22 Nov 2022
First cannabis clinical trial in SA aims to emphasise treatment benefits
By Staff Writer
South Africa’s Cannabis Research Institute is sponsoring the first observational clinical trial on medicinal cannabis’ effectiveness in curbing opioid addiction. The Cannabis Research Institute of South Africa (CRI) has sponsored a year-long study that examines the effectiveness of medical cannabis as an alternative to opioids for chronic pain management. In addition to demonstrating therapeutic efficacy...