Medical Marijuana

[polksaladallie]

Baird has just announced that trials will take place from tomorrow.

No need, they have been done already in other parts of the world.

Australia can be so behind the times sometimes

Medicinal marijuana: NSW to run trials for epileptic children, terminally ill adults and cancer patients

Updated 31 minutes agoSun 21 Dec 2014, 10:51am

Medicinal cannabis will be used to treat children with severe epilepsy as part of a clinical trial in New South Wales.

The NSW Government will also fund trials of the drug's use on terminally ill adults and chemotherapy patients who suffer nausea and vomiting as a result of their treatment.

Premier Mike Baird said up to $9 million would be spent on at least three trials of cannabis-derived medicines to examine the benefits for patients suffering a range of debilitating illnesses.

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-12-21/medicinal-marijuana-nsw-govt-to-run-trial-for-epileptic-childr...

[aps1080]

Agree, I do wonder why everyone has to do their own trials when all results should and likely would be reviewed by peers before being published.

As though letting cannabis derived medicines is going to create a heap of addicts.

[polksaladallie]

Great coming from a conservative govt.  Hope other states wake up soon and there is a domino result.

It better be in place in Qld. when I need it, although it is as easy to get hold of as a pizza, and always has been.

[aps1080]

I believe the Victorian Government is doing it as well.

Can't comment on other states, apart from NSW because both announced it about the same time.

[jds_noise]

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@aps1080 wrote:

Agree, I do wonder why everyone has to do their own trials when all results should and likely would be reviewed by peers before being published.

As though letting cannabis derived medicines is going to create a heap of addicts.

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I can't speak for everyone, but I happen to enjoy doing my own trials.....now, where did I leave that bag of Cheetos?

[horizon1907]

aps, I personally know an Elderly Lady at the age of 88 who is suffering from Cancer. She was on so many pills it was just awful. She is now having Marijuana and has never been so well. Her medications are now minimal, her appetite has increased, she has more energy and her quality of life is 10 fold. It is just amazing to see the difference in all aspects of her life. BTW she does not sit in her room with flashing lights and listening to Pink Floyd Music.  She is now enjoying things, which at her age & condition is MAGIC !!!!!

[polksaladallie]

That's an excellent example of the benefits, Horizon.

Baird also said that the authorities will not prosecute elderly and others who are already using it.

[aps1080]

horizon

I have read quite a bit on people using it and yes, it does seem to have a great effect.

[horizon1907 · Accepted solution]

Polks it just seems logical. If all else fails, why not, in all honesty give it a go. It is just Red tape that is holding it back. I saw my own Mum died of this Vile Disease and I wish I could have got it then. The amount of pain she was suffering from and the Morphine etc wasn't helping at that stage, I would have given my left leg to give her some.

[channys_mum]

Not to appear too naive, but isn't whacky weed expensive. So wouldn't it be out of the reach of pensioners if on a regular basis.