On
Wednesday, German parliament voted to allow consumption of the drug for medical
purposes. The issue had been a point of heated discussion in the country for a
long time.
In a landmark bill, members of
Germany's parliament voted unanimously on Thursday (19.01.17) to
legalize the use of medical marijuana.
Marlene Mortler, the German government's
drug commissioner, had lobbied for the decision to allow patients to buy
cannabis from their local pharmacy with a doctor's prescription.
"It's a great addition for patients
who have waited for this a long time," Mortler said.
Doctors have stated that marijuana can benefit
cancer patients who are feeling nauseous after chemotherapy, and it also
is believed the drug helps fight a lack of appetite and the weight loss that
some tumor patients experience. Cannabis can additionally alleviate symptoms of
Multiple Sclerosis.
Opposition parties in Germany like the Greens
and the Left Party had long fought for legalization.
In countries like France and Canada, as
well as in several US states, purchasing cannabis with a prescription is
already possible.
In Germany, the costs of the dried
cannabis flower buds and cannabis extracts will be covered by health insurance
for patients who have no other treatment options.
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