Malaysia: Nearly 80% of Doctors Support Medical Cannabis as Treatment
The plant is considered a viable alternative treatment in Southeast Asia
By El Planteo
A survey conducted in Malaysia revealed that the majority of medical professionals who participated say that cannabis is a viable alternative treatment, reports CodeBlue.
So far, the survey consulted 1,722 participants, including 200 doctors and the general public. The results showed that 74% of the surveyed medical professionals support the use of medical marijuana, while 81% of the general public said the same.
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The study is being conducted by the Malaysian Agricultural Research and Development Institute (MARDI) and is expected to be completed next month.