Since 2018, the UK has allowed medical cannabis to be prescribed by specialists...

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Since 2018, the UK has allowed medical cannabis to be prescribed by specialists under strict regulations. The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) provides evidence-based guidance to support safe use