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UK: Cannabis debate continues amid new research
TUVPS
Friday 20 Oct 2006 A study at Ohio State University in Columbus has suggested that a rat's memory could be improved by cannabis-like treatment. In tests to see if the rodent could move through a maze and remember specific routes, the rat's memory improved with the drug. Scientists believe that because Alzheimer's disease has been linked to chronic inflammation, the anti-inflammatory effects of cannabis could have an effect. Steve Barker, spokesman for the Campaign to Legalise Cannabis Association, stated: "The rat trials are good news. I am not surprised that cannabis can improve memory. "Once cannabis is available it can be supplied for a range of conditions. We are encouraged by people who have had it on prescription and have found it very useful." Drug trials are ongoing for a number of cannabis medicines, some of which have already been approved in other countries. Mr Barker added: "GW Pharmaceuticals has applied in several European countries to get a license to distribute Sativex. Sativex is a cannabis based medicine which completed medical trials in 2003. "The British government won't give a license to prescribe even though medical trials have been successfully completed." TUV Product Service, part of the TÜV SÜD Group of companies with 1bn Euros turnover, in excess of 9,500 employees and 500 locations worldwide, is a leading provider of Compliance and Assurance Solutions for the Health sector. Please contact us (info@tuvps.co.uk) for further information http://www.tuvps.co.uk/news/articles/cannabis-debate-continues-amid-new-research-17824813.asp -- WebBooks Amazing Amazon Store: http://astore.amazon.co.uk/webbooks05
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