I have an ongoing medical condition and the only thing that gives me any relief is to smoke a bit of weed. Can I be charged with possessing or using marijuana?
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Answer by Jo Wilson, Macleod 3085 VIC
- Possessing a drug involves having the drug in your possession or control.
- Using a drug involves taking or inhaling a drug.
- While some may sympathise with your medical situation using cannabis for medical purposes is not a defence to possessing or using cannabis in most states and territories. You may still be charged with drugs offences.