In Australia, medical cannabis is legal and can be prescribed by licensed medical practitioners for certain medical conditions. Some of the conditions where medical cannabis may be used include:

Acne

ADHD symptoms

Alzheimer's disease

Anorexia and wasting

Anxiety

Arthritis

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) symptoms

Cancer & Cancer Pain

Cardiovascular diseases

Cachexia

Chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV)

Chronic infection

Chronic pain

Chronic Regional Pain Syndrome

Dementia

Depression

Diabetes

Dystonia

Endometriosis

Epilepsy

Epilepsy / Seizure management

Fibromyalgia

Glaucoma

Insomnia

Ischemia

Migraines

Multiple Sclerosis

Neuropathic pain

Neuropathies

Opioid dependence

Palliative care

Parkinson's Disease

Polymyalgia Rheumatica

Post CVA Neuropathy

Psychiatric disorders (varying)

PTSD

Radiculopathies

Rheumatoid Arthritis

Sleep disorders

Spasticity from neurological conditions

Tremors

And more…

As of 2022, the TGA has approved cannabis for over 130 conditions.

Just because your condition isn’t on this list doesn’t mean that you’re not eligible – you may still be eligible for plant based therapies.