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.

Connexion journalist

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

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