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Cannabis debate continues amid new research
10-20-06 l TUVPS

A study at Ohio State University in Columbus has suggested that a rat's
memory could be improved by cannabis-like treatment.

In tests to see if the rodent could move through a maze and remember
specific routes, the rat's memory improved with the drug.

Scientists believe that because Alzheimer's disease has been linked to
chronic inflammation, the anti-inflammatory effects of cannabis could
have an effect.

Steve Barker, spokesman for the Campaign to Legalise Cannabis
Association, stated: "The rat trials are good news. I am not surprised
that cannabis can improve memory.

"Once cannabis is available it can be supplied for a range of
conditions. We are encouraged by people who have had it on prescription
and have found it very useful."

Drug trials are ongoing for a number of cannabis medicines, some of
which have already been approved in other countries.

Mr Barker added: "GW Pharmaceuticals has applied in several European
countries to get a license to distribute Sativex. Sativex is a cannabis
based medicine which completed medical trials in 2003.

"The British government won't give a license to prescribe even though
medical trials have been successfully completed."

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