„In the time-space“ at 12. March in the ORF radio house of culture: Legalize it? Cannabis as a medicine

Vienna (OTS) – Dr. Gabriele Fischer (head of the drug outpatient clinic, addiction research and addiction therapy at the Medical University of Vienna), the pain specialist Dr. Hans-Georg Kress and the General practitioner Dr. Kurt Blaas on Tuesday, the 12. March (18.30) John Kaup guest „In the time-space“ in the Large broadcasting hall of the ORF radio cultural house and speak with him about the possibilities of the medical use of Cannabis.

The topic of Cannabis polarizes, but, above all, the Cannabidiol (CBD) has enjoyed many years as a painkiller and anti-inflammatories increasing popularity. Unlike in Germany, it is not recognised in Austria, but as a drug. While supporters of Cannabis medicine argue that CBD can help people with chronic pain, criticise the opponents of the Lack of evidence-based scientific data. With guests John Kaup discussed about the pros and Cons of the legalization of the „Medizinalhanfs“. The entrance fee is EUR 17,-; with the ORF radio house of culture-map of the reference of a 50% discounted Tickets; Ö1 Club members receive a 10% discount. For more information on the program of the ORF radio cultural center is on the Homepage, the radio house of culture.ORF.at or via the ticket office (Tel. 01/501 70-377).

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