With all the talk about the legalization of recreational
marijuana, it has put the spotlight back on the use of medical marijuana
as well.
The Director of Medical Outreach for Canadian Cannabis Clinics Jillian Henderson brought that message to a meeting of the Canadian Federation of University Women, Southport Chapter on November 14th.
Henderson says many people don't realize that the medicinal use of marijuana has actually been around in some cultures for thousands of years and is something that is being used in Canada now and described as a "new medication."
She says the latest statistics from Health Canada estimate medical marijuana users is nudging the 400,000 mark across the country.
Henderson admits there's been a lot of talk about marijuana since legalization of the weed kicked in October 17th.
She says she likens the move to the use of alcohol.
Henderson says people use alcohol for recreational purposes and the majority of the population can handle it quite well, with no effect on their work life or on their relationships.
She sees recreational marijuana falling into the same category but like alcohol, comes with caveats.
Not everyone will be able to handle cannabis and there's always the risk of addiction.
The difference with dispensing medical marijuana is that it is monitored by doctors to make sure it's benefitting the patient.
Henderson says her group has clinics throughout Canada that uses doctors and counsellors to assure the best is being done for the client.
She says if a person is referred to a Canadian Cannabis Clinic, some costs will be covered by OHIP.
Some people who tend to use marijuana as medicinal relief are people with chronic pain from sports injuries including lower back pain or joint pain; people with neuropathic disorders; anxiety and post traumatic stress disorder.
Henderson says the nearest Canadian Cannabis Clinic in this region is in Collingwood.
The Director of Medical Outreach for Canadian Cannabis Clinics Jillian Henderson brought that message to a meeting of the Canadian Federation of University Women, Southport Chapter on November 14th.
Henderson says many people don't realize that the medicinal use of marijuana has actually been around in some cultures for thousands of years and is something that is being used in Canada now and described as a "new medication."
She says the latest statistics from Health Canada estimate medical marijuana users is nudging the 400,000 mark across the country.
Henderson admits there's been a lot of talk about marijuana since legalization of the weed kicked in October 17th.
She says she likens the move to the use of alcohol.
Henderson says people use alcohol for recreational purposes and the majority of the population can handle it quite well, with no effect on their work life or on their relationships.
She sees recreational marijuana falling into the same category but like alcohol, comes with caveats.
Not everyone will be able to handle cannabis and there's always the risk of addiction.
The difference with dispensing medical marijuana is that it is monitored by doctors to make sure it's benefitting the patient.
Henderson says her group has clinics throughout Canada that uses doctors and counsellors to assure the best is being done for the client.
She says if a person is referred to a Canadian Cannabis Clinic, some costs will be covered by OHIP.
Some people who tend to use marijuana as medicinal relief are people with chronic pain from sports injuries including lower back pain or joint pain; people with neuropathic disorders; anxiety and post traumatic stress disorder.
Henderson says the nearest Canadian Cannabis Clinic in this region is in Collingwood.
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