Cannabis in France: Weeding out the facts from the fiction



#Cannabis itself remains illegal in #France, but in recent months its “wellness” derivative, #CBD, has become something of a green Eldorado. So where exactly is the line between #therapeutic, medical and recreational use? We take a closer look. And to find out more about the use of cannabis for #medical purposes, we speak to hospital psychiatrist Nicolas Authier. In March 2021, with the health minister by his side, he signed the country’s first ever cannabis prescription as part of a limited, nationwide trial. 

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