A new paper highlights what UK patients would like to see prioritised as research around cannabis and its therapeutic potential develops. The research around cannabis for medicinal purposes is rapidly expanding, with a record number of papers published in 2021. However, to date the majority of [...]
An Australian firm claims to have uncovered a more cost-effective and sustainable way to cultivate medicinal cannabis – which could lead to lower prices for patients. A study into the cultivation of medicinal cannabis, led by researchers at CSIRO Australia’s national science agency and cannabis enterprise, [...]
More than three in five residents in Scotland think people should not be prosecuted for the possession of cannabis for personal use, according to a national survey. Results from the latest Scottish Social Attitudes Survey (SSA) show that 66% of respondents either ‘agree’ or ‘strongly agree’ [...]
Did you know you can take your cannabis prescription to any dispensing pharmacy in the UK? We spoke to Hannah Deacon, who co-founded Botanical Health Dispensary earlier this year, about the benefits of getting your medication through an independent pharmacy. Recent months have seen a number [...]
Aroma is more important than THC potency when it comes to having a pleasant experience with cannabis flower, according to a new paper by Dr Ethan Russo and colleagues. A new study is the first to demonstrate that a pleasant aroma – as opposed to THC [...]
With more and more people giving their pets CBD, there are a few important things to consider, explains Scott Mazza of Vitality CBD. Just like humans, pets often suffer from uncomfortable ailments. In fact, 80% of dogs will suffer from arthritis. And just like us, dogs [...]
New research presented this week suggests that cannabis could have certain benefits for people living with bipolar disorder. Experts looking for new treatments for common mood disorders and mental health problems have been investigating the antidepressant and anxiolytic properties of drugs such as psilocybin and cannabis. [...]
Having the right software is a must when it comes to producing high-quality, trusted cannabis-based products, writes Miguel Fagundes chief technical officer at Eurocan. Legalised cannabis-based products are here to stay in a variety of forms. Businesses in the sector therefore need to ensure that they [...]
The UK’s first cannabis patient conference took place last week with many important conversations had throughout the day. We’ve broken down some of the key points here. Patients, prescribers, advocates and industry professionals came together at ISH Venues in London on Friday 4 November for the [...]
A new independent platform linking patients with cannabis clinicians, aims to improve access to prescriptions in the UK. The Cannabis Directory, which has been founded by GP Dr Leon Barron, aims to remove ‘unnecessary bureaucracy’ in the cannabis sector with a streamlined system which allows patients [...]
When consumed purposefully, cannabis can help you realise a new level of wellbeing, writes David Kooi of US company, Jointly. Cannabis, consumed purposefully, makes you more, not less. We now have the data to prove it. This data is from more than 200,000 cannabis consumer experiences, [...]
A new study suggests cannabis could have a significant impact on quality of life for women living with fibromyalgia. A recently-published study suggests that early treatment with cannabis could improve quality of life for women with a diagnosis of fibromyalgia. The treatment was shown to improve [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
The latest issue of the Journal Club explores the benefits of cannabis-based medicines for sleep and insomnia. To sign up to the Journal Club mailing list, click here For this edition of the journal club, the focus is on sleep. There is abundant anecdotal evidence supporting [...]
A UK study, which will examine the effects of medical cannabis on long covid, is set to commence imminently. The study, which has received approval from the UK’s NHS Research Ethics Committee (NHS REC) and Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory agency (MHRA), is due to get [...]
To mark World Cancer Day, we examine if CBD could help to alleviate cancer pain, or the side effects of chemotherapy such as nausea. It is estimated that there are around 375,000 new cases in the UK every year, that’s around 1,000 every day cases of [...]
On World Cancer Day, Christine, a stage four cancer patient reflects on how medical cannabis has helped in her journey. I was first diagnosed with cervical cancer at the age of 30. The diagnosis came with a lot of complications, including being told that I wouldn’t [...]
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