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Getting the balance right: a conversation about cannabis and psychosis
Three experts unpick what we really know – and what we don’t.
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Cannabis and psychosis – new study finds no significant association
Researchers say their findings contrast with data suggesting cannabis use increases the risk of developing psychotic disorder.
Mental health
UK-based study to test effectiveness of CBD on psychosis
Researchers at Oxford University have received a multi-million pound grant to carry out the study.
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Cannabis policy and psychosis – study finds no increase in rates of diagnosis
Researchers found no significant increase in the rates of psychosis-related diagnoses in states which have introduced legalisation.
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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.
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Three in five Scots support more liberal cannabis laws
66% agree that people should not be prosecuted for possession of cannabis for personal use.
Mental health
Study: Can cannabis help people living with bipolar disorder?
New research suggests that cannabis could have ‘unique benefits’ for people living with the condition.
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Jointly shares four surprising truths about cannabis consumption
Data from Jointly suggests cannabis can be a powerful tool for health and wellbeing.
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Approximately 1.8million self-medicate with cannabis four years on from law change
A new study shows many are still unaware that medical cannabis is legally available on prescription.
Health
What are the benefits of CBD for Parkinson’s disease?
TV presenter Jeremy Paxman has explored the potential of CBD for managing his symptoms in a new documentary.
Science
Study hopes to show cannabis would be ‘cost-effective’ on NHS
Researchers in the UK are hoping to fund a major health economic study.
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Finding the right balance: the benefits of mixing THC and CBD flower
Guillermo Moreno-Sans, Khiron Life Sciences, explores the benefits of combining CBD with THC flower in long-term cannabis patients.
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Dr Marta Di Forti – cannabis, psychosis and what you need to know about £2.5m study
Dr Di Forti explains the motivations behind a new study hoping to explore the effects of cannabis on the brain.