Election Day in 2022 has come and gone and as the dust settles, it looks like voters favored cannabis legalization in some states, but failed to pass muster with other key ballot initiatives. While we wait to see the final tallies for which party will gain [...]
Australia-based medical cannabis company Cannim has announced a world first as it releases its Jamaican-grown medical cannabis for patients in the UK through a partnership with LYPHE Group. This is the first legal shipment of medical cannabis to reach the UK from Jamaica and follows on [...]
The online pain clinic and prescriber of cannabis medicines is set for expansion to help tackle the ‘silent epidemic’ affecting millions of patients across the country. Leva Clinic, which prescribes medical cannabis to patients living with chronic pain, is set to expand its reach following investment [...]
Aeroponic and hydroponic systems use zero-soil, so water is effectively our media and our transport mechanism for nutrition. Ideally, you start with clean, fresh water with “nothing” in it. Nothing in this case means no heavy metals, pesticides, bacteria or pathogens. There are some scary words [...]
Cannabis producers are doing a ‘disservice’ to patients by not investing in the clinical trials needed to improve access, an industry insider has said. Manufacturers should be putting money behind the research needed to build the evidence base for medicinal cannabis, according to Hannah Simon, director of [...]
Preliminary results from an ongoing clinical trial support the use of full-spectrum high-CBD oil for the treatment of anxiety. Researchers investigating the clinical and cognitive effects of CBD in patients with anxiety have found it to be effective for symptom reduction with few side-effects. Patients reported [...]
A new paper makes the case for real world evidence to be considered by regulators in order to overcome ‘harmful’ restrictions to medical cannabis access. In a new peer-reviewed paper, published today (Thursday 3 November), researchers at Drug Science have outlined a number of key recommendations [...]
New figures show that a potential 1.8million people are turning to the illicit market for medical cannabis, four years since it was legalised in the UK. A recent YouGov poll suggests that approximately 1.8million people with diagnosed medical conditions are turning to illegally obtained cannabis to [...]
Campaigners are calling for the establishment of a new government office dedicated to medical cannabis as a first step towards making it available on the NHS. Following the fourth anniversary of the legalisation of medical cannabis in the UK, campaigners are urging the government to consider [...]
Parents are travelling to Westminster today to launch the UK’s first charity dedicated to funding private prescriptions for medical cannabis. The parents behind the UK’s first and only charity dedicated to raising funds to help pay for medical cannabis for their children, will hold a launch [...]
AS PLEA’s (Patient Lead Engagement for Access) Medical Cannabis Awareness Week (#MCAW2022) launches in the UK this week, fresh figures suggest growth in the number of privately prescribed, unlicensed medical cannabis items dispensed last year was even higher than previously thought. While growth is expected to [...]
New survey data reveals the myriad of issues facing UK patients, four years on from the legalisation of medical cannabis. Data collected from a recent survey paints a mixed picture of the experience of medical cannabis patients in the UK. Patient advocacy group PLEA (Patient-Led Engagement [...]
Dr Jen Anderson, a paediatric prescriber of medical cannabis in Canada, shares how her family’s personal trauma led to her taking a leap of faith in her career. Dr Jen Anderson, a Canadian doctor renowned for her work helping families access medical cannabis, will travel to [...]
Ever experience anxiety or feelings of paranoia after consuming THC? A new clinical shows CBD can help offset some of these unwanted effects. Data which has been published in the journal Psychopharmacology this month confirms that CBD can help offset the effects of THC-induced anxiety. According [...]
Ideal cannabis profits come from high demand/high selling prices and low production costs. The spread between those two, or margin, can determine the life or death of your business. We want to share this series of articles so that your next investment can be highly successful [...]
With many patients being denied life-saving transplants due to cannabis use, new research calls for a fresh approach. New findings published this month question the thinking that cannabis consumption may be a risk factor for complications following organ transplants. Despite a lack of conclusive evidence, patients have [...]
A new survey from the US has found that over 60% of women are ‘cannabis curious’, with many interested in it for a number of health and wellness reasons. Increasing numbers of women are expressing an interest in cannabis for health and wellness purposes, from menopause [...]
Is it true that hard-to-treat conditions such as fibromyalgia could be linked to a deficiency of the endocannabinoid system (ECS)? An expert explains more. The ECS is a system built into all animals with nervous and immune systems, which regulates a host of different functions in [...]
Germany has published official draft proposals for the legalisation of adult-use cannabis, with some key changes which have been described as a ‘victory’ for consumers. Germany’s official plans for the legalisation of adult-use cannabis have been published, following a high-profile leak to the press last week. [...]
As a medical cannabis patient you have the right to fulfil your prescription through any pharmacy which is dispensing cannabis products in the UK. Here’s how it works. So you’ve chosen a clinic, completed an eligibility assessment and had an initial consultation. What happens now? Once [...]
In a new study, medical cannabis was found to improve symptoms and reduce hospital visits in patients living with inflammatory bowel disease. Patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) report symptom benefits and fewer emergency room visits while consuming medical cannabis, a study has found. IBD is [...]
Amid its growing popularity, researchers in the US have been investigating whether the effects of delta-8 THC are the same as delta-9 THC – the psychoactive compound naturally found in cannabis. One is an illegal compound found in the cannabis plant, while the other is found [...]
The inhalation of THC-predominant cannabis flower improves quality of life and symptoms of chronic pain and anxiety in UK patients, finds a new study. In a new paper, published using data from the UK observational study Project Twenty21 (T21) patients report ‘significant improvements’ in health-related quality [...]
Researchers behind a new study say people who consume cannabis may experience more postoperative pain than those who don’t. A new study exploring the effects of cannabis on postoperative pain, suggests that adults who consumed cannabis experienced more pain after surgery than those who did not. [...]
With many adults waiting years for a diagnosis and effective treatment of ADHD, can natural remedies such as CBD help manage symptoms? ADHD is estimated to affect 1.5 million adults in the UK, though only 120,000 currently have a diagnosis. Meanwhile, the NHS reports that those [...]
Medical Cannabis Awareness Week returns next week to mark the fourth anniversary of the rescheduling of medicinal cannabis in the UK. Take a look at what’s happening. Medical Cannabis Awareness Week (MCAW) will see seven days of events exploring the many existing barriers to access in [...]
Home The World CBD Awards took place in Barcelona this week to celebrate those making their mark in the CBD sector. Here’s a rundown of all those who received recognition. Representatives from across the cannabis industry gathered in Barcelona this week to celebrate the World CBD [...]
Home Researchers from Indiana University School of Medicine have suggested that the medical and scientific establishment should expand and re-contextualise its understanding of cannabis use and heart transplantation. Posing the potential for a completely new approach to determining transplant candidacy, the team’s findings have been published [...]
The cannabis laboratory testing market has undergone a lot of changes in the past ten years. With those growing pains so common in such a new industry, come plenty of challenges driven by market dynamics, new regulations and scientific advancements. Julie Kowalski, a cannabis testing consultant [...]
As the cannabis industry continues to grow, regulations will only get more onerous and complex, and enforcement will ramp up. In order to survive, it’s imperative for cannabis business owners and the ancillary companies that support them – such as banks, insurance agencies, law firms and [...]
Last week, Uber Eats and Leafly announced a partnership to begin cannabis deliveries in Toronto. Adults in Toronto can now place orders from licensed cannabis dispensaries through the Uber Eats app, delivered to them by the cannabis retailer. This marks the first time cannabis deliveries are [...]
PARSIPPANY, NJ, October 17-19, 2022 – The Cannabis Quality Conference & Expo (CQC) took place in New Jersey last week. The agenda featured three tracks of educational talks, panel discussions, keynotes and breakout sessions. Highlights from the 2022 CQC At this year’s event, the conference featured three different [...]
Home Three peer-reviewed pre-clinical studies and one clinical study have been selected to be presented at the IACM conference which explore the benefits of CBD. The clinical research focuses on the delivery of a CBD preparation to patients with Vestibulodynia (VBD), which is a prevalent form [...]
Home As the first details emerge of Germany’s proposed plans to legalise recreational cannabis, what is the outlook for the country’s consumers? Consumers in Germany will soon be legally allowed to purchase and possess up to 20g of cannabis, according to reports from the country’s major [...]
Home A new app being launched by Sapphire Clinics – the first of its kind for medical cannabis patients in the UK – will help to simplify care for new and existing patients. Designed in response to ongoing patient feedback, patients will now be able to [...]
We often come across the terms ‘whole-plant’ and ‘full-spectrum’ when discussing CBD, but what do they mean? And what’s the difference between the two? CBD comes in all shapes and sizes and for a newcomer, the vast array of administration methods and product types can initially [...]
Researchers have developed a new novel drug test which they say could help identify the latest synthetic cannabinoids and curtail problematic use. The first-of-its-kind study published in AACC’s Clinical Chemistry journal shows that a novel drug test is able to detect a new class of synthetic cannabinoids called [...]
Cannabis-dependent patients may be at an increased risk of complications following minor surgery, according to a new study. Patients who are dependent on cannabis may face higher infection rates following knee and shoulder arthroscopy—a minimally invasive surgery in which a small camera is inserted to diagnose [...]
SNP councillor, Laura Brennan-Whitefield, recently spoke about being prescribed medical cannabis for her MS. She tells us why she continues to fight for NHS access. Laura Brennan-Whitefield, a Scottish National Party councillor for the Ayr North ward in south west Scotland, says she was very ‘lucky’ [...]
A UK medical cannabis patient, who asked not to be named in this piece, writes about the personal impact of prohibition, for Cannabis Health. As we enter times of financial hardship, I am starting to come to the realisation that I will no longer be able [...]
Recent research suggests water-soluble products are better absorbed in the body and therefore, more effective. Should we be rethinking how we consume CBD? As more water-soluble CBD products land on the market, researchers have debated how these measure up to oil-based formulations when it comes to [...]
A new pilot study will explore the use of medicinal cannabis in children and adolescents who are undergoing palliative care for non-cancerous conditions. The project, led by the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute in Australia, will be the first in the world to investigate the feasibility of [...]
Earlier this month, ASTM International announced that the D37 cannabis committee has approved four new standards for the cannabis industry. Just a few days ago, the same organization announced the development of a new standard that will be published soon. According to a press release, the [...]
In 1996, the Harvard Business Review published an article called Making Differences Matter: A New Paradigm for Managing Diversity, in which the authors argued that companies should adopt a radically new way of understanding a diverse workforce. Instead of hiring employees of different backgrounds and asking [...]
Businesses often require outside capital to finance operating activities and to enable scaling and growth. Financing in the cannabis industry is notoriously challenging with regulatory obstacles at the local, state and federal levels. Recent market dynamics pose additional challenges for both financiers and cannabis operators. We [...]
On the afternoon of October 6, President Biden issued a statement that many would call an October Surprise. Biden announced a three-part plan addressing cannabis reform, taking the first steps since he has taken office to address his campaign promise of tackling cannabis prohibition. In his [...]
Entrance into the cannabis industry is not equally accessible; it’s no secret it tends to be easier for those who are male and white. As a business leader, why should you take on the problem of equal market entrance opportunities? This just may become your company’s [...]
Businesses often require outside capital to finance operating activities and to enable scaling and growth. Financing in the cannabis industry is notoriously challenging with regulatory obstacles at the local, state and federal levels. Recent market dynamics pose additional challenges for both financiers and cannabis operators. We [...]
Cannabis testing laboratories are one of the major players in the industry for protecting public health. Ensuring that laboratory test results are reliable and valid requires a multipronged approach involving method validation, proficiency testing and performing frequent reviews of equipment and processes. Cannabis testing laboratories often [...]
The success of reputable cannabis and CBD brands has inspired an influx of inexperienced and disreputable competitors in the market. These so-called “bad actors” in CBD advertise products that are not manufactured under current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), which help to ensure that all products are [...]
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