Medical Marijuana - Cannabis in Australia

Medicinal cannabis: Government accused of defying will of Senate over importation

An attempt to open up access to imported medicinal cannabis for dying patients has failed, prompting accusations the executive arm of the Government is defying the will of the Parliament.

Cannabis for pain and PTSD 'lacks high-quality evidence'

An analysis of existing reports on the effectiveness of cannabis for treating pain and post-traumatic stress disorder finds no high-quality evidence in its defense.

There is not enough high-quality scientific evidence to support the use of cannabis as an effective and safe treatment for chronic pain or post-traumatic stress disorder.

Study Shows Legal Cannabis Sales Reduce Crime

Contrary to popular belief among champions of the prison-industrial complex, closing down medical cannabis dispensaries does not reduce crime in their immediate vicinity.

A new landmark study shows legal weed actually reduces crime and increases walkability scores in legalized areas.

Every Famous Astrophysicist Agrees: Marijuana Should Be Legalized

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There aren’t very many famous scientists in the world—for some reason, celebrity and peer-reviewed research don’t go hand-in-hand—but where popular culture and rational inquiry intersect, the resulting Venn diagram is pro-marijuana.

On Monday, prominent astrophysicist (and Twitter personality) Neil...