Patients have joined calls for cannabis-based medicines to be added to the NHS drug dictionary, saying their exclusion could lead to potentially “dangerous” contraindications. Patient organisation PLEA (Patient-Led Engagement for Access) has joined clinics in the sector and MPs, calling for cannabis-based products to be added [...]
In a new book, Professor Kylie O’Brien PhD, discusses the evidence behind medical cannabis and a range of mental health conditions, to help clinicians prescribe safely. Professor Kylie O’ Brien had carved an impressive academic and medical career, in her home country Australia, before moving into [...]
Irish cannabis activist, Alan Robinson is set to open Northern Ireland’s first cannabis cafe. It aims to give patients a safe space to meet. Alan Robinson, who goes by the name NI CannaGuy on social media, is set to officially open the cafe in Co. Antrim, [...]
As Black Friday approaches, The C-Word cannabis marketing experts explain how the holiday could affect canna-retailers. We felt it was a good opportunity to explore the value of this seasonal shopping extravaganza from a retail perspective. In this article, we will take a look at what [...]
As the world watches the events of the United Nations Climate Change Conference 2021, in Glasgow, we examine if hemp could play a part in the reduction of carbon emissions. Earlier this year, the IPCC report on climate change revealed the shocking state of the environment [...]
Three years since the legalisation of medical cannabis in the UK, Alex Fraser, patient access lead for Grow Pharma, reflects on how far we’ve come and what the future holds. Three years ago the UK government rescheduled unlicensed cannabis medicines from schedule one to two. This [...]
UK Fibromyalgia, Integro Clinics, Primary Care Cannabis Network, CPASS and PLEA present a collaborative, two-part webinar, discussing fibromyalgia, arthritis and cannabis medicines. An estimated 1.5-2 million people are living with fibromyalgia and 10 million with arthritis in the UK. The management of the symptoms of these [...]
Test your knowledge of medical cannabis with The Medical Cannabis Clinics quiz and win a £100 Amazon voucher. To mark Medical Cannabis Awareness Week (MCAW2021), The Medical Cannabis Clinics has designed a quiz to test how much you really know. The competition will run from now [...]
Nicky Visser, who has survived breast cancer twice, talks to Cannabis Health about recovery, CBD and creating her own brand to help others manage their pain. Nicky Visser discovered she had cancer by chance following a festival. The discovery was not only life-changing but career-changing too. [...]
A US government-funded report examining army recruits has found that past cannabis use may not have an impact on overall performance. The US Army report showed that recruits were more likely to leave the army over their cannabis use rather than over health or performance issues. [...]
A new study revealed that the majority of medical cannabis patients registered with Florida state reported being able to reduce their consumption of other medications. The researchers surveyed 157 registered medical cannabis patients in Florida. The online survey showed that 65 per cent of patients were [...]
A new Australian study revealed that patients with endometriosis effectively manage their pain and other symptoms with cannabis. Endometriosis is a condition where tissue similar to the lining of the womb grows around other organs in the body. It is estimated that it takes seven and [...]
New data published in the Cannabis journal shows that older adults using medical cannabis reported improvements in their quality of life. The older adults were monitored for three months while their cannabis use was assessed by researchers at the University of Florida at Gainseville. The adults [...]
Two weeks after the launch of the new ambassador programme, Provacan has already appointed over 100 top customers as VIPS. With a broad and growing product line, CiiTECH is excited about the opportunity to reward its best customers with savings as they share their product experiences [...]
Medical cannabis patients spoke about the barriers preventing people from accessing a legal prescription, to kick off Medical Cannabis Awareness Week. Led by the patient advocacy group, PLEA (Patient-Led Engagement for Access), Medical Cannabis Awareness Week takes place from 1-7 November to mark three years since [...]
Dozens of parents whose children are suffering from severe and rare intractable epilepsy will gather at Parliament to condemn what they describe as a “failure” of Government policy. It has been three years since medical cannabis was first legalised in November 2018, yet parents across the [...]
UK Fibromyalgia, Integro Clinics, Primary Care Cannabis Network, CPASS and PLEA are proud to present a collaborative two-part webinar discussing fibromyalgia, arthritis and cannabis medicines. An estimated 1.5-2 million people are living with fibromyalgia and 10 million with arthritis in the UK. The management of the [...]
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You generate the product, you should benefit from it too. If you are not paying for the service, you are the product. This pithy phrase is often heard in discussions about social media’s use of personal information and user-generated content. The idea can be traced back [...]
The supply chain for consumer cannabis products is complex, involving cultivation, extraction, manufacturing and packaging. While global best practices exist for Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), the certifications are not tailored to the cannabis industry. CSQ has developed tailored standards for the [...]
bioMérieux, a leader in the in vitro diagnostics space and a supporter of the cannabis testing market, announced last month that they have achieved the first ever AOAC International approval for PCR Multiplex Detection of STEC and Salmonella in cannabis flower for their GENE-UP® PRO STEC/Salmonella [...]
ASTM International, the renowned global standards body, has established a new subcommittee, D37.92, aimed at facilitating the exchange of ideas and information between policymakers, regulatory bodies, scientists, stakeholders and the public. According to a press release, the new subcommittee, at the request of the U.S. Senate, [...]
As we continue to witness and experience the medical cannabis industry grow and mature, many of us are wondering where the head-to-head clinical studies are, and why aren’t there more clinical research studies taking place? Cannabis products created with the intention for medicinal use often state [...]
As the legality and availability of hemp and non-hemp cannabis products continues to grow, having strong, recognizable brands will become increasingly important in order to stand out from the competition. Unfortunately, strong brands invite knock-offs and can require aggressive policing. Registering your trademarks makes policing much [...]
Three years since the legalisation of medical cannabis in the UK, patients reveal why they are still fighting for fair access. Three years since cannabis was made legal to prescribe for medical purposes, on 1 November 2018, thousands of patients have seen life-transforming effects as a [...]
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Athletes put a lot of stress and strain on their body while training. If you are curious about trying CBD, here are five answers to some of the most common questions. What is CBD CBD is just one of many cannabinoids that exist naturally in the [...]
One of the key contributing factors to increasing access to cannabis medicines in the UK is engaging and educating doctors, writes Alex Fraser, patient access lead at GROW Pharma. At the time of writing, there are 60-70 doctors regularly prescribing unlicensed cannabis medicines in the UK [...]
Irish fibromyalgia patient, Ferdia Mooney, opens up about his fight for the condition to be recognised and how he finds relief in cannabinoids. When it comes to diagnosing fibromyalgia, patients can find that it is a long and often frustrating process. Particularly as some of the [...]
More than one in five young adults who experience chronic pain report using cannabis or CBD to manage it, according to a US survey. A new online survey of 2,000 US adults by The Harris Poll on behalf of the Samueli Foundation examined the experiences of [...]
A new study on anxiety shows patients using CBD respond better to low doses over a long period of time. Anxiety is on the rise in the UK, especially after Covid-19 lockdowns and infections. In the UK, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) reported that anxiety [...]
Medical Cannabis Awareness Week will return from 1-7 November to mark three years since the law changed with renewed calls for fair patient access. The first Medical Cannabis Awareness Week to take place last year saw over 50 speakers and 1500 live attendees, with 60,000 people reached. [...]
The director of a medical cannabis clinic has revealed how she turned to the treatment after a vaccine injection left her with chronic nerve pain. Eileen Fegan, the clinical director of healthcare at Solihull Healthcheck Clinic in Birmingham, turned to medical cannabis herself after a Covid-19 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Medical Cannabis Awareness Week will return to mark three years since the law changed, with a fresh call for regulators to consider real world evidence and ensure fair access for patients. Led by patient advocacy group, PLEA (Patient-Led Engagement for Access), Medical Cannabis Awareness Week takes [...]
The singer has announced the launch of her own cannabis brand, Aphrodisiac which is being produced in partnership with Superbad inc. Lil Kim’s new products will be available across California in 2022, although there is no official launch date announced. The brand is being produced in [...]
Chikako Yoshida, regional director of Asia for Always Pure Organics shares her experience of working in the cannabis industry. Always Pure Organics is excited to give you a glimpse behind the curtain once again. Join us for our latest episode of a Day in the Life, [...]
Scientists say they have found the ‘Mother of all cannabinoids’ which may help to reduce seizures in Dravet syndrome. A new study on mice from the University of Sydney found that three acidic cannabinoids found in cannabis reduced seizures in Dravet syndrome, an intractable form of [...]
The proposed regulations would allow medical cannabis patients and carers in New York to grow up to six plants, indoors or outdoors, for therapeutic use. New York cannabis regulators voted unanimously for the proposed regulations which would not only allow qualified patients to grow their own [...]
Grow Pharma has announced it will launch its own range of medical cannabis flowers to improve accessibility of prescribed cannabis medicines. Leading supplier of prescribed cannabis medicines, Grow Pharma, announced today the launch of their own brand of medical cannabis flowers for UK patients. This will [...]
A new study has revealed that cannabis consumption is associated with lower obesity rates among patients with hepatitis B. The study on obesity rates assessed the relationship between cannabis use and body weight among 3,700 patients diagnosed with hepatitis B virus (HBV). Obesity study Researchers, associated [...]
Patients with ADHD report that cannabis helps mitigate some of their symptoms, according to a new study. Survey data published earlier this month reveals that ADHD patients are self-medicating with cannabis to ease symptoms and reduce side-effects of their prescription medications. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) [...]
A new UK trial will explore the effects of medical cannabis in patients with fibromyalgia and chronic pain. US cannabis producer Flora Growth is set to begin clinical trials to explore the use of cannabinoids in patients suffering from fibromyalgia or chronic pain. Primary research sites [...]
Earlier this month, experts in the field of pain and cannabis medicines presented at the Royal Society of Medicine. Alex Fraser, patient access lead for Grow Pharma, reviews the event. Real-life in-person events are few and far between in these days of Covid. This is just [...]
As a black medical cannabis patient, you can’t help feel a sense of hypocrisy that an all-white industry is doing what black people are persecuted for, writes Marie ‘Maz’ Mills, member of PLEA’s patient working group. Marie Mills is a member of PLEA I have been [...]
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