In 2018, the UK amended the Misuse of Drugs Regulations 2001, allowing...

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In 2018, the UK amended the Misuse of Drugs Regulations 2001, allowing specialist doctors to prescribe cannabis-based medicines like Sativex and Epidyolex. Despite this change, cannabis remains a Class B drug for recreational use