Medical marijuana. What can we learn from the experiences in Canada, Germany and Thailand?

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Abstract
Cannabis policies are changing globally, and medical marijuana programs are part of these changes. Drawing from the examples of two high-income (Canada, an early adopter of medical marijuana, and Germany, a late adopter) and one middle-income (Thailand) countries, we illustrate two main pressures underlying these recent changes. First, in many high-income countries, cannabis has been used to self-medicate for different ailments and diseases, even though there is no evidence of effectiveness for many of these conditions. Second, the cannabis industry is pressuring governments and decision-makers to allow for medical marijuana use with lenient regulations-without specifying medical conditions (indications) and requiring only a prescription from a health professional to obtain it. As a result, demand is likely to increase, even in countries with low prevalence of use. Cannabis policy-makers need to consider a balance between the medical benefits of medical marijuana and the potential public health consequences and cost.
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Authors Rehm, Jürgen;Elton-Marshall, Tara;Sornpaisarn, Bundit;Manthey, Jakob;
Journal The International journal on drug policy
Year 2019
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S0955-3959(19)30244-0
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self-medication policy industry cannabis medical marijuana

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