Data published in the journal Neurology Clinical Practice shows cannabis to be an effective treatment for those who live with migraines, with many opting to use cannabis to treat their symptoms.   Researchers affiliated with Yale School of Medicine, Ayer Neuroscience Institute, and others selected a cohort [...]

Scientists working with the John Hopkins University have published a study showing how a terpene called d-limonene found abundantly in cannabis, and in many citrus fruits, affects the experience of users when it is vapourised together with the well-known psychoactive cannabinoid THC.  Researchers working on the [...]

Research funded by the US government has found no link between the legalisation of cannabis and consumption amongst adolescents. The study compared middle-school student cannabis use rates in Nevada and New Mexico, analyzing data from 2017 and 2019 state-run surveys. Notably, adult-use cannabis sales were legal [...]

A study conducted by an interdisciplinary team of researchers from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem’s Hadassah Medical Center BrainLabs Center for Psychedelic Research has found that extracts from naturally grown psychedelic mushrooms may be more therapeutically effective than synthesised psilocybin. The study, led by Bernard Lerer [...]

A study of 2,000 adults has found eight in 10 people with regular pain issues such as back pain, arthritis, and fibromyalgia are struggling with day-to-day living. The study, produced by medical cannabis provider Curaleaf Clinic found that 40 per cent of people living with regular [...]

A study involving adult twins has found little evidence that ‘moderate’ cannabis causes negative effects on mental health. The study, published in the Journal of Psychopathology and Clinical Science, analysed a sample of 4,078 American adult twins over 30 years to investigate the effects of lifetime cannabis [...]

People who consume cannabis may have a lower chance of experiencing subjective cognitive decline compared to people who do not, according to a study published in the journal Current Alzheimer Research. Subjective cognitive decline (SCD) is a condition categorised by the self-reported experience of worsening or [...]

A study of data from pre and post-cannabis legalisation in Canada has found no increase in admissions to hospitals for cannabis-related episodes of psychosis. The relationship between cannabis use and episodes of psychosis is a contentious issue that is often raised by opponents of legalisation. Results [...]

The German parliament has voted in favour of legalising cannabis for personal use following a historic vote in the Bundestag today. Under the new legislation, which will come into force on April 1st 2024, cannabis will be removed from the official list of illegal substances that [...]

A patient-facing app designed to offer an alternative to the cannabis clinic model prevalent in the UK has launched a new feature that can connect patients directly to doctors, according to a press release sent to leafie. Script Assist is a licensed online platform available via Apple [...]

Data derived from medical cannabis patients being treated for insomnia show that cannabis could be an effective treatment for the disorder that affects the sleep of approximately 10% of people living in the UK. The study, published in the journal Brain and Behavior, assessed clinical outcomes [...]

The consumption of psychedelics such as magic mushrooms and LSD may help to improve sexual function months after use according to a study published in the medical journal Nature. To understand the relationship between psychedelic use and sex, researchers from the Centre for Psychedelic Research at [...]

A study conducted by Charles Darwin University (CDU) and RMIT has found that a cannabis extract, called PHEC-66, can cause cell death in melanoma tumors. Melanoma is a type of skin cancer which in 85% of cases is caused by overexposure to the sun. According to [...]

The Thai government has announced it will ban the recreational use of cannabis through a new version of the cannabis and hemp control bill Public Health Minister Cholnan Srikaew said on Tuesday. Thailand decriminalised cannabis in 2022 under the Bhumjaithai party, leading to a wave of [...]

A study involving the use of a driving simulator to assess the ability of those aged over 60 to drive after using cannabis has shown no direct link between driving performance and THC blood levels. Researchers from the University of Toronto in Canada published the results [...]

Researchers at the University of Chicago have discovered that low doses of lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD) may have potential antidepressant effects in individuals with mild to moderate symptoms of depression. The study published in the journal Neuropsychopharmacology involved 39 volunteers aged 18 to 35 who were recruited from the [...]

A survey of cancer survivors from across the USA has shown that nearly half reported using cannabis at some point in their lifetimes and that the most popular form of delivery is via smoking joints. The survey, which was published in the journal Cancers included 1886 [...]

Treatment with medical cannabis is associated with reduced levels of depression in patients suffering from Major Depressive Disorder, according to a study published in the journal Pharmacopsychiatry. The study, carried out by researchers at the University of Duisburg-Essen and medical cannabis provider Algea Care in Germany [...]

The consistent consumption of cannabis over three decades doesn’t appear to significantly heighten the risk of mental health issues or significantly impair cognitive function, according to the results of a longitudinal study published in the Journal of Psychopathology and Clinical Science. Scientists affiliated with the University [...]

The Czech Republic will no longer press ahead with a fully regulated legal cannabis market, according to a draft bill on cannabis reform presented by the country’s coalition government on Wednesday. The Pirate Party, which has been pushing for the complete legalisation of cannabis in the [...]

Using cannabis before a run increased the enjoyment experienced by runners, but did not help them perform to higher standards, a study published in the journal Sports Medicine has found. Scientists from the University of Colorado studied 42 runners who were all current cannabis users, assessing [...]

A YouGov survey has revealed that 44% of UK adults between the ages of 18 to 24 occasionally or regularly order low or non-alcoholic drinks over alcoholic beverages. The study, carried out in conjunction with industry body Portman Group, found that 44% of 18 to 24 [...]

Scientists wishing to assess changes in the quality of life of patients currently being prescribed cannabis-based medicinal products (CBMPs) in the UK have published their findings that show positive outcomes in all of the assessed areas; sleep, anxiety and general quality of life. Patients’ self-reported outcomes [...]

Cannabis has been one of the most studied subjects in recent times with much of the focus placed on its medicinal and recreational properties. However, in what has been described as ‘exciting new research’, cannabis is now being investigated for its potential use in pesticides. Working [...]

At a meeting in the European Parliament last week a Ukrainian MP urged MEPs to help establish his country as the centre of European psychedelic research, in part to provide psychedelic treatment for the estimated 25 million people at risk of chronic mental health disorders such [...]

The final draft of Germany’s cannabis legalisation bill was agreed upon yesterday after negotiations took place between members of the coalition government, paving the way for Germans to be allowed to use cannabis for recreational purposes in the Spring of 2024. Amendments to the bill were [...]

Teenagers in America are reporting levels of cannabis use close to the lowest on record according to data gathered from the 2022 Substance Abuse Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA) National Survey on Drug Use and Health. There are 24 states in America that now have fully [...]

The South African National Assembly has passed The Cannabis for Private Purposes Bill, five years after it was first introduced. The bill, which can only be made into a law once signed by the President, will permit adults to use and cultivate cannabis at their home, [...]

American homeowners in states where recreational cannabis is legal have seen the price of their houses increase by an average of 41% compared to homes in states where it is not legal, according to a report. Analysis of house prices from 2014 to 2023 by Real [...]

Psilocybin one of the key psychedelic compounds in magic mushrooms, has been the subject of another scientific trial to investigate its potential use as a medicine to improve mental health outcomes. In the study, published in the Journal of Psychoactive Drugs, authors from different universities in [...]

MDMA, known to many around the world as the rave drug ecstasy, can be more effective at treating post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) when paired with talking therapy than treatments that are currently available to patients, according to a study recently published in the medical journal Nature.   [...]

A study involving 12,000 participants over 20 years has found that those who enjoy caffeinated drinks such as tea or coffee daily have less chance of experiencing frailty in old age.  Researchers from the National University of Singapore wished to examine the potential association between drinking [...]

A draft bill which would enable GPs to prescribe cannabis medicines in the UK has been published by the Cannabis Industry Council (CIC), in an attempt to improve patient access to cannabis. In the bill, the CIC propose that the most straightforward process would be to [...]

Rates of crime in communities where state-licensed cannabis dispensaries have been opened in the US have been found by a recent study not to rise, but in fact, stay neutral.  Opponents to the legalisation of cannabis and to the introduction of retail cannabis stores often express [...]

Cannabis users admitted to the hospital with COVID were more likely to successfully fight the virus than those who did not use cannabis, according to a study. The study found cannabis users experienced fewer negative symptoms including lower rates of respiratory disease, fewer deaths, and lower [...]

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has today released a statement advising consumers to take no more than 10mg of CBD per day, stating concerns that high daily doses could lead to liver damage. CBD (cannabidiol) is a cannabinoid extracted from the cannabis plant believed to have [...]

A recent study investigating a possible link between ‘quiet quitting’ and the use of psychedelic mushrooms has produced data that suggests workers become less productive due to the use of psilocybin.  The study, published in the Journal of Psychoactive Drugs by Benjamin A. Korman, a scientist [...]

A recent study has found that people who use cannabis and tobacco simultaneously are nearly twice as likely to develop symptoms of mental health, specifically anxiety and depression, than those who don’t. With the aim of adding to a perceived lack of information on the association [...]

The latest Prime Minister of Thailand, Srettha Thavisin, has said his government will “rectify” the country’s cannabis policy and limit its use to medical purposes within six months. In an interview with Bloomberg, Thavisin, who was elected in August, said there is a need to “rewrite [...]

Researchers in America have discovered that shortly after states changed their laws to allow for recreational cannabis use, the number of admissions into mental health treatment facilities declined.  Published in Health Economics in June 2023, the study shows that in the two years following a state’s [...]

Employers are at risk of breaching the Equality Act over their approach to prescription cannabis patients, according to a new report from the Cannabis Industry Council (CIC). The report, titled ‘The Use of Prescription Cannabis at Work’, claims that employers must provide reasonable adjustments to accommodate [...]

The government has this week released plans to make illegal the possession, supply and production of laughing gas, otherwise known as nitrous oxide. The gas, which is commonly used in medical practice and catering, will become a Class C drug. The new ruling means those caught [...]

A study published in the Journal of American Medicine suggests that one dose of psilocybin, the active ingredient in magic mushrooms, can have a significant positive effect on participants living with major depressive disorder.  The randomised, double-blind study was undertaken by a team of scientists from [...]