Cannabis is considered a controlled substance in
Canada, except in cases of medical use. As the legal framework for cannabis
changes in Canada, many Canadians have questions about the legal status of and
regulations surrounding medical marijuana.
In Canada, here are four facts
you need to know.
For those looking to access medical cannabis. This includes
being recommended and obtaining an authorization from a healthcare provider or
another medical professional.
Medical cannabis will
continue to be regulated separately from recreational cannabis, which is good
news for Cannabis For Medical Purposes.
An authorization is very specific about the dose and amount of medical cannabis
you can have.
Medical marijuana patients will be authorized to have more
cannabis on them than recreational users under the general legalization The
importance of an authorization will remain even after recreational marijuana is
legalized.
In Canada currently,
only Licensed Cannabis Producer can grow and sell
medical marijuana. This system began in order to control the quantity and
quality of medical cannabis being provided to patients under the Access to Cannabis
Regulations
for Medical Purposes
Regulations. Health Canada reviews applications and approves licences for
producers.
The system of licensed
producers isn’t going anywhere any time. In the legalization, most Canadian provinces have
turned to licensed producers. This is good news, particularly for medical
marijuana patients. Patients need to be assured of the quality of their
medications, and medical cannabis is no exception.
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