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Long-Term Heavy Cannabis Use Linked to Subtle Changes in Brain Structure
New research suggests that long-term, heavy cannabis use is associated with subtle changes to the brain’s frontal cortex.
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Low-Dose THC and Common Anti-Inflammatory Drug Hold Promise in Alzheimer’s Treatment
A new study suggests a combination approach may provide the benefits of THC treatment with fewer negative side effects.
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“The Narrative Needs to Change”: Inside The UK’s Cannabis Media Storm
Patients and healthcare professionals have responded to recent media coverage about medical cannabis in the UK.
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Inside the Study Linking High-THC Consumption with Hidden Risks in Cannabis Patients
Findings highlighting the relationship between trauma, THC and paranoia have prompted calls for improved patient monitoring.
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Families Call for Urgent Action on ‘Failures’ of UK’s Medical Cannabis Policy
What was once hailed as a historic victory has become a ‘national failure’, campaigners say.
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New Evidence Suggests Cannabis-Based Medicines Are Promising Treatment for Insomnia
Cannabis-based medicines, particularly those containing THC or mixed cannabinoids, may improve sleep quality and ease symptoms of insomnia.
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Call For More Research Into Cannabis Use Among Pregnant Women
The number of pregnant women using cannabis in the US has more than tripled over the last two decades, with researchers calling for further studies to inform intervention approaches. Cannabis […]
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Largest Study on Cannabis and Brain Function Finds Impact on Memory
Cannabis had a statistically significant effect on brain function during working memory tasks.
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Long-term cannabis use not linked to cognitive decline — study
Those with a history of cannabis use exhibited “statistically significantly less cognitive decline” compared to non-users.
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Older adults report ‘considerable improvements’ with medical cannabis
A new study suggests that adults aged 65 and older experience “considerable improvements” in their health and wellbeing when prescribed cannabis-based medicines. The use of medical cannabis is said to […]
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The impact of cannabis legalisation in Canada – a mixed picture?
Five years on the country has seen ‘major societal benefits’ but the public health effects remain a ‘mixed picture’.
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Older adults function better with medical cannabis, finds study
Medical cannabis was associated with improvements in activites such as shopping, preparing food, housekeeping and managing medications.
Women's health
Growing use of cannabis among midlife women for menopause symptoms – study
Women and adults over 50 are now the fastest growing group of cannabis consumers.
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Cannabis-in-brief: US rescheduling, wider NHS access, Long Covid and workplace discrimination
Your weekly debrief of the latest cannabis news.
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Study: Cannabis ‘not associated’ with increased rates of psychosis in ‘high risk’ teenagers
The authors say those who used cannabis had higher neurocognition and social functioning over time.
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Five new cannabis research studies – anxiety, ADHD, fibromyalgia, cancer and concussion in athletes
Catch up on some of the latest cannabis science
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Cannabis is the most commonly consumed drug in Europe – European Drug Report
The annual European Drug Report gives an overview of the key trends in drug use across the EU.
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Jersey to tackle diversion of medical cannabis with stricter regulations for sector
Ministers want to reduce the risk of prescriptions being resold on the illicit market.
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New drug shows promise in treating cannabis use disorder
The drug has shown promise as the first safe and effective medication for cannabis use disorder (CUD).
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Cannabis use not linked to higher risk of COPD in tobacco smokers – study
Neither current, nor lifetime cannabis use was associated with an increased risk of developing the condition.
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$11.6m NIDA study to explore effects of cannabis in HIV
The study will investigate the potential risks and benefits of cannabis on the brains of those living with HIV.
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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.
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Legalisation of adult-use cannabis not linked to rise in problematic use – study
Researchers found no evidence of an increase in ‘high risk’ use in Canada.
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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.