Could cannabis actually work as medicine, or is it just hype?

In this video, I speak with a fellow doctor who prescribes medicinal cannabis privately. Together, we look at the real science, potential benefits, and very real risks of using cannabis products for medical conditions.

This builds on my recent video, “Is THC Dangerous?”, which sparked some strong opinions in the comments, especially from recreational users and those curious about using cannabis for pain, anxiety, depression or chronic illness.

In this video, we cover:
• How cannabis is prescribed as medicine
• Which conditions it may help; like chronic pain, anxiety, and MS
• The difference between medical and street cannabis
• Risks and side effects that are often overlooked
• Who definitely shouldn’t be using cannabis products
• What the evidence actually says so far

Whether you’re in the UK, or elsewhere, this video is for anyone wondering: Could cannabis really help? Or is it more harmful than we think?

#medicalcannabis #cannabisasmedicine #chronicpain #doctorreacts #GPexplains

Published July 2025, due for review July 2028

References and Useful Resources
https://www.nhs.uk/medicines/medical-cannabis/
https://www.england.nhs.uk/long-read/cannabis-based-products-for-medicinal-use-cbpms/
https://doh.wa.gov/you-and-your-family/cannabis/medical-cannabis/patient-information