Arthritis Society helps patients navigate the confusing world of medical cannabis - See more at: http://globenewswire.com/news-release/2015/09/01/765296/10147882/en/Arthritis-Society-helps-patients-navigate-the-confusing-world-of-medical-cannabis.html#sth

TORONTO, Sept. 1, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- "I'm desperate for a solution to my arthritis pain and decided medical cannabis might be right for me," says Rachel Janzen, 31, of Kingsville, Ont. "I decided to take it upon myself to explore cannabis because, with a full life ahead of me, I need to manage what is sometimes debilitating pain."

For Canadians like Janzen, The Arthritis Society today marks the beginning of Arthritis Awareness Month by releasing "Medical Cannabis: A guide to access." This resource will help them understand and navigate the process for accessing medical cannabis to treat arthritis symptoms.

Two of three Canadians previously authorized by Health Canada to use medical cannabis were doing so to manage arthritis pain. Now, with new federal regulations making medical cannabis available by prescription to millions more Canadians living...

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