Campaigners have responded to a report, which highlights for the first time, the desperation and anger of families trying to access medical cannabis in the UK. Cannabis Health speaks to Dr Anne Katrin Schlag, head of research at Drug Science and campaigner, director of the Medical [...]
A CBD brand has opened its doors to customers at Westfield London, Europe’s largest retail destination, with the aim of demystifying the cannabinoid. Mee CBD is located on the first floor of Westfield London, in Shepherd’s Bush alongside household names in health and wellbeing, such as [...]
A peer-reviewed article from Drug Science highlights the experiences of families using medical cannabis and the changes it has made to their lives. The peer-reviewed article interviews 11 families who were participants recruited through the charity, End our Pain and its spokesperson, campaigner Hannah Deacon. The [...]
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MGC Pharmaceuticals has signed an agreement to supply and distribute its products to the US market with AMC Holdings, a move that will see clinical trials for its medicines initiated in the US. EU-based biopharmaceutical company specialising in the production and development of phytocannabinoid-derived medicines, MGC [...]
The U.S Department of Energy (DOE) is sponsoring a project to develop hemp fibre insulation to provide a more environmentally friendly and sustainable option. The Biden Administration directed the DOE to spearhead the United States policy by driving innovation and deployment of clean energy technology and [...]
The first prescriptions of medical cannabis flower are set to be available for patients on the French medical cannabis pilot programme, in the coming weeks. The first batches of dried medical cannabis flower, provided by Aurora and distributed by Ethypharm, are now available to the healthcare [...]
Jay-Z’s cannabis brand The Parent Company has launched its first line of lotions and tinctures in three categories – well balanced, well relieved and well-rested. The Parent Company is a vertically integrated cannabis company based in California. This is their first collection of wellness products that [...]
A new in-depth medical cannabis report from Drug Science highlights the anger and desperation of families experiencing the system in the UK. The detailed report interviews 11 families who were participants recruited through the charity, End our Pain and its spokesperson, campaigner Hannah Deacon. The patients [...]
A new study on driving and the consumption of CBD products reveals that it may not produce false positives in oral tests for THC. When it comes to drug tests, most countries and jurisdictions use point of collection (POC) oral fluid testing devices to identify driving [...]
The Texas ban on smokeable hemp has been removed this week in a landmark decision that could lead to a million-dollar hemp market by 2025. The ban was introduced in 2019 but challenged by hemp companies. The landmark decision removes the law and a resulting rule [...]
Ziggy Marley, the oldest son of Jamaican reggae artist, Bob Marley, has launched a new line of pet wellness products starting with CBD dog chews. The brand, Apawthecary offers a full range of vegan wellness products that not only include CBD but shiitake mushrooms too. The [...]
A new survey on working out during the pandemic reveals that almost half of those surveyed say they incorporate cannabis into their routines. As gyms closed across the world due to lockdown, it forced people to get creative with their fitness. For some, this meant the [...]
Always Pure Organics creating a retail-ready range of CBD brands to allow businesses immediate, fuss-free integration into the competitive CBD marketplace. Sponsored Feature The CBD industry is unique in its potential, experiencing rapid growth -with the global CBD market is estimated to reach $20+ billion by [...]
A veteran and CBD business owner discusses mental and physical health for the military and how CBD could play a part in recovery. As troops return from Afghanistan this month, there has been a renewed call for extra support from the Government as many veterans report [...]
Sponsored Female pelvic pain affects thousands of women but still gets misdiagnosed and is very often overlooked, say experts at Integro Medical Clinics. Dr Sally Ghazaleh, an NHS pain consultant and women’s health expert at Integro Clinics, sees countless women, who have been misdiagnosed, not taken [...]
New research indicates that problematic cannabis use may be linked to poorer Covid-19 outcomes. Findings from Washington University in the US, suggest that cannabis use disorder (CUD) should be considered among the risk factors for poorer outcomes in patients with Covid-19. Diabetes, obesity and a history [...]
British cannabis firm Avida Global has taken another significant step forward as it moves towards becoming a world-leading medical cannabis producer. The producer of high-quality medicinal cannabis oils has announced the appointment of Peter Donovan as global commercial director. Avida Global, global commercial director, Peter Donovan [...]
Thousands of MS patients are being denied access to cannabis-based spray, Sativex, despite it receiving NICE approval two years ago. Thousands of people living with multiple sclerosis (MS) in England are being denied access to the ‘life-changing’ cannabis-based spray, new data shows. Sativex, a THC:CBD spray [...]
A small animal study from the University of Helsinki reported that CBD may help with different eating disorders. The study focused on binge eating disorder (BED), one of the most common eating disorders. Although, it has fewer treatment options than anorexia nervosa or bulimia nervosa. People [...]
CBD edibles, drinks and smokable hemp are now banned in Hawaii under the new legislation. The interim rules restrict sales to tinctures, tablets, capsules, powders and topicals. The new processing rules introduced earlier this month were issued by the state’s Department of Health. Processors are charged [...]
In a new series, Cannabis Health News talks to people who have experienced emigration in search of safe, legal cannabis access. This is our second feature in the series. In the previous article, we spoke to Alicia Maher about her decision to emigrate for access and [...]
Police raid German retailer Lidl over a collection of edibles containing no CBD or THC. The product has been removed from shelves as a precautionary measure. German police have raided the Rosenheim branch of the grocery store Lidl in Bavaria over CBD cookies and other assorted [...]
Always Pure Organics’ Sally Dempster explores the CBD trend within gaming. Sponsored feature Gaming Community The gaming community is growing exponentially, from people playing casually with friends to professional esports competitors, all of whom are contributing to the phenomenal 1.8 billion (US) dollar industry. Especially with [...]
New survey data from Gallup shows that just under half of Americans have tried cannabis. The results are based on the annual Consumption Habits poll that was conducted in July 2021. The Gallup data shows a steady increase in usage over the decades. More than 50 [...]
Architects Lemoal Lemoal has created the country’s first public building, the Pierre Chevet sports centre built from hempcrete in France. The 380 square metre sports centre is based in the town of Croissy-Beaubourg near Paris. The building contains an exercise hall and changing rooms. The walls [...]
The terpenes found in cannabis are thought to help with sleep issues such as insomnia. Did you know that terpenes can also be found in other plants? Cannabis may help with lengthening sleep time, improving the quality and shortening the time it takes to fall asleep. [...]
A new study from the University of South Australia revealed that cannabis use increased during lockdown while other drug consumption decreased. Researchers discovered that cannabis use increased while alcohol consumption fell during the first lockdown. They also noted a decrease in the use of drugs such [...]
Epidyolex, the CBD-based medicine, has been approved for use in the UK as a treatment for seizures associated with tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC). Approval from the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) means Epidyolex can now be used as an adjunctive treatment of seizures associated with [...]
A new randomised clinical study examined the effectiveness of CBD for frontline workers experiencing emotional exhaustion and burnout symptoms It’s been a difficult time for frontline workers who have had to endure the worst of the pandemic. A poll by SAMH (Scottish Association for Mental Health) [...]
A new Australian study showed that speech production could be affected in individuals who consume cannabis. An objective analysis of the audio samples for timing, vocal control and quality revealed subtle differences between cannabis users and non-users. Stereotypical depictions of cannabis users speech often suggests low [...]
Arthritis is a common condition that causes pain and inflammation in joints. In the UK, more than 10 million people have arthritis or other similar conditions. It is a disease that can affect people of all ages including children. Sponsored feature Although there is no cure [...]
A campaign from a new cannabis industry coalition has been launched with the aim of preventing censorship of CBD products. The Cellular Telecommunications and Internet Association (CTIA), a non-profit trade organisation that monitors US content relating to sex, hate, alcohol, firearms and tobacco (collectively known as [...]
One of the UK’s most trusted CBD companies, Provacan shares with us their top categories and which categories have fallen out of favour over the past year. Sponsored feature Provacan is the flagship brand of Cannabis Healthcare company – CiiTECH. The brand has always placed its [...]
Cannabis use is not independently associated with a lack of motivation or increased risk of ‘amotivational syndrome,” according to data from a US study. A US study that took over two years to complete has shown that cannabis alone isn’t associated with a loss of motivation. [...]
Both CBD and turmeric are thought to have great benefits for inflammation and ridding the body of toxins. They are now being combined as food, capsules, oil and coffees. But how does it work? Turmeric Turmeric is the spice that gives curries a vibrant yellow colour. [...]
The recent IPCC report on climate change revealed the shocking state of the environment with a code red warning. As this shows no sign of slowing down, we ask if hemp could provide a code green solution. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report didn’t [...]
A case study from Poland on cannabis use by a patient with treatment-resistant stuttering showed potential sustained improvements in speech fluency. Researchers affiliated with the Medical University of Warsaw in Poland and The Hannover Medical School in Germany have published the report in the journal Cannabis [...]
Megastar Beyonce has revealed how CBD has helped her with “restlessness” and “inflammation” whilst on tour. In an interview with fashion magazine Harper’s Bazaar, Beyonce Knowles revealed she discovered CBD on her last music tour, saying it helps her with restlessness and soreness. Not only has [...]
One of America’s largest cannabis companies has been made the official CBD partner of The Professional Fighters League (PFL) and the PFL Athlete Wellness and Performance Program. The Professional Fighters League (PFL) has announced an agreement with Columbia Care, one of the largest cultivators, manufacturers and [...]
Experts at Integro Clinics explain how cannabis medicines can help alleviate and manage the excruciating pain of migraine. Migraine can be a devastating and utterly miserable condition that can have a profound effect upon the patient’s quality of life, but medical cannabis can offer an effective, [...]
Employees said it reduced stress and boosted productivity A US study has revealed that 15 percent of remote workers used cannabis at work during the pandemic. According to the findings, from online cannabis resource, American Marijuana, workers said it reduced stress and boosted productivity. It may [...]
A new CBD café has opened in Cumbria in the hope of tackling misconceptions about the cannabinoid. The county has welcomed its first ever CBD cafe, which aims to educate the public about CBD, while serving up coffee and cakes. After Covid-19 hindered their plans, West [...]
High profile campaigner Vera Twomey has responded to neurologists who expressed concern over products likely to be offered through the Medical Cannabis Access Programme. Doctors treating patients with epilepsy appear to be planning to shun the Irish Government’s Medical Cannabis Access Programme (MCAP). Several neurologists and [...]
An Australian survey of women with endometriosis stated that 13 percent use cannabis to manage their symptoms, pharmacist Dr Stacia Woodcock discusses the findings. Endometriosis occurs when the lining of the uterus (the endometrium) grows outside of the uterine cavity in other areas of the body, [...]
A new cannabis trade organisation will help shape the next phase of the regulated cannabis sector on the British Isles. In a landmark development for the cannabis industry the Cannabis Services Advisory Board, has been established in Jersey to act as an official conduit between industry [...]
Patients attending Product Earth this summer will have the opportunity to test their own medical cannabis at the major UK hemp and CBD event. The UK’s largest CBD and hemp expo will take place in the West Midlands from 20-22 August to highlight the vast potential [...]
The Dutch Government has pledged €1.4 million for research into medical cannabis in children with treatment-resistant epilepsy. The research will explore whether medical cannabis reduces the frequency and/or severity of epileptic seizures in children. This is the second grant for medical cannabis research to be made [...]
A first-of-its-kind report reveals that the majority of consumers believe CBD to have a positive effect on their quality of life, among other emerging trends. New Frontier Data, an analytics firm specialising in the global cannabis industry has released a new report examining cannabis regulations in [...]
Former NFL player Chris Hetherington has founded his own CBD – and it’s made from orange peel. New wellness brand Peels, which officially launched on 3 August, was founded by 11-year NFL veteran and seasoned CEO Chris Hetherington. Peels’ claims its molecularly identical CBD acts in [...]
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