Despite support for the decriminalisation of cannabis from the public and within the government, Australia remains in an era of prohibition.

Medicinal cannabis takes a number of forms, with doctors prescribing treatments based on each individual patient and their condition. The experts at Levin Health explain the types of medicinal cannabis products available in Australia.

Victorian MPs are pushing for the full legalisation of cannabis. Levin Health examines both sides of the argument.

The endocannabinoid system is largely understudied, but experts say it could be key to a change of direction in the medical industry.

An Australian study appears to have uncovered a cheaper, more sustainable way to cultivate medicinal cannabis.

Since most medical cannabis products don't appear on the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods (ARTG), patients cannot simply visit a doctor and receive a prescription.

CBD and THC are the two most prominent cannabinoids found in the cannabis plant. They differ in their chemical arrangements, potential side effects, and their ability to get a user "high", says Levin Health.

There has been a notable shift away from illicit cannabis use in favour of medically prescribed cannabis in Australia. Experts say safety is the main driving force behind the change.

Last year, the number of Australians taking medicinal cannabis surpassed 100,000. As access to the treatment gets easier, patient demand continues to skyrocket.