Although the use of cannabis for medical reasons has been around for several years in Australia, how hard is it to get your hands on medicinal cannabis? This article looks at the laws within each Australian state.
This article from the Australian government site, explains the use of cannabis within the country, the trends of cannabis use, the drug’s effects, harms, treatment types, and the availability of medicinal cannabis medications.
At the moment the Australian government is not giving any clear indications as to whether Australia will legalise recreational cannabis. It is already legal in the ACT in small doses and attitudes are gradually changing.
Australian cannabis company Little Green Pharma is noticing a huge rise in people requesting medicinal cannabis medications. Investors have high hopes for shares as the demand for medical cannabis products keeps increasing.
A report, issued by FreshLeaf Analytics predicts the Australian cannabis industry will double by the end of next year. However if the industry is to generate more profits, it will need to make medical cannabis medications more accessible.
A cannabis company based in the town of Wonthaggi, in Victoria, has shipped its largest ever shipment of cannabis to Germany. The medications will help to treat patients suffering from cancer related symptoms, and chronic pain.
Whilst cannabis is still illegal at the federal level in Australia, some states have decriminalised its use, and one has legalised it for personal use. With so many different laws it can get confusing! This helpful guide explains.
Bod Australia (ASX: BDA) have partnered with H&H and have now released numerous medicinal hemp and cannabis products across global the market. This article looks at some of their products and the growing positive outlook.
As we have seen from cannabis being legalised in some countries, making a drug legal, does not necessarily mean more people will start using it. If the current policies are not working, what else can Australia do?
The Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) has been granted a licence to partner with local manufacturers to make medical cannabis products. The partnership is said to produce more jobs for Australians.
Low dose cannabidiol (CBD) is now being sold in some pharmacies across Australia and without needing a prescription. This article explains what CBD is and how to get your hands on it within Australia.
A 10-year deal reached between the Australian Natural Therapeutics Group (ANTG) and the EU could mean that Australia is set to be a leader in the medical cannabis industry, after a major shipment to the European Union.
From early 2021 you could be allowed to buy low-dose cannabis oil (CBD oil) from pharmacies around Australia, without a prescription. However, there may be a wait for approved products.
An Australia-led study has found that using cannabidiol (CBD) is safe for drivers and does not impair driving ability. Lead author of the Journal of the American Medical Association says this is good news for CBD-based products.
According to Michael Balderstone of a pro-marijuana political party says hundreds of thousands of jobs could be created if Australia legalises cannabis. If the drug is legalised in Australia, it could generate tax revenues over $2 billion every year.
The Cannabinoid Medicine Observational Study (CMOS) intends to collect data from 20,000 patients across the country. The study will observe how patients with a variety of illness and conditions react to medicinal cannabis.
The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) could make cannabidiol (CBD) medicine available from next year, without needing a prescription. This medication would benefit around 2.4 million people.
The National Drug Strategy Household Survey is held every three years and past data has shown that Aussies are generally not in favour in legalising cannabis. However, this is the first year that the results have favoured legalising the drug.
As the use of medicinal cannabis is growing, not only in Australia, but worldwide, this article lists the top 20 cannabis companies within Australia, and notes what their market capitalisation is estimated at.
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.
According to new research by Prohibition Partners, the growing legalisation in Australia is likely to lead the market to being the largest legal cannabis market in the Oceania area. Figures are expected to reach $1.5 billion by 2025.
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.
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 talks about her journey with cancer, her traumatising symptoms and how medicinal cannabis enhanced her quality of life.
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.
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.
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.
Investment strategist Mark Bernberg says Australia is throwing away billions of dollars of possible tax revenue from cannabis being legalised, and questions why it is not being tackled on the election campaign.
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?
As more US states are legalising the recreational use of cannabis, questions are being raised whether Australia should follow suit. Debates are being had about the dangers of cannabis and how legalising the drug could prove beneficial.
