'Cheap, quick, and easy': What Alex's prescription reveals about Australia after a major change
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β’Sun, 4 Oct 2026 18:39:49 +0000
π° What Happened
Sydney worker Alex found it easy to get a medicinal cannabis prescription. She used cannabis before for fun and to relax, and she struggles with sleep, anxiety and depression.
A clinic she found online offered what she called a cheap, quick and easy service. She says cannabis has greatly improved her quality of life.
π The Backstory
Medicinal cannabis was legalised in Australia about ten years ago. Since then prescribing has surged and a large commercial market has grown.
Adults can get it through online services and take the script to a pharmacy. Experts say there is little proof it helps anxiety, insomnia or depression. They also warn about risks like addiction and psychosis.
π― Why It Matters
Easy online access means more people use a drug whose benefits and risks are still not fully understood.
Sydney worker Alex found it easy to get a medicinal cannabis prescription. She used cannabis before for fun and to relax, and she struggles with sleep, anxiety and depression.
A clinic she found online offered what she called a cheap, quick and easy service. She says cannabis has greatly improved her quality of life.
Medicinal cannabis was legalised in Australia about ten years ago. Since then prescribing has surged and a large commercial market has grown.
Adults can get it through online services and take the script to a pharmacy. Experts say there is little proof it helps anxiety, insomnia or depression. They also warn about risks like addiction and psychosis.
Easy online access means more people use a drug whose benefits and risks are still not fully understood.