Since June 2017, ONLY the medicinal use of cannabis is legal. That is, if prescribed by a physician patients can access any cannabis-based treatment.

It refers to the use of cannabis derivatives as a medical prescription endorsed and regulated by the corresponding laws and regulations to practice cannabis therapies and treatments in patients who are candidates.

It is legal if it has an authorization that allows its cultivation, use and study for medicinal purposes. Likewise, it is legal to import it from countries that have federal laws on cannabis based on a medical prescription.

The responsible use of medical cannabis, guided by a diagnosis and indications by a physician is completely safe and does not cause physiological addiction. The use of any substance or medicine if not prescribed by a physician and with an adequate accompaniment could cause adverse effects in the organism.

Published scientific evidence supports the use of CBD to treat different pathologies, the most common being chronic pain, insomnia and epilepsy.

From authorized pharmacies that have pharmacies to manufacture personalized medicines with raw materials legally entered into the country.

A master formula is a personalized medicine, tailored to the needs of each patient. Personalized medicine seeks to facilitate better drug therapies and customized treatment plans to promote patient wellness.

No, because it is not a regulated market. The regulation of medical cannabis in Mexico establishes that products with cannabis derivatives cannot be advertised or promoted to the general public. Therefore, using products with cannabis derivatives from unregulated markets exposes the patient to acquire products with inaccurate and inaccurate contents, which may put the patient's health at risk.

Before using any cannabis derivative, it is important to consult with a specialist who will fully evaluate the patient to know the risks and benefits, and thus know if he/she is a candidate for medical cannabis treatments. There is no majority or age limit.

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Although there are no lethal doses in the use of cannabinoids, there may be intoxications that affect the patient. It is important to consult a specialist.

Yes, multiple health institutions have published robust studies that support the use of cannabis to treat different types of pathologies. See our main section to learn more about cannabinoid combinations for drug development.

The patient should be evaluated comprehensively to know the risk-benefit before using medical cannabis treatments.