Doctor ashamed over cannabis medicine as families forced to travel abroad

Profession has failed as families forced to travel, says specialist

Thu, 08 Nov, 2018 - 06:00

By Cate McCurry

A top addiction specialist said he is “ashamed” of his profession as it has failed families in Ireland who are forced to travel abroad to access cannabis-based medicinal products.

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