WA gives nod to medicinal cannabis
THE Barnett Government has finally shown support for medicinal cannabis but has issued a warning that recreational use remained prohibited.With just five days to go until federal laws makes medicinal cannabis a controlled prescription drug, Health Minister John Day said he “welcomed the changes”, which opened the door for medicinal cannabis to be used as a treatment in certain circumstances.It comes after years of the WA Liberals refusing to recognise the emerging treatment which was backed by n..>> view originalDental patients to be screened for TB after dentist tests positive to infection
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