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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Harriette Boucher

‘Over-the-counter pain relief failed me – but I started to embrace life again when I turned to medical cannabis’

Kirstie Baker, 55, feels she has her life back after she started taking medical cannabis for menopause - (Supplied)

More British women suffering from chronic pain are opting for medical cannabis after over-the-counter treatments failed to provide any relief.

They are turning to the rapidly expanding private sector, where cannabis is more accessible, particularly for those dealing with conditions like menopause and endometriosis.

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