Khiron continues to support T21 with affordable options

By |2023-02-23T13:43:31+00:0023 February 2023|

Sponsored content Khiron Life Sciences is continuing to support Project T21 with affordable options, which allow for more comprehensive treatment of chronic conditions. Earlier this year Drug Science announced key changes to its medical cannabis registry, now known as T21, as it continues into its fourth [...]

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Could AI help predict the effects of cannabis on mental health?

By |2023-02-23T13:43:03+00:0023 February 2023|

A new study highlights how machine learning tools could help predict whether cannabis would be beneficial for someone experiencing mental health issues.  Cannabis is increasingly being reported as a helpful way to reduce symptoms of anxiety, insomnia and depression. However, as everyone responds to products differently, [...]

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How does cannabis affect your relationships?

By |2023-02-23T03:32:51+00:0023 February 2023|

Studies show that cannabis may enable intimacy and empathy, but it can also cloud key emotions and become a burden in relationships. My love affair with cannabis began well before I ever said “I love you” to a romantic partner. After 15+ years of dating, a [...]

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Italy: court rules in favour of using the whole hemp plant

By |2023-02-23T03:32:36+00:0023 February 2023|

An Italian court has overturned a decree classifying hemp as a narcotic, siding with cannabis associations which argued for the use of the whole plant.  Italy’s Regional Administrative Court of Lazio (TAR) has annulled a decree from January 2022, that limited hemp production to the use [...]

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Recipes: How to make cannabis syrup

By |2023-02-21T13:40:36+00:0021 February 2023|

Via The Cannigma This simple cannabis syrup can be drizzled over pancakes, added to smoothies or eaten straight from the jar. Canna syrup may not be the first food that comes to mind when you think of edibles, but once you try this simple syrup, you’ll [...]

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Five emerging areas of cannabis research – cancer, cluster headaches and tooth loss

By |2023-02-21T13:39:58+00:0021 February 2023|

Scientists and clinicians from across the globe shared insights into the therapeutic potential of cannabis in London last week. We explore some of their findings here.  The International Congress on Clinical Trials on Cannabis (CT-CANN23) took place in London on 15–16 February, inviting experts from several [...]

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New research suggests CBD may help you quit nicotine

By |2023-02-21T13:39:42+00:0021 February 2023|

New research has found that cannabidiol (CBD) could help curb the urge for your next cigarette – and may even help you quit nicotine for good. A team, led by Washington State University researchers, tested the effects of CBD on human liver tissue and cell samples, [...]

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Legalisation doesn’t equal liberty: why it’s time to decriminalise all cannabis offences

By |2023-02-19T23:33:00+00:0019 February 2023|

Gary Youds was persecuted for having a vision ahead of his time, argues drug reform activist Simpa Carter, we need to de-schedule, de-penalise and decriminalise all cannabis offences. The consumption of the flowers and limited botanical extractions of the genera Cannabis Sativa L have been lawful [...]

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UK-based study to test effectiveness of CBD on psychosis

By |2023-02-19T23:32:40+00:0019 February 2023|

Oxford University in the UK has received a multi-million pound grant to explore whether CBD is effective in treating symptoms of psychosis.  The global study will involve three clinical trials, led by researchers at Oxford University, to investigate the effectiveness of cannabidiol (CBD) in treating people [...]

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Study reveals how CBD helps counter epileptic seizures

By |2023-02-16T19:06:22+00:0016 February 2023|

A new study has revealed previously unknown insights into how cannabidiol (CBD) reduces seizures in many treatment-resistant forms of paediatric epilepsy.   Led by researchers at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, the new study found that CBD blocked signals carried by a molecule called lysophosphatidylinositol (LPI).  Found [...]

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Greece: six years on is legal access to medicinal cannabis finally in sight?

By |2023-02-16T19:05:57+00:0016 February 2023|

Patients in Greece are hopeful they will finally see access to legal cannabis medicines in 2023, six years since the law was first amended.  The development of Greece’s first medicinal cannabis production facility has been a long time coming, say patient advocates in the country, where [...]

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Amsterdam to ban smoking of cannabis in Red Light District

By |2023-02-16T19:05:34+00:0016 February 2023|

Officials in the city of Amsterdam are to introduce a ban on smoking cannabis in public areas to tackle ‘nuisances’ in the famous Red Light District.  The ban on smoking on the street in the old centre of Amsterdam is expected to come into force in [...]

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Getting intimate: 5 ways CBD can enhance your sex life

By |2023-02-14T12:21:10+00:0014 February 2023|

When it comes to sex, cannabis-based products can ease anxiety, pain, and maybe even increase your overall pleasure.  Life’s too short for bad sex. But sometimes pain (the non-pleasurable kind), stress or a million other mental or physical reasons can kill your libido and get in [...]

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New UK study to collect in-depth data on cannabis and childhood epilepsy

By |2023-02-14T12:20:47+00:0014 February 2023|

A new collaborative digital study will explore the symptoms of rare childhood epilepsies and how medicinal cannabis can help them.  The real-world data study, launching on International Epilepsy Day (Monday 13 February) is a collaboration between UK scientific body, Drug Science, and patient advocacy organisation, Medcan [...]

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91% of patients on France’s medical cannabis trial support legalisation

By |2023-02-12T18:29:25+00:0012 February 2023|

Over 90% of patients taking part in a landmark medical cannabis trial in France are in favour of full legalisation. The nationwide trial, launched by the National Agency for the Safety of Medicines and Health Products (ANSM) in March 2021, was designed to evaluate how medicinal [...]

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Is vaping cannabis safe? What we know (and what we don’t)

By |2023-02-12T18:29:00+00:0012 February 2023|

Vaping is widely believed to be a safer alternative to smoking when it comes to cannabis consumption, but what do we know about the potential risks and long-term effects? Vaporisation is one of the most common cannabis consumption methods, particularly when a flower-based product is prescribed [...]

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Colonialism, class and crime: the racist roots of cannabis prohibition

By |2023-02-10T03:03:48+00:0010 February 2023|

Cannabis laws in the UK and US have a long, complex past. But no matter where you look, race is at the heart of the cannabis prohibition conversation.  The history of cannabis prohibition is a history of racism, classism and control. In the US, cannabis prohibitionist [...]

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How to grow cannabis – new book serves as go-to guide for cultivation

By |2023-02-10T03:03:23+00:0010 February 2023|

In a new book, award-winning author and cultivator, Jorge Cervantes, shares everything he knows when it comes to growing top-quality cannabis. Not so long ago, you didn’t have the luxury of hopping online and accessing a wealth of information on growing cannabis – you’d have to [...]

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CBD product shows promise in treatment of traumatic brain injury

By |2023-02-09T03:03:31+00:009 February 2023|

A preclinical study found that CBD may be useful for aiding recovery and reducing the long-term impact of a brain injury. The animal study was carried out by scientists from the Center for Research and Advanced Studies of Neurological Diseases at the Siglo XXI National Medical [...]

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Japan to legalise medical cannabis

By |2023-02-09T03:03:04+00:009 February 2023|

The Japanese government is set to allow the medical use of cannabis to treat patients with incurable conditions, while cracking down on recreational consumers. The Japanese government plans to submit several bills, including one which would see the revision of the Cannabis Control Act, during the [...]

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Study finds little evidence cannabis ‘hangover’ affects performance

By |2023-02-08T03:45:54+00:008 February 2023|

The first scientific review examining the phenomenon of a ‘next day’ hangover caused by cannabis has found little evidence of impairment hours after consumption. While cannabis has been known to impair cognition and safety-sensitive task performance immediately after use, the question of impairment many hours or [...]

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EXCLUSIVE: Lack of ‘vital’ NHS data on cannabis medicines is ‘disappointing’ and ‘infuriating’

By |2023-02-08T03:45:35+00:008 February 2023|

New information has confirmed that no data has been collected through the NHS patient registry, which was launched in 2021 to help build the evidence base for cannabis-based medicines. Almost two years since the launch of the NHS cannabis patient registry in April 2021, Cannabis Health [...]

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France opens up debate on cannabis legalisation

By |2023-02-07T03:12:56+00:007 February 2023|

Advisory proposals for the legalisation of cannabis in France have been backed by some officials in the country who want to see a ‘public health approach’ to the plant. The Economic, Social and Environmental Council (Cese) of France has proposed a ‘supervised legalisation’ of cannabis, in [...]

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UK cannabis clinic Mamedica launches new access scheme

By |2023-02-07T03:12:48+00:007 February 2023|

Private cannabis clinic, Mamedica, has launched a new scheme to help veterans and those receiving government benefits to access cannabis on prescription. The initiative aims to make legally prescribed cannabis more accessible to those who may not otherwise be able to afford it, by offering its [...]

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Cannabis and cancer: everything you need to know

By |2023-02-04T03:39:44+00:004 February 2023|

From palliative pain management to the side-effects of chemotherapy, cannabis can support cancer patients in significant ways. Some studies even suggest that cannabis could help treat, and possibly prevent, certain types of the disease. Here’s what the science says. The statistics sound scary: one in two [...]

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Study: could cannabis help close the ‘orgasm gap’?

By |2023-02-04T03:39:36+00:004 February 2023|

Cannabis appears to increase sex drive and satisfaction, and may help close the gender gap when it comes to sexual pleasure, say those behind a new study.  Researchers at East Carolina University and North Carolina State University in the US have suggested that cannabis could help [...]

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Cannabis and ovarian cancer: continuing Michelle Kendall’s legacy

By |2023-02-04T03:39:17+00:004 February 2023|

A recent study found promising effects of cannabis in the treatment of ovarian cancer, offering a glimmer of hope to women across the globe. Cannabis Health spoke to Bruce Kendall and Professor Hinanit Koltai about the remarkable story – and woman – behind it.  Michelle Kendall [...]

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How are consumers using CBD? 7 key trends in Europe

By |2023-02-03T03:06:37+00:003 February 2023|

A new report offers a hopeful picture of the current and future CBD landscape in Europe. We explore how, when, and why (or why not) people are using CBD products. CBD-infused products are popping up everywhere, from your local grocers to the high street pharmacy. The [...]

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New platform gives doctors tools to prescribe cannabis outside of specialist clinics

By |2023-02-03T03:06:18+00:003 February 2023|

A new online platform has been designed to overcome some of the issues preventing wider access to medical cannabis in the UK, by enabling doctors to prescribe independently of clinics.  Script Assist, which has been developed by the team at cannabis healthcare company, Sana Healthcare, aims [...]

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Malta’s cannabis club model to launch end of February – what you need to know

By |2023-02-03T03:06:01+00:003 February 2023|

Authorities in Malta have announced the details of its cannabis social club model, which is due to launch at the end of the month. Here’s everything you need to know. After an initial delay following the landmark legalisation of adult-use cannabis in 2021, the Maltese Authority [...]

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Cannabis associated with long-term reduction in opioid use – study

By |2023-02-02T03:13:04+00:002 February 2023|

Medicinal cannabis was associated with a reduction in daily use of prescription opioids among chronic pain patients. A new study suggests that medical cannabis products were associated with substantial long-term decreases in the daily use of prescription opioids among patients living with chronic pain. With opioid-related [...]

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NICE recommends Epidyolex for treatment of tuberous sclerosis complex

By |2023-02-02T03:12:39+00:002 February 2023|

The CBD-based drug, Epidyolex, will now be prescribed through the NHS for the treatment of seizures related to tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC). From 1 March 2023, patients living with TSC will have access to the cannabinoid-based treatment, Epidyolex, through the NHS, following a new recommendation from [...]

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Transparency for cannabis pilot trials in Switzerland

By |2023-01-31T03:54:21+00:0031 January 2023|

For the first time, cannabis is being sold legally in Switzerland. On 30 January, selected participants of the country’s Weed Care study within the Swiss pilot projects will be able to purchase cannabis in pharmacies in Basel.  The Swiss company Vigia AG has developed the Cannabis [...]

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Legalising cannabis does not increase substance misuse, finds study

By |2023-01-31T03:54:09+00:0031 January 2023|

New research refutes the theory that cannabis is a ‘gateway drug’, finding no increase in substance use disorders or psychological problems in states which have legalised adult-use.  The research from CU Boulder in the US, found that the legalisation of adult-use cannabis at the state level [...]

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Four of the best CBD flower and tea brands

By |2023-01-28T03:09:26+00:0028 January 2023|

CBD flower exists in a regulatory grey area across Europe, but for many people it is their preferred method of cannabinoid consumption, whether vaporised or steeped in water and drank as tea. CBD has kind of outdone every other cannabinoid in the cannabis plant, in terms [...]

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Satanic herbs and royal medicine: a (brief) history of cannabis in the UK

By |2023-01-28T03:09:07+00:0028 January 2023|

Whether for fibre, food or medicine, cannabis has been a part of life for thousands of years. The stigma around it, however, is relatively new. Read on for an overview of the history of cannabis in the UK. Humans and cannabis have had a symbiotic relationship [...]

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Cannabis policy and psychosis – study finds no increase in rates of diagnosis

By |2023-01-27T03:41:41+00:0027 January 2023|

A new study has found no significant increase in the rates of psychosis-related diagnoses in states which have introduced cannabis policies. Researchers from the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia found no ‘statistically significant difference’ in the rates of psychosis-related diagnoses, or prescribed antipsychotics, [...]

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Czech Republic to outline laws for legalisation of adult-use cannabis

By |2023-01-27T03:41:30+00:0027 January 2023|

Proposals for the legalisation of adult-use cannabis in the Czech Republic are expected to be published in a matter of months with a focus on ‘reform, regulation and taxation’.  Draft laws, which would see the introduction of a regulated cannabis market in the Czech Republic, could [...]

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The Grocer Awards recognise CBD Patches by BRITISH CANNABIS™

By |2023-01-26T03:04:08+00:0026 January 2023|

The Grocer Awards 2022 included CBD by BRITISH CANNABIS Dermal Patches as one of the ‘New Products of The Year’. The Rising New Product was selected to join a shortlist of finalists in the Personal Care Category at the annual event at the Hilton Bankside, London, [...]

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NHS reimburses cost of unlicensed cannabis treatment in ‘rare’ adult case

By |2023-01-26T03:03:47+00:0026 January 2023|

The NHS has reimbursed the cost of a UK patient’s private medicinal cannabis treatment, in what has been described as a ‘rare’ case.  A patient at Zerenia Clinics has successfully attained full reimbursement of the costs of unlicensed cannabis-based medication and clinic fees through the NHS.  [...]

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Could medical cannabis play a role in treating substance misuse?

By |2023-01-25T03:25:02+00:0025 January 2023|

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 [...]

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Cannabis shows promise as treatment for borderline personality disorder (BPD)

By |2023-01-25T03:24:40+00:0025 January 2023|

The first research of its kind has reported ‘promising’ findings in the treatment of borderline personality disorder (BPD) with cannabinoids.  When used in a controlled clinical environment, cannabis-based medicines can lead to a ‘substantial improvement’ in symptoms associated with BPD, also known as emotionally unstable personality [...]

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ACCESS CBD voted UK’s best CBD oil in pharmacy sector for sleep, stress and insomnia

By |2023-01-24T03:14:02+00:0024 January 2023|

BRITISH CANNABIS brand ACCESS CBD® was voted Best CBD Oil in Pharmacy for the second time, with CBD by BRITISH CANNABIS CBD Oils and Dermal Patches shortlisted for a further three categories.  The MVP Pharmacy Awards took place in November 2022 at a prestigious London venue [...]

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Access to adult-use cannabis reduced demand for prescription codeine – study

By |2023-01-24T03:13:38+00:0024 January 2023|

US states which have legalised adult-use cannabis have seen a reduction in demand for prescription codeine, according to a new study.  Published this week in Health Economics, a multi-institutional study led by University of Pittsburgh and Cornell University scientists, finds a significant reduction in pharmacy-based codeine [...]

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One in five taking part in Dry January turn to cannabis instead – survey

By |2023-01-22T04:30:45+00:0022 January 2023|

One in five people taking part in Dry January are substituting alcohol for cannabis, a new survey from the US shows.  Dry January has become increasingly popular in recent years, as consumers attempt to ditch the drink throughout the first month of the year, following the [...]

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UK patient registry to continue for fourth year with key changes

By |2023-01-22T04:30:14+00:0022 January 2023|

Drug Science has announced that its cannabis patient registry, Project Twenty21, will continue collecting data for a fourth year with new partners on board. The UK charity for drug reform confirmed this week that its medicinal cannabis patient registry, formerly known as Project Twenty21, will continue [...]

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Cruelty-free CBD: cannabis-based beauty products that are vegan-friendly

By |2023-01-20T03:02:30+00:0020 January 2023|

Whether you’re vegan-for-life or celebrating Veganuary, we’ve sought out some CBD-based beauty products that can help give you a cruelty-free cannabis glow-up. The start of a new year often goes hand in hand with resolutions, new routines and dreams of rejuvenation. It also happens to align [...]

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Linnea SA to produce medicinal cannabis in Switzerland 

By |2023-01-20T03:02:15+00:0020 January 2023|

Pharmaceutical manufacturer, Linnea SA, has been granted a licence for the production of high-THC medicinal cannabis products in Switzerland. Linnea SA was granted a narcotics licence by Swissmedic at the end of 2022, making it one of the first companies in Switzerland to be able to [...]

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Cost analysis of cannabis on the NHS to launch next month

By |2023-01-20T03:01:55+00:0020 January 2023|

A new project, designed to show how cannabis would be cost-effective on the NHS, is due to get underway next month. Experts at York Health Economics Consortium are to develop a flexible health economics analysis tool to evaluate the feasibility of prescribing cannabis on the NHS.  [...]

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Bedrocan to manufacture cannabis products in Denmark

By |2023-01-19T03:04:43+00:0019 January 2023|

The Dutch producer of medicinal cannabis is to open a new facility in Denmark in order to meet demand from patients across Europe.  Bedrocan, the sole producer of medicinal cannabis in the Netherlands since 2003, has announced it will establish a new facility to manufacture its [...]

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