods Did Not Work, Veteran Turns to Medical Cannabis to Fight PTSD
The Australian Defence Force reports about 8.3% of members have experienced PTSD in the past 12 months. Veteran Brad Schafer turn to medicinal cannabis after crippling side effects from other treatments.
Secret Greenhouse in Tasmania Growing Cannabis for the Medical Market
Tasmanian Botanics has obtained permits from the Office of Drug Control for the cultivation and exportation of medicinal cannabis for local supply, as well as going to Germany and potentially China.
Grandmother in Canberra Says Doctors Are Unwilling to Prescribe Medicinal Cannabis
Kerrie-Ann Trembath Forster has lived with excruciating chronic pain for years and says doctors need to be more willing to prescribe medical cannabis to patients. The medicinal cannabis scheme in Canberra is struggling to find doctors keen to prescribe drug.
What Conditions Does Medical Cannabis Treat and Is There Enough Research?
There is believed to be around 100,000 Australians self-medicating with cannabis which has been obtained illegally. With so many Australian’s turning to medical cannabis, what research is there to back up the benefits?
Local Residents Not Consulted for Cannabis Farm in Western Brisbane
The cannabis industry for medicinal use is growing at a fast pace. Brisbane City Council recently approved a site for growing cannabis, but local residents were not informed, even though the site is close to a school and playground.
New Medical Cannabis Controlled Access Scheme for Tasmania
The new controlled access scheme (CAS) for cannabis in Tasmania will allow approved medical practitioners to prescribe medical cannabis to their patients. This article answers some common questions.