Zurich will become the second Swiss city to legalise the sale and consumption of adult-use cannabis in a pilot programme due to launch this summer. On Tuesday 21 March, the Federal Office of Public Health (OFSP), the public health centre of the Swiss federal government, approved [...]
The Government’s Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs (ACMD) has been ‘strongly urged’ to support the rescheduling of cannabis for research purposes to help patients access it as a possible treatment. In an open letter, the UK Cannabis Industry Council (CIC), has called on the [...]
The Dutch government has pledged €1.4million for research into the effects of medicinal cannabis oil in children with treatment-resistant epilepsy. The UMC Utrecht Brain Center, in collaboration with various organisations in the Netherlands, has been allocated €1.4million from the government’s Good Use of Medicines programme for [...]
New data from the UK shows that medicinal cannabis improves quality of life in patients with a range of chronic conditions. Real-world analysis of over 2,500 patients enrolled on the UK Medical Cannabis Registry, which is run by Sapphire Medical Clinics, explores the effects of prescription [...]
Direct payments from opioid producers to pain doctors in the US saw a significant decline following the legalisation of medical cannabis, a new study has found. A new paper from researchers at the University of Florida, University of Southern California and Purdue University, highlights the impact [...]
New regulations for the prescription of medical cannabis in Germany are set to make it easier for to access the treatment under the public health insurance system. We take a look at the decision and what it means for patients. On Thursday 16 March, the Federal [...]
New research supports the use of medicinal cannabis in patients with a range of conditions, including Parkinson’s disease, peripheral neuropathy, and multiple sclerosis. The findings of an observational study suggest that a balanced formulation of medicinal cannabis is safe and effective in treating older patients, with [...]
A game-changer for the industry, new F1 hybrid seeds are being touted as the “future” of cannabis cultivation. Cosmos F1 is ideal for growers pursuing a stable, resilient, uniform high-CBD crop. F1 hybrids are consistently uniform plants with a multitude of benefits for all types of [...]
Julie Durrans says she lost everything when her health unravelled and she was prescribed an abundance of opioids at the age of 40. She shares how cannabis set her on the path towards wellness – and why she launched a cannabis club during lockdown. Aged 40, [...]
Struggling to get a good night’s rest? Research shows that cannabis can have positive effects on sleep and may help alleviate a range of sleep-related disorders. An uninterrupted eight hours of sleep can often seem like a faraway dream. The NHS estimates that one in three [...]
The company that makes 13% of all CBD food supplements permitted to sell in the UK, are now one step closer to validation and full authorisation British Cannabis, registered as CBD Health Foods Ltd, has received news that novel foods applications RP126 and RP127 have been [...]
UK legislators are being urged to recognise the health and economic benefits of cannabis as findings from the US highlight a myriad of positive public health outcomes. A recent review of existing studies has linked medical cannabis legalisation to a number of positive public health outcomes, [...]
Germany will announce a bill to legalise adult-use cannabis in the next few weeks after receiving positive feedback from the European Commission on its proposals. Meanwhile, major changes are expected to its medical programme. German Health Minister Karl Lauterbach (SPD) has said that a bill to [...]
Whether it’s hemp extract or CBD oil, it’s still just cannabis. But centuries of stigma means cannabis is still a controversial word. Hemp Point explores how the industry can use language to challenge stereotypes. Would a cannabis plant by any other name smell as sweet? Shakespeare [...]
A new online cannabis clinic for chronic pain management has launched through primary healthcare provider, The GP Service. Cannabis company, Kanabo Group, announced the launch of its first online clinic, Treat It, on Monday 13 March, which will offer a range of treatments for chronic pain, [...]
Professor Raphael Mechoulam, widely regarded as the ‘father of cannabis research’, died last week at the age of 92. We reflect on his pioneering work and the ‘irreplaceable’ loss and legacy he leaves behind. Professor Raphael Mechoulam, one of the pioneers of cannabis science, passed away [...]
Researchers investigating the rates of drug testing in newborns in the US found that Black babies were disproportionately more likely to be tested than White, pointing to ‘structural and institutional racism’. A new study published this month reveals that clinicians were more likely to carry out [...]
Endometriosis Awareness Month helps shine a light on a painful, poorly understood condition that affects hundreds of millions of women worldwide. Emerging research might explain why many are turning to cannabis to manage their symptoms. One in 10 people live with endometriosis in the UK. That’s [...]
Two landmark clinical trials could pave the way for a new CBD-based medicine to be made available through the NHS for the treatment of chemotherapy-induced peripheral Neuropathy (CIPN) and endometriosis. The trials, which are being led by top researchers at the University of Edinburgh, have received [...]
This International Women’s Day we explore the current state of diversity in cannabis, why female consumers are a golden business opportunity, and how Europe’s budding industry can address issues of gender and racial disparity from the start. Gender equity and equality is ultimately about power: who [...]
A new study has found that cannabis use is common among patients with tinnitus – and the vast majority report finding it helpful for managing symptoms. The recent study, published in February in the Journal of Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery, is thought to be [...]
Prince Harry’s revelation that cannabis has helped his mental health is not only relatable to many, but is backed up by a growing body of research. Prince Harry has caused a media frenzy with his admission that cannabis helped his mental health. But far from the [...]
Grow Pharma is the latest cannabis company to join Drug Science’s observational study, T21, to help patients access more affordable medicinal cannabis. The UK biopharmaceutical company announced last week it would be joining T21 to allow patients to continue accessing cannabis-based medicines at a reduced cost. [...]
Via Cannareporter A journalist in the Czech Republic has been found guilty of ‘inciting drug addiction’ having published a magazine to educate people about cannabis. Journalist Robert Veverka, director of the Czech-based cannabis magazine Legalizace, was convicted this week of ‘inciting the abuse of addictive substances’ [...]
The Irish government has appointed former Health Service Executive CEO Paul Reid to chair its newly established Citizens’ Assembly on Drugs Use. The Citizens’ Assembly on Drugs Use was established in late February, following resolutions in Dáil and Seanad Éireann, to examine and make recommendations on [...]
In a new series a UK cannabis prescriber shares what he has learned on his journey so far. Here, consultant psychiatrist and cannabis clinician, Dr Tahzid Ahsan, explores the history and science of cannabis as a medicine and the practicalities of becoming a prescriber in the [...]
As new research links frequent cannabis use to an increased risk of heart problems, we look beyond the sensationalism and break down what you need to know. According to a recent media reports, cannabis users are ‘up to a third more likely to suffer a heart [...]
One of the UK’s most established cannabis clinics has announced some key changes as it takes steps to improve patients’ experience. Lyphe Clinic, formerly known as The Medical Cannabis Clinics, will be making some significant improvements after conducting an internal review of the business over the [...]
The European Medicines Agency (EMA) is looking for scientific research to help it establish guidance on the medicinal use of cannabis flower. The EMA’s Committee on Herbal Medicinal Products (HMPC) is inviting industry, healthcare professionals, patients and government institutions from EU member states, to submit scientific [...]
Via Cannareporter In a landmark decision, Italy’s Supreme Court of Cassation has ruled that growing a small number of cannabis plants at home for personal use, does not constitute a crime. The decision came in response to an appeal made by a man who had been [...]
Results from a new study show that a single oral dose of CBD can significantly reduce stress in dogs, caused by car travel or being left alone. The study, carried out by Waltham Petcare Science Institute in the UK, aimed to understand the impact of a [...]
Chronic pain patient Grace* says marginalised growers, including those who identify as LGBTQ+, are facing exclusion from both the legacy and legal cannabis communities – and have more to lose by speaking out. “I’m really proud of what I grow, and I want to be able [...]
Terpenes do matter when it comes to the medicinal effects of cannabis, according to new research linking specific compounds to better patient outcomes. A new study, carried out by researchers at the University of New Mexico, finds that cannabis flower containing higher levels of specific terpenes [...]
A trial to explore the roll-out of a regulated cannabis market in the Netherlands is expected to begin its initial phase in October 2023. The Netherlands – and particularly the tourist hotspot of Amsterdam – is famous for its cannabis cafes or ‘coffeeshops’, but the sale [...]
Sponsored content Khiron Life Sciences is continuing to support Project T21 with affordable options, which allow for more comprehensive treatment of chronic conditions. Earlier this year Drug Science announced key changes to its medical cannabis registry, now known as T21, as it continues into its fourth [...]
A new study highlights how machine learning tools could help predict whether cannabis would be beneficial for someone experiencing mental health issues. Cannabis is increasingly being reported as a helpful way to reduce symptoms of anxiety, insomnia and depression. However, as everyone responds to products differently, [...]
Studies show that cannabis may enable intimacy and empathy, but it can also cloud key emotions and become a burden in relationships. My love affair with cannabis began well before I ever said “I love you” to a romantic partner. After 15+ years of dating, a [...]
An Italian court has overturned a decree classifying hemp as a narcotic, siding with cannabis associations which argued for the use of the whole plant. Italy’s Regional Administrative Court of Lazio (TAR) has annulled a decree from January 2022, that limited hemp production to the use [...]
Via The Cannigma This simple cannabis syrup can be drizzled over pancakes, added to smoothies or eaten straight from the jar. Canna syrup may not be the first food that comes to mind when you think of edibles, but once you try this simple syrup, you’ll [...]
Scientists and clinicians from across the globe shared insights into the therapeutic potential of cannabis in London last week. We explore some of their findings here. The International Congress on Clinical Trials on Cannabis (CT-CANN23) took place in London on 15–16 February, inviting experts from several [...]
New research has found that cannabidiol (CBD) could help curb the urge for your next cigarette – and may even help you quit nicotine for good. A team, led by Washington State University researchers, tested the effects of CBD on human liver tissue and cell samples, [...]
Gary Youds was persecuted for having a vision ahead of his time, argues drug reform activist Simpa Carter, we need to de-schedule, de-penalise and decriminalise all cannabis offences. The consumption of the flowers and limited botanical extractions of the genera Cannabis Sativa L have been lawful [...]
Oxford University in the UK has received a multi-million pound grant to explore whether CBD is effective in treating symptoms of psychosis. The global study will involve three clinical trials, led by researchers at Oxford University, to investigate the effectiveness of cannabidiol (CBD) in treating people [...]
A new study has revealed previously unknown insights into how cannabidiol (CBD) reduces seizures in many treatment-resistant forms of paediatric epilepsy. Led by researchers at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, the new study found that CBD blocked signals carried by a molecule called lysophosphatidylinositol (LPI). Found [...]
Patients in Greece are hopeful they will finally see access to legal cannabis medicines in 2023, six years since the law was first amended. The development of Greece’s first medicinal cannabis production facility has been a long time coming, say patient advocates in the country, where [...]
Officials in the city of Amsterdam are to introduce a ban on smoking cannabis in public areas to tackle ‘nuisances’ in the famous Red Light District. The ban on smoking on the street in the old centre of Amsterdam is expected to come into force in [...]
When it comes to sex, cannabis-based products can ease anxiety, pain, and maybe even increase your overall pleasure. Life’s too short for bad sex. But sometimes pain (the non-pleasurable kind), stress or a million other mental or physical reasons can kill your libido and get in [...]
A new collaborative digital study will explore the symptoms of rare childhood epilepsies and how medicinal cannabis can help them. The real-world data study, launching on International Epilepsy Day (Monday 13 February) is a collaboration between UK scientific body, Drug Science, and patient advocacy organisation, Medcan [...]
Over 90% of patients taking part in a landmark medical cannabis trial in France are in favour of full legalisation. The nationwide trial, launched by the National Agency for the Safety of Medicines and Health Products (ANSM) in March 2021, was designed to evaluate how medicinal [...]
Vaping is widely believed to be a safer alternative to smoking when it comes to cannabis consumption, but what do we know about the potential risks and long-term effects? Vaporisation is one of the most common cannabis consumption methods, particularly when a flower-based product is prescribed [...]
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