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Cannabis for therapeutic use is still out of reach for many sick New Zealanders, despite changes in the law

  • Written by: Fiona Hutton, Associate Professor in Criminology, Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington
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Access to cannabis-based products for medical reasons is technically legal in New Zealand. But changes to the legislation in 2020 have failed to make this potentially life altering option a reality for many.

Researchers from the University of Otago and Victoria University are exploring the therapeutic use of cannabis in New Zealand...

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