Consuming cannabis before a workout can boost motivation and make exercise more enjoyable, a new study has shown. The first ever study to examine how legal, commercially available cannabis shapes how exercise feels was published in the journal Sports Medicine, in December 2023. The study, looking [...]
Via Business of Cannabis As Spain emerges from months of political deadlock, its newly formed government has at last made a meaningful commitment to break the country’s medical cannabis deadlock in turn. Though his newly formed government has been hard won, sparking both protests in the [...]
From major regulatory developments to new advances in cannabis healthcare and gradual shifts in opinion, there is plenty to be optimistic about in the year ahead. With the help of some experts, we’ve pieced together our predictions and reasons to be hopeful for cannabis reform in [...]
A new survey indicates a potential shift in attitudes towards medical cannabis among UK healthcare professionals, with over half saying they think it should be available on the NHS. In a small survey of UK healthcare professionals, 65% said they thought medical cannabis should be available [...]
With Europe’s ‘first fully compliant adult-use cannabis supply chains’ now operational – and more to follow in 2024 – global sales are projected to double by 2027, according to a new report. The United States’ adult-use cannabis market, which is now active in 24 states following [...]
A recent study highlights how medical cannabis has a broader and more ‘holistic effect’ on pain relief than opioid medications. Previous research has suggested that medical cannabis works as a tool for pain relief by altering the patient’s experience of pain, instead of only targeting pain [...]
One of the UK’s major medical cannabis providers, Sapphire Clinics, is to rebrand as Curaleaf Clinic in the new year. Sapphire was the first medical cannabis clinic to open in the UK in July 2019, and later joined the Curaleaf family in January 2022 as a [...]
New findings from the UK link medical cannabis treatment to improvements in quality of life among ADHD patients. A new study using data from the UK Medical Cannabis Registry suggest that patients prescribed cannabis-based medicinal products (CBPMs) for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) showed improvements in sleep, anxiety [...]
Drug Science’s medical cannabis study, T21, will continue for a fifth year with three new industry partners on board. Launched in 2019 by the UK’s independent body on drugs, T21 (formerly Project Twenty21) aims to build the evidence base for the safety and efficacy of Cannabis [...]
Via Newsweed Maltese officials have approved three new cannabis clubs as the country’s first harm reduction training sessions took place last month. Malta’s Responsible Cannabis Use Authority (CURA) has issued three new licences to Cannabis Harm Reduction Associations (CHRAs). This brings the total to five clubs [...]
Greek MEP, Stelios Kouloglou, has appealed to the European Commission (EC) to address the lack of legislative framework for medicinal cannabis that has left patients relying on the illegal market. Despite being one of the first European countries to legalise medicinal cannabis in 2017, the current [...]
More older Americans consume cannabis now than before the pandemic, according to a new study, prompting calls for more open communication with healthcare providers. Data from the National Poll on Healthy Aging, which is run by University of Michigan’s Institute for Healthcare Policy and Innovation, shows [...]
What is the NHS login? The NHS login is a single, secure login that enables you to swiftly access health and social care apps and websites wherever you see the NHS login button. This is most commonly used to access the NHS app on a computer [...]
Michael Sassano CEO and founder of SOMAÍ Pharmaceuticals, explains everything you need to know about the entourage effect. There is much myth about the subjective yet real cannabis phenomenon called the “entourage effect.” Whether you’re a flower smoker, vaporizer/concentrate consumer, or edible taker, you want the [...]
A new study suggests that cannabis, when used as prescribed to manage a chronic health condition, does not negatively impact cognitive function. These new findings are said to contribute a vital piece to the puzzle in assessing the safety and efficacy of medical cannabis treatment, especially [...]
Via Business of Cannabis Ukraine’s bid to legalise medical cannabis appeared to be on the cusp of a significant breakthrough this week, but defeat was snatched from the jaws of victory and the bill has now been effectively ‘blocked’. Despite widespread support throughout the country, including [...]
Cannabis is perceived to be more ‘advantageous’ than conventional sleep aids, with many consumers ditching them altogether, a new study has found. Most people who reported using cannabis to get a good night’s rest in a recent study have quit using over the counter or prescription [...]
Rokshaw can today announce the exclusive UK manufacture and distribution of medical cannabis products under the Four20 Pharma brand. In line with market growth and patient demand, Rokshaw has bolstered its extensive range of medical cannabis, supplying Four20 Pharma products now available for private prescription in the [...]
In a new extract from the Principles of Cannabinology Handbook, Viola Brugnatelli and Fabio Turco, explore the evidence for, and against, the use of medicinal cannabis in diabetes management. Diabetes is a complex and pervasive condition characterized by hyperglycemia, or elevated blood glucose levels. There are [...]
Via Business of Cannabis Japan, one of the world’s strictest and most hostile countries in regard to cannabis, recently took a major step towards reform, potentially providing a major boom for the country’s CBD industry and opening the door for the establishment of a medical cannabis [...]
A new study has found that regular cannabis consumers demonstrate a greater empathy towards others, highlighting a new pathway of therapeutic potential. In the study, which was published in the Journal of Neuroscience Research, psychological assessments indicated that people who regularly use cannabis tend to have [...]
As oral cannabis solutions become more popular, Michael Sassano CEO and founder of SOMAÍ Pharmaceuticals, explains how to get the most out of your product by dosing correctly. In Europe, there is a good chance you will try an oral cannabis solution and not like it. [...]
Cross-party MPs have called on ministers to deliver a clear funding pathway to allow medical cannabis to be prescribed on the NHS. Several MPs have signed a letter to the Prime Minister urging him to ‘finish what was started’ and give children with incurable epilepsy medical [...]
Salford City Council will vote this week on an ‘unprecedented’ motion designed to protect medicinal cannabis patients from discrimination. The motion, moved by independent councillor, Andrew Walters, puts forward a number of proposals to raise awareness of the legality of medical cannabis and protect those in [...]
While the UK medicinal cannabis market shows evidence of a promising future for healthcare and the economy, it is still in its infancy when compared with other countries. James Leavesley, chief operating officer and Brady Green, head grower at Midlands-based cultivator Dalgety, discuss how these other markets [...]
At Sapphire Clinics, we see patients with a range of conditions – such as chronic pain, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and anxiety. We also have a growing number of patients suffering from these conditions who are military veterans. With a special nod to those who have [...]
As the world of Medical Cannabis continues to unfold, shedding light on its diverse therapeutic applications, there’s one area that deserves a closer look – cardiovascular diseases. In this article, we explore the pages of The Handbook Principle of Cannabinology by Viola Brugnatelli and Fabio Turco, [...]
Phytovista Laboratories, a leading provider of cannabinoid and medicinal product analytical testing services, proudly announces its instrumental role in helping a renowned CBD supplement client become the first product with naturally derived CBD as its primary ingredient to receive approval for Informed Choice certification. The Informed [...]
New findings shed light on the relationship between cannabis legalisation and road safety in the United States. Analysis of data from states that legalised cannabis in 2016 found that traffic fatalities remained stable or decreased in the three years following legalisation, as compared to a slight [...]
The first Jersey-grown, non-irradiated, medicinal cannabis product is to be available on prescription for UK patients this month. In what marks a new milestone for the European cannabis sector, medical cannabis company KHIRON Europe, will bring the first cannabis-based medicine produced on the island of Jersey [...]
Via Business of Cannabis Following months of uncertainty and doubt, thousands of medical cannabis patients in France can now breathe a sigh of relief after the government finally confirmed that access to their treatment will continue. On Monday, October 23, the government tabled an amendment to [...]
Canndr® Debuts at The 2023 UK Medicinal Cannabis Awareness Week, the patient-centric platform powered by patients who deserve clarity, information and protection of their rights. On a pivital Medicinal Cannabis Awareness Week, celebrating the fifth anniversary of the legalisation of medicinal cannabis prescriptions to UK patients, [...]
Today marks 5 years since medical cannabis was rescheduled in the UK, making it available for eligible patients. A lot of progress has been made, with thousands of patients in receipt of a medical cannabis prescription, but there is still a lot of work to do [...]
In a landmark new collaboration, the CBD by BRITISH CANNABIS™ range of pharmacy-quality CBD food supplements is set to become available on prescription to pain patients for the first time in the UK. BRITISH CANNABIS™ is proud to announce its partnership with Treat It, a pioneering [...]
Today marks 5 years since medical cannabis was rescheduled in the UK, making it available for eligible patients. A lot of progress has been made, with thousands of patients in receipt of a medical cannabis prescription, but there is still a lot of work to do [...]
On the day that we mark the fifth anniversary of the legalisation of medical cannabis in the UK, we look back at the last five years. 1 November, 2018 was a day of celebration for patients and their families across the UK. Following the high profile [...]
CBD Calm explores why choosing a product that contains additional terpenes may offer a broad spectrum of potential benefits. CBD Calm specialises in creating pure-strength CBD products that consumers can really benefit from. Each product is expertly crafted in-house by their pharmaceutical scientists to ensure purity, [...]
Europe’s first legal cannabis dispensaries are expected to be open by the end of the year as Switzerland launches a sixth adult-use pilot project. The Swiss Institute for Addiction and Health Research (ISGF) and Sanity Group have received the final approval from the Federal Office of [...]
Via Cannareporter Malta’s chairman of the Authority for Responsible Use of Cannabis (ARUC), Leonid McKay, has announced that country’s the first two cannabis association licences have been granted. The first operational authorisations to cultivate cannabis and act in the context of reducing harm related to adult-use [...]
The government has accepted recommendations for permitted levels of controlled cannabinoids in CBD products, in a step towards establishing the first legal framework for the industry. The UK Home Office this week accepted recommendations from the Advisory Council for the Misuse of Drugs (ACMD) regarding the [...]
The Australian state of Victoria has introduced new legislation to support a world-leading trial assessing the effects of medicinal cannabis on driving. The Transport Legislation Amendment Bill 2023 will enable the government to run a closed-circuit trial to investigate if there are conditions under which individuals [...]
After nearly a decade of conversation and education on the Hill, the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee finally held a markup on the Secure and Fair Regulation (SAFER) Banking Act. Previously known as the SAFE Banking Act, the “R” was included to account for [...]
The UK Medical Cannabis Patient Conference returns next month as it marks the fifth anniversary of the law change in 2018. Here’s what to expect on the day. The UK’s first conference dedicated to medicinal cannabis patients is due to return for a second time on [...]
The UK Home Office has backed proposals to allow cannabis-based medicines to be prescribed electronically. The Minister for Crime and Policing, Chris Philp MP, has accepted advice from the Advisory Council for the Misuse of Drugs (ACMD) on NHS England’s proposals to allow the e-prescribing of [...]
In the second extract from the Principles of Cannabinology Handbook, Viola Brugnatelli and Fabio Turco, explore how medicinal cannabis may offer new hope for patients with Alzheimer’s disease. The medical use of cannabis and its derivatives among the elderly has seen a remarkable 300% increase in [...]
Via Newsweed The first monograph of cannabis flower was published following a meeting of the European Pharmacopoeia Commission in June. A monograph of this type is used to provide guidance on the basic specifications of a herbal medicine. This is the first modern official monograph of [...]
A learner driver who was arrested, despite having a legal prescription for cannabis, has spoken out about the discrimination he faced. Nathan Williams was on a driving lesson with a friend when he was pulled over by police in his hometown of Newton in February. The [...]
A draft parliamentary bill, which would enable GPs to prescribe cannabis medicines in the UK, has been published by the Cannabis Industry Council (CIC). Earlier this year the CIC launched its Protect our Patients campaign to press for GPs to be given the same prescribing rights [...]
The first UK-grown cannabis-based medicines are expected to be available to patients by the end of 2023, in what could be a significant milestone for the sector. Midlands-based medical cannabis producer Dalgety has announced a new contract agreement with Grow Pharma and its licensed JV partner [...]
In patients with Covid-19, researchers have found that cannabis consumers had ‘better outcomes’ and ‘mortality’ than those who did not use it. For a new study, researchers explored the relationship between cannabis and Covid-19 outcomes in a national database of over 320,000 patients hospitalised with the [...]
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