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Days ago Ukraine\u2019s cabinet approved a draft medical cannabis bill, sending it to Parliament for consideration. Compared to other countries in the region, Ukraine has been very slow to reform its medical cannabis policies.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine supported the bill that will regulate the circulation of cannabis plants for medical, industrial purposes, scientific and scientific-technical activities.\u00a0<\/p>\n
This bill will expand patients\u2019 access to the necessary treatment for a number of diseases, including cancer and post-traumatic stress disorder,\u201d Ukraine\u2019s Ministry of Health stated in a\u00a0news release.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe understand the negative consequences of war on the state of mental health. We understand the number of people who will need medical treatment as a result of this impact. <\/p>\n
\u201cAnd we understand that there is no time to wait. Therefore, we have already prepared a legislative basis to ensure a full cycle of cannabis-based drug production in Ukraine: from cultivation and processing to full-fledged production,\u201d Minister of Healthcare Viktor Liashko wrote in a\u00a0Facebook\u00a0post about the measure.<\/p>\n
\n\u201cAt the same time, we still propose to establish strict control over the cultivation, production and implementation of drugs, understanding the sensitivity of this issue in society and are ready to gradually develop this industry, showing the results of treatment and help oh to Ukrainian patients.<\/p>\n
Not to import, but to do ours, Ukrainian! Historically, cannabis-based drugs have been used to reduce pain, spasms and muscle strains, treat anorexia, PTSD, and anxiety disorders. In addition, they are used in the treatment of individual types of epilepsy, glaucoma, psoriasis, parkinsonism, multiple sclerosis. <\/p>\n
An important purpose of this medication is to alleviate the pain and suffering of seriously ill and palliative patients, including cancer patients and HIV patients.\u201d<\/p>\n
Viktor Liashko wrote on\u00a0Facebook.<\/cite><\/p><\/blockquote>\n
According to the Ukraine Ministry of Health\u2019s news release, the measure would \u201cLicense economic activities for the cultivation of varieties of plants of the genus Cannabis for medical purposes\u201d as well as \u201cauthorize the cultivation of varieties of plants of the genus Cannabis for medical, industrial purposes, in scientific and scientific-technical activities.\u201d<\/p>\n
The measure now moves to Ukraine\u2019s Parliament for consideration.<\/p>\n