US Pharmacist Urges Australians to Be Cautious About Expanding Access to Medicinal Cannabis
Psychoses, schizophrenia, spontaneous abortions, and cancers are just some conditions that resulted from legalised cannabis use, Dr. Phillip Drum said.
TL;DR
- A U.S. pharmacist warns Australian authorities against legalizing medicinal cannabis.
- The pharmacist claims there are more negative consequences than positive ones associated with cannabis use.
- Recreational cannabis is illegal in most of Australia, with some exceptions for personal use and decriminalization.
- In the U.S., cannabis is legal for recreational and medicinal purposes in 42 states and Washington D.C.
- Dr. Phillip Drum, a California-based clinical pharmacist and oncology specialist, cited impurities in cannabis as a concern.