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Leicester Mecury, UK

Friday 03 Nov 2000

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Source: Leicester Mecury, UK
ART: Cannabis Research
Pub Date: Friday, November 3, 2000
Contact: newsdesk@leicestermercury.co.uk
Website: http://www.thisisleicestershire.co.uk

Cannabis Research

SCIENTISTS in Leicester are to carry out research which could help the
Government decide on the issue of partial legalisation of cannabis to ease
pain.

It is understood more than 100 patients with conditions including multiple
sclerosis, arthritis and other chronic conditions will be given the drug
orally as part of the trials funded by the Government's Medical research
Council.

The news comes after a survey revealed more than half of doctors believe
the current law on cannabis is too strict.

many people with MS and other illnesses say the drug has alleviated pain
and helped them cope with their conditions.

But the drug is currently illegal and cannot be prescribed.

Professor Dave Rowbotham and his team from the University of Leicester's
department of anaesthesia and pain management, will begin a new trial next
year.

It will take place at the Leicester Royal Infirmary's pain clinic and
probably at Leicester general.

Prof Rowbotham is currently reviewing data from a trial carried out earlier
this year.
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