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- a day ago
Cannabis driving less risk than some drugs
More than 100,000 applications for patient access to medicinal cannabis have been approved. The risks of driving after taking medicinal cannabis are the same or lower than for many other prescription drugs, research shows. "The risk is probably considerably less than with many medications such as antidepressants, opioids and benzodiazepines," Professor Iain McGregor from The Lambert Initiative for Cannabinoid Therapeutics at the University of Sydney told AAP. His analysis, pu
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- a day ago
What are the benefits of medicinal cannabis?
Iain McGregor is a Professor of Psychopharmacology & Academic Director, Lambert Initiative for Cannabinoid Therapeutics at the University of Sydney. He is an expert who studies the many medical uses of cannabis. Originally published here: https://www.abc.net.au/radio/hobart/programs/saturdays/iain-mcgregor-on-cannabis/13381976
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- 2 days ago
‘It’s discriminating’: Study finds no justification for medicinal cannabis driving ban
Truck driver William used to endure excruciating pain from arthritis and scoliosis rather than take opioids to relieve it and running the risk of nodding off behind the wheel. The 37-year-old father’s untreated conditions left him moody and his marriage was suffering until his wife, Kristal, insisted he see a doctor, who prescribed him with medicinal cannabis. Truck driver William was charged with drug driving last year after driving with medicinal cannabis in his system. CRE
echo.net.au
- Jun 4
Drug tests taken over Nimbin MardiGrass weekend ‘invalid’ says MP
Police failed to follow RDT protocol while testing Cate Faehrmann, Greens MP and spokesperson for Harm Reduction and Drug Law Reform. The validity of the roadside drug tests (RDT) conducted over the Nimbin MardiGrass weekend in early May has been questioned after police were recorded breaching testing protocols during the weekend blitz. Cate Faehrmann, Greens MP and spokesperson for Harm Reduction and Drug Law Reform, has written to NSW Police Minister David Elliott and the A
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