Clint Eastwood wins $6m in damages from CBD company in lawsuit

By |2021-10-07T17:24:28+01:007 October 2021|

Clint Eastwood is just one of many celebrities who have had their images used to promote CBD companies in recent years despite not having an affiliation with the brand. The actor Clint Eastwood was awarded $6.1 million on Friday in a lawsuit against a Lithuanian CBD [...]

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GMC must address “serious concerns” over BPNA guidelines on prescribing medical cannabis

By |2021-10-07T17:24:15+01:007 October 2021|

Dozens of parents whose children rely on medical cannabis have written to the General Medical Council (GMC) outlining their concerns about the blocks to access. More than 40 parents and carers of children who are prescribed medical cannabis to treat conditions such as intractable  epilepsy have [...]

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Teenage cannabis exposure may not be associated with schizophrenia

By |2021-10-07T17:24:08+01:007 October 2021|

A new study shows that cannabis exposure during adolescence may not be independently associated with either adult-onset psychosis or schizophrenia. The study examined the relationship between adolescent cannabis use and adult-onset psychosis in a longitudinal co-twin control analysis. They identified no dose-response relationship in models that [...]

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Justin Bieber launches cannabis line with charitable focus

By |2021-10-07T17:23:53+01:007 October 2021|

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 [...]

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“Children’s lives are at risk” – let GPs prescribe medical cannabis, says paediatric neurologist

By |2021-10-07T17:23:41+01:007 October 2021|

A leading paediatric neurologist has called for GPs to be able to prescribe medical cannabis to children with severe epilepsy. Dr Adelaida Martinez, a consultant at the Portland Hospital for Women and Children in London, is one of the few paediatric neurologists who prescribed medical cannabis [...]

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California governor signs ‘Ryan’s Law’ allowing cannabis for terminally ill patients

By |2021-10-07T17:23:25+01:007 October 2021|

Ryan’s Law or The Compassionate Access to Medical Cannabis Act would allow patients to use medical cannabis in certain situations on hospital grounds. California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed Ryan’s Law legislation into law to expand end-of-life treatment and pain relief options for terminally ill patients. [...]

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“Three years on, disabled people need a solution”

By |2021-10-07T17:22:56+01:007 October 2021|

Almost three years since the rescheduling of medical cannabis, disabled patients are still suffering, writes Lucy Stafford, advocacy director at PLEA (Patient-Led Engagement for Access). In November 2018, current Health Secretary (and then Home Secretary) Sajid Javid ruled that medical cannabis would be made legally available [...]

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“Ireland has the most restrictive medical cannabis programme in the world”

By |2021-10-05T12:21:15+01:005 October 2021|

The HSE announced the first products available through Ireland’s medical cannabis access programme (MCAP) this week, but the system has been “sabotaged” by a medical establishment “hostile to cannabis”, argues Peter Reynolds. Peter Reynolds is an advisory board member of the Irish Medical Cannabis Council. Ireland [...]

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“BPNA rules deny safe treatment for children”– clinicians write open letter to Sajid Javid

By |2021-10-05T04:03:30+01:005 October 2021|

Fifty medical professionals have signed an open letter expressing their concerns over the BPNA’s guidelines on medical cannabis. The Medical Cannabis Clinicians Society (MCCS) has issued an open letter to the Secretary of State for Health, Sajid Javid to highlight their concerns about the British Paediatric [...]

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70 percent of dystonia patients find medical cannabis improves sleep – study

By |2021-10-04T15:15:46+01:004 October 2021|

A new study revealed that consumption of medical cannabis in adults with dystonia may improve symptoms and alleviate pain related to the condition. The study on dystonia was presented as part of the International Congress of Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders Virtual Congress 2021 which was [...]

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“Huge concerns” over Ireland’s “restrictive” medical cannabis access programme

By |2021-10-04T15:15:20+01:004 October 2021|

Irish activists, politicians and patients have reacted to the announcement that the first cannabis-based medicine will be available from October through the Medical Cannabis Access Programme (MCAP). The update to the Medical Cannabis Access Programme (MCAP) has been widely criticised by Irish cannabis patients, activists and [...]

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Trigeminal neuralgia: How cannabis can help with the excruciating pain

By |2021-10-03T01:57:58+01:003 October 2021|

Trigeminal neuralgia (TN) is a chronic pain condition that affects the trigeminal nerve, which carries sensation from your face to your brain. Although it is rare, approximately 1 in 10,000 people develop this condition each year. The main symptom of trigeminal neuralgia is a sudden attack of [...]

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Cannabis activists highlight patient’s struggle to return home

By |2021-10-03T01:57:20+01:003 October 2021|

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 [...]

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DOMS: How can CBD help with post-gym muscle pain?

By |2021-10-03T01:57:01+01:003 October 2021|

Delayed Onset of Muscle Soreness (DOMS) can be extremely painful after a good workout session, but what causes it and how could CBD help? Sore muscles after a good gym session are often referred to as delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS). The soreness can happen if [...]

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ADHD Awareness Month: “There is more to ADHD than just annoying stereotypes”

By |2021-10-01T11:50:50+01:001 October 2021|

For ADHD awareness month, Cannabis Health meets patients who use cannabis to treat the symptoms of the condition. In the first of our series on ADHD, we meet Jakob Fullagar who was diagnosed with the condition as a teenager. He treats his condition with a combination [...]

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UK cannabis firm Avida Global acquires leading CBD producer

By |2021-09-30T16:16:11+01:0030 September 2021|

British cannabis firm Avida Global has announced its takeover of Canna Creations and Green Stem CBD. The acquisition sees the firm become a fully vertically integrated seed-to-sale business, now controlling the entire lifecycle of its medical cannabis oils. White-labelling manufacturing business, Canna Creations, produces a wide [...]

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Cannabis consumption by pregnant women increased during pandemic according to new study

By |2021-09-30T16:15:57+01:0030 September 2021|

A new study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association has revealed that cannabis use among pregnant women increased during the pandemic. Researchers from Kaiser Permanente compared figures of pregnant women consuming cannabis in Northern California during the pandemic to the numbers from the [...]

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CBD and insomnia : CBD company and research centre to launch new trial

By |2021-09-30T16:15:41+01:0030 September 2021|

Could cannabis help with insomnia? CBD and medical cannabis company BOD Australia have partnered with the Woodcock institute to launch new trial. The insomnia research and agreement between BOD Australia and the Woodcock Institute will involve a phase IIb clinical trial. It is aimed at developing [...]

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JuicyFields cannabis crowd growing movement challenges Canadian “green rush”

By |2021-09-30T16:15:24+01:0030 September 2021|

JuicyFields crowd growing platform Vs. Canadian cannabis market: Overview of two medicinal cannabis hype cases with totally different approaches and outcomes. Sponsored post Despite a loud joyful boom that happened in Canada in 2019 when cannabis was moved to the legal side, the country has failed [...]

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Ireland’s HSE to offer first medical cannabis products from October

By |2021-09-30T16:15:04+01:0030 September 2021|

The Irish Health Service Executive (HSE) has announced that the first cannabis-based products will be available through the Medical Cannabis Access Programme from next month. In a joint committee meeting held on Wednesday 29 September, CannEpil was announced as the first drug to be made available [...]

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‘Cancer, cannabis and me’ – Patient’s moving blog about her journey with stage 4 cancer

By |2021-09-29T11:11:31+01:0029 September 2021|

Medical cannabis patient, Terri Baker writes about her experience with incurable cancer, cannabis and motherhood in an emotional blog to raise awareness. Terri Baker, who was diagnosed with cancer at the age of 30 and has been battling the condition for more than a decade, is [...]

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Medical cannabis may reduce pain levels in fibromyalgia patients – study

By |2021-09-29T11:11:17+01:0029 September 2021|

A new study on patients diagnosed with fibromyalgia and other inflammatory rheumatic diseases, reports a reduction in pain levels following medical cannabis use. The study revealed patients experienced reduced levels of pain and better sleep quality following their use of medical cannabis products. The study surveyed [...]

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“Innovation requires brave decisions” – Gen-Z beauty brand hits 1.7 million Tik Tok views

By |2021-09-29T11:10:57+01:0029 September 2021|

 Rebekah Hall CEO at South West Brands explains the importance of influencer marketing as the brand hits 1.7 million views on TikTok with their hashtag, #metheloveofmyownlife. New CBD brand Love MeMeMe – which is aimed at Gen-Z consumers rather than millennials or baby boomers – offers [...]

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The UK CBD Start-up Doing Things Differently: We Reviewed The Good Level’s Full-Spectrum Products

By |2021-09-29T11:09:34+01:0029 September 2021|

Finding a CBD brand that knocks your socks off in today’s saturated market is a real challenge. The Good Level is aiming to change that by shaking up the same old CBD business models and offering something new. Sponsored post They start with a website, pay [...]

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Medical cannabis may reduce opioid use among chronic pain patients – study

By |2021-09-29T11:09:09+01:0029 September 2021|

A new study revealed that medical cannabis therapy is associated with a potential reduction in prescription opioid use by pain patients. Researchers analysed trends in pain patient’s use of prescription opioids over a six month period before and after they started using medical cannabis. The study [...]

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Calls for trial of London cannabis legalisation as early as 2022

By |2021-09-27T21:00:06+01:0027 September 2021|

A new report published by the London Cannabis Legalisation Commission calls for a trial of legal cannabis in London to begin as early as 2022. The London Cannabis Legalisation Commission’s, London Cannabis Study published on Monday 27 September, says there is no place for a room [...]

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Experts make ‘weak’ recommendation of medical cannabis for chronic pain

By |2021-09-27T20:59:50+01:0027 September 2021|

A panel of experts have made a weak recommendation for a trial of non-inhaled medical cannabis for the treatment of chronic pain. A new paper, published in the British Medical Journal earlier this month, concluded that non-inhaled cannabis showed a “small to very small” improvement in [...]

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New study reports reduced anxiety and depression from low-dose CBD

By |2021-09-27T20:59:39+01:0027 September 2021|

A new study from the US has found that the use of CBD products, even at a low dose, was linked to reductions in both anxiety and depression. The study led by non-profit organisation Realm of Caring (RoC), examined the benefits of medicinal cannabis products for [...]

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CBD vaping may lead to improvements in verbal recall – study

By |2021-09-27T20:59:21+01:0027 September 2021|

A study on CBD vaping has revealed it may be associated with short-term improvements in how we recall words. The researchers took the effects of vaporised CBD and compared them to placebo on verbal episodic memory performance in a group of 34 young adult participants aged [...]

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Is it time for a T (tolerance)-break?

By |2021-09-24T14:33:52+01:0024 September 2021|

How do you know if it’s time to take a tolerance break? Dr Niraj Singh, a consultant psychiatrist and member of the Medical Cannabis Clinicians Society, explains. Dr Niraj Singh Medical cannabis is used increasingly for a range of conditions including anxiety, depression, PTSD, ADHD, pain, [...]

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95% of patients with rare skin condition report improvements with cannabis topicals

By |2021-09-24T14:33:44+01:0024 September 2021|

A new study of a rare skin condition has revealed that different preparations of cannabinoids could have benefits for patients with painful Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB). Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB) is the name of a group of rare inherited skin disorders that can cause the skin to become [...]

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How do I access a medical cannabis prescription?

By |2021-09-24T14:33:01+01:0024 September 2021|

Curious about accessing a medical cannabis prescription? It can be difficult to know where to start or what to expect. Cannabis Health News editor, Caroline Barry, who has a medical cannabis prescription for ADHD, and Dr Jean Gerard Sinovich, medical director of the Cannabis Access Clinics [...]

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Patient Voices: “I feel like I can plan for the future instead of having to take one day at a time”

By |2021-09-24T14:32:37+01:0024 September 2021|

Introduced to cannabis while struggling with symptoms of Ehlers Danlos syndromes as a teenager, getting a prescription has allowed Lex Wolfe to plan for the future and thrive while living with multiple chronic health conditions.  Lex Wolfe has just graduated from an undergraduate degree in forensic [...]

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How The Good Level is changing the UK CBD market for the better

By |2021-09-24T14:32:21+01:0024 September 2021|

The Good Level is bringing new energy to the UK CBD market by focusing on quality, local products and supporting British farming. The Good Level is a UK-based CBD company actively working to improve cannabidiol production and distribution in the UK. It works closely with operators [...]

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Cannabis legalisation not linked to rise in car accidents, says study

By |2021-09-24T14:32:07+01:0024 September 2021|

A team of researchers have studied emergency room records and determined that cannabis legalisation in Canada has not resulted in an increase in admissions. The data published in the journal of Drug and Alcohol Dependence revealed that there has been no increase in two provinces, Alberta [...]

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UK Fibromyalgia to host two-part webinar on medical cannabis and CBD

By |2021-09-24T14:31:45+01:0024 September 2021|

UK Fibromyalgia, a magazine dedicated to the chronic condition, will host a two-part webinar discussing the role that medical cannabis and CBD can play in treatment. UK Fibromyalgia has joined forces with Integro Clinics, Primary Care Cannabis Network, Cannabis Patient Advocacy and Support Services (CPASS) and [...]

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Canadian study shows more women using cannabis for menopause symptoms

By |2021-09-24T14:31:30+01:0024 September 2021|

A new study shows a large percentage of women have tried cannabis to manage their menopause symptoms. The menopause study aimed to examine the rates and patterns of cannabis use and its perceived effectiveness in managing symptoms. Researchers analysed responses from 1,500 women living across Alberta [...]

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Cannabis company offsets 25,956 tonnes of emissions to become carbon neutral

By |2021-09-22T07:43:10+01:0022 September 2021|

Canadian company HEXO has offset 100 percent of its 2020 operational carbon emissions, in addition to the personal emissions of 1,200 employees. HEXO , one of the largest licensed cannabis companies in Canada is a consumer packaged goods company working in the  sector under different brands, [...]

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Pro-skateboarder owned performance brand, Just Live to launch CBD sparkling water

By |2021-09-21T15:18:36+01:0021 September 2021|

Just Live an athlete owned performance CBD brand has partnered with wellness company, Vertical Wellness and canafarma to release a line of sparkling water. A professional skateboarder and multiple X Games gold medalist Paul Rodriguez co-founded the brand with professional soccer player and World Cup winner, [...]

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Italy close to referendum on decriminalising cannabis

By |2021-09-20T14:00:08+01:0020 September 2021|

A referendum campaign in Italy has gathered over 500,000 signatures in under a week meaning Italy may hold a referendum on decriminalising cannabis next year. In Italy, a popular referendum can be called if a petition secures over 500,000 signatures before the September 30 deadline. Campaigners [...]

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Cannabis and IVF: Study reveals consumption may not be associated with compromised effects

By |2021-09-20T13:59:53+01:0020 September 2021|

A study from researchers in Canada and Israel have revealed that a history of cannabis use is not associated with compromised effects on IVF. The study, published in the Journal of Cannabis Use, on the effects of a person’s history of cannabis use found it is [...]

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Spain approves first cannabis based medicine

By |2021-09-19T00:37:39+01:0019 September 2021|

Spain has approved the first cannabis based medicine, Epidyolex for patients with severe conditions such as epilepsy. Epidyolex, an oral cannabis-based medicine, has been approved in Spain by the Ministry of Health after a large two-year trial. The approval for Epidyolex was based on the results [...]

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Royal Society of Medicine and Integro Clinics announce pain and cannabis medicines event

By |2021-09-19T00:37:08+01:0019 September 2021|

The Royal Society of Medicine has announced a collaborative event, Pain and cannabis medicines: Everything you want to know (but were too afraid to ask) in association with Integro Medical Clinics. The event takes place on October 11 from 8:30 to 17:30. It will explore the potential [...]

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Celebrities including Drake call for a general pardon for those involved in cannabis offences.

By |2021-09-19T00:36:47+01:0019 September 2021|

Over 150 celebrities including the rapper Drake and NBA athletes have signed an open letter to President Biden calling for a general pardon of non-violent cannabis offences. NBA athlete Al Harrington, rapper Drake, world champion boxer Badou Jack, rapper and activist Killer Mike, NBA star John [...]

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Red Eyez: Making CBD accessible to the masses

By |2021-09-17T12:29:53+01:0017 September 2021|

CBD could be a part of everyone’s daily wellbeing routine, but it needs to be affordable first, says founder of Red Eyez CBD, Darshan Patel. Red Eyez CBD founder Darshan Patel shares his industry insight with Cannabis Health News. The potential benefits of CBD are well [...]

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CBD brand created by a Welsh athlete releases report on potential health benefits of CBD

By |2021-09-17T12:29:23+01:0017 September 2021|

The Healthcare Technology Centre (HTC) partners with Welsh brand Hemp Heros to discover the potential health benefits of CBD products. The Welsh HTC led by Swansea University Medical School collaborated with Swansea and Ireland based company, Hemp Heros. Hemp Heros was co-founded by  David Hartigan and [...]

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Zurich to launch recreational cannabis trial

By |2021-09-17T12:29:01+01:0017 September 2021|

Zurich is launching a new trial that will allow people to buy cannabis products from pharmacies and social clubs under controlled conditions from next year. Zurich, Switzerland’s largest city, announced a three and a half year pilot scheme that will allow the sale of cannabis products. [...]

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California bill: Ryan’s Law would allow medical cannabis use in hospitals

By |2021-09-16T11:34:43+01:0016 September 2021|

Ryan’s Law or The Compassionate Access to Medical Cannabis Act would allow patients to use medical cannabis in certain situations on hospital grounds. Members of the California Assembly and Senate have advanced legislation to the governor’s desk which would allow medical cannabis products in hospitals and [...]

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