“Izzy seems to have given up on painkillers – but that’s a mistake!” Max tells us. “She clearly isn’t being prescribed the right ones. Rather than self-medicating with cannabis, Izzy needs to see a pain specialist. They are hospital-based doctors who specialise in helping people manage their pain. Izzy’s GP could refer her to one.
“Cannabis has been shown to help with the symptoms of some conditions, such as multiple sclerosis (MS), and there’s evidence that it can help with chronic pain. However, it is still illegal, and Izzy is breaking the law by using it. In addition, cannabis is linked to a number of serious health problems, so I’m worried that she’s using it. It can trigger a psychosis, where the person becomes paranoid, and also depression.
“I really…
