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Fiona Hutton, Associate Professor in Criminology, Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington

Cannabis for therapeutic use is still out of reach for many sick New Zealanders, despite changes in the law

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Access to cannabis-based products for medical reasons is technically legal in New Zealand. But changes to the legislation in 2020 have failed to make this potentially life altering option a reality for many.

Researchers from the University of Otago and Victoria University are exploring the therapeutic use of cannabis in New Zealand through interviews with people who use it to alleviate pain and the symptoms of debilitating illnesses.

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