Cannabis decriminalisation is not associated with a notable increase in traffic accidents, finds a new report. The report from the Canadian Institute of Actuaries (CIA) and the Casualty Actuarial Society (CAS) analyses the impact of cannabis decriminalisation on the vehicular accident experience in Canada and the [...]
An open letter urging the UK government to reconsider its proposals for harsher drug penalties, has been signed by 500 public health and criminal justice experts. Leading public bodies including the Faculty of Public Health, Police Foundation and the British Medical Association, have expressed ‘serious concerns’ [...]
If internet searchers are anything to go by, Brits are feeling pretty frazzled right now. Experts at Simply CBD share some stress-busting tips to encourage calm and relaxation this season. The lingering stress of the cost-of-living crisis weighs heavily on the shoulders of many, and with [...]
Access to medical cannabis is associated with a reduction in alcohol sales, a new Canadian study has found. The data, published in the journal Health Policy, shows that the legalisation of medical cannabis in Canada was associated with a reduction in alcohol sales, suggesting it may [...]
Cantourage Clinic, which prescribes cannabis to patients across the UK, has received high praise from the Care Quality Commission following a recent inspection. Following an inspection by the CQC in October, Cantourage Clinic has been rated as ‘Good’ by the independent regulator. The report published detailed [...]
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 [...]
New information reveals a ‘major disconnect’ between NHS and private prescribing of cannabis medicines is ‘holding back progress’ in the UK, potentially failing thousands of patients. More than six in 10 NHS Foundation Trusts in England (61%) say they did not prescribe any cannabis-based medicines in [...]
Malta legalised medical cannabis in 2018, but according to advocates the ecosystem is prohibitive and focused on industry profit over patient welfare. Could soon-to-open legal cannabis social clubs provide a trusted alternative? Malta made waves in 2021 when it became the first EU country to legalise [...]
Real-world data from the UK shows patients with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) experienced an improvement in symptoms and quality of life when prescribed cannabis. The new study published in the Expert Review of Neurotherapeutics found that patients enrolled on the UK Medical Cannabis Registry experienced an [...]
A Canadian cannabis company is set to study minor cannabinoids for the treatment of epilepsy as part of a National Institute of Health (NIH) programme. Cannabis research company, Cannabis Orchards, has signed an agreement with the National Institute of Health (NIH) to participate in the Epilepsy [...]
Demand for intoxicating hemp-derived cannabinoids (IHDCs) – which give users a legal ‘high’ – is now rising across Europe and the UK, but a lack of research and regulation could put consumers at risk. CBD could be considered the calming, non-psychoactive cousin of delta-9 THC, the [...]
Earlier this month Irish dad-of-two, Patrick Moore, was sentenced to five years for the cultivation and supply of cannabis, much of which was donated to severely ill patients. The tragic consequences will be felt by many, writes friend and long-time activist, Peter Reynolds. Patrick Moore lives [...]
Europe’s first trial of adult-use THC cannabis is expected to begin in the new year, Swiss officials have confirmed. Switzerland’s so-called ‘Weed Care’ trial, the first pilot program to study the effects of adult-use cannabis legalisation in Europe, is set to launch at the end of [...]
New research has found significant improvements in quality of life among Tourette’s patients’ consuming cannabis-based products. Cannabis products are associated with improved quality of life and a reduction in prescription medications among patients with Tourette syndrome, new research shows. Tourette’s syndrome is a neurological disorder, which [...]
The number of medical cannabis patients in Europe grew by almost 100,000 over the last year, according to new data, but access remains out of reach for many. The majority of people in Europe now live in countries with some form of access to medical cannabis [...]
A charity set up to help fund the cost of children’s medical cannabis prescriptions has stepped in to support a family who face losing access to their son’s oil. The family of six-year-old Oliver Rice, who has treatment-resistant epilepsy, has received a three-month financial grant from [...]
CBD startup, Hemp Heros, is partnering with University College Dublin (UCD), medical professionals and veterinarians, to expand research on full-spectrum CBD for people and their pets. The UK’s CBD revolution is in full swing. CBD-based supplements are an increasingly common sight in cupboards across the country [...]
Industry leaders hope the passing of a landmark bill to expand cannabis research in the US will encourage the UK government to recognise its potential. Following the passing of historical new legislation in the US, cannabis industry leaders have called for the UK government to recognise [...]
The online food giant, Deliveroo, is taking action against an illegal cannabis seller over ‘obvious mimicking’ of its brand. The digital takeaway delivery service, Deliveroo, has confirmed that it is taking official action against an illicit cannabis start-up which appears to mimic the company’s branding. Dispenseroo, [...]
Many UK families are accessing cannabis for children with cancer and other life-limiting illnesses, say experts, without any support from their doctors. Despite cannabis not being prescribed for childhood cancer, even through private clinics, many families in the UK are thought to be accessing it illicitly [...]
A 20-year US study points to major shifts in teenage substance use trends, with alcohol abuse declining while the consumption of cannabis edibles climbs. Adolescent cannabis abuse has increased 245% since 2000 in the US, according to a new study, while alcohol abuse has steadily declined [...]
Germany is likely to legalise the adult-use of recreational cannabis in 2024, but what does this mean for the country’s medical cannabis community? Cannabis is not a dirty secret in Germany. Tens of thousands of patients—potentially more than 1% of the population—benefit from medical access, with [...]
Cancer patients used less opioids to manage their pain while receiving treatment in states where medical cannabis was legalised, according to a new study. The findings of the study suggest that medical cannabis legalisation was associated with a lower rate of opioid dispensing and pain-related hospital [...]
Patients from the Isle of Man can now have their cannabis prescriptions fulfilled locally after several months of delays. As of Thursday 1 December, patients with a private prescription for Cannabis Based Products for Medicinal use (CBPMs) are able to have their prescription fulfilled on the [...]
In a market which some would argue is not sufficiently meeting the needs of patients, European cannabis producer AltoVerde aims to bring quality and transparency to the sector. Questionable quality, inconsistent supply and a lack of detailed product information. The team at AltoVerde has identified some [...]
A new report gives an insight into the multitude of challenges preventing more UK clinicians from prescribing cannabis medicines. Cannabis must be treated the same as any other medication if we want to see mainstream prescribing in the UK, say doctors in a landmark report out [...]
The company plans to manufacture and distribute medicinal cannabis products in the UK following the recent acquisition of BCM Specials. Avida Global has announced the acquisition of Nottingham based, BCM Specials Ltd, the longest established Specials manufacturer in the UK. The new company, Avida Medical, will [...]
A new drug candidate is said to have demonstrated a three to fourfold increase in bioavailability when compared to unmodified CBD. A clinical-stage biotherapeutics company, PureTech Health, says its oral CBD candidate could expand the therapeutic application of the cannabinoid as a treatment for a range [...]
Cannabis can help us see the beauty in every day, writes Casper James* who says the plant has helped him recover from alcohol addiction and embrace his creativity. I am a recovering alcoholic and have found cannabis to be a huge help in my recovery. Some [...]
The company behind the cannabis-based treatment, Epidyolex, has shared new findings on its role in treating seizures related to rare forms of epilepsy. Jazz Pharmaceuticals will share new research on its CBD-based drug, Epidyolex/Epidiolex at the upcoming American Epilepsy Society (AES) annual meeting from 2-6 December [...]
After a six-year battle, a campaigner is thought to be the first endometriosis patient to be granted a ministerial licence for cannabis treatment in Ireland. Irish cannabis campaigner, Aimee Brown, says her consultant’s application to the Minister of Health to prescribe the treatment for her legally [...]
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 [...]
A new study, funded by a US government drug agency, has found that legalising cannabis for adult-use did not lead to an increase in consumption among teenagers. The study, which was carried out at the University of Washington with funding from the National Institutes of Drug [...]
A new initiative is turning medical cannabis waste into eco-cook bags for cleaner, healthier, more sustainable cooking. The simple act of cooking a meal can have hazardous results. Almost three billion people—one in three—depend on fuels such as wood, charcoal and kerosene to prepare food over [...]
New MHRA guidance for the approval of unlicensed cannabis medicines in the UK is recognition of both the health and economic benefits of a domestic industry, say experts. The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) published new guidelines earlier this month to support companies applying [...]
Gino Kenny TD has put forward a movement which, if successful, would see the decriminalisation of possession of cannabis for personal use in Ireland. Leader of the People Before Profit party, Gino Kenny TD, says it is time for Ireland to ‘take back control’ of its drug [...]
Dr Simon Erridge, head of research and access at Sapphire Medical Clinics, explores everything you need to know about medicinal cannabis in the workplace. Medical cannabis was rescheduled in the UK over four years ago (November 1st 2018) allowing for it to be prescribed for eligible [...]
Recent surveys have highlighted that many patients in the UK are still accessing medication through the legacy market, despite cannabis being legally available on prescription since 2018. Cannabis Health explores why. On the surface it appears to be a burgeoning industry. With more than 20,000 patients [...]
A patient has won an appeal in the Court of Justice of the European Union to remain in the Netherlands in order to continue accessing cannabis treatment. A medical cannabis patient fighting deportation in the Netherlands has won their case in a landmark ruling by the [...]
CBD is ‘remarkably safe’ and well-tolerated even at higher doses, according to a new scientific paper, but there is limited evidence for its efficacy in smaller amounts. Researchers investigating the safety and efficacy of CBD have concluded that the compound has a ‘remarkably safe profile’ even [...]
A study published earlier this month highlights the anti-inflammatory potential of a number of potent cannabinoids and terpenes. New research has highlighted the potential of selected cannabinoid and terpenes to reduce inflammation associated with a range of serious health conditions. The study, which was co-published by [...]
New research shows that HIV+ patients who consume cannabis are more likely to be physically active, which could help improve other symptoms such as pain and depression. Cannabis use was associated with heightened levels of physical activity in HIV positive patients, according to data published in [...]
UK campaigners will take part in an international debate on medicinal cannabis, in another step towards legal access for patients in Romania. Prominent advocates from across Europe will travel to Romania this week to take part in the country’s first international debate on medicinal cannabis. UK [...]
When their son was diagnosed with a rare brain tumour, Jessica and Simon Edwards turned to cannabis. They have chosen to share their story to address the stigma around its use in paediatric cancer. James Edwards was beautiful and full of life. He found joy in [...]
Consultant psychiatrist, Dr Niraj Singh, shares the case of an 82-year-old dementia patient who has seen improvements in mood, expression and quality of life since being prescribed cannabis. Dementia is a high cause of mental and physical health morbidity. It’s a progressive and irreversible condition, which [...]
New research says CBD may not reduce the negative effects of THC in cannabis, despite previous studies suggesting otherwise. A new study from King’s College London has found no evidence that cannabidiol (CBD) reduces the potential negative effects of cannabis. The research, published in Neuropsychopharmacology, challenges [...]
Sapphire Clinics is offering 2,000 more patients the ability to access medical cannabis treatment at reduced costs. Sapphire Clinics has announced the expansion of its award-winning access scheme, allowing more patients to contribute to the UK Medical Cannabis Registry. The Sapphire Access Scheme, which launched in [...]
After a decade of limited progress on drug policy in Ireland, discussion around the decriminalisation of cannabis consumers is welcome. A new bill to decriminalise the possession of cannabis for personal use is due to be put before the Irish Dáil [parliament] in the coming weeks. [...]
British Cannabis has released its first cannabigerol-based product with the debut of Synergy Rescue Cream, a fusion of two powerful cannabinoids: CBD and CBG. British Cannabis, registered as CBD Health Foods Ltd, has paved the way for availability, quality and legitimacy of CBD consumer products since [...]
Louis Petit’s neurologist was amazed by the effect medical cannabis had on his seizures and was even willing to prescribe it through the NHS, but at the last moment they withdrew their support out of the blue. The family wants to know why. Earlier this year, [...]
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