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JOY Drive

18 May 2023

Medicinal cannabis may improve quality of life

Health

Medicinal cannabis may improve quality of life

Chronic pain is one of the most common and significant health problems in Australia. A study of over 3000 patients being treated with medicinal cannabis in clinics around Australia has found that medicinal cannabis treatment may be associated with quality-of-life improvements across a range of health conditions.

Warren chats with Dr Thomas Arkell – Postdoctoral Research Fellow – School of Health Sciences – Centre for Human Psychopharmacology – Swindburne University of Technology

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