Those experiencing the medicinal benefits of cannabis are being forced to use the drug illegally when they can’t have it prescribed.
That’s the view of a psychiatrist at the Island’s Drugs and Alcohol Team.
Growing research shows medicinal cannabis use can benefit those in pain, suffering from nausea and to counter the side-effects of chemotherapy.
Dr Kirsten Wafer says those who find the drug beneficial often have to make a difficult decision to break the law:
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