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Welsh Liberal Democrats Pass Motion Protecting Medical Cannabis Patients
The party has passed a motion that aims to protect patients from discrimination related to their use of prescribed cannabis medicines.
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Police Officers Call for ‘Clarity’ as New Research Highlights Need for ‘Crucial’ Medical Cannabis Training
The study found that 88% of participating officers knew little or nothing about the regulations before taking part in the training.
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France Extends Medical Cannabis Programme, But Patients Urged to Seek Alternative Treatment
Thousands of French medical cannabis patients have been given a temporary reprieve, enabling them to continue accessing their treatment for another six months. Amid the continued political chaos in the […]
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What’s in Store for the European Cannabis Industry in 2025? (Part 2)
Written by Ben Stevens and Sarah Sinclair. You can read Part 1 here. Growing demand for medical cannabis across Europe Medical cannabis demand across Europe has seen substantial growth, particularly […]
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French Medical Cannabis Patients Warned Treatment Will be ‘No Longer Accessible From January’
French patient associations have warned that medical cannabis patients could soon face a disruption in treatment.
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Nationwide awareness drive to mark six years of medical cannabis in the UK
Events will take place at several major cities around the UK to mark the sixth anniversary of the law change.
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National education programs needed to tackle ‘stigma’ and ‘inequality’ facing medical cannabis patients
A new paper highlights how current policies, and a lack of training for professionals, are contributing to a range of harms.
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Anxiety and PTSD most common reasons for medical cannabis use among under 21s, reveals US study
A new study is one of the first to examine medical cannabis use among those under the age of 21 in the United States.
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What can the UK learn from other medicinal cannabis markets?
James Leavesley and Brady Green, head grower at Dalgety, discuss what insights the UK can glean from more advanced markets.
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Medicinal cannabis and migraine – “It allows me to live a full life”
Joe* shares how medical cannabis has been ‘life-changing’ for managing symptoms of vestibular migraine.
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Inside a UK cannabis club: changing lives, tackling stigma, building community
We visit Teesside Cannabis Club to learn more about how its harm-reduction model is transforming the lives of its members.
Mental health
Rise in patients with ‘unmet’ mental health needs seeking medicinal cannabis
Experts report an increase in patients looking to manage anxiety and neurodevelopmental conditions, such as ADHD.
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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.
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?
Advocacy
“As a community we’re more powerful than we’ve ever been” – United Patients Alliance relaunch hopes to advance patient access in the UK
United Patients Alliance (UPA) will relaunch its campaign at Brighton Medical Cannabis Summit in April.
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How cannabis could help sleep and sleep-related disorders
New research highlights the benefits of CBD & THC for insomnia, sleep apnea and other sleep disorders.
Cannabis explained
How does cannabis affect your relationships?
What the science says about cannabis, sex, love and intimacy.
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Legalising cannabis does not increase substance misuse, finds study
New research refutes the theory that cannabis is a ‘gateway drug’.
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Can cannabis help your mental health? Everything you need to know
We look beyond the stigma to explore the role cannabis could play in treating some of the most common mental health conditions.
Industry
Number of legal cannabis patients in Europe grew by approximately 100,000 in 2022
The majority of people in Europe now live in countries with some form of access to medical cannabis products, says a new report.
Cannabis explained
Medical cannabis in the workplace – everything you need to know
Dr Simon Erridge explores everything you need to know about medicinal cannabis in the workplace.
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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.
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Independent pharmacies could offer peace of mind for cannabis patients
Some patients are turning to independent pharmacies for a wider range of products and a personalised service.
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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.