The first medicinal cannabis clinic has opened on the Gold Coast and the cousins behind it and stoked about its future
“The important thing to note is that we make sure these medications are prescribed as a CBD high instead of THC – these substances have a non-psycho affect on patients unlike THC.”
Dr Matua Jansen said the products came in capsules, oils, crystals and the flower which most people associate with cannabis.
There are five conditions that can currently be treated with medicinal marijuana.
These are: chronic pain, multiple sclerosis, epilepsy, Parkinson’s and terminally ill people.
Comments (12)
I am interested in finding out more. I had a lamenectomy in 2010 where I had 2 disc removed due to RSI. I was lucky Dr Mark Spanner found it but I am now in chronic pain from it. Stiffness as well. Are you able to help pls
Hi Leanne, I’m sorry to hear that. We can certainly help you out. Please register as a patient on our website. We’ll call to give you a free eligibility screening. Our doctors can apply to the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) for an approval to prescribe you with Medicinal Marijuana products. The TGA will consider any chronic condition lasting three months or more that hasn’t responded to standard medical treatment. We’ll need a referral from your GP.
I suffer from ET essential Tremor. Wondering if cda will help me.
Hi Shammi, Of course we will can help you. Please register as a patient on our website and we will call to give you a free eligibility screening. Our doctors can apply to the TGA for an approval to prescribe you Medicinal Marijuana. The TGA will consider any chronic condition lasting 3 months or more and has not responded to conventional medical treatments. We’ll need a referral or health summary from your regular doctor. Costs are on our website.
Congratulations. Finally we have Drs that think out of the square. Power to you !!
Do you recommend Medicinal Cannabis for Anxiety and Depression
Hi Kathleen, we have patients with various mental health issues including anxiety and depression. Our anxiety and depression patients are experiencing positive change. It may not work for you, but its certainly worth a shot.
Hi I have stage 3 melanoma I was on NIVOLUMAB for 7months.. But seem to be doing little..so I was put on ipilimumab for 4 months. The melanoma is in my bloodstream’showing a few coming up on the scan in my lung, I have a few skin nodules as well
There looking at a few other trials/ radiation
But I’m interested if this medical cannabis might be for me as I’m aware it might not be just like the last 2 treatments
Hi Belinda, I’m sorry to hear that. Please register on our website as a patient. Our doctors provide Medical Cannabis consultations in the clinic or over the phone. Our doctors will be able to help you with access to Medical Marijuana products. You’ll receive a call from us after registering online to see if you’re eligible.
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Is it legal to drive while on CBD medication, is there chance i could loose my car licence.
Hi Cheryl,
CBD is completely non-psychoactive and does not impair your ability to drive. There is currently no road-side testing done for CBD.