Research Organizations

Medical Cannabis research has expanded greatly over the past two decades. There is ever-increasing evidence confirming the efficacy of cannabis as a medicine in treating a wide range of illnesses and conditions. Explore the resources below to find out more about medicinal cannabis research and the conditions for which it is effective.

The Canadian Consortium for the Investigation of Cannabinoids

The CCIC is a federally registered Canadian nonprofit organization of basic and clinical researchers and health care professionals established to promote evidence-based research and education concerning the endocannabinoid system.

Center for Medicinal Cannabis Research

The purpose of the Center is to coordinate rigorous scientific studies to assess the safety and efficacy of cannabis and cannabis compounds for treating medical conditions.

Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies

MAPS' mission is (1) to treat conditions for which conventional medicines provide limited relief—such as posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), pain, drug dependence, anxiety and depression associated with end-of-life issues—by developing psychedelics and

Patient Centred Organizations

Canadians for Safe Access

Canadians for Safe Access works pro-actively with regional grassroots activists and local, provincial, and federal politicians to protect the rights of those who need cannabis for medical reasons as well as those who risk prosecution by supplying them.

Canadian AIDS Society

Registered as a charity since 1988, the Canadian AIDS Society (CAS) is a national coalition of over 120 community-based AIDS organizations across Canada. We are dedicated to strengthening the response to HIV/AIDS across all sectors of society.

Policy Reform Organizations

Canadian Students for Sensible Drug Policy

Canadian Students for Sensible Drug Policy (CSSDP) is a grassroots network comprised of youth and students who are concerned about the negative impact our drug policies have on individuals and communities.

Cannabis Facts.ca

Information for an informed debate about cannabis policy.

Law Enforcement Against Prohibition

Founded on March 16, 2002, LEAP is made up of current and former members of the law enforcement and criminal justice communities who are speaking out about the failures of our existing drug policies.

The Media Awareness Project

The Media Awareness Project (MAP) encourages unbiased media coverage, online media activism and a drug policy research tool.

Government Departments

Health Canada: Marihuana Medical Access Division

Health Canada grants access to marihuana for medical use to those who are suffering from grave and debilitating illnesses. It is important to note that the Next link will take you to another Web site Marihuana Medical Access Regulations deal exclusively w