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 [...]
Patients and prescribers highlighted the need for GPs to be better educated on medical cannabis, at a meeting of the Scottish cross-party group. The Scottish cross-party group (CPG) on medicinal cannabis, held on Wednesday 2 February, saw patients and prescribers share the importance of educating UK [...]
David Johnston, who was diagnosed with autism at the age of 49, says a new discreet cannabis vaping device has helped his anxiety and chronic pain. Fifty four-year-old David Johnston has a condition called Ehlers danlos syndrome (EDS), a disorder which affects the connective tissues that provide [...]
The UK should draw on lessons learned from Covid-19 in order to improve access to medical cannabis, says a new report. Scientists, clinicians, patients and industry professionals argue that it’s time for government to introduce bolder policies to increase patient access to medical cannabis in the [...]
Campaigners have raised serious concerns over the UK’s approach to drug testing, which means 1.4 million medical cannabis patients risk facing criminalisation. Calls from prominent advocates, scientists and campaigners, for reform to UK drug testing come following a new study which “raises questions about the validity” [...]
Home Former NHS nurse, Katrina Boulton, saw the difference medical cannabis made to her epileptic daughter’s quality of life – now she’s helping others access it, in her new role as clinical nurse at The Medical Cannabis Clinics. As a nurse working predominantly in palliative care [...]
Home Tattoo pain can be a difficult experience made worse depending on the location of your new art. Could CBD provide some relief before, during or after your ink? There are many different styles of tattooing. Some such as machine tattoos are an established and popular [...]
Home Credit: Instagram/levinhealth One of Australia’s top basketball stars, Lauren Jackson, has applied for a cannabis exemption ahead of her court comeback later this year. Lauren Jackson, who is widely considered one of Australia’s best female basketball players, is hoping to be granted an exemption to [...]
Home The NFL has announced US$1 million to fund research into cannabis and CBD for pain management and brain injury. US National Football League (NFL) is offering $1 million into research to examine the effects of cannabinoids on pain management and neuroprotection from concussion in elite football. [...]
Home A new paper from skincare company, Cellular Goods has confirmed the potential benefits of CBD and CBG for signs of ageing or skin irritation. A report by Cellular Goods shows that CBG and CBD may offer an alternative to some of the harsher chemical anti-ageing [...]
An increasing amount of people are turning to the ketogenic diet for its potential health benefits. But what are they are how can you incorporate CBD? The word keto was the most Googled food topic in the world, with over 25.4 million searches in 2020. It [...]
Making a simple switch from dairy products to plant-based alternatives can have huge benefits for our health. We examine if hemp milk could be the way forward Even though Veganuary may be coming to an end, there are so many advantages to making little changes to [...]
More than half of endometriosis patients increased their cannabis consumption during the pandemic, finds a new study. A new study, published by researchers in Australia, has explored the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on cannabis consumption in endometriosis patients. Over 1,600 patients were surveyed from 46 [...]
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