Leading doctors and scientists have responded to new guidance from the BPNA, with a call for UK paediatricians to recognise the value of medical cannabis for childhood epilepsy. Experts have published a damning critique of new guidance issued by the British Paediatric Neurology Association (BPNA) in [...]
David Moczulski, of Tier One CBD, is calling for on the Government to fund medical cannabis or CBD for veterans living with chronic pain, anxiety and conditions such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). David Moczulski, who founded Tier One CBD earlier this year, is advocating for [...]
Recent cannabis use has been linked to extremes in sleep, with consumers more likely to report both not sleeping enough or sleeping too much. Recent cannabis use has been linked to extremes of nightly sleep duration, reveals a study of US adults, published online in the [...]
An Israeli medical cannabis patient has been detained in Belarus and could face up to five years in prison, despite carrying a license for the medication. Israeli lawyer, Maya Rayten-Stol was detained in Minsk for three weeks after she entered the country with 2.5 grams of [...]
A study on CBD cigarettes revealed that they may be associated with a reduction in medication use by patients with Schizophrenia. A new study has focused on whether the use of CBD may have resulted in patients being able to reduce their antipsychotic medications. Schizophrenia is [...]
Flower continues to be the dominant product category in US cannabis sales. In this “Flower-Side Chats” series of articles, Aaron Green interviews integrated cannabis companies and flower brands that are bringing unique business models to the industry. Particular attention is focused on how these businesses navigate [...]
Village Farms International (NASDAQ: VFF) manages and operates greenhouse facilities in North America. They’ve worked with growers for over 30 years and started supporting cannabis growers in 2017. The company was founded by Michael A. DeGiglio and Albert W. Vanzeyst in 1987 and is headquartered in [...]
The cannabis industry is an unprecedented industry and one under constant review and control. Following the November 2020 elections, fifteen states and Washington DC have legalized adult use cannabis, a number that will continue to grow as legalization slowly becomes more widely adopted in other states. [...]
Natural cannabinoid distillates and isolates are hydrophobic oils and solids, meaning that they do not mix well with water and are poorly absorbed in the human body after consumption. Cannabinoid oils can be formulated into emulsions to form a fine suspension in water to improve bioavailability, [...]
With 2022 comes a new year for cannabis. Mid-term elections, political forces shifting and several cannabis-related bills in the legislature make federal legalization seem like a reality closer than ever before. On the cannabis market’s side of things, disruptions are always occurring. Consumer spending on different [...]
As more states legalize the use of cannabis for both medicinal and adult use, the market is growing exponentially. For growers and dispensaries, that means bringing their ‘A’ game when it comes to marketing their cannabis products – and that includes labels. Not only do your [...]
Many people associate cannabis with eco-friendly, counter-cultural movements, but we know the environmental impacts of the cannabis industry are significant. Given the climate crisis, cannabis production companies have a responsibility to ensure future demands of the industry are met in an environmentally sustainable way. We also [...]
The mixology experts at Edi explain how to keep calm and carry on celebrating with their Spirited Euphoria drink. The world’s first non-alcoholic CBD drink with nootropics and adaptogens As Christmas approaches, we start to ask ourselves that age-old question – what do you buy someone [...]
According to US-based organisation, NORML, this year saw a record number of scientific research papers published on cannabis. The US group, which advocates for cannabis reform, carried out a keyword search of the National Library of Medicine/PubMed.gov website. Results showed that in the first 11 months [...]
A new study, led by Southern Cross University in Australia, will research the efficacy of medicinal cannabis in the treatment of patients with fibromyalgia. The project, which is expected to commence in early 2022, will assess the safety, tolerability and efficacy of medicinal cannabis in relieving pain [...]
Endometriosis is a painful, long term condition affecting one in 10 women in the UK. Sophie Harrop talks to Cannabis Health about coping with pain, cannabis and living with a hidden illness. Endometriosis is a condition where tissue similar to the lining womb starts to grow [...]
New research has found that THC in blood and saliva are poor measures of cannabis impairment, potentially having major implications for global drug-driving laws. Researchers at the University of Sydney’s Lambert Initiative analysed all available studies on the relationship between driving performance and concentrations in blood [...]
Una Patches is an innovative CBD patch brand offering premium patches that are blissfully simple to use and truly sustainable. Here, its founder reveals what makes it unique. Una Patches focus on doing CBD differently. With patches, CBD is absorbed through the skin, releasing CBD over [...]
Experts explored the idea of cannabinoid therapy in the treatment of long Covid, in a one-off webinar hosted by the Medical Cannabis Clinicians Society. Professor Mike Barnes, neurologist and director of the Medical Cannabis Clinicians Society (MCCS), was joined by Dr Anjali Didi, a general practitioner [...]
David Beckham-backed CBD brand, Cellular Goods, has launched a new collection of skincare and edibles that contain CBD and CBG. The Cellular Goods launch is taking place nine months after the announcement of Beckham’s DB Ventures investment back in February 2021. The company managed to raise [...]
Helen Weston has lived with continuous chronic pain for 37 years, which affects her ability to do everyday things. When she ran out of cannabis during lockdown, she realised it was the one thing keeping her going. “If it wasn’t for cannabis there is no way [...]
Patients on Guernsey, who access cannabis-based products from UK pharmacies, will need to pay an additional import fee from next year. The Health and Social Care Committee on the Island of Guernsey, has announced a £25 import fee for patients who receive medical cannabis from pharmacies [...]
Some of the more unusual CBD products make us wonder, how does that work? We examine the science and just how effective they actually are. There is so much more to CBD than just oils, edibles or capsules. While the marketplace can seem completely overwhelming, some [...]
Known for its advanced formulas and high-performance products, DermaQuest has introduced a results-driven CBD range to its line of cosmeceutical skincare. Harnessing the healing power of CBD, the professional skincare brand has developed a collection that delivers anti-ageing, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects. The DermaQuest range uses [...]
To mark the beginning of Crohn’s and Colitis Awareness Week, Integro Clinics explores how medical cannabis can help manage the symptoms of these conditions. It is estimated that Crohn’s and colitis affect one in every 650 people in the UK. National Awareness Week for these conditions [...]
On World AIDS Day, we examine the science behind taking medical cannabis to help manage some of the symptoms. Wednesday 1 December marks World AIDS Day, dedicated to raising awareness of HIV/ AIDS and also mourning those who passed away. The UN AIDS estimates that 37.7 [...]
We are very excited to announce our month of Christmas giveaways starts today over on Instagram. Here’s how you can get involved. Nothing says Christmas like gifts, so we thought we would get into the spirit of things by giving you the chance to win some [...]
The team at Excite CBD explain why their tasty gummies are perfect for a daily dose – and why CBD remains controversial despite its benefits. Excite CBD has been created to provide customers with a wide range of high-quality products at affordable prices. All our products [...]
Cannabis and hemp derived concentrates are a rapidly growing product category. Formed by extracting cannabis using a variety of methods including ethanol, butane hash oil and CO2, concentrates find their way into consumer packaged goods as ingredients for infused products or as stand-alone products such as [...]
Around a third of the UK female population are thought to be going through the menopause, but many report feeling isolated and unsupported by their doctors. Can medical cannabis help manage symptoms? “Hot sweats? It was more like a nuclear reaction,” says Lauren, a 48-year-old former [...]
Grow Pharma has launched a Journal Club to help inform UK doctors about the latest medical cannabis research. The UK’s leading distributor of prescribed cannabis medicines, Grow Pharma, is now launching the latest in a string of initiatives aimed at educating doctors on cannabis medicines. Each [...]
Hippie Turtle Company explain why their CBD products work so well for athletes and how founder Ash Heeley developed the idea for the range. *Sponsored content We know what it’s like to push ourselves to our limits. To try beating our personal best. To overcome whatever [...]
A new webinar will give patients the chance to see behind the scenes at one of the industry’s major medical cannabis dispensaries. Medical cannabis patients will have a rare opportunity to see what goes on behind the scenes in one of the industry’s leading pharmacies, at [...]
We are very excited to announce our month of Christmas giveaways starts this week over on Instagram. Here’s how you can get involved. Nothing says Christmas like gifts, so we thought we would get into the spirit of things by giving you the chance to win [...]
A Republican congresswoman who has proposed a federal bill to legalise cannabis has spoken out about her experience using cannabis to combat depression. Nancy Mace, a republican politician from South Carolina appeared on Fox Business’s ‘Kennedy’ show to talk about the bill which would legalise cannabis [...]
Latin American medical cannabis clinic, Zerenia, has launched in the UK, with a bid to improve patient access as it joins Project Twenty21. Zerenia Clinics, which launched in the UK in recent weeks, has joined a growing number of clinics on Project Twenty21 (T21), as it [...]
In the final part of our Men’s Mental Health series, Ian McLauren and Sam Williamson, co-founders of CBDiablo speak about how their own experiences and why they choose to give back to a mental health charity. Read the first, second and third parts of our men [...]
Natalie talks to Cannabis Health about living with fibromyalgia and how cannabis has helped her with pain relief. Fibromyalgia can be a debilitating condition leaving patients with chronic pain, fatigue and increased sensitivity. Other side effects can include poor sleep, cognitive issues and headaches. It is [...]
Study shows U.S states where cannabis is legal for recreational purposes have experienced a decrease in patients registering for medical cannabis programmes. The study on different US states, published in the International Drug Journal, revealed that numbers of registered and active medical cannabis consumers increased while [...]
A trial of the cannabis-based drug, Sativex, in treating aggressive brain tumours, has been given the green light. A Phase II trial of Sativex, in 27 patients with the most severe form of brain tumour, will open in 2022. The Brain Tumour Charity announced on Thursday 25 [...]
Ross Kirsh launched Dymapak in New York City in 2010. Born into a family with a storied history in manufacturing, he founded the company after working for several years in Hong Kong where his interests, skills and passions for product development took shape. Filling a niche [...]
Managing compliance for cannabis companies remains a challenge in the United States with a constantly evolving set of regulations that differ at the federal, state, county and city level. Regulators can either fine or force non-compliant companies to cease operations resulting in setbacks for investors and [...]
Since early 2020, the pandemic has shined a spotlight on the global supply chain and its shortcomings. Supply and demand have changed so much and so quickly that it has fostered shortages and delays for many of the world’s goods. Much of this crisis is due [...]
Investors looking to gain exposure to the cannabis space have several options given the increase in the number of cannabis producers in the past decade, the recent wave of legalization in the U.S. and a rapidly expanding addressable market. However, one undervalued cannabis stock with enticing [...]
The National Cannabis Industry Association (NCIA) presents the 7th Annual Cannabis Business Summit & Expo, December 15 – 17, 2021 at the Moscone Center in San Francisco, California. As one of the industry’s most influential national trade shows, it is the only event to combine a lineup of [...]
The cannabinoid industry has faced an uphill battle from the beginning due to a lack of reliable scientific awareness about cannabinoids, fueled by decades of the hemp plant’s status as an illegal Schedule 1 drug. Today, scientists finally are free to explore the hemp plant’s 115+ [...]
CiiTECH and Cannassure have announced a major deal to develop and market Provacan THC products for medical cannabis use in Israel. It marks CiiTECH’s long-awaited move into medicinal cannabis. In addition to offering established consumer CBD brands, CiiTECH’s flagship brand Provacan is considered one of the [...]
A one-off event next year will give GPs the opportunity to learn more about the prescribing of medical cannabis in the UK. The UK charity for drug reform, Drug Science will hold a one-off mini conference that gives GPs everything they need to know about medical [...]
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Industry-leading CBD company, CBDiablo is hell-bent on making a difference by offering 20 per cent of its profits to suicide prevention There are about a million CBD brands in the UK to choose from – each claiming they offer something different from the next. Founders of [...]
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