Number Of Places In Nsw Medi Cannabis Trial

[Brash]

In discussion with a leading cannabis researcher, who has just returned from a conference in Italy, he has expressed concern about the potentially limited nature of the previously announced NSW Medical Cannabis Trial.

 

Announced on the 20th of May 2003, the trial was thought to go ahead by the end of last year. The Government line has been that the complex issues sorounding the legislation is the main problem for the delay. The Governement's prefered option is GW Pharmaceuticals product 'Sativex'.

 

My researcher mate said he spoke to Sir Geoffery Guy (the G in GW Pharma.) who tells him they wont be able to even supply the British market, too much demand, when the get their licence through shortly.

 

So folks, this sounds like it means that numbers are going to be VERY LIMITED on Bob Carr's compassionate and commonsense Medical Cannabis Trial. I am unaware of the figures for other illnesses, but it is estimated that 57% of HIV patients use cannabis or over 5,000 in NSW alone. Cancer MS and the many other disorders that patients can and want to benefit from cannabis would be well in the tens of thousands to my mind. I bet we end up with less than 100 places in any trial. 90%+ of patients will still be stuck in the blackmarket. Don't hold your breath for gov compassion guys.

[ashka]

Keeping cannabis illegal would have to be one of the most negligent of actions towards the sick and suffering.

[headhigh]

Very keen to see the outcome of this one...

 

Could lead everyone forward, but it could also be a flop and just confirm what the nay-sayers have said all along.

 

*fingers crossed*