Sexually diverse teens more likely to use cannabis for depression

By |2021-08-04T11:20:23+01:004 August 2021|

Young people who identify as lesbian, gay and bisexual (LGB) are more likely to self-medicate with cannabis to cope with depression, according to a new study. The study, from Université de Montréal, offers some answers.analysed data collected from 1,548 adolescent boys and girls – including 128 [...]

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Canabidol launches UK’s first clinically tested CBD dermal patch

By |2021-08-04T11:19:56+01:004 August 2021|

The flagship CBD supplement brand of British Cannabis, has moved into exciting new CBD product format territory, with the release of Canabidol CBD Dermal Patches. As part of a continuous programme of research and innovation at British Cannabis, the company has now launched its CBD Dermal [...]

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An easy recipe for a nutrient-rich hemp bread

By |2021-08-04T11:19:36+01:004 August 2021|

A quick and easy nutrient-rich bread made with hemp, taken from the recently published collection of recipes, Cooking with Hemp. It’s no secret that hemp is full of nutrients.  Its seeds are second only to the soybean for plant-based protein sources, while also being a source [...]

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UK to trial cannabis-based drug in treatment of brain tumours

By |2021-08-04T11:19:20+01:004 August 2021|

In a world-first, a UK trial will test if a cannabis-based mouth spray can be used to treat aggressive brain tumours. A major trial of cannabis-based drug Sativex in treating the most aggressive form of brain tumour is set to launch at 15 NHS hospitals around [...]

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New data on opioid-related A&E visits debunks cannabis “gateway drug” theory

By |2021-08-04T11:19:04+01:004 August 2021|

Cannabis legalisation leads to a temporary decline in opioid-related emergency visits, indicating it is not serving as a “gateway” drug, says a new study. A new study has found that states which legalise recreational cannabis experience a short-term decline in opioid-related emergency department visits. This was [...]

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New data on opioid-related A&E visits debunks cannabis “gateway drug” theory