1. The Use of Medical Cannabis
... it acts on a different pathway in the brain to the chemical, Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), contained in the recreational drug. CBD does not interfere with several psychomotor and psychological functions [ CITATION Dod11 l 3081 ], nor does it cause a 'high' (Leaf Science, 2014). This means that medical cannabis has minimal side effects which is a significant advantage for medicine ... drugs: Schedule 1 and Schedule 2. Cocaine, heroin and methylamphetamine are included under Schedule 1, while Schedule 2 contains; cannabis, betameprodine and methadone (Refer to Appendix 1 for additional e...
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