In 2018, the UK updated the Misuse of Drugs Regulations 2001 to allow...

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In 2018, the UK updated the Misuse of Drugs Regulations 2001 to allow specialist doctors to prescribe cannabis-based products for medicinal use. Despite this change, cannabis remains a Class B drug for recreational use