The Canadian AIDS Society believes that people living with HIV/AIDS should have access to cannabis for therapeutic (1) purposes in the treatment of HIV/AIDS through a compassionate framework (see CAS’ Position Statement) Current access through Health Canada’s program for medical access to marijuana is severely hindered by the medical community’s reluctance to support the program and by the unduly restrictive application process. Measures must be taken to ensure that people living with HIV/AIDS have access to a safe, abundant supply of cannabis for therapeutic purposes without fear of prosecution.
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