Medical marijuana: CAS releases report, government cuts research funding

HIV AIDS Policy Law Rev. 2006 Dec;11(2-3):25-6.

Abstract

In June 2006, the Canadian AIDS Society (CAS) released a comprehensive report with recommendations to overcome barriers to the use of cannabis for medical purposes faced by people living with HIV/AIDS in Canada. On 25 September 2006, as part of package of spending cuts, the federal government announced plans to eliminate its marijuana medical research program.

Publication types

  • Newspaper Article

MeSH terms

  • Canada
  • Cannabis*
  • Financing, Government*
  • HIV Infections
  • Humans
  • Phytotherapy*
  • Research Support as Topic*