The man, who worked at a Royal Mail logistics centre, would identify parcels suspected of containing drugs before removing them and relabelling them for redelivery to other addresses, including his own. This story first appeared on leafie, view here Author: Liam O'Dowd

Analysis of 14 clinical trials has found that CBD can raise blood levels of THC when the two are taken together, challenging a long-held belief that CBD ‘softens’ the effects of THC. This story first appeared on leafie, view here Author: Liam O'Dowd

A trial of 108 regular cannabis users found that they experienced fewer early or extra heartbeats on days they inhaled cannabis compared to days they abstained, a result researchers say directly contradicted what they expected to find. This story first appeared on leafie, view here Author: [...]

A University of Florida survey of 108 people with Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis found that most reported a better quality of life and reduced opioid use after turning to cannabis. This story first appeared on leafie, view here Author: Liam O'Dowd

A ten-week trial in Germany found that a prescription cannabis medicine cut nightmares in people with post-traumatic stress disorder, with more than a third of patients saying their nightmares stopped completely. This story first appeared on leafie, view here Author: Liam O'Dowd

New research shows cannabis consumption levels in the US state have barely changed in the seven years since retail sales began, though methods of use have shifted dramatically away from smoking. This story first appeared on leafie, view here Author: Liam O'Dowd

Hempseed oil and hempseed cake both increased the number and the diversity of good gut bacteria when added to dog food. This story first appeared on leafie, view here Author: Kevin Dinneen

Drug-related arrests in Jersey have dropped since 2022, with police attributing the decline to increased access to legal medicinal cannabis reducing demand for the illicit market. This story first appeared on leafie, view here Author: Liam O'Dowd

Major study shows that cannabis use amongst 12 to 17-year-olds in Germany did not rise after the country legalised access to the drug. This story first appeared on leafie, view here Author: Liam O'Dowd

Topline results from a Phase 2 trial show nearly 9 in 10 participants improved after 12 weeks of treatment with a THC and CBD oil. This story first appeared on leafie, view here Author: Kevin Dinneen

Medical cannabis treatment was associated with significant improvements in quality of life, anxiety and sleep for autistic adults over an 18 month period, according to new research from Imperial College London. This story first appeared on leafie, view here Author: Kevin Dinneen

A seven-day study of people drinking a nightly cup of cannabis infused tea reported improvements in participants' happiness scores. This story first appeared on leafie, view here Author: Liam O'Dowd

A medical cannabis patient banned from motorsport has launched the world's first racing team for prescribed patients, returning to compete at the same circuit where he was previously excluded by Motorsport UK. This story first appeared on leafie, view here Author: Liam O'Dowd

A five-year study finds that patients with treatment-resistant lower back pain experienced significant improvements and were able to stop taking prescription opioids after switching to medical cannabis. This story first appeared on leafie, view here Author: Liam O'Dowd

New research shows legalising medical cannabis reduced health-related workplace absences, with manual labourers and industrial workers seeing the biggest benefits. This story first appeared on leafie, view here Author: Liam O'Dowd

Terpenes, the aromatic compounds found in cannabis and many other plants, significantly reduced pain in mouse models of fibromyalgia and post-operative conditions, without causing psychoactive effects. This story first appeared on leafie, view here Author: Kevin Dinneen

Committee recommends repealing 1977 law and adopting comprehensive health-led approach to substance misuse, with 161 recommendations spanning prevention, treatment and community support. This story first appeared on leafie, view here Author: Liam O'Dowd

A coalition of patient organisations has challenged an unpublicised move to restrict CBD and label it as a precursor to other drugs, warning that consumers could be pushed into unregulated markets if a ban is put in place. This story first appeared on leafie, view here [...]

More than half of cancer patients in a Canadian study reported meaningful improvements in sleep, anxiety, and other symptoms after using cannabis oil extracts. This story first appeared on leafie, view here Author: Kevin Dinneen

A universal basic income scheme, funded by tax revenue from cannabis sales, is helping families thrive, according to leaders in the US city of Albuquerque. This story first appeared on leafie, view here Author: Liam O'Dowd

The largest study of its kind to date found that 60% of Ehlers-Danlos syndrome patients achieved clinically significant pain reduction after 24 months of cannabis-based treatment, with many also reducing their opioid use. This story first appeared on leafie, view here Author: Kevin Dinneen

New polling reveals broad support for psilocybin-assisted therapy across the political spectrum, with 68% backing end-of-life care use. Yet the UK remains the last major English-speaking nation to allow medical access. This story first appeared on leafie, view here Author: Liam O'Dowd

MPs from the Greens, Lib Dems, Labour, plus independent Jeremy Corbyn, have signed a motion calling for the end of the Misuse of Drugs Act, calling it a failure that is not fit for purpose. This story first appeared on leafie, view here Author: Liam O'Dowd

Dispelling the 'lazy stoner' stereotype, the study found that people who used cannabis were shown to be more likely to engage in light and medium exercise. This story first appeared on leafie, view here Author: Kevin Dinneen

A new study finds the magic mushroom compound performs better than a placebo at preventing people living with addiction from using cocaine. This story first appeared on leafie, view here Author: Kevin Dinneen

Two lesser studied cannabis compounds have shown a reduction in voluntary alcohol intake in rats, offering a potential treatment for alcohol use disorder in humans. This story first appeared on leafie, view here Author: Liam O'Dowd

A systematic review of pre-clinical studies has found that cannabidiol can reduce the growth of cancer cells in dogs, though researchers say more work is needed to determine the most effective doses and delivery methods. This story first appeared on leafie, view here Author: Kevin Dinneen

Almost 90% of participants in a Canadian survey regard cannabis as an effective and safe pain management option, with one in six having used it in the past month to treat severe joint pain. This story first appeared on leafie, view here Author: Kevin Dinneen

A first of its kind multi-clinic survey of over 6,000 patients has shown that 88% report cannabis as their most effective treatment pathway to date. This story first appeared on leafie, view here Author: Liam O'Dowd

Removing cost barriers to medical cannabis enabled patients with chronic pain to significantly reduce their reliance on prescription opioids, with nearly a quarter stopping opioid use entirely, according to new research. This story first appeared on leafie, view here Author: Kevin Dinneen

Vapes and pastilles have overtaken traditional dried flower in growth rate as the UK medical cannabis market hits record volumes, new data shows. This story first appeared on leafie, view here Author: Liam O'Dowd

Research tracking 810 Danish children found no evidence that prenatal cannabis exposure harmed cognitive or language development by age three, contrary to researchers' initial hypothesis. This story first appeared on leafie, view here Author: Kevin Dinneen

New research suggests whole-plant cannabis extracts may be more effective than THC alone in treating metabolic disorders, with mice showing significant improvements in glucose regulation and weight loss. This story first appeared on leafie, view here Author: Liam O'Dowd

People with a high risk of psychosis who use cannabis and tobacco together face nearly three times the risk of developing conditions such as schizophrenia, according to new research. This story first appeared on leafie, view here Author: Kevin Dinneen

The study found that over-60s in the US are turning to cannabis instead of other drugs, with many believing a mix of CBD and THC is most effective. This story first appeared on leafie, view here Author: Liam O'Dowd

A comprehensive review of 12 studies involving more than 1,200 fibromyalgia patients has found that cannabis significantly reduced pain levels and improved sleep, anxiety, and depression symptoms, though researchers caution that the quality of evidence remains low. This story first appeared on leafie, view here Author: [...]

Meta-analysis of over three million people reveals a bidirectional link between cannabis use disorder and major depressive disorder. This story first appeared on leafie, view here Author: Kevin Dinneen

The study showed that a single dose of psilocybin, the main active ingredient in magic mushrooms, can cause measurable changes in brain anatomy and function that last for up to one month. This story first appeared on leafie, view here Author: Liam O'Dowd

Archaeologists used a new technique to discover that cannabis was integral to daily life in northern China during the late Neolithic period, challenging previous understanding of the plant's ancient role. This story first appeared on leafie, view here Author: Kevin Dinneen

Research conducted by vaporiser manufacturer PAX suggests dry herb vaping dramatically reduces exposure to toxic compounds found in cannabis smoke. This story first appeared on leafie, view here Author: Kevin Dinneen

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche has officially moved cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III under the Controlled Substances Act, marking one of the most significant changes to American drug policy in decades. This story first appeared on leafie, view here Author: Liam O'Dowd

Survey data from the American state of Minnesota has revealed a drop of more than 50 per cent in cannabis use amongst students since 2013. This story first appeared on leafie, view here Author: Liam O'Dowd

Only 35% of the general public think cannabis possession should remain a criminal offence, while one in three Brits say they have tried cannabis at least once. This story first appeared on leafie, view here Author: Liam O'Dowd

A survey of over 3,500 patients reported an average 85 per cent reduction in the use of other prescription medicines after starting medical cannabis, with large drops in the use of opioids and sleep drugs. This story first appeared on leafie, view here Author: Liam O'Dowd

More than 70 international speakers and over 1000 delegates set to attend The Barbican for debates, talks and discussions that lean into patient-focused issues. This story first appeared on leafie, view here Author: Liam O'Dowd

The motion calls for an end to discrimination faced by people who use CBPMs and is the first time a UK political party has adopted medical cannabis patients' rights as official policy. This story first appeared on leafie, view here Author: Liam O'Dowd

The black market has shrunk, police investigations are restricted, youth use remains stable, and the medical cannabis industry has become Europe's largest, according to the second evaluation of Germany’s partial cannabis legalisation. This story first appeared on leafie, view here Author: Kevin Dinneen

University of California researchers found that vaping THC cartridges may trigger earlier onset of the debilitating condition, which causes severe nausea and vomiting in heavy cannabis users. This story first appeared on leafie, view here Author: Kevin Dinneen

Research challenges current permitted limits as regular users tested above the UK’s legal THC threshold, but showed no driving performance decline. This story first appeared on leafie, view here Author: Liam O'Dowd

Analysis of nearly 3 million hospital records across 13 states between 2008 and 2020 reveals that recreational cannabis laws did not significantly increase cannabis use disorder diagnoses among adolescents. This story first appeared on leafie, view here Author: Liam O'Dowd