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Loved Ones’ Tribute Following Death of Medical Cannabis Campaigner, Hannah Deacon
Mother and medical cannabis campaigner, Hannah Deacon, has died aged 45.
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Czech Republic Pushes Ahead With Pioneering ‘Psychomodulating Substances’ Regulation
The Czech Republic is continuing to make progress on an ambitious overhaul of its drug policies, with sweeping reforms aimed at creating a regulated market for low-risk psychoactive substances and […]
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Cannabis legalisation not linked to increase in youth substance use – study
Researchers evaluated the effect of recreational cannabis legalisation and retail sales on use of cannabis, tobacco, and alcohol.
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MPs call for children with epilepsy to get medical cannabis on NHS
Cross-party MPs have signed a letter to the Prime Minister urging him to ‘finish what was started’
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Five years of medical cannabis, five NHS prescriptions – how did we get here?
As we mark the fifth anniversary of the legalisation of medical cannabis in the UK, we look back at the last five years.
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BBC documentary highlights ‘pot luck’ of access to cannabis on NHS
A new BBC documentary accuses the government of misleading the public over the availability of cannabis on the NHS.
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‘Our children have been left behind’ – How UK medical cannabis policy failed families
Five years since the law change why are parents still forced to break the law to access medicinal cannabis for their children?
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New research suggests alcohol, not cannabis, is the real ‘gateway’ drug
Researchers say cannabis use before alcohol or tobacco is ‘rare’ and may even protect against future substance misuse issues.
Industry
APPG on medical cannabis elects new secretariat with ‘bold strategy’ to make change
Volteface and The Medical Cannabis Clinicians Society (MCCS) say they will bring about a new bold strategy to the APPG.
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The ‘typical’ cannabis consumer? There isn’t one, finds US report
Consumers span a broad spectrum of demographics, with 83% using cannabis to help them unwind
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Cannabis and paediatric epilepsy – an expert answers your FAQs
An expert answers some frequently asked questions about the use of cannabis in paediatric epilepsy.
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Cannabis linked to positive public health outcomes – why the UK government should take note
Cannabis legalisation has been linked to a reduction in crime, traffic fatalities, suicides, and alcohol and tobacco consumption.
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Recipes: How to make cannabis syrup
This cannabis syrup can be drizzled over pancakes, added to smoothies or eaten straight from the jar.
Epilepsy
New UK study to collect in-depth data on cannabis and childhood epilepsy
The ‘groundbreaking’ digital study will help researchers learn more about rare childhood epilepsies.
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Legalising cannabis does not increase substance misuse, finds study
New research refutes the theory that cannabis is a ‘gateway drug’.
Wellness
One in five taking part in Dry January turn to cannabis instead – survey
In a US survey, 21% of those polled said they were consuming cannabis-based products this month.
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Regular cannabis consumption has no negative impact on public health – study
Regular consumers reported fewer health issues and used less prescription medications.
Wellness
Dry January: how cannabis can help cure the holiday hangover
Could cannabis be your secret weapon for staying alcohol-free in 2023?
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Ireland to debate decriminalising cannabis for personal use
Gino Kenny TD says it is time for Ireland to ‘take back control’ and stop criminalising consumers.
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Romania to host international debate on medicinal cannabis
Experts from across Europe have been invited to speak to Romanian leaders on Tuesday.
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Family left ‘reeling’ after NHS neurologist turns their back on cannabis patient
Louis Petit has been seizure-free for two years on medical cannabis.
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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.
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Medical cannabis improves quality of life in autistic adults – UK study
The treatment improved quality of life and reduced behavioural psychological symptoms in patients.
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Study suggests cannabis may lessen severity of Covid-19 symptoms
Cannabis consumers had “significantly better” outcomes than non-users.