A new study, based on the experiences of endometriosis patients in Europe, has found cannabis to have a significant impact on wellbeing and quality of life, leading to ‘substantial improvements’ in symptoms. Researchers surveyed over 900 patients based in Germany, Switzerland and Austria about their use [...]
The National Crime Agency (NCA) has issued a warning to travellers arriving into the UK from Thailand, Canada and the United States, after reporting a huge increase in arrests of people smuggling cannabis. So far in 2024, the NCA has seized around 15 tonnes of cannabis, [...]
Long-term treatment with THC has been found to have cognition enhancing and anti-ageing effects, according to new research. Researchers from the University Hospital Bonn (UKB) and the University of Bonn together with a team from Hebrew University (Israel) have demonstrated in animal studies that a low-dose, [...]
A study published in the journal ACS Pharmacology & Translation Science has shown that giving mice long-term, low doses of a key cannabis component can reduce the effects of ageing on the brain. In the study, researchers treated elderly mice with small daily doses of tetrahydrocannabinol [...]
Last week, Ukraine’s law officially legalising medical cannabis came into effect, eight months after initially being passed. Despite the positive progress, the list of diseases for which it will be prescribed, currently being decided upon by the Ministry of Health, does not yet include Post-Traumatic Stress [...]
An incident on board a British Airways flight has sparked further calls for police and other organisations to be better informed of medical cannabis laws. The British Airways flight travelling from London City Airport to Amsterdam on 28 June, was grounded for hours by armed police [...]
A recent survey has found that over a third of patients with Parkinson’s disease are turning to natural remedies, including cannabis, coffee and turmeric, to help manage their symptoms. The study, published in the Journal of Parkinson’s, also revealed that a large number of these patients [...]
Earlier this month, the Philippine House of Representatives voted overwhelmingly in favour of a bill that would legalise medical cannabis, marking a significant step forward for cannabis liberalisation in Southeast Asia. House Bill 10439, which was initially submitted in May, 2024, received its third and final [...]
A new study highlights how cannabis can be a helpful tool for reducing opioid use and providing ‘rapid relief’ from symptoms of withdrawal. The study, which received funding from the National Institute of Drug Abuse (NIDA), comes following a surge in overdose mortality rates over the [...]
Written by Releaf To establish whether medical cannabis is the right option for you, you need to know whether it’s within your budget. Here, Releaf breaks down how much it all costs and the different plans available. Market research has shown that one of the most [...]
Blue Light Card holders, including emergency service workers and health and social care staff can now access medical cannabis at a reduced cost, following the expansion of a UK initiative. Medical cannabis distributor, Grow Pharma, has announced the expansion of its access scheme, the Grow Access [...]
As the UK medical cannabis industry reaches a ‘tipping point’, experts are urging clinics to follow best practice guidelines, as regulators look to crackdown on what has been described as a ‘pseudo-recreational market’. Health and social care watchdog, the Care Quality Commission (CQC) recently reported a [...]
Written by Releaf Releaf offers every patient at the clinic a medical cannabis card to help ensure ease and peace of mind when going about daily life with your prescription. In this article, we explain all you need to know about how it works. Despite medical [...]
The independent drug policy foundation, Transform, is fundraising to launch a national campaign to accelerate cannabis reform in the UK. The charity is hoping to raise £50,000 to support its work in bringing “responsible cannabis regulation” to the UK. Polls show that more than half of [...]
In our previous article, we delved into the foundational ASTM International standards that are shaping the cannabis and hemp industries. We explored the first true universal symbol for cannabis, water activity controls, and Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) standards. As we continue this journey, [...]
S3 Collective and the Medical Cannabis Student Association (MCSA) have submitted a comprehensive public comment to the Department of Justice (DOJ) and Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) supporting the reclassification of cannabis to Schedule III under the Controlled Substances Act. This official response to Docket No. 2024-11137 [...]
CBD applied to the skin can prevent and repair damage from ultraviolet-A radiation, a first of its kind study has found. The study, published in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, recruited twenty healthy volunteers aged between 23-64. Participants were then given either a [...]
A new study has found medicinal cannabis use can have a positive impact on a child’s development by increasing the amount of time parents spend with them. The study, published in the Journal of Applied Econometrics, also found that men who are prescribed cannabis increase the [...]
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