Chronic pain affects millions of people in the UK. As the conversation around medical cannabis evolves, many patients and GPs are beginning to explore whether medical cannabis could offer an alternative. In this instalment of our medical cannabis education series, Dr Elisabeth Philipps is joined by [...]
The UK government has rejected a petition calling for patients with a prescription for cannabis-based medicines to be allowed to grow their own plants at home. Around 13,000 people signed a petition calling for ‘Grow Your Own’ laws to allow patients with a prescription for cannabis-based [...]
An independent commission has recommended moving natural cannabis from the Misuse of Drugs Act to reduce harm and tackle racial disproportionality in policing, following “the most comprehensive international study of cannabis use in recent history.” This story first appeared on leafie, view here Author: Liam O'Dowd
Comprehensive analysis of existing research has shown that cannabis can both help chemotherapy treatments kill more cancer cells and reduce the side effects of cancer treatment. This story first appeared on leafie, view here Author: Liam O'Dowd
The Medical Cannabis Clinicians Society (MCCS) has published its first comprehensive guidance specifically for pharmacy professionals involved in the dispensing of cannabis-based medicinal products (CBPMs) in the UK. Pharmacists play a vital role in the dispensing of CBPMs and have a responsibility to ensure these medications [...]
New research sheds light on the impact of cannabis legalisation on prescription drug claims following their implementation in the US. Approval of recreational and medical cannabis laws in most US states has allowed individuals to legally obtain cannabis to treat certain medical ailments that had typically [...]
86% of patients on the study reported that vaporised DMT provided rapid relief from their depression symptoms after just one treatment, while 14% were considered to be in complete remission by day 7. This story first appeared on leafie, view here Author: Kevin Dinneen
Large-scale research involving over 900 men reveals no significant association between cannabis consumption and sperm health. This story first appeared on leafie, view here Author: Kevin Dinneen
Low prices and improved access mean 80% of cannabis sales now happen through legitimate channels in Canada. This story first appeared on leafie, view here Author: Kevin Dinneen
A first-of-its-kind study comparing outcomes from legal and illegal adult-use cannabis users has shown that legal access can reduce misuse. This story first appeared on leafie, view here Author: Kevin Dinneen
The first academic research on Switzerland’s landmark adult-use pilot, has reported a decline in problematic consumption, particularly among those who used other drugs in addition to cannabis. Europe’s first adult-use cannabis pilot programme, the Weed Care study, launched in Basel, Switzerland, in January 2023, to examine [...]
Denmark has officially passed legislation which will solidify its long-running medical cannabis pilot programme as a permanent fixture of its national healthcare system in what has been described as a ‘victory for patients’. First announced in November 2024, the medical cannabis bill (L135) has undergone an [...]
100 low-income families in Albuquerque will receive $750 per month for 3 years, funded by taxes on recreational cannabis sales. This story first appeared on leafie, view here Author: Kevin Dinneen
If you’ve been prescribed medical cannabis flower, it’s recommended you administer your medicine with a medical-grade vaporiser. Smoking medical cannabis is illegal, but it also exposes you to harmful toxins. Vaporising heats the cannabis flower without combustion, preserving its active compounds while avoiding the harmful byproducts [...]
The study found that some cannabis users had lower levels of harmful biomarkers in their breath than people who abstained from both cannabis and tobacco. This story first appeared on leafie, view here Author: Kevin Dinneen
Despite being one of the most important regulatory systems in human physiology, the endocannabinoid system (ECS) remains inexplicably absent from almost all mainstream medical education. A report published by Volteface in 2022 found that in the UK, while around 40,000 clinicians are eligible to prescribe medical cannabis, only [...]
The Harvard study identified a key anti-inflammatory mechanism behind psychedelic use which may explain the powerful results from these drugs. This story first appeared on leafie, view here Author: Kevin Dinneen
The ‘remarkable’ mother and campaigner, who played a pivotal role in the legalisation of medical cannabis in the UK, Hannah Deacon, has died at the age of 45. In a statement on her website, Hannah’s loved ones said they were ‘heartbroken’ to share the news of [...]
New analysis from the UK has found that cannabis-based medicines are associated with improvements in symptoms and overall quality of life in patients with treatment-resistant epilepsy. Researchers say the study, which analysed data from the UK Medical Cannabis Registry (UKMCR), shows the ‘promising potential’ of cannabis-based [...]
South Korean researchers identified a previously unknown cannabinoid called cannabielsoxa alongside several compounds that can inhibit neuroblastoma cancer cell growth. This story first appeared on leafie, view here Author: Liam O'Dowd
After a six-year battle on behalf of campaigners, Romania’s Health Committee has rejected a bill which would broaden access to medical cannabis products on prescription. Following what has been described as “six years of silence”, in February, Romania’s Health Committee of the [...]
Patients on the UK Medical Cannabis Registry reported "significantly positive change" to their epilepsy, quality of life, sleep and anxiety levels after six months of treatment. This story first appeared on leafie, view here Author: Kevin Dinneen
Politicians also hope to change the law to allow for "limited" adult recreational use by the end of the year. This story first appeared on leafie, view here Author: Kevin Dinneen
Dying Matters Awareness Week encourages open conversations about end-of-life care, helping to break the stigma around death and dying. This year’s discussions feel particularly timely, as the UK’s Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill moves forward[1]. If passed, the bill could change the future of [...]
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