Sufferers of medical conditions using cannabis in the UK 2019

In 2019, approximately 41.7 percent of British adults living with Huntington's disease were using cannabis illegally for medicinal purposes to help manage the symptoms of the disease. Furthermore, 41.2 percent of those surveyed with schizophrenia were also using cannabis for the purposes of helping to manage their condition and the associated symptoms. This data shows that despite the limited medical cannabis legalization in the UK, there are a substantial number of individuals suffering with medical conditions obtaining cannabis through different routes in an attempt to treat and manage their health problems.

Share of those suffering from medical conditions using cannabis* to relieve their symptoms or side effects in the United Kingdom (UK) in 2019

Characteristic	Share of sufferers using cannabis
-	-
-	-
-	-
-	-
-	-
-	-
-	-
-	-
-	-
-	-
-	-
-	-
-	-
-	-
-	-
-	-
-	-
-	-
-	-
-	-
-	-
-	-
-	-

Download

Source

Show detailed source information?

Already a member?

Source

Use Ask Statista Research Service

Release date

January 2020

More information

Region

United Kingdom

Survey time period

October 23-30, 2019

Number of respondents

4,916 respondents

Age group

18 years and older

Special properties

Adults diagnosed with any of the medical conditions shown

Method of interview

Online survey

Supplementary notes

*Respondents were asked to not include cannabis derived products, such as cannabidiol, that are legally available to purchase or any forms of cannabis that can be prescribed from a GP. In addition, respondents were asked to only answer positively if the cannabis is used specifically for the purpose of managing their conditions and not used recreationally or for any other reason.

Citation formats