Addiction Seminars: Medicinal Cannabis in 2021 – When, Why and How?

For what conditions should cannabinoid products be prescribed? Are they effective and safe? How, in what formulations and by whom should they be prescribed? Do GP NPs have a place in this or is it best left to those with a special interest or expertise? How does this relate to the AOD field at this time?

Joining us is:

Dr Mark Hardy is a GP and Addiction Medicine Specialist who has a wide range of experience a Staff Specialist for NSW Health and as Visiting Medical Officer at The Hills Private Hospital, The Sydney Clinic and the Northern Beaches Hospital.

Professor Nicholas Lintzeris has worked in the field of addiction medicine for almost 30 years in Australia and the UK as a clinician, researcher and as a contributor to health services policy. Nick is Director, Drug and Alcohol Services, South East Sydney Local Health District.