Scientists have developed a new compound to harnesses the pain-relieving properties of cannabis without any
Yep, you can hit the road with your prescribed medical cannabis – but there are a few golden rules: • You must not be impaired (no zombie-mode driving). • Your prescription comes from a specialist consultant (not your mate Dave). • You can prove it (because “trust me, bro” won’t cut it). The DVLA says doctors should clue […]
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Europe’s largest cannabis trade show and fair, Spannabis, has announced that its March 2025 event
UK medical cannabis clinic, Releaf, is investing in an ambitious new research programme to collect
The UK’s first fully-licensed EU-GMP medical cannabis cultivation facility has opened its doors to doctors,
Since the legalisation of medical cannabis in the UK in 2018, its integration into mainstream
Written by: Releaf’s Clinical Dr Alex Van Heerden After years prescribing opioids, Dr Alexander Van
Researchers from Brazil have published a detailed study showing significant improvements in a patient living
A recent YouGov poll, asking the British public their views on cannabis reform compared to
At PatientsCann UK, we are deeply concerned by Network Rail’s recently issued safety advice (NRA24-13), which imposes a blanket ban
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Via Business of Cannabis In a long-awaited and major step forward for the UK’s CBD
The legal dispensing of cannabis via a cultivation association has taken place for the first
Six years on from the legalisation of medical cannabis in the UK, families have made
A message from Dr Simon Erridge, Research Director at Curaleaf Clinic At Curaleaf Clinic, we’re
A study has found that a single high dose of psilocybin can lead to physical
Berlin, Germany – 16 October, 2024 – Following the adoption of the CanG and the
The number of items prescribed in the UK’s private medical cannabis market has doubled each
Product Earth, the UK’s largest event celebrating cannabis and other natural medicines, has cancelled the
Landlords, property managers, and housing associations in the UK are currently at risk of breaching
Written by Releaf Releaf offers every patient at the clinic a medical cannabis card to
Mushrooms are great. There are over 50,000 species, and more are being discovered constantly. Living somewhere in the dark and mysterious world between plants and animals, fungi have captured human curiosity for thousands of years. Our ancestors have cooked them, eaten them, used them as medicines
The Canadian singer announced he is launching a new cannabis pre-roll collection, Peaches, inspired by a single from his latest album. Justin Bieber will also donate a portion of the proceeds to the Last Prisoner Project and a Veteran support charity. He is working with the
A biotech startup based in Poland is working on a technology which it claims could revolutionise the way CBD products are absorbed. Low absorption of CBD products in the body is a concern for manufacturers and consumers alike, as the level of absorption ultimately determines the
Scientists wishing to assess changes in the quality of life of patients currently being prescribed cannabis-based medicinal products (CBMPs) in the UK have published their findings that show positive outcomes in all of the assessed areas; sleep, anxiety and general quality of life. Patients’ self-reported outcomes
In 2022, the team at Grow Pharma will be focused on making medical cannabis more accessible to all those who could benefit. A jubilant happy new year to all who follow our work at Grow Pharma. For the uninitiated, Grow Pharma’s mission is to increase access
New research investigating the effects of anandamide as an airway relaxant, could lead to potential new treatments for asthma and other lung diseases. In a new study, the endocannabinoid anandamide has been shown to act as an airway relaxant by dilating the lungs’ bronchial tubes affected
An ongoing trial by the Dutch government to regulate the adult-use cannabis industry has been extended to include another 8 cities, taking the total number involved to 10. The trial, initially launched in the cities of Breda and Tilburg in December 2023, was designed to replace
Cannabis has been found to effectively alleviate cancer pain in patients, according to a study carried out by Canadian researchers at McGill University. Published in the journal BMJ Supportive & Palliative Care, the study involved 358 cancer patients who consumed cannabis as an additional treatment for
A study into the ‘next day’ performance of people given an oil containing THC and CBD has found that cannabis has no significant impact on safety-sensitive tasks such as driving a vehicle. Cannabis, specifically the THC contained within, is well known to produce an effect on
The high-profile Californian cannabis brand Cookies will soon be available in the UK and Europe, after the company signed a deal to distribute dried flower and extracts with Portugal-based biotech company SOMAÍ. The deal, which will allow SOMAÍ to exclusively cultivate, manufacture, and distribute on behalf
A poll carried out for a UK-based think-tank has found that 66% of police officers believe that the use of cannabis is either ignored or dealt with so lightly that it is in effect ‘decriminalised’. The anti-drug, Tory-linked think tank The Centre for Social Justice commissioned
A systematic review commissioned by the Home Office has found that the UK’s drug policies may be causing more serious violence than they prevent, according to a new report. The research, conducted by the independent, not-for-profit research organisation RAND, examined the impact of drug-related law enforcement
Dr Nat Wright, clinical advisor to European cannabis company AltoVerde, discusses how cannabis can play an important role in treating substance misuse and in alleviating the over-prescription of opioids. Medical cannabis became legal in the UK in 2018 and in the four years since, the number
A new study from Denver based company CBDistillery and ReLeaf App revealed that CBN with CBD may help to improve sleep duration and quality. The study using MoreBetter’s tech stake analysed how CBD and cannabinol (CBN) can be combined to improve sleep. The data was collected
Cannabis testing is important for both operators and consumers, but there are some differences in what is important to each group. Obviously, safety and efficacy are important to both. Cannabis is primarily tested for safety reasons to ensure that consumers are receiving a product that is
The Tohiyusdv Cavalry is a black-owned small business based in rural Virginia. At its core, they grow and process cannabis for CBD products, but it’s really much more than that. Through its Precision Craft Farmer Program, the company works with existing small minority-owned farms to introduce
This is Part One of a four-part series discussing European cannabis regulations. Part One serves as an introduction. Part Two, coming next week, will analyze the differences between the UK, the EU and the US. Stay tuned for more. As I walk through any European cannabis
Cannabis activists across Ireland, the UK and Spain are aiming to walk over 2,000km to highlight the distance that cannabis patient and activist Alicia Maher has to travel to access her medication. The Irish campaign started on Sunday 26 September to coincide with the second annual
As medical cannabis products have gained increasing attention throughout the world, and particularly in the UK, perhaps one of the most discussed areas of research is that of the potential of cannabinoids in Epilepsy treatments. In 2018, the government rescheduled cannabis following in response to evidence
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
A message from Dr Simon Erridge, Research Director at Curaleaf Clinic At Curaleaf Clinic, we’re committed to providing the highest standard of medical cannabis care, guided by science. As such, we are concerned about the growing number of people buying cannabis from illegal sources, including online
New research has been released for patients with Fibromyalgia which has assessed the effects seen in UK patients after being prescribed medical cannabis. Symptoms commonly experienced in Fibromyalgia include anxiety, debilitating fatigue, chronic pain, sensitivity to light, sound, temperature and touch, as well as cognitive symptoms
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In recent years, a number of cannabis-based medicinal products have been investigated for their potential in treating symptoms associated with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Multiple sclerosis is a chronic condition of the nervous system affecting no two patients the same. Common features include visual disturbances, muscle weakness,
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