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Survey: Pharmacists, Are you ready for low-dose cannabidiol products?

Researchers from the Lambert Initiative for Cannabinoid Therapeutics and the Sydney Pharmacy School at the University of Sydney are surveying pharmacists to identify attitudes towards, experiences with and education level on prescription medicinal cannabis and low-dose CBD.

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New research reveals how long it takes for cannabis impairment to subside - ABC News

11 April 2021. New research has shown for the first time how long cannabis users are likely to be impaired and when it may be safe for them to drive.

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Call to reform drug driving laws as study shows impairment lasts hours - Sydney Morning Herald

11 April 2021. Researchers at the University of Sydney say drug driving laws are “out of date” and should reflect the results of a new study that found impairment after taking cannabis lasted about three to 10 hours.

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Medicinal cannabis blacklisted by Australian pain specialists - Sydney Morning Herald

23 March 2021. “Let’s give medicinal cannabis the benefit of the doubt while the hundreds of clinical trials around the world build the evidence base for their use.” Prof McGregor provides a rationale to challenge the ANZCA''s rejection of medicinal cannabis.

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Survey: Pharmacists, Are you ready for low-dose cannabidiol products?

New research reveals how long it takes for cannabis impairment to subside - ABC News

Call to reform drug driving laws as study shows impairment lasts hours - Sydney Morning Herald

Medicinal cannabis blacklisted by Australian pain specialists - Sydney Morning Herald

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