Just Seen A Report On Sky News About......

[Jeza]

Cannabis. One lady said it was the only thing that eased her pain. I have never used any form of illegal drugs, so I'm asking those that know. Can it, does it relieve pain? If so can your GP prescribe it ,or if you want it do you have to break the law to get it?.

[sherrardk]

Jeza, the person I refer to managed it (no idea how), he dried it out on a bedroom windowsill. Really can't see how he got some (on a regular basis).

[Mamyalynne]

I understand, well I guess it depends on your family and or circle of friends (I realise that these are few from what you have said).

[Jeza]

No family at all, As for friends, they departed when Mic first got ill several years ago. Now I'm sounding like poor me and I don't feel that way at all. Mic did loads of things for others before he was ill. We clearly didn't have any true friends. Not complaining. We will manage, we always have.

[sherrardk]

Excellent attitude (IMO). No point dwelling on stuff you can't change. I only have himself and one friend who I would count as significant, my (step) dad would help in a dire emergency. Sometimes it's best to know where you stand with others, x

[woofgang]

you might try looking for a local support group for people who are having palliative care or who have things like MS and so on. get to know a few people then float the idea out there.....

[anneasquith]

even if you got any hash, I don't think it would be a good idea to use it if you have carers visiting,

[Mamyalynne]

Woofgang's idea is excellent.

Anne why ever not?? Just offer them digestives with their cuppas.

[anneasquith]

oh. ok.

[Mamyalynne]

I wasn't being dismissive, but when someone you love is in pain - they come first.

[Jeza]

Of that Mamya I truly agree.

[ummmm]

Is Mic coming home?

[shoota]

United Kingdom[edit]

See also: Cannabis in the United Kingdom

In 1999, a House of Lords inquiry recommended that cannabis be made available with a doctor's prescription. Though the government of the U.K. has not accepted the recommendations, new long-term clinical trials have been authorized. Sometimes juries have returned verdicts of "not guilty" for people charged with marijuana possession for medical use though there are many people in jail for the offence of possession, cultivation or supplying medical marijuana.[citation needed]

In 2003, the U.K. company GW Pharmaceuticals, which has been granted the exclusive licence to cultivate cannabis for medicinal trials, had hopes of obtaining regulatory approval for the manufacture and sale of a cannabis-based medicine in the United Kingdom starting in 2004. Although licensed for prescription and sale in Canada in 2005, it was not until April 2013 that Sativex was moved to Schedule IV of the UK Drugs Act. This allows it to be prescribed by a GP, in the same way as drugs such as Diazepam or Codeine.[68] However, a pack of 3 90-dose bottles of the drug costs £375, with an annual supply for a typical patient expected to cost £4250. This puts it beyond the reach of most individual patients and NHS trusts for all but the most serious cases.[69]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legal_and_medical_status_of_cannabis

[Jeza]

Hope so umm, not just yet but it's looking good. Hospital equipment ordered but will not be delivered until I have a floor laid and carpet removed.

[chrisgel]

My friend who was a magistrate for many years until his MS symptoms became to severe to continue now uses cannabis to alleviate his condition on an almost daily basis.
Living in a densely populated area it is easy for him to obtain and he only requires small amounts at the moment.
I think you would be surprised how prevalent usage is and I'm fairly certain that you will know someone who uses it, although you may not be aware of it.

The following site may be of interest.
http://www.clear-uk.org/legal-medicinal-cannabis-in-britain-achieved/