How to get a medical cannabis prescription in the UK

By |2023-03-28T11:54:26+01:003 February 2023|

On November 1st, 2018, the law in the UK officially changed to allow the prescription of cannabis-based medical products – known more commonly as medical cannabis. The reclassification of cannabis from schedule I to schedule II of the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 meant that doctors [...]

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Cannabis based medicine to be prescribed on the NHS to people with rare genetic condition

By |2023-03-28T11:54:27+01:003 February 2023|

The NHS has announced that from Tuesday 1st February 2023 it will begin prescribing cannabis-based medicine to patients in England with a rare genetic condition named tuberous sclerosis complex, (TSC). Changes to the guidelines have been allowed by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence, [...]

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Exploring ancient psychedelics – Datura

By |2023-03-28T11:54:27+01:003 February 2023|

In our last piece on exploring ancient psychedelics, we travelled back in time to visit the ancient Egyptians, who used the blue lotus as a sleep aid, aphrodisiac, and more. This time, we won’t be going back quite as far. Instead, we’ll be exploring the lesser-known [...]

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Hundreds of drug driving convictions could be overturned due to testing error, police announce

By |2023-03-28T11:54:28+01:003 February 2023|

Nearly 1,800 drivers facing a conviction for drug driving could have the results of their test withdrawn from evidence, due to a serious error at a testing lab used by the police.  Problems with samples tested by Synlab Laboratory Services between April 2019 and December 2020 [...]

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Does cannabis lower testosterone levels?

By |2023-03-28T11:54:29+01:003 February 2023|

Countless rumours have been circulated regarding the potential effects of cannabis for as long as humans have consumed the plant. From perceived medicinal benefits to health risks, we’ve heard it all. In many cases, there is little evidence to support these claims – whether they are [...]

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UK to ban Nitrous Oxide in plan to tackle anti-social behaviour

By |2023-03-28T11:54:29+01:003 February 2023|

Ministers are reportedly preparing to ban the sale and possession of laughing gas in England and Wales in an attempt to clamp down on antisocial behaviour.  The plan would likely place laughing gas, otherwise known as nitrous oxide, in the same drug classification as cannabis, resulting [...]

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Does cannabis affect how we dream?

By |2023-03-28T11:54:56+01:003 February 2023|

We humans are fascinated by dreams. Think about it: how many times has someone struck up a conversation with you – whether a family member around the breakfast table or a colleague in the office – seemingly itching to tell you about their “weird” dream? Even [...]

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Long-term cannabis use does not negatively impact health, Spanish study finds

By |2023-03-28T11:54:57+01:003 February 2023|

Results produced by a study that analysed data from 600,000 Spanish residents who regularly consumed cannabis indicate that long-term cannabis use does not contribute to the deterioration of health. Using indicators that were specifically designed to give an accurate picture of health, researchers analysed survey responses [...]

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Can you give CBD to children?

By |2023-03-28T11:54:58+01:003 February 2023|

Rarely do questions of medical efficacy show up on the radar of public awareness. In most cases, the majority of us are quite happy to put trust in the hands of the experts. But every now and then, a trend is bucked, and a new phenomenon [...]

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Smoking cannabis not linked to high blood pressure finds study involving over 4500 people

By |2023-03-28T11:54:58+01:003 February 2023|

By examining data provided by 4565 people, researchers at the Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine in Chicago found no association between smoking cannabis and a higher likelihood of developing high blood pressure, otherwise known as hypertension. Data supplied by both cannabis users, who represented 19% [...]

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How are consumers using CBD? 7 key trends in Europe

By |2023-02-03T03:06:37+00:003 February 2023|

A new report offers a hopeful picture of the current and future CBD landscape in Europe. We explore how, when, and why (or why not) people are using CBD products. CBD-infused products are popping up everywhere, from your local grocers to the high street pharmacy. The [...]

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New platform gives doctors tools to prescribe cannabis outside of specialist clinics

By |2023-02-03T03:06:18+00:003 February 2023|

A new online platform has been designed to overcome some of the issues preventing wider access to medical cannabis in the UK, by enabling doctors to prescribe independently of clinics.  Script Assist, which has been developed by the team at cannabis healthcare company, Sana Healthcare, aims [...]

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Malta’s cannabis club model to launch end of February – what you need to know

By |2023-02-03T03:06:01+00:003 February 2023|

Authorities in Malta have announced the details of its cannabis social club model, which is due to launch at the end of the month. Here’s everything you need to know. After an initial delay following the landmark legalisation of adult-use cannabis in 2021, the Maltese Authority [...]

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