Medicinal Marijuana WA: Clinics, Treatment & Laws

Cannabis treatment has been around in Australia Western Australia since 2017. Talk to your doctor today and they will be happy to guide you through the process.

The cannabis treatment in WA is available for certain medical conditions and is prescribed by your health practitioner. Cannabis clinics are experts in the prescription process of cannabis that suits various illnesses and disorders.

Note: The information given on this page is not medical advice and should be taken in conjunction with medical professional advice. Individuals wanting medical advice on this issue should consult their local healthcare professionals.

Cannabis treatment has been around in Western Australia since 2017. Talk to your doctor today and they will be happy to guide you through the process.

Cannabis Treatment in Western Australia

All doctors have the ability to prescribe medicinal cannabis

In Western Australia any medical practitioner can prescribe medicinal cannabis if they believe it is clinically appropriate and they have the necessary Commonwealth and State approvals. There are two exceptions that require special approval, children under 16 and patients with a history of drug abuse.

If your doctor is prepared to place an application into the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) ‘Special Access Scheme’ you may be approved based on the severity and type of medical condition. Therefore the government must approve your application in order to be granted cannabis treatment after the doctor’s request (Read More).

Steps to Accessing medicinal cannabis treatment

Things to consider when taking medicinal cannabis

You cannot drive

Research has shown that cannabis use has an effect on a person’s ability to drive (Read More). Unlike alcohol, there is no specific concentration of cannabis that can be identified as an indicator of impairment. It is illegal for any patient being treated with medicinal cannabis containing THC to drive while undergoing treatment.

School-aged children

If a patient is at school, they can have the prescribed product administered at school in the same way as other medicines. Medicinal cannabis is not a “rescue” medication, and it would not be given in an emergency situation. Children usually receive doses of medical cannabis twice a day, therefore it’s unlikely to be required at school with a morning/evening schedule.

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