Medical use of cannabis should be justified with research, says Malacca exco
Citing an American study, Malacca exco Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh says cannabis was only effective in treating chronic pain and multiple sclerosis spasticity, and urges more research to be carried out to ensure the efficacy of the drug. – EPA pic, May 22, 2022.
THE use of cannabis for medical purposes should be accompanied by facts and research evidence, not just by populist comments, said Malacca Health and Anti-Drug Committee chairman Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh. He said as a medical practitioner, he welcomes any type of medicine that can cure patients, be they existing or newly discovered drugs, including cannabis.
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