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Study Finds Evidence of ‘Reverse Spin Bias’ in Medical Cannabis Research
A previously unrecognised form of reporting bias may be skewing how research on medical cannabis is presented.
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Mental health
Could CBD help to reduce anxiety and phobias?
An estimated 10 million people currently suffer from phobia related anxiety in the UK.
Science
Is Cannabis Effective for ADHD?
ADHD is one of the most commonly reported reasons people seek medical cannabis, but does the evidence support it?
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Lancet Review of Medical Cannabis in Mental Health – What the Study Shows
Researchers concluded that the available evidence rarely justifies the routine prescribing of cannabinoids for mental health conditions.
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How to Read a Cannabis Research Paper
A comprehensive guide on how to read and interpret cannabis research.
Science
Review Sparks Calls for ‘High-Quality’ and ‘Balanced’ Research on Medical Cannabis
A new review highlights significant gaps in the evidence for medical cannabis, but other researchers say it may not present a balanced picture.
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Cannabis Health Symposium 2025 – Key Takeaways Part 2
The afternoon sessions at Tuesday’s inaugural Cannabis Health Symposium 2025 moved beyond the fundamentals of cannabis medicine and its potential, to the practical realities of prescribing this relatively new medicine in the […]
Insight
Why Real-World Evidence is Key in Medical Cannabis Research
Is regulators’ focus on randomised controlled trials holding back progress in medical cannabis research?
Health
Cannabis Use May Quadruple Risk of Type 2 Diabetes – Study
A study of over 4 million adults has revealed that cannabis use may nearly quadruple the risk of developing diabetes.
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Cannabis Drug-Driving Tests Based on ‘Pseudoscience’, Say Experts
Current methods used by police to detect drug driving are not based on science, say the authors of a new paper calling for an overhaul of cannabis impairment testing.
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Experts Call For Increased Public Funding For Cannabis Research To Address ‘Ethical Challenges’
The authors of a new Canadian study have called for increased public funding to protect the ‘scientific integrity’ of cannabis research and reduce reliance on industry sponsorship. Research led by […]
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What’s in Store for the European Cannabis Industry in 2025? (Part 1)
Written by Ben Stevens and Sarah Sinclair. 2024 has been a dramatic year for the global cannabis industry, seeing both historic steps forward and concerning regressions in both attitudes […]
Health
Recreational cannabis use may protect against cognitive decline – study
Researchers analysed data from 4,744 US adults aged 45 and older.
Sleep
Cannabis more ‘advantageous’ than conventional sleep aids
Many people are swapping over the counter and prescription sleep medications for cannabis.
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Report finds most European countries ‘wilfully ignorant’ to injustice in policing and criminal enforcement of adult cannabis use
A new report from a UK cannabis advisory company has highlighted how a failure to capture data related to race – when policing illicit adult cannabis use across Europe – […]
Fibromyalgia
UK research links cannabis to improvements in fibromyalgia symptoms
Researchers identified ‘statistically significant’ improvements in symptoms, quality of life and a reduction in opioid use.
Industry
Swiss KannaVations: how we’re closing the gender health gap
How the female-led brand is tackling the huge unmet need in women’s healthcare through research and development.
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‘Grave concerns’ over handling of Ireland’s Citizens’ Assembly on drugs
Following a ‘positive’ inaugural meeting, concerns remain over the appointment of the Advisory Support Group.
Patients
Why are so many patients still accessing medical cannabis illegally in the UK?
Only a tiny fraction of UK medical cannabis patients are accessing the legal market. Why is that and what do we do about it?
Industry
Women in cannabis: exploring gender, race and equity in the industry
Women, particularly women of colour, are woefully underrepresented in leadership positions across industries—cannabis can do better, and benefit.
Science
Cannabis and pregnancy: what the latest research says
Three new studies from the US and Canada explore different angles to the complex relationship between cannabis use and pregnancy.
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New report reveals why many UK doctors are not prescribing medical cannabis
Cannabis must be treated the same as any other medication if we want to see mainstream prescribing in the UK, say doctors.
Science
Why you should choose cannabis based on smell, not THC levels – study
Researchers say THC potency is not necessarily indicative of better quality, or a more positive experience.
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Why are cannabis consumers being denied life-saving organ transplants?
New science questions the thinking that cannabis consumption may be a risk factor for post-transplant complications.