Medical cannabis legalized in Ukraine

Added on 16 August 2024

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“On Aug. 16, the law regulating the circulation of cannabis plants for medical, industrial purposes, scientific and scientific-technical activities goes into effect,” the statement said.

According to the Ministry of Health, the circulation of cannabis for medical purposes is now allowed in Ukraine. Specifically, soldiers suffering from PTSD, anxiety disorders, as well as patients with epilepsy, cancer patients, and palliative care patients suffering from chronic pain are now permitted to be treated with appropriate cannabis-based medications.