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Lambe, Kathryn and Teahan, Áine and Lee, Caitriona and fitzpatrick, John-Mark and Cagney, Olivia and Patje, Darren and Long, Jean (2024) The efficacy and safety of medicinal cannabis in adult populations: an evidence review. Dublin: Health Research Board.

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