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Researchers in the UK are exploring the risks of developing dependence among medical cannabis patients. Recreational users have an estimated 8.9 percent chance of developing cannabis dependence, but experts argue […]
Cannabis may help some people with ADHD manage symptoms such as restlessness and impulsivity – but research suggests it could make other symptoms worse.
Sean McKinley of Originals CBD explores the emerging dangers of synthetic and semi-synthetic cannabinoids in Europe, both for businesses and consumers.
Ask any UK cannabis clinic which conditions bring people through the door, and ADHD will reliably be near the top of the list. Despite this demand, the published literature on […]
Exilby® has received market authorisation in Germany and Austria, with UK approval expected by the end of the year.
The development puts VER-01 in prime position to become the first FDA-approved cannabis-derived medicine for pain.
ADHD is one of the most commonly reported reasons people seek medical cannabis, but does the evidence support it?
New analysis has found that NHS access to medical cannabis could help thousands of patients with chronic conditions return to work.
A study of over 4 million adults has revealed that cannabis use may nearly quadruple the risk of developing diabetes.
Cannabis-based medicines, particularly those containing THC or mixed cannabinoids, may improve sleep quality and ease symptoms of insomnia.
The UK’s long-running project to regulate CBD (cannabidiol) products has taken another major step forward, seeing thousands of products make it to the final phase of the novel foods approval […]
Curaleaf Laboratories, part of Curaleaf International, today announced the UK launch of the Curaleaf Que Medical Inhalation Device (QMID), the first CE-certified liquid inhaler for cannabis-based medicines. Available on prescription, […]
Researchers from Stellenbosch University have found evidence of rare phenolic compounds in cannabis leaves.
A new review has found ‘consistent evidence’ that cannabis improves sexual function in women.
A new survey of NHS doctors has highlighted a growing demand for alternative treatment options for complex health issues.
An international survey found that cannabis and psychedelics were best rated as alleviating symptoms.
But over half were concerned about the negative impact of stigma associated with cannabis.
Last week, the 68th session of the United Nations Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND) voted almost unanimously to place hexahydrocannabinol (HHC) under Schedule II of the 1971 Convention. After over […]
A new study has investigated changes in opioid use in US states which have passed medical and recreational cannabis laws. The study, led by Columbia University Mailman School of Public […]
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 […]
Lifetime cannabis use is associated with several changes in brain structure and function in later life, suggests an observational study, but these associations may not be causal. This is according […]
Findings have identified a significant decline in the percentage of US adolescents reporting current cannabis use.
A large percentage of people in their 50s and older have consumed at least one form of cannabis in the past year, a new US poll shows. According to new […]
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