2023 Cannabis Labs Virtual Conference: February Program Click here to watch the recording Agenda When & Why You Should use Molecular-Based vs. Cultural-Based ID Methods Josh Smith, MS, President & CSO, Telic Labs; Acting Lab Director, ABKO Labs When it comes to microbial diagnostics, there are [...]
Sapphire patient, Helen, and Dr James Rucker of Sapphire Medical Clinics spoke to Louise Eccles in The Sunday Times about the rising number of patients prescribed medical cannabis in the UK. Helen explained that “I had taken other medication for my anxiety previously but it gave [...]
Medical cannabis has been available for prescription in the UK since November 2018, and since then an ever-growing number of patients have been able to access these medicines. Now, the UK has approved three vaporisers for the medical use of cannabis, offering specialists doctors the ability [...]
Curaleaf Pharmacy and Sapphire Medical are committed to engaging with patients and families, listen to feedback, and together bring about service improvements that matter to medical cannabis patients. Below are the two new initiatives which add to the existing engagement and education activities. All patients and [...]
New research has been released for patients with Fibromyalgia which has assessed the effects seen in UK patients after being prescribed medical cannabis. Symptoms commonly experienced in Fibromyalgia include anxiety, debilitating fatigue, chronic pain, sensitivity to light, sound, temperature and touch, as well as cognitive symptoms [...]
The government’s planned reclassifying of cannabis finally took place in January 2004 after parliamentary and press pushback delayed the change. So in March 2005, ‘The Chillin’ Rooms’ opened its doors for the first time and within 6 weeks it had amassed 400 regular members. Unfortunately, it wasn’t [...]
A global study is to be launched which aims to investigate if a non-psychoactive component of the cannabis plant, cannabidiol (CBD), can be used in the treatment of psychosis. The first-of-its-kind study, being led by scientists from Oxford University, will not only investigate CBD as a [...]
Via The Cannigma This simple cannabis syrup can be drizzled over pancakes, added to smoothies or eaten straight from the jar. Canna syrup may not be the first food that comes to mind when you think of edibles, but once you try this simple syrup, you’ll [...]
Scientists and clinicians from across the globe shared insights into the therapeutic potential of cannabis in London last week. We explore some of their findings here. The International Congress on Clinical Trials on Cannabis (CT-CANN23) took place in London on 15–16 February, inviting experts from several [...]
New research has found that cannabidiol (CBD) could help curb the urge for your next cigarette – and may even help you quit nicotine for good. A team, led by Washington State University researchers, tested the effects of CBD on human liver tissue and cell samples, [...]
The past couple of years have been turbulent for companies in the CBD space in the UK. A raft of regulations has brought about challenges and hurdles that, for many, have proved too difficult to overcome. Some businesses, however, have managed to not only weather the [...]
Gary Youds was persecuted for having a vision ahead of his time, argues drug reform activist Simpa Carter, we need to de-schedule, de-penalise and decriminalise all cannabis offences. The consumption of the flowers and limited botanical extractions of the genera Cannabis Sativa L have been lawful [...]
Oxford University in the UK has received a multi-million pound grant to explore whether CBD is effective in treating symptoms of psychosis. The global study will involve three clinical trials, led by researchers at Oxford University, to investigate the effectiveness of cannabidiol (CBD) in treating people [...]
If you like to keep up with the daily gossip in the world of cannabis, you’ll no doubt be aware that HBI International, the company behind RAW rolling papers, as well as Juicy Jays, Elements, Pay-Pay, and Skunk, has recently hit headlines following the verdict of [...]
Scientists from The University of Queensland have reported that an active compound in the edible Lion’s Mane mushroom, Hericium erinaceus, can enhance nerve growth and boost memory. Lion’s Mane has long been used in traditional Chinese medicine to support the immune system and improve digestive health. [...]
This is Part One where we examine the state of the market, licensing, approvals and sales. Part Two will delve into all things taxes. Stay tuned for Part Two, coming next week! On the surface, New Jersey’s new adult use cannabis program is similar to the program [...]
A new study has revealed previously unknown insights into how cannabidiol (CBD) reduces seizures in many treatment-resistant forms of paediatric epilepsy. Led by researchers at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, the new study found that CBD blocked signals carried by a molecule called lysophosphatidylinositol (LPI). Found [...]
Patients in Greece are hopeful they will finally see access to legal cannabis medicines in 2023, six years since the law was first amended. The development of Greece’s first medicinal cannabis production facility has been a long time coming, say patient advocates in the country, where [...]
Officials in the city of Amsterdam are to introduce a ban on smoking cannabis in public areas to tackle ‘nuisances’ in the famous Red Light District. The ban on smoking on the street in the old centre of Amsterdam is expected to come into force in [...]
Cannabis has consistently been one of the most commonly used drugs in the world for decades – third only to the more socially acceptable alcohol and tobacco. The popularity of cannabis has managed to maintain itself – and even rise – in many countries around the [...]
A team of German researchers has found that the use of cannabis-based medicinal products is associated with significant decreases in the use of pain and prescription drugs among patients suffering from chronic pain, according to data published in the German science journal Schmerz. Researchers analysed a [...]
FRANCE’s ongoing medical cannabis ‘experiment’, in which 3,000 patients are offered free products, has reported an overwhelmingly positive patient response. According to the first clinical data to be published since the experiment launched in March 2021, 91% of patients report being satisfied with the medication. Despite [...]
When it comes to sex, cannabis-based products can ease anxiety, pain, and maybe even increase your overall pleasure. Life’s too short for bad sex. But sometimes pain (the non-pleasurable kind), stress or a million other mental or physical reasons can kill your libido and get in [...]
A new collaborative digital study will explore the symptoms of rare childhood epilepsies and how medicinal cannabis can help them. The real-world data study, launching on International Epilepsy Day (Monday 13 February) is a collaboration between UK scientific body, Drug Science, and patient advocacy organisation, Medcan [...]
Getting a good night’s sleep is one of the most effective things we can do for our mood, productivity, and even our health. Sleep gives our bodies and brains the chance to recover, restore, and recharge – not to mention being essential for maintaining healthy brain [...]
Over 90% of patients taking part in a landmark medical cannabis trial in France are in favour of full legalisation. The nationwide trial, launched by the National Agency for the Safety of Medicines and Health Products (ANSM) in March 2021, was designed to evaluate how medicinal [...]
Vaping is widely believed to be a safer alternative to smoking when it comes to cannabis consumption, but what do we know about the potential risks and long-term effects? Vaporisation is one of the most common cannabis consumption methods, particularly when a flower-based product is prescribed [...]
Although Rhode Island is the USA’s smallest state, it has traditionally taken an out-sized dislike for cannabis and its users. It first banned cannabis in 1918 and, up until recently, had some of the strictest mandatory minimum sentences for large-scale possession, sentencing those with more than [...]
A popular brand of disposable e-cigarettes has been taken off supermarket shelves after they were found to contain more than the legal limit of nicotine. In an investigation by the Daily Mail, multiple £5.99 vapes, bought at a Tesco store in Derbyshire, were sent for testing [...]
Cannabis laws in the UK and US have a long, complex past. But no matter where you look, race is at the heart of the cannabis prohibition conversation. The history of cannabis prohibition is a history of racism, classism and control. In the US, cannabis prohibitionist [...]
In a new book, award-winning author and cultivator, Jorge Cervantes, shares everything he knows when it comes to growing top-quality cannabis. Not so long ago, you didn’t have the luxury of hopping online and accessing a wealth of information on growing cannabis – you’d have to [...]
Edibles have become one of the most popular methods for consuming the world’s favourite recreational drug – cannabis. While many people have been making their own cannabis recipes for decades and perhaps even millennia, the gradual easing of cannabis prohibition has opened up many markets to [...]
NORWAY, one of the most cautious states in Europe when it comes to cannabis liberalisation, recently held a public meeting to discuss access to medical cannabis. The event, which took place in Oslo on January 20, 2023, brought together politicians from across the political spectrum, alongside [...]
A preclinical study found that CBD may be useful for aiding recovery and reducing the long-term impact of a brain injury. The animal study was carried out by scientists from the Center for Research and Advanced Studies of Neurological Diseases at the Siglo XXI National Medical [...]
The Japanese government is set to allow the medical use of cannabis to treat patients with incurable conditions, while cracking down on recreational consumers. The Japanese government plans to submit several bills, including one which would see the revision of the Cannabis Control Act, during the [...]
According to a press release emailed this week, ASTM International’s subcommittee focused on cannabis, D37, is in the midst of developing two new standards surrounding cannabis safety and education. One standard, WK84667, is designed to “help document engineering controls for air filtration and person protective equipment [...]
Scientists have published a study showing a reduction in the size of lung cancer tumours in mice after the administration of cannabis in the form of a CBD inhaler. Researchers involved in the study report that the tumours reduced in size due to the CBD preventing [...]
The first scientific review examining the phenomenon of a ‘next day’ hangover caused by cannabis has found little evidence of impairment hours after consumption. While cannabis has been known to impair cognition and safety-sensitive task performance immediately after use, the question of impairment many hours or [...]
New information has confirmed that no data has been collected through the NHS patient registry, which was launched in 2021 to help build the evidence base for cannabis-based medicines. Almost two years since the launch of the NHS cannabis patient registry in April 2021, Cannabis Health [...]
There isn’t one simple formula that holds the secrets of success in cannabis branding, but there are some things that might give you an advantage. The possibilities of cannabis are endless and understanding the cultivation process can be incredibly advantageous to brands who want to become [...]
Advisory proposals for the legalisation of cannabis in France have been backed by some officials in the country who want to see a ‘public health approach’ to the plant. The Economic, Social and Environmental Council (Cese) of France has proposed a ‘supervised legalisation’ of cannabis, in [...]
Private cannabis clinic, Mamedica, has launched a new scheme to help veterans and those receiving government benefits to access cannabis on prescription. The initiative aims to make legally prescribed cannabis more accessible to those who may not otherwise be able to afford it, by offering its [...]
From palliative pain management to the side-effects of chemotherapy, cannabis can support cancer patients in significant ways. Some studies even suggest that cannabis could help treat, and possibly prevent, certain types of the disease. Here’s what the science says. The statistics sound scary: one in two [...]
Cannabis appears to increase sex drive and satisfaction, and may help close the gender gap when it comes to sexual pleasure, say those behind a new study. Researchers at East Carolina University and North Carolina State University in the US have suggested that cannabis could help [...]
A recent study found promising effects of cannabis in the treatment of ovarian cancer, offering a glimmer of hope to women across the globe. Cannabis Health spoke to Bruce Kendall and Professor Hinanit Koltai about the remarkable story – and woman – behind it. Michelle Kendall [...]
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 [...]
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, [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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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