New report says lessons from Covid-19 can help improve access to medical cannabis

By |2022-02-03T17:45:20+00:003 February 2022|

The UK should draw on lessons learned from Covid-19 in order to improve access to medical cannabis, says a new report. Scientists, clinicians, patients and industry professionals argue that it’s time for government to introduce bolder policies to increase patient access to medical cannabis in the [...]

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UK medical cannabis patients risk criminalisation due to “inaccurate” drug testing

By |2022-02-03T17:44:57+00:003 February 2022|

Campaigners have raised serious concerns over the UK’s approach to drug testing, which means 1.4 million medical cannabis patients risk facing criminalisation. Calls from prominent advocates, scientists and campaigners, for reform to UK drug testing come following a new study which “raises questions about the validity” [...]

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Why I left the NHS for a new role as a cannabis nurse

By |2022-02-03T17:44:16+00:003 February 2022|

Home Former NHS nurse, Katrina Boulton, saw the difference medical cannabis made to her epileptic daughter’s quality of life – now she’s helping others access it, in her new role as clinical nurse at The Medical Cannabis Clinics. As a nurse working predominantly in palliative care [...]

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CBD guides: Can CBD help with tattoo pain?

By |2022-02-03T17:43:44+00:003 February 2022|

Home Tattoo pain can be a difficult experience made worse depending on the location of your new art. Could CBD provide some relief before, during or after your ink? There are many different styles of tattooing. Some such as machine tattoos are an established and popular [...]

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Australian basketball star Lauren Jackson seeks medical cannabis exemption

By |2022-02-03T17:43:15+00:003 February 2022|

Home Credit: Instagram/levinhealth One of Australia’s top basketball stars, Lauren Jackson, has applied for a cannabis exemption ahead of her court comeback later this year. Lauren Jackson, who is widely considered one of Australia’s best female basketball players, is hoping to be granted an exemption to [...]

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NFL awards $1 million for research into cannabis and CBD for pain

By |2022-02-03T17:42:40+00:003 February 2022|

Home The NFL has announced US$1 million to fund research into cannabis and CBD for pain management and brain injury. US National Football League (NFL) is offering $1 million into research to examine the effects of cannabinoids on pain management and neuroprotection from concussion in elite football. [...]

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CBD and CBG show potential for fighting signs of ageing

By |2022-02-03T17:41:38+00:003 February 2022|

Home A new paper from skincare company, Cellular Goods has confirmed the potential benefits of CBD and CBG for signs of ageing or skin irritation. A report by Cellular Goods shows that CBG and CBD may offer an alternative to some of the harsher chemical anti-ageing [...]

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