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Cannabis associated with long-term reduction in opioid use – study

By |2023-02-02T03:13:04+00:002 February 2023|

Medicinal cannabis was associated with a reduction in daily use of prescription opioids among chronic pain patients. A new study suggests that medical cannabis products were associated with substantial long-term decreases in the daily use of prescription opioids among patients living with chronic pain. With opioid-related [...]

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NICE recommends Epidyolex for treatment of tuberous sclerosis complex

By |2023-02-02T03:12:39+00:002 February 2023|

The CBD-based drug, Epidyolex, will now be prescribed through the NHS for the treatment of seizures related to tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC). From 1 March 2023, patients living with TSC will have access to the cannabinoid-based treatment, Epidyolex, through the NHS, following a new recommendation from [...]

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