BPNA publishes new guidance on prescribing medical cannabis in epilepsy

By |2021-10-28T10:55:46+01:0028 October 2021|

New guidance published this month by the BPNA on the prescribing of medical cannabis, has been described as ‘unethical’ by experts. The British Paediatric Neurology Association (BPNA) this month updated its guidance for clinicians on the prescribing of cannabis-based medicines for children and young people with [...]

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71% of CBD users self-determine dosage without professional help

By |2021-10-28T10:55:28+01:0028 October 2021|

A new survey has revealed that 31 per cent of respondents use CBD to treat pain – but found that 71 per cent of those do not check the dosage with professionals first. The dosage survey conducted by industry watchdog, Leaf Report, reported that 22 per [...]

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Menopause: Could CBD offer relief from symptoms?

By |2021-10-28T10:54:38+01:0028 October 2021|

Ahead of a new webinar on cannabis and menopause, we share the stories of women who have found cannabinoids helpful in managing symptoms. Rachel’s story At first, Rachel had struggled to conceive naturally and was delighted when her first round of IVF was successful and went [...]

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“The system needs to change” – Father desperate to access medical cannabis for his disabled son

By |2021-10-28T10:53:23+01:0028 October 2021|

A Scottish father has spoken about his desperation to access medical cannabis for his son, who is experiencing up to eight seizures every day. Elliot, 10, who is non-verbal, has autism and Downs syndrome as well as epilepsy. He has chronic kidney disease which is currently [...]

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“Millions of cannabis patients face criminalisation behind the wheel – even if completely unimpaired”

By |2021-10-28T10:53:02+01:0028 October 2021|

Urgent reforms are needed to driving laws to protect patients from criminalisation on the road, writes Seed Our Future founder, Guy Coxall.  In October 2020, Seed our Future released our first report, Cannabis and the Law – No Evidence, No Crime, a report which assessed the [...]

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CBD guides: Can CBD help with depression?

By |2021-10-28T10:52:12+01:0028 October 2021|

Depression and anxiety are two of the most common mental health conditions that can have a debilitating effect on a person’s day to day life. Could CBD help to ease some of the symptoms? Autumn and winter can cause a rise in seasonal depression or it [...]

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