On 20th of September, 2014, a seminar “Medical use of cannabis” was organized in Skopje.
In their presentations and subsequent discussions, lecturers Rick Simpson (Rick Simpson), Dr. Lumir Ondzhej Hanu (Dr. Lumír Ondřej Hanuš), Dr. Paul Hornby (Dr. Paul Hornby) and Dr. Robert J. Melamed (Dr. Robert J. Melamede) spoke about the healing properties and values of cannabis, which have challenged the existing drug policies that treat this plant as an illegal drug and limit the access of cannabis use for people with health problems. The audience expressed appreciation for the guest lecturers and discussions during the seminars where they could share their personal experiences and ask for more information on the practical application of cannabis in the treatment of severe chronic diseases. The seminar was organized by the Association “Green Alternative” from Skopje, in cooperation with “ONEJ – Association of Prekmurje Initiative (Slovenia)”.