A Saskatoon-based company is looking at the possibility of cannabis as a treatment for mental health issues.

ZYUS Life Sciences has formed a partnership with a University of Saskatchewan research team to begin the process with pre-trial study
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The 18-month study will establish a baseline foundation for clinical trials.

ZYUS President C-E-O Brent Zettl says the entire process could take about five years with the hope of developing a fixed-dose combination.

Zettl says their goal is doctor-prescribed capsules that could treat disorders like depression, anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder without side-effects.

The head of the company focused on producing medically based cannabis products feels it’s just as important to prevent symptoms that could have a negative impact on the patient’s quality of life.

Zettl says the medical cannabis industry has taken off since 2014 when the federal government expanded.

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