Medical cannabis on test for first time in France

Medical cannabis will be tested on Parkinson’s, sclerosis and epilepsy sufferers for the first time in France.

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Published Wednesday 27 March 2019 - 15:00 Modified Wednesday 27 March 2019 - 15:00

Voluntary patients of La Timone hospital in Marseille will inhale THC and CBD through a nose spray.

The trial starts this year and also aims to examine the effects of cannabis oil on relieving anxiety and depression.

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