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Australia: Medicinal Marijuana Has Been Legalised in Victoria, but How Does It Work?

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Submitted by Marijuana News on Wed, 04/13/2016 - 09:53

There has been talk in recent times of medicinal cannabis being legalised in Australia and some have been waiting with bated breath for the announcement. 

And the Victorian government has finally passed its bill, with some people now able to manufacture and consume the drug.

Victoria is the first state in Australia to legalise medicinal cannabis, with a cultivation trial about to get underway.

But how exactly does it work and what does it mean for you?

WHAT IS MEDICINAL CANNABIS?

It stems from the drug, marijuana, which is made up of cannabinoids and many believe it can be used to treat chronic illnesses or alleviate symptoms.

University of Melbourne psychiatrist Professor David Castle said it would be beneficial to people who were not getting the desired treatment from their current medication.

Recreational use of marijuana is illegal and Prof Castle said people were understandably concerned the legalisation of medicinal...

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