People living with HIV have used cannabis for a range of medicinal purposes since the beginning of the HIV epidemic. In Australia, using medicinal cannabis is legal and access is highly regulated. Medicinal cannabis can be prescribed by any registered General Practitioner or Specialist who have obtained the relevant authorities, if they believe it is an appropriate treatment option for their patient for a range of chronic health conditions where first line therapy has either not worked or caused side effects.
Download a copy of the factsheet below and consult with your medical practitioners.
