Why Medical Cannabis?
Medicinal cannabis products are legal, high quality medicines that can be prescribed for people by their doctor. Cannabis which has not been prescribed by your Doctor is an illegal drug. Medicinal cannabis can be used to treat certain medical conditions. Different medical cannabis products are available to treat different conditions. The active ingredients in medicinal cannabis are called ‘cannabinoids’. There are between 80 and 100 cannabinoids in medicinal cannabis, and researchers are still investigating how they all work. At the moment, most medicinal cannabis products contain the cannabinoids cannabidiol (CBD) and tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). Before using Medical Cannabis you should always discuss the risks and benefits with a Doctor experienced in its prescribing.