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Medicinal Cannabis Service, Addiction
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Description
DO YOU HAVE AN ILLNESS THAT MAY BE HELPED WITH MEDICINAL CANNABIS?
Dr Graham Gulbransen is the first NZ doctor to prescribe the standardised cannabis product Tilray CBD. He has treated 4000 patients with CBD, THC or blends of THC/CBD, as oils and dried flower (herbal). Most have chronic pain. Others have neurological conditions like seizures or spasms, emotional symptoms like anxiety or sleep disorder, or cancer symptoms. Very good to excellent benefits are commonly reported by patients.
Legal prescription items include oils containing CBD, THC or both, dry flower (herbal) CBD and THC (intended for vaping or as herbal tea) and Sativex spray that contains THC and CBD.
Graham is an experienced medically trained Specialist General Practitioner Cannabis Clinician (FRNZCGP) and has had advanced training in Addiction Medicine (FAChAM).
He takes self-referrals and GP referrals for assessment and for the prescribing of medicinal cannabis.
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Staff
Receptionists Celeste and Tanya.
Doctors
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Dr Graham Gulbransen
General Practitioner - Vocationally Registered
How do I access this service?
Contact us
Phone Reception on 0274 2222 73. You may be asked to leave a message that will be responded to.
Make an appointment
Phone Reception on 0274 2222 73. You may be asked to leave a message that will be responded to.
Referral
A referral from your usual GP is always helpful. However many patients self-refer and are encouraged to send or bring recent medical reports.
Website / App
Website: CannabisCare.nz
Fees and Charges Categorisation
Fees apply
Fees and Charges Description
Please see official website www.cannabiscare.nz
Hours
| Mon – Fri | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
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CONSULTING HOURS are usually:
MORNINGS: Monday, Wednesday
AFTERNOONS: Tuesday, Thursday.
RECEPTION can take your calls Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm.
Your GP or afterhours service may be able to help if you are not able to contact us.
Public Holidays: Closed Auckland Anniversary (27 Jan), Waitangi Day (6 Feb), Good Friday (18 Apr), Easter Sunday (20 Apr), Easter Monday (21 Apr), ANZAC Day (25 Apr), King's Birthday (2 Jun), Matariki (20 Jun), Labour Day (27 Oct).
Christmas: Open 23 Dec — 24 Dec. Closed 25 Dec — 5 Jan. Open 6 Jan — 10 Jan.
Languages Spoken
English
Programmes
Would you like an experienced doctor to support your effort to end an alcohol or drug problem? NALTREXONE tablets may be an option to support controlled drinking or abstinence from alcohol. CBD or other medicinal cannabis may reduce the emotional distress associated with reducing or stopping alcohol or other problem substances. Dr Graham Gulbransen is a Specialist GP and Addiction Fellow with 30 years’ experience in medical detoxification. He has supported families with home detoxes from alcohol and other drugs. Dr Gulbransen has also provided consultations for Zen, The Turning Point, Capri and Federal St and continue to work with clients attending CADS (Auckland Community Alcohol and Drug Services). Read more about Alcohol and Drug detoxification What is Detoxification? Here we are talking about using medication prescribed by an experienced Specialist GP with Addiction Medicine training to reduce the distressing symptoms of alcohol or drug withdrawal. Such a detox is best supported by family/whānau or a rehabilitation service. Detoxification - my work I assess and prescribe medicinal cannabis and sometimes other medication for clients stopping (or reducing) these substances: Alcohol Methamphetamine Cannabis Tobacco Benzodiazepines and opioids (may need authorisation from CADS) MEDICATION PRESCRIBED Naltrexone to reduce alcohol craving and limit binges Diazepam to reduce withdrawal symptoms Thiamine (vitamin B1) to reduce the harm to the nervous system Disulfiram (antabuse) Metoclopramide for nausea Medicinal cannabis for acute anxiety or insomnia Vaping is highly recommended to reduce or stop smoking CBD (medicinal cannabis) taken as oral drops may ease emotional distress or pain underlying an addiction. CBD plus THC may help with sleep and/or pain.
Would you like an experienced doctor to support your effort to end an alcohol or drug problem? NALTREXONE tablets may be an option to support controlled drinking or abstinence from alcohol. CBD or other medicinal cannabis may reduce the emotional distress associated with reducing or stopping alcohol or other problem substances. Dr Graham Gulbransen is a Specialist GP and Addiction Fellow with 30 years’ experience in medical detoxification. He has supported families with home detoxes from alcohol and other drugs. Dr Gulbransen has also provided consultations for Zen, The Turning Point, Capri and Federal St and continue to work with clients attending CADS (Auckland Community Alcohol and Drug Services). Read more about Alcohol and Drug detoxification What is Detoxification? Here we are talking about using medication prescribed by an experienced Specialist GP with Addiction Medicine training to reduce the distressing symptoms of alcohol or drug withdrawal. Such a detox is best supported by family/whānau or a rehabilitation service. Detoxification - my work I assess and prescribe medicinal cannabis and sometimes other medication for clients stopping (or reducing) these substances: Alcohol Methamphetamine Cannabis Tobacco Benzodiazepines and opioids (may need authorisation from CADS) MEDICATION PRESCRIBED Naltrexone to reduce alcohol craving and limit binges Diazepam to reduce withdrawal symptoms Thiamine (vitamin B1) to reduce the harm to the nervous system Disulfiram (antabuse) Metoclopramide for nausea Medicinal cannabis for acute anxiety or insomnia Vaping is highly recommended to reduce or stop smoking CBD (medicinal cannabis) taken as oral drops may ease emotional distress or pain underlying an addiction. CBD plus THC may help with sleep and/or pain.
- Programme Areas
Addictions - drug & alcohol
- Programme Type
Community (medical detox)
- Regions
South Auckland, East Auckland, North Auckland, West Auckland, Central Auckland
- Age Groups
Adult / Pakeke
- Referral Types
Self referral, GP
Referral Process
Phone Reception on 0274 2222 73. You may be asked to leave a message that will be responded to.
A referral from your usual GP is always helpful. However many patients self-refer and are encouraged to send or bring recent medical reports.
Description
Would you like an experienced doctor to support your effort to end an alcohol or drug problem?
NALTREXONE tablets may be an option to support controlled drinking or abstinence from alcohol.
CBD or other medicinal cannabis may reduce the emotional distress associated with reducing or stopping alcohol or other problem substances.
Dr Graham Gulbransen is a Specialist GP and Addiction Fellow with 30 years’ experience in medical detoxification.
He has supported families with home detoxes from alcohol and other drugs.
Dr Gulbransen has also provided consultations for Zen, The Turning Point, Capri and Federal St and continue to work with clients attending CADS (Auckland Community Alcohol and Drug Services).
Read more about Alcohol and Drug detoxification
What is Detoxification?
Here we are talking about using medication prescribed by an experienced Specialist GP with Addiction Medicine training to reduce the distressing symptoms of alcohol or drug withdrawal.
Such a detox is best supported by family/whānau or a rehabilitation service.
Detoxification - my work
I assess and prescribe medicinal cannabis and sometimes other medication for clients stopping (or reducing) these substances:
- Alcohol
- Methamphetamine
- Cannabis
- Tobacco
- Benzodiazepines and opioids (may need authorisation from CADS)
MEDICATION PRESCRIBED
- Naltrexone to reduce alcohol craving and limit binges
- Diazepam to reduce withdrawal symptoms
- Thiamine (vitamin B1) to reduce the harm to the nervous system
- Disulfiram (antabuse)
- Metoclopramide for nausea
- Medicinal cannabis for acute anxiety or insomnia
- Vaping is highly recommended to reduce or stop smoking
- CBD (medicinal cannabis) taken as oral drops may ease emotional distress or pain underlying an addiction. CBD plus THC may help with sleep and/or pain.
Services Provided
Medicinal cannabis services prescribe approved or verified medicinal cannabis therapies for a wide variety of symptoms.
Medicinal cannabis services prescribe approved or verified medicinal cannabis therapies for a wide variety of symptoms.
Medicinal cannabis services prescribe approved or verified medicinal cannabis therapies for a wide variety of symptoms.
Additional Details
Face to face / Kanohi ki te Kanohi
Online Booking URL
Travel Directions
From Western Springs or MOTAT take St Lukes Rd, go past the St Lukes Mall, turn Right at Kingsway Av traffic lights and take the first driveway on your Left. Park anywhere in the grounds of the Grow Centre villa.
If coming from Sandringham along St Lukes Rd, turn into the 97 St Lukes Rd driveway (with stone walls), immediately after the St Lukes Medical Centre red signs at 99 St Lukes Rd. Or turn Left at the traffic lights for Kingsway Av. Take the first driveway on the Left of Kingsway Av and park anywhere in the grounds of the Grow Centre villa.
Parking
Please park anywhere on site.
Website
Contact Details
97 St Lukes Road, Sandringham, Auckland
Central Auckland
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Phone
027 422 2273
Healthlink EDI
cannabis
Email
Website
Leave a message here
Please use EDI or email for referrals. Nga mihi.
Cannabis Care has 2 driveways. Enter from 97 St Lukes Rd or just around the corner from Kingsway Av.
PARKING - please park anywhere on site.
Websites:
Book an appointment97 Saint Lukes Road
Sandringham
Auckland 1025
Street Address
97 Saint Lukes Road
Sandringham
Auckland 1025
Postal Address
97 St Lukes Rd
Auckland 1025
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This page was last updated at 10:10AM on December 13, 2024. This information is reviewed and edited by Cannabis Care NZ.