survey on cannabis consumption in Germany showing 94% of respondents use cannabis for at least one health reason. Stress relief was the most common reason (60%), followed by sleeping disorders (50.4%) and pain relief (35%).
However, within the past year, only 10% of the survey participants obtained cannabis exclusively from licensed pharmacies while 79.6% reported negative experiences with the unlicensed market or safety concerns about unregulated products.
"Medical cannabis is a long-term, safe form of treatment that helps alleviate numerous symptoms of health conditions, usually with comparatively mild or no side effects," Dr. Julian Wichmann, M.D., co-founder of Bloomwell Group and CEO of Bloomwell told Benzinga. "However, it is still a taboo topic for many doctors in Germany, and specialist knowledge and expertise are necessary for maximum therapeutic success."
Wichmann further suggested that the continued reluctance of most doctors to prescribe marijuana in combination with decades of stigma impact consumers to turn to the illicit market. He suggested more outreach and education for the general public.
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