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Medicinal cannabis is shrouded in controversy. How does it affect the body? Is it helpful or harmful? A&E doctor Javid Abdelmoneim looks for answers as he investigates the latest research. He meets the epilepsy patient responsible for changing the law around medicinal cannabis in the UK, witness...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors:	Pringle, Kate (Director, Producer)
Format:	Video
Language:	English
Language Notes:	In English.
Published:	London, England : BBC Worldwide, 2019.
Series:	Horizon
Subjects:	Cannabis > Therapeutic use. Cannabis > Physiological aspects. Cannabis > Health aspects. Cannabis > Psychological aspects. Cannabis > Emploi en thérapeutique. Cannabis > Aspect physiologique. Cannabis > Aspect psychologique. Documentary television programs. Documentaires télévisés.
Online Access:	Connect to this streaming video (Alexander Street Press)

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Summary:	Medicinal cannabis is shrouded in controversy. How does it affect the body? Is it helpful or harmful? A&E doctor Javid Abdelmoneim looks for answers as he investigates the latest research. He meets the epilepsy patient responsible for changing the law around medicinal cannabis in the UK, witnessing the remarkable effects it has on his condition. He visits Israel to learn why they have used cannabis as a medicine for over 20 years. At King's College London, he finds a new study linking cannabis to mental health problems, and he takes part in a groundbreaking trial showing the effects of cannabis on the brain.
Item Description:	Title from title screen (viewed April 28, 2021).
Physical Description:	1 online resource (53 minutes)
Playing Time:	00:52:52