That being said, it wouldn’t hurt to have a conversation with your medical practitioner about any fear or reluctance you may have about trying conventional treatments, if you’re pursuing medicinal cannabis as an option. CBD is not psychoactive, so it doesn’t release dopamine when ingested or have an impact on your mind like THC does — but it’s shown to be effective in treating anxiety, inflammation and pain, epilepsy and more. The way you choose to ingest your medication may also vary. You can choose to receive it as raw material (flowers) and vape it — or you can ingest it with oils and other edibles. Because the laws aren’t clear when it comes to public consumption, I would say it’s best to avoid it if you can and stick to taking your medicine at home or somewhere private and safe. If you are headed somewhere and need to take it with you, it’s important to carry your script and to keep your medication in its original container — which should have your name and prescription attached to it. If your treatment consists of just CBD however, there are no impairments associated and you’re clear to drive (safely) to your heart’s content. When you’ve got your prescription and have placed your order, most suppliers will have the medicine delivered to your door within 48 hours via Express Post. That’s right, a postie will literally hand you a parcel of medical cannabis as if it’s a pair of pants from ASOS. If you’re not concerned about the specifics or are new to cannabis and want to try it out, it might be more economical to use a platform that only offers a small selection of products — but doesn’t charge fees. I’d suggest researching the platform thoroughly and even searching for reviews on Reddit (yep, they exist!).
