Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche has officially moved cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III under the Controlled Substances Act, marking one of the most significant changes to American drug policy in decades. This story first appeared on leafie, view here Author: Liam O'Dowd

Survey data from the American state of Minnesota has revealed a drop of more than 50 per cent in cannabis use amongst students since 2013. This story first appeared on leafie, view here Author: Liam O'Dowd

Only 35% of the general public think cannabis possession should remain a criminal offence, while one in three Brits say they have tried cannabis at least once. This story first appeared on leafie, view here Author: Liam O'Dowd

A survey of over 3,500 patients reported an average 85 per cent reduction in the use of other prescription medicines after starting medical cannabis, with large drops in the use of opioids and sleep drugs. This story first appeared on leafie, view here Author: Liam O'Dowd

More than 70 international speakers and over 1000 delegates set to attend The Barbican for debates, talks and discussions that lean into patient-focused issues. This story first appeared on leafie, view here Author: Liam O'Dowd

The motion calls for an end to discrimination faced by people who use CBPMs and is the first time a UK political party has adopted medical cannabis patients' rights as official policy. This story first appeared on leafie, view here Author: Liam O'Dowd

The black market has shrunk, police investigations are restricted, youth use remains stable, and the medical cannabis industry has become Europe's largest, according to the second evaluation of Germany’s partial cannabis legalisation. This story first appeared on leafie, view here Author: Kevin Dinneen

University of California researchers found that vaping THC cartridges may trigger earlier onset of the debilitating condition, which causes severe nausea and vomiting in heavy cannabis users. This story first appeared on leafie, view here Author: Kevin Dinneen

Research challenges current permitted limits as regular users tested above the UK’s legal THC threshold, but showed no driving performance decline. This story first appeared on leafie, view here Author: Liam O'Dowd

Analysis of nearly 3 million hospital records across 13 states between 2008 and 2020 reveals that recreational cannabis laws did not significantly increase cannabis use disorder diagnoses among adolescents. This story first appeared on leafie, view here Author: Liam O'Dowd

A 45-day study tracking over 400 medical cannabis patients in Florida found that the vast majority experienced significant reductions in daily anxiety levels, with cannabis outperforming other treatments, including exercise and prescription medications. This story first appeared on leafie, view here Author: Kevin Dinneen

A Canadian national study ranking drug harms has placed alcohol far above all other substances, including tobacco, opioids and cannabis, with experts calling for stronger evidence-based policies. This story first appeared on leafie, view here Author: Liam O'Dowd

A single dose of psilocybin combined with therapy helped 41% of participants quit smoking for six months, compared to just 10% using nicotine patches, according to a new study from Johns Hopkins University. This story first appeared on leafie, view here Author: Kevin Dinneen

Europe's largest wastewater drug study reveals a sharp 16% drop in MDMA traces across the continent, while ketamine use soars and cocaine detections continue a nine-year surge. This story first appeared on leafie, view here Author: Kevin Dinneen

Research showed that the two non-psychoactive cannabinoids assisted the liver by improving blood sugar control and reducing harmful fat buildup. This story first appeared on leafie, view here Author: Kevin Dinneen

London’s first publicly accessible drug checking service has launched in Hackney and Camden, offering free, confidential analysis of substances alongside non-judgemental health advice in a bid to reduce drug-related harm. This story first appeared on leafie, view here Author: Liam O'Dowd

A survey has suggested that medical cannabis can play a key role in the UK's mental health crisis, with almost all patient respondents reporting improved wellbeing and over two-thirds saying it enables them to work. This story first appeared on leafie, view here Author: Liam O'Dowd

Oxford University researchers found no evidence that cannabis use accelerates cognitive decline or increases dementia risk in later life, according to the largest study of its kind. This story first appeared on leafie, view here Author: Kevin Dinneen

Johns Hopkins study finds significant improvements in symptom burden and quality of life lasting up to six months after treatment when combining the psychedelic drug with psychological support. This story first appeared on leafie, view here Author: Kevin Dinneen

A new UK-wide service aims to support medical cannabis patients facing discrimination in housing, employment, policing and driving-related matters, as reported incidents continue to rise. This story first appeared on leafie, view here Author: Liam O'Dowd

New research challenges the use of biological testing to detect cannabis-related driving impairment, finding that THC concentrations in blood, saliva and breath show weak or non-existent correlations with actual driving performance. This story first appeared on leafie, view here Author: Liam O'Dowd

A large-scale study has found that teenagers who use cannabis go on to have more than double the risk of developing serious mental health conditions in early adulthood. This story first appeared on leafie, view here Author: Kevin Dinneen

An organisation of former law enforcement officials has criticised the Prime Minister and other Labour ministers for attacking ‘urgently needed’ drug reform. This story first appeared on leafie, view here Author: Liam O'Dowd

New research from the University of Montreal reveals that most adults who use cannabis do so safely, suggesting that research and public health initiatives should not solely focus on risk and dependency. This story first appeared on leafie, view here Author: Liam O'Dowd

US states that introduced both medical and recreational cannabis laws saw measurable reductions in opioid misuse compared to states which hadn’t. This story first appeared on leafie, view here Author: Kevin Dinneen

New research comparing data from Germany and Austria reveals that the legalisation of cannabis has not led to a measurable rise in people driving under the influence of the drug. This story first appeared on leafie, view here Author: Liam O'Dowd

A study tracking thousands of babies has found that those exposed to cannabis in the womb had fewer developmental delays in the first two years of life than their non-exposed peers, and no difference after three years. This story first appeared on leafie, view here Author: [...]

Preclinical research involving mice suggests that very low doses of psilocybin could treat obesity, type 2 diabetes and fatty liver disease through a liver-based mechanism distinct from the compound's psychedelic properties. This story first appeared on leafie, view here Author: Kevin Dinneen

New online clinic offers reduced fees and priority booking to patients facing lengthy NHS waiting times for pain, mental health and neurological conditions, while relaunching the GAP discount scheme. This story first appeared on leafie, view here Author: Liam O'Dowd

New data from NHS England shows women and people in deprived areas are disproportionately affected by persistent pain, with significant impacts on employment and mental health. This story first appeared on leafie, view here Author: Liam O'Dowd

The Caribbean country has passed legislation allowing possession and cultivation of small amounts of cannabis for adults over the age of 21, laying the groundwork for a regulated medical cannabis industry. This story first appeared on leafie, view here Author: Kevin Dinneen

Vaporised cannabis containing both THC and CBD has been shown to reduce migraine symptoms for up to 48 hours in a world-first randomised double-blind, placebo-controlled study. This story first appeared on leafie, view here Author: Kevin Dinneen

A two-year study of 698 patients with depression found improvements in mood, anxiety, sleep quality and overall health after treatment with cannabis-based medicinal products. This story first appeared on leafie, view here Author: Kevin Dinneen

The two Crown Dependencies – which have already legalised medical cannabis access – are considering broader cannabis reforms ranging from decriminalisation to full legalisation. This story first appeared on leafie, view here Author: Liam O'Dowd

Scientists discover that cannabis compound CBD could improve the welfare of more than one billion fish shipped each year globally. This story first appeared on leafie, view here Author: Kevin Dinneen

Cannabis-based medicines improved pain, sleep, anxiety and quality of life in 497 fibromyalgia patients over 18 months, according to new data from the UK Medical Cannabis Registry. This story first appeared on leafie, view here Author: Kevin Dinneen

New guidance, approved by The National Police Chiefs Council, instructs police officers to treat medicinal cannabis users as "patients first, suspects second". This story first appeared on leafie, view here Author: Liam O'Dowd

The Balkan nation has approved a regulated medical cannabis framework following years of patient advocacy, with the Council of Ministers adopting the decision on 29 December 2025. This story first appeared on leafie, view here Author: Liam O'Dowd

Cannabis use, even as infrequent as once per month, is associated with poorer academic performance, weaker impulse control, and emotional difficulties, a large US study has shown. This story first appeared on leafie, view here Author: Liam O'Dowd

President Trump has signed an executive order directing the attorney general to reschedule marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III, potentially providing tax relief and banking access to cannabis businesses, whilst maintaining federal prohibition. This story first appeared on leafie, view here Author: Liam O'Dowd

Large study reveals no "hangover" effects, suggesting benefits are acute rather than long lasting, and that those with prior full-dose psychedelic experience showed enhanced creativity boosts This story first appeared on leafie, view here Author: Liam O'Dowd

A study has found that both THC and CBD demonstrated anti-cancer effects against ovarian cancer cells when used together. This story first appeared on leafie, view here Author: Kevin Dinneen

State agencies overseeing cannabis in the US are far more attentive to public health concerns than those charged with regulating alcohol, according to new government-funded research from the University of Maryland. This story first appeared on leafie, view here Author: Liam O'Dowd

More than 53,000 peer-reviewed studies now exist on cannabis, yet NHS prescriptions remain severely limited as UK regulators say there isn’t sufficient evidence to prescribe it more widely on the NHS. This story first appeared on leafie, view here Author: Kevin Dinneen

A pilot training project has exposed alarming deficiencies in police understanding of medical cannabis regulations, with 88 per cent of officers knowing little or nothing about the 2018 law change that legalised cannabis prescribing – leading to wrongful arrests and medication confiscation from legally prescribed patients. [...]

New research challenges assumptions about cannabis and brain health, with lifetime users showing improved cognitive function across multiple domains compared to non-users. This story first appeared on leafie, view here Author: Liam O'Dowd

The study found that cannabidiol (CBD) supplements may help aggressive dogs become calmer over time, offering potential benefits for both animal welfare and human safety. This story first appeared on leafie, view here Author: Liam O'Dowd

The Medical Cannabis Clinicians Society has published a comprehensive 189-page guide providing evidence-based medical cannabis oil dosing protocols for 12 conditions, addressing a critical gap in clinical training and practice. This story first appeared on leafie, view here Author: Liam O'Dowd

A meta-analysis of six studies involving over 15,000 participants finds that cannabis users are over a third less likely to develop oral cancer. This story first appeared on leafie, view here Author: Kevin Dinneen

A randomised controlled trial from Brown University reveals that smoking cannabis significantly decreases alcohol consumption among heavy drinkers, with participants consuming 19-27% less alcohol after using THC. This story first appeared on leafie, view here Author: Kevin Dinneen