Cannabis Medicinale
Category: Medical · Level: Beginner
La cannabis medicinale si riferisce a prodotti di cannabis o derivati della cannabis prescritti o raccomandati da un professionista sanitario autorizzato per scopi terapeutici.
La cannabis medicinale comprende il cannabis e i suoi prodotti derivati utilizzati sotto la supervisione di professionisti sanitari per applicazioni terapeutiche. I programmi medici sono stabiliti in oltre 40 paesi e in numerosi stati statunitensi e province canadesi. Le condizioni qualificanti variano a seconda della giurisdizione, ma comprendono comunemente dolore cronico, sclerosi multipla, nausea indotta da chemioterapia, epilessia e PTSD. I prodotti di cannabis medicinale possono includere fiori essiccati, oli, capsule, tinture e formulazioni farmaceutiche. I quadri normativi richiedono generalmente la registrazione del paziente, l'autorizzazione del medico e la distribuzione tramite farmacie o dispensari autorizzati.
Also known as
Marijuana medicinale, Cannabis terapeutica, Cannabis medicinale
Usage
- Medical
- Legal
Regulatory notes
Medical cannabis programs exist in Germany, UK, Australia, Canada, Israel, Brazil, and many others. Each country defines qualifying conditions and product forms differently.
Related terms
- THC — Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is the primary psychoactive cannabinoid in cannabis, responsible for the 'high' associated with its use.
- GMP — Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) is a quality assurance framework mandated by regulatory agencies for the production of pharmaceutical, food, and cannabis products.
- CBD — Cannabidiol (CBD) is a non-psychoactive cannabinoid found in cannabis and hemp, widely used in medical research and consumer wellness products.
- Pharmaceutical Cannabis — Pharmaceutical cannabis refers to cannabis-derived medicines that meet pharmaceutical manufacturing standards and are prescribed through formal medical channels.
- Adult-Use — Adult-use refers to the legal, non-medical sale and consumption of cannabis by adults, typically defined as individuals 21 or older.