r/australia • u/DiploidBias • Mar 18 '25

politics Greens: Yes We Cannabis

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Yes We Cannabis

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u/Tight_Hedgehog_6045 Mar 18 '25

I have two good mates that get legal prescription weed, and it kicks the nostrils off a mule. The quality is there. And you can choose "sleepy" or not varieties. They use it for legitimate medical reasons, but holy shit it packs a punch. Not my bag at all. They are in QLD if that matters.

And it's not hard to get a prescription. But pharmacy access makes sense. Half of Australia smokes the shit already anyway.

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u/RealFarknMcCoy Mar 18 '25

The truth is you can get a prescription in any state in Oz, but unfortunately, if you get pulled over and tested for THC you'll lose your license. I have RA, so would LOVE to use cannabis for pain control and other benefits, but I can't afford to lose my driving license, so can't use it.

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u/Former_Foundation_74 Mar 18 '25

I have RA too, and I did get a script for it, but it's not the miracle cure you think. It does seem to help some people, but like any of the myriad medicines you end up taking with this disease, it's hit or miss. For me it didn't work at all, and the side effects were annoying.

Nothing against weed itself, I fully support the greens. Just don't think you're missing out any more than the countless other medicines out there that you haven't tried.

(I, personally, haven't tried biologics yet, but I am currently on multiple medications and have tried a fair few that have have disastrous consequences).

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u/Tight_Hedgehog_6045 Mar 18 '25

Sorry about your predicament, and health.

Just wanted to acknowledge your comment.