A new medical marijuana clinic opens at Greater Manchester, assisting patients with chronic and neurological concerns. In March of last year, The Beeches Consulting Center in Manchester UK opens its doors, facilitated by independent pain specialist Dr. David McDowell and neurologist consultant Professor Mike Barnes. Although there are UK CBD suppliers currently operational in the area, this was the first of it’s kind geared towards medical marijuana.

Ever since research and studies backed up marijuana’s potential in terms of pain management, more and more specialists in the medical field have acknowledged it. Not only is cannabis natural, but side effects are minimal, including nausea and couch lock. Although some evidence and research are not enough, many people claimed to have improved physical and mental state after using marijuana and cannabis products.

The Need for a Marijuana Clinic

Nowadays, medical and recreational use of marijuana is rampant in some parts of the world. In Canada and some parts of the United States, people can smoke and cultivate cannabis. However, when visiting dispensaries, many individuals will need to present marijuana medical identification before they can purchase strains, products and seeds.

This is where the importance of a Cannabis clinic comes in. First, in the medical sense, for those who are seeking alternative treatment for body conditions, besides the pharmaceuticals, doctors at The Beeches can prescribe medical cannabis. Note that prescription will be taken by case-to-case basis and will only allow medical cannabis if licensed pharmaceuticals cannot treat the condition.

Aside from chronic pain and fatigue experienced from cancer and life-threatening diseases, epilepsy and neurological issues can be also treated at the clinic.

The Beeches Consulting Center Director Prof Mike Barnes even helped an individual Alfie Dingley secure his medical cannabis license to help with epilepsy. The professor also states that there are more patients suffering from chronic pain and serious neurological and psychiatric conditions that are demanding for this life-changing treatment.

Complex Legalization of Cannabis

In the UK, recreational use of marijuana is still categorized as a Class B drug. Meaning, this is still illegal, not unless a person has a medical marijuana ID for medical purposes. If an individual is caught with cannabis on hand, he or she can face up to five years in prison.

What makes the legalization complex in the United Kingdom is, CBD or cannabidiol, is okay to take, consume and use. There are establishments in the UK that sell these products ranging from capsules, CBD oils and several skin products infused by this active compound. What’s only illegal is selling CBD items that have aren’t accredited and containing no license. In addition, it is also a crime to bring in CBD products from other parts of the globe into the UK.

When to Visit the Medical Marijuana Clinic

For consultations, the clinic charges £200 per appointment and £700 a month for a prescription. Everyone is free to consult the doctors, however, as mentioned above, not everyone can be prescribed medical cannabis. Medical cases are assessed thoroughly by doctors, hence, coming in to see specialist would not automatically mean one can legally purchase cannabis.

It is still recommended to visit regularly a doctor first, test the prescribe medicines and if symptoms still persist, that’s the only time to consult the second opinion from The Beeches.

Overall, the news about the new medical marijuana clinic sparks hopes to individuals suffering from serious physical and mental disabilities that affect their quality of living.

Aside from pharmaceutical assistance, having a natural treatment also works to ease symptoms related to conditions, such as severe fatigue, nausea, vomiting, abnormal body reflex, anxiety, panic attacks, insomnia and more. After all, there’s nothing wrong about trying alternatives that could possibly work for unique and serious conditions.