Stop using cannabis as grounds for stop and search, Avon and Somerset Police told

By |2025-04-30T03:07:08+01:0030 April 2025|

Avon and Somerset Police have been instructed to stop using cannabis smell as the sole grounds for stop and search, following recommendations from an independent review body. The force’s Independent Scrutiny of Police Powers Panel determined that the smell of cannabis alone should no longer be [...]

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Smoking remains America’s preferred method of cannabis consumption, study finds

By |2025-04-30T03:07:02+01:0030 April 2025|

A study conducted by the US Government has found that 80% of Americans who use cannabis report combustion as their primary method of consumption. The second most common route of consumption reported was ingesting cannabis via edibles or oils, and nearly half of those surveyed claimed [...]

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Legalising cannabis led to an increase in use but less misuse, study finds

By |2025-04-30T03:06:59+01:0030 April 2025|

A study examining trends in adult cannabis consumption in Canada following legalisation in 2018 has found that although overall frequency of use increased slightly, the number of individuals whose use was designated problematic decreased marginally. Published in the journal JAMA Network Open, the research analysed data [...]

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Strong scientific evidence cannabis can help treat cancer, largest ever study shows

By |2025-04-30T03:06:47+01:0030 April 2025|

A groundbreaking meta-analysis study, published in the journal Frontiers in Oncology, has revealed overwhelming scientific support for the use of medical cannabis in cancer treatment. The extensive research, which analysed data from over 10,000 peer-reviewed research papers, found that more than 70% of studies support the [...]

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Meta-Analysis Finds CBD Reduces Symptoms in Autistic Children and Teenagers

By |2025-04-30T03:06:36+01:0030 April 2025|

New research reveals that the use of cannabidiol (CBD) cannabis extract can lead to meaningful benefits and improve behaviour in children and teenagers with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).  ASD affects approximately one in 100 children around the world and symptoms can include difficulty interpreting language, difficulty [...]

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