Germany’s official plans for cannabis legalisation a ‘victory’ for consumers

By |2022-10-27T14:35:58+01:0027 October 2022|

Germany has published official draft proposals for the legalisation of adult-use cannabis, with some key changes which have been described as a ‘victory’ for consumers. Germany’s official plans for the legalisation of adult-use cannabis have been published, following a high-profile leak to the press last week. [...]

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How to choose a medical cannabis pharmacy: step-by-step

By |2022-10-27T03:25:47+01:0027 October 2022|

As a medical cannabis patient you have the right to fulfil your prescription through any pharmacy which is dispensing cannabis products in the UK. Here’s how it works.  So you’ve chosen a clinic, completed an eligibility assessment and had an initial consultation. What happens now? Once [...]

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IBD patients report improvements with medical cannabis – study

By |2022-10-27T03:25:33+01:0027 October 2022|

In a new study, medical cannabis was found to improve symptoms and reduce hospital visits in patients living with inflammatory bowel disease. Patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) report symptom benefits and fewer emergency room visits while consuming medical cannabis, a study has found.  IBD is [...]

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Delta-8 vs delta-9 THC – what’s the difference?

By |2022-10-27T03:25:18+01:0027 October 2022|

Amid its growing popularity, researchers in the US have been investigating whether the effects of delta-8 THC are the same as delta-9 THC – the psychoactive compound naturally found in cannabis. One is an illegal compound found in the cannabis plant, while the other is found [...]

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High-THC cannabis flower linked to improvements in quality of life

By |2022-10-27T03:24:49+01:0027 October 2022|

The inhalation of THC-predominant cannabis flower improves quality of life and symptoms of chronic pain and anxiety in UK patients, finds a new study. In a new paper, published using data from the UK observational study Project Twenty21 (T21) patients report ‘significant improvements’ in health-related quality [...]

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Cannabis consumers may experience more pain after surgery – study

By |2022-10-27T03:24:29+01:0027 October 2022|

Researchers behind a new study say people who consume cannabis may experience more postoperative pain than those who don’t. A new study exploring the effects of cannabis on postoperative pain, suggests that adults who consumed cannabis experienced more pain after surgery than those who did not. [...]

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How CBD can help manage symptoms of ADHD

By |2022-10-27T03:24:07+01:0027 October 2022|

With many adults waiting years for a diagnosis and effective treatment of ADHD, can natural remedies such as CBD help manage symptoms? ADHD is estimated to affect 1.5 million adults in the UK, though only 120,000 currently have a diagnosis.  Meanwhile, the NHS reports that those [...]

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Medical Cannabis Awareness Week 2022: Everything you need to know

By |2022-10-27T03:23:31+01:0027 October 2022|

Medical Cannabis Awareness Week returns next week to mark the fourth anniversary of the rescheduling of medicinal cannabis in the UK. Take a look at what’s happening. Medical Cannabis Awareness Week (MCAW) will see seven days of events exploring the many existing barriers to access in [...]

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World CBD Awards 2022: Who were the winners?

By |2022-10-27T03:23:00+01:0027 October 2022|

Home The World CBD Awards took place in Barcelona this week to celebrate those making their mark in the CBD sector. Here’s a rundown of all those who received recognition. Representatives from across the cannabis industry gathered in Barcelona this week to celebrate the World CBD [...]

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More research needed on cannabis use and transplant survival, say experts

By |2022-10-27T03:22:36+01:0027 October 2022|

Home Researchers from Indiana University School of Medicine have suggested that the medical and scientific establishment should expand and re-contextualise its understanding of cannabis use and heart transplantation. Posing the potential for a completely new approach to determining transplant candidacy, the team’s findings have been published [...]

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Advancing Knowledge and Expertise in the Cannabis Testing Industry

By |2022-10-27T03:22:26+01:0027 October 2022|

The cannabis laboratory testing market has undergone a lot of changes in the past ten years. With those growing pains so common in such a new industry, come plenty of challenges driven by market dynamics, new regulations and scientific advancements. Julie Kowalski, a cannabis testing consultant [...]

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Five Reasons Everyone in Cannabis Should be Using RegTech

By |2022-10-27T03:22:22+01:0027 October 2022|

As the cannabis industry continues to grow, regulations will only get more onerous and complex, and enforcement will ramp up. In order to survive, it’s imperative for cannabis business owners and the ancillary companies that support them – such as banks, insurance agencies, law firms and [...]

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Uber Eats, Circle K Dip Their Toes in Cannabis

By |2022-10-27T03:22:17+01:0027 October 2022|

Last week, Uber Eats and Leafly announced a partnership to begin cannabis deliveries in Toronto. Adults in Toronto can now place orders from licensed cannabis dispensaries through the Uber Eats app, delivered to them by the cannabis retailer. This marks the first time cannabis deliveries are [...]

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Scenes From The 2022 Cannabis Quality Conference & Expo

By |2022-10-27T03:21:36+01:0027 October 2022|

PARSIPPANY, NJ, October 17-19, 2022 – The Cannabis Quality Conference & Expo (CQC) took place in New Jersey last week. The agenda featured three tracks of educational talks, panel discussions, keynotes and breakout sessions. Highlights from the 2022 CQC At this year’s event, the conference featured three different [...]

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