In Ireland, people with three specific medical conditions have had access to medicinal cannabis for the past eight years under strict regulations. Dr. Ray Walley, a Dublin GP, acknowledges its benefits but warns about the lack of evidence for pain relief and potential dependency issues. Furthermore, there are calls for better public information regarding cannabis use and its psychological risks. The Department of Health is currently reviewing the possible expansion of conditions eligible for medicinal cannabis, with existing studies supporting its efficacy for certain illnesses, particularly spasticity and chemotherapy-induced nausea.
Dr Ray Walley expressed concerns about the evidence for pain treatment with medicinal cannabis and highlighted the risk of dependency among young patients, calling for more information.
The Health Research Board report found support for medicinal cannabis use in specific conditions like nausea from chemotherapy and spasticity, but noted limitations for other conditions.
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