It is really important to understand that one of the fundamentals of the preamble
(the second one in fact) of the Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs 1961, states:
...recognising that the medical use of narcotic drugs continues to be indispensable
for the relief of pain and suffering and that adequate provision must be made
to ensure the availability of narcotic drugs for such purposes ...
This has recently been reaffirmed by the
United Nations Commission on Narcotic Drugs
Ensuring availability of controlled medications
for the relief of pain and preventing diversion and abuse.
Striking the right balance to achieve the optimal public health outcome.
The Single Convention establishes a system of controls in respect to the cultivation of opium poppies and cannabis. In accordance with Articles 23 and 28, parties are required to establish a centralised government agency to carry out functions in relation to the cultivation of opium poppies and cannabis, and only cultivators licensed by this agency may be authorised to engage in cultivation.
In Australia, the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) fulfils this function at the commonwealth level.
The Common Law and Doctrine of Informed Consent
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Mullaways Medical Cannabis an Australian Medical Cannabis Company has developed a cannabis-derived medicine aimed at treating a range of conditions including multiple sclerosis, diabetes, terminal illnesses and Crohn's disease. Mullaways Medical Cannabis has cross-bred different types of the plant to produce a new strain that could treat a wide range of disorders.
This 'Super breed' of medicinal cannabis developed in Australia, called the Cleverman is currently before IP Australia who administer Plant Breeder's Rights.
Research Leader and Director Anthony David Bower said, "It has been demonstrated that there are something like 60 cannabinoids in the cannabis plant, and to date only 12 to 15 have been looked at in any detail."
Mullaways Medical Cannabis proposes to research and develop other cannabinoid based medicines including patches, creams, oils and edibles that have therapeutic benefits and that may be delivered more safely and effectively than by smoking cannabis.
The company also proposes to conduct research into the different methods of growing the cannabis plant and conduct research into the basic chemistry and pharmacology of cannabinoids with the aim of developing cannabinoid based medicines of an acceptable standard that may be delivered more safely and effectively than by smoking cannabis.
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“It is clear that in the case of Mr Bower road blocks have been thrown up that would not have been there if he had been a multinational pharmaceutical company or the primary seedstock were not related to a recreational drug," Greens MP John Kaye said.
Complete Interview of "Calls for medicinal marijuana"
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Cannabis Manufacturing Plant
Preliminary Design Work has been completed for the Kempsey manufacturing plant, designed to process 1 metric tonne of cannabis a week into Tincture. Mullaways Medical Cannabis has had a number of meetings with representatives from WILEY & CO PTY LTD concerning the construction of the manufacturing plant. WILEY & CO PTY LTD
Safe THC/Cannabinoid Medicines
The Tincture from Mullaways Medical Cannabis has been tested by the NSW Police and no illegial substances were found.
The Research by Mullaways Medical Cannabis has already led to groundbreaking Science in the field of Medical Cannabis and results of this Research will soon be Published. The Research opens the way for effective Medical Cannabis Dosage. Based on safe levels of Cannabis/THC consumption Mullaway's has developed easy to use Tables showing the SAFE allowable use of Cannabis.
This is a major breakthrough for Medical Cannabis. SAFE Cannabis Treatment Plans (for Cancer Patients for example) can now be worked out to help with the disease or symptoms. Tolerance levels can be adjusted so the Psychotropic Effect is not over whelming but manageable or pleasurable.
This Research has removed the demon from the Psychotropic Effect and shows that it is a most valuable Medical Tool. The Research highlights the Psychotropic Effect is very much a pleasurable experience under most circumstances and even if large doses of Cannabis are required for a particular Treatment this can be easily managed.
The Research by Mullaways Medical Cannabis has made it possible for the first time to; Design, Cultivate, Trial and Evaluate Cannabis Treatments using SAFE Doses of Cannabis/THC. While the rest of the Medical Cannabis Research world tries to genetically engineer Cannabis without any THC or tries to produce a rich Blend of Cannabinoids/THC from low THC Cannabis Mullaway's Research has already produced the Jewel in the Crown of Medical Cannabis Research.
Cleverman
containing 9% Resin
composed of 91% Cannabinoids
& 9% Total THC (95% THCA & 5% THC)
The Resin recovered from the CLEVERMAN variety is recovered as THCA, Non-Psychotropic. This can then be used to produce a Tincture with the required properties to restore health and enough Psychotropic Response to assist with the relief of chronic pain.
The Recovered Resin can be used to make the following range of Medical Cannabis Products;
Non-Psychotropic Tincture with 70% THCA & 30% THC.
Non-Psychotropic Tincture with Extra Pain Killing Properities
(Sufficient THCA is converted to THC, until the Tincture brings relief)
Psychotropic Tincture is made from 100% THC, which had been converted from THCA prior to the Tincture making Process or which is converted during the process.
Pure THCA
Pure THC
Mixture of THCA & THC
Range of Cannabinoids making up 91% of the Resin
Patches containing any combination of the above products.
High Protein Food Products made using any of the above products.
Essential Oils for Aromatherapy, Meditation & Massage Oils.
Creams containing any combination of the above products.
SAFE Medical Cannabis Products can now be designed, with Cannabis cultivated to produce the required mixture of Cannabinoids for the Treatment.
Extracts from
Hemp Foods and THC Levels:
A Scientific Assessment
by Franjo Grotenhermen, M.D., Michael Karus, and Daike Lohmeyer
3.3 Influence of physical factors on THC content
Ninety-five percent of the THC present in the Cannabis plant is found in a pharmacologically inactive form, i.e. one of two delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinolic acids (THCA) (Turner 1980), while the majority of biological effects are caused by the corresponding neutral phenolic forms of THC (Dewey 1986)......
Baker et al. (1981) analyzed 64 marijuana samples (Cannabis herb) and 26 hashish samples (Cannabis resin) for their relative amounts of THCA and THC, and found a wide range of ratios, especially in marijuana. In Cannabis resin, the ratio ranged between 0.5 to 1 and 6.1 to 1.
4 THC thresholds for psychotropic effects
Some experimental and clinical studies report experiences with threshold values for psychotropic THC doses. Acute effects below the psychotropic threshold cannot be distinguished from placebo effects.
...... A single dose of 5 mg THC can be regarded as a placebo dose. In various clinical studies, psychotropic reactions were also observed following single doses of 5 mg THC. However, these cannot be distinguished from effects that occur after administration of placebos. As the duration of action of THC in therapeutic dosage ranges between 4 and 12 hours, a daily intake of 2 x 5 mg which equals 10 mg THC, administered orally in a lipophilic carrier, will not have any effects that could be distinguished from placebo effects.
Cannabis Treatment Plan Design
A general overview of how to Design
a Cannabis Treatment Plan for a patient.
Comparison Of Scientific Standards, Sativex Spray
& Mullaways Medical Cannabis Pty Ltd's Tincture.
GUIDELINES
Mullaways Medical Cannabis has outlined the Basic Guidelines necessary
to implement a sensible Medical Cannabis Program in NSW & Australia.
Medical Cannabis Survey 2010
Mullaways Medical Cannabis has surveyed users of its Tinctures products
and recorded this information so that it can be published at the appropriate time.
Survey of Australians using cannabis
for medical purposes 2005
Results
Data were available for 128 participants. Long term and regular medical cannabis use was frequently reported for multiple medical conditions including chronic pain (57%), depression (56%), arthritis (35%), persistent nausea (27%) and weight loss (26%). Cannabis was perceived to provide "great relief" overall (86%), and substantial relief of specific symptoms such as pain, nausea and insomnia. It was also typically perceived as superior to other medications in terms of undesirable effects, and the extent of relief provided.
However, nearly one half (41%) experienced conditions or symptoms that were not helped by its use. The most prevalent concerns related to its illegality. Participants reported strong support for their use from clinicians and family. There was almost universal interest (89%) in participating in a clinical trial of medical cannabis, and strong support (79%) for investigating alternative delivery methods.
Conclusion
Australian medical cannabis users are risking legal ramifications, but consistent with users elsewhere, claim moderate to substantial benefits from its use in the management of their medical condition. In addition to strong public support, medical cannabis users show strong interest in clinical cannabis research, including the investigation of alternative delivery methods.
Cannabis and Mental Health: Put into context
Australian Government
Department of Health and Ageing
Conclusion
Thus far, there is little indication of increases in the incidence of mental health problems that are attributable to cannabis use. This may reflect the fact that only frequent, heavy cannabis use has been strongly linked to such problems. The prevalence of at least yearly cannabis use in Australia has been stable for the past twenty years with minimal changes in the incidence of mental health problems. Similarly, the considerable increase of cannabis use in the previous thirty years was not accompanied by a corresponding increase in mental illness. As with other drugs like alcohol, most cannabis users do not seem to experience serious or enduring problems from the drug. That a small proportion of users do progress to problem use is clear, but the reasons for this, and therefore the ability to identify such persons and minimise the harm they suffer, is not apparent. How to acquire that ability is the present challenge.
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