This year saw some exciting developments for cannabis across Europe, but the UK’s medical cannabis system must do more to support patients. In 2022 new research showed promising potential for cannabis to treat pain, depression, Covid-19 and even Alzheimer’s; Germany announced plans to legalise adult-use cannabis; [...]
Could cannabis help mitigate some of the liver damage caused by excessive alcohol consumption? A recent study suggests so. Cannabis is often touted as a less harmful alternative to alcohol. However, a new study has found that the compounds found in the plant may actually reduce [...]
A Scottish mum says she has been ‘blown away’ by the support of donors who helped raise £18,000 to fund her son’s medication for a year. Thirty six business owners in Lanarkshire, Scotland have pledged £500 to help cover the costs of medical cannabis treatment for [...]
Zerenia Clinics UK recently marked its first anniversary, having helped over 500 patients to access potentially life-changing cannabis medicine. At the end of November, Zerenia Clinics UK celebrated its first year of operation in the UK. In its initial year, Zerenia Clinics UK is proud to [...]
The UK government has called for a review to address some of the barriers currently holding back research into controlled drugs, including synthetic cannabinoids. Home Office officials have acknowledged that the current regulations may be holding back research into Schedule 1 drugs, including synthetic cannabinoids (SCRAs). [...]
2022 Cannabis Labs Virtual Conference: December Program Sponsored by Avivatech & Millipore Sigma Click here to watch the recording Agenda Potency Inflation: The Problem, the Causes and the Solutions Sarah Otis, Quality, R&D Manager, Anresco Laboratories Erik Paulson, Ph.D., Lab Manager, InfiniteCAL THC potency inflation by [...]
Cannabis decriminalisation is not associated with a notable increase in traffic accidents, finds a new report. The report from the Canadian Institute of Actuaries (CIA) and the Casualty Actuarial Society (CAS) analyses the impact of cannabis decriminalisation on the vehicular accident experience in Canada and the [...]
An open letter urging the UK government to reconsider its proposals for harsher drug penalties, has been signed by 500 public health and criminal justice experts. Leading public bodies including the Faculty of Public Health, Police Foundation and the British Medical Association, have expressed ‘serious concerns’ [...]
If internet searchers are anything to go by, Brits are feeling pretty frazzled right now. Experts at Simply CBD share some stress-busting tips to encourage calm and relaxation this season. The lingering stress of the cost-of-living crisis weighs heavily on the shoulders of many, and with [...]
Access to medical cannabis is associated with a reduction in alcohol sales, a new Canadian study has found. The data, published in the journal Health Policy, shows that the legalisation of medical cannabis in Canada was associated with a reduction in alcohol sales, suggesting it may [...]
Cantourage Clinic, which prescribes cannabis to patients across the UK, has received high praise from the Care Quality Commission following a recent inspection. Following an inspection by the CQC in October, Cantourage Clinic has been rated as ‘Good’ by the independent regulator. The report published detailed [...]
A biotech startup based in Poland is working on a technology which it claims could revolutionise the way CBD products are absorbed. Low absorption of CBD products in the body is a concern for manufacturers and consumers alike, as the level of absorption ultimately determines the [...]
New information reveals a ‘major disconnect’ between NHS and private prescribing of cannabis medicines is ‘holding back progress’ in the UK, potentially failing thousands of patients. More than six in 10 NHS Foundation Trusts in England (61%) say they did not prescribe any cannabis-based medicines in [...]
Malta legalised medical cannabis in 2018, but according to advocates the ecosystem is prohibitive and focused on industry profit over patient welfare. Could soon-to-open legal cannabis social clubs provide a trusted alternative? Malta made waves in 2021 when it became the first EU country to legalise [...]
Real-world data from the UK shows patients with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) experienced an improvement in symptoms and quality of life when prescribed cannabis. The new study published in the Expert Review of Neurotherapeutics found that patients enrolled on the UK Medical Cannabis Registry experienced an [...]
A Canadian cannabis company is set to study minor cannabinoids for the treatment of epilepsy as part of a National Institute of Health (NIH) programme. Cannabis research company, Cannabis Orchards, has signed an agreement with the National Institute of Health (NIH) to participate in the Epilepsy [...]
Demand for intoxicating hemp-derived cannabinoids (IHDCs) – which give users a legal ‘high’ – is now rising across Europe and the UK, but a lack of research and regulation could put consumers at risk. CBD could be considered the calming, non-psychoactive cousin of delta-9 THC, the [...]
Jushi Holdings is a large multi-state operator with a massive national footprint and a presence in key markets, including Pennsylvania, Illinois, Virginia, Massachusetts, Nevada, Ohio and California. About a year and a half ago, Aaron Green interviewed Andreas “Dre” Neumann, Chief Creative Director of Jushi Holdings [...]
Earlier this month Irish dad-of-two, Patrick Moore, was sentenced to five years for the cultivation and supply of cannabis, much of which was donated to severely ill patients. The tragic consequences will be felt by many, writes friend and long-time activist, Peter Reynolds. Patrick Moore lives [...]
Europe’s first trial of adult-use THC cannabis is expected to begin in the new year, Swiss officials have confirmed. Switzerland’s so-called ‘Weed Care’ trial, the first pilot program to study the effects of adult-use cannabis legalisation in Europe, is set to launch at the end of [...]
This is Part 5 in The 3-Legged Stool of Successful Grow Operations series. Click here to see Part 1, here to see Part 2, here to see Part 3, and here to see part 4. Stay tuned for the final piece in the series, Part 6, coming in the new [...]
New research has found significant improvements in quality of life among Tourette’s patients’ consuming cannabis-based products. Cannabis products are associated with improved quality of life and a reduction in prescription medications among patients with Tourette syndrome, new research shows. Tourette’s syndrome is a neurological disorder, which [...]
The number of medical cannabis patients in Europe grew by almost 100,000 over the last year, according to new data, but access remains out of reach for many. The majority of people in Europe now live in countries with some form of access to medical cannabis [...]
This year we have seen some awesome evolution in the design industry. Retail cannabis design is leading the way. Here are some trends to keep an eye out for as we approach the new year and look at the artistic elements that are elevating the cannabis [...]
A charity set up to help fund the cost of children’s medical cannabis prescriptions has stepped in to support a family who face losing access to their son’s oil. The family of six-year-old Oliver Rice, who has treatment-resistant epilepsy, has received a three-month financial grant from [...]
Affinity Bio Partners on Working with Zelira Therapeutics to Complete Enrolment for Diabetic Nerve Pain Drug Trial It’s an exciting time in the medical cannabis community as Zelira, a global leader in the research, development and commercialization of clinically validated cannabinoid medicines, and Affinity Bio Partners, [...]
CBD startup, Hemp Heros, is partnering with University College Dublin (UCD), medical professionals and veterinarians, to expand research on full-spectrum CBD for people and their pets. The UK’s CBD revolution is in full swing. CBD-based supplements are an increasingly common sight in cupboards across the country [...]
Industry leaders hope the passing of a landmark bill to expand cannabis research in the US will encourage the UK government to recognise its potential. Following the passing of historical new legislation in the US, cannabis industry leaders have called for the UK government to recognise [...]
The online food giant, Deliveroo, is taking action against an illegal cannabis seller over ‘obvious mimicking’ of its brand. The digital takeaway delivery service, Deliveroo, has confirmed that it is taking official action against an illicit cannabis start-up which appears to mimic the company’s branding. Dispenseroo, [...]
Many UK families are accessing cannabis for children with cancer and other life-limiting illnesses, say experts, without any support from their doctors. Despite cannabis not being prescribed for childhood cancer, even through private clinics, many families in the UK are thought to be accessing it illicitly [...]
This is Part 4 in The 3-Legged Stool of Successful Grow Operations series. Click here to see Part 1, here to see Part 2, and here to see Part 3. Stay tuned for Part 5, coming next week. Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Aeroponic & hydroponic systems can operate [...]
A 20-year US study points to major shifts in teenage substance use trends, with alcohol abuse declining while the consumption of cannabis edibles climbs. Adolescent cannabis abuse has increased 245% since 2000 in the US, according to a new study, while alcohol abuse has steadily declined [...]
Germany is likely to legalise the adult-use of recreational cannabis in 2024, but what does this mean for the country’s medical cannabis community? Cannabis is not a dirty secret in Germany. Tens of thousands of patients—potentially more than 1% of the population—benefit from medical access, with [...]
2022 Cannabis Supply Chain Virtual Conference Sponsored by CannaSpyGlass View On-Demand Now Click here to see all available CIJ events and webinars Agenda A Smarter Cannabis Beverage Distribution Model Jason Vegotsky, Chief Executive Officer, Petalfast Current cannabis distribution models make it hard for emerging cannabis beverage [...]
Cancer patients used less opioids to manage their pain while receiving treatment in states where medical cannabis was legalised, according to a new study. The findings of the study suggest that medical cannabis legalisation was associated with a lower rate of opioid dispensing and pain-related hospital [...]
Patients from the Isle of Man can now have their cannabis prescriptions fulfilled locally after several months of delays. As of Thursday 1 December, patients with a private prescription for Cannabis Based Products for Medicinal use (CBPMs) are able to have their prescription fulfilled on the [...]
In a market which some would argue is not sufficiently meeting the needs of patients, European cannabis producer AltoVerde aims to bring quality and transparency to the sector. Questionable quality, inconsistent supply and a lack of detailed product information. The team at AltoVerde has identified some [...]
A new report gives an insight into the multitude of challenges preventing more UK clinicians from prescribing cannabis medicines. Cannabis must be treated the same as any other medication if we want to see mainstream prescribing in the UK, say doctors in a landmark report out [...]
The company plans to manufacture and distribute medicinal cannabis products in the UK following the recent acquisition of BCM Specials. Avida Global has announced the acquisition of Nottingham based, BCM Specials Ltd, the longest established Specials manufacturer in the UK. The new company, Avida Medical, will [...]
A new drug candidate is said to have demonstrated a three to fourfold increase in bioavailability when compared to unmodified CBD. A clinical-stage biotherapeutics company, PureTech Health, says its oral CBD candidate could expand the therapeutic application of the cannabinoid as a treatment for a range [...]
THE UK’s Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) last week released new detailed guidelines for medical cannabis companies operating in the UK. This new guidance from the MHRA and the Home Office sought, for the first time, to provide a step-by-step plan for companies ‘that [...]
Cannabis can help us see the beauty in every day, writes Casper James* who says the plant has helped him recover from alcohol addiction and embrace his creativity. I am a recovering alcoholic and have found cannabis to be a huge help in my recovery. Some [...]
The company behind the cannabis-based treatment, Epidyolex, has shared new findings on its role in treating seizures related to rare forms of epilepsy. Jazz Pharmaceuticals will share new research on its CBD-based drug, Epidyolex/Epidiolex at the upcoming American Epilepsy Society (AES) annual meeting from 2-6 December [...]
Five states voted on adult-use cannabis legalization. These results increase the number of states that have legalized cannabis for adult-use from 19 to 21. Similar ballot measures failed, however, in Arkansas, North Dakota and South Dakota. The continued expansion of legalized cannabis at the state level, [...]
With an adverse regulatory environment, labor shortages, supply chain disruptions and the always-present threat of property damage and product recalls, cannabis operators are fighting an uphill battle to stay viable in today’s environment. According to Politico, more than 20 of the largest publicly-traded cannabis companies lost about [...]
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