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Malta’s legal cannabis clubs could provide relief for struggling patients
Does Malta’s medical cannabis model favour industry profit over patient needs?
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23 results for “opioid-addiction”
Industry
Jazz Pharma to trial Epidyolex as treatment for Doose syndrome
The condition accounts for between one and two per cent of all childhood-onset epilepsies.
Industry
Community outreach project to educate elderly on CBD
The company wanted to help inform senior populations of the ways in which CBD can help with joint and arthritis pain.
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Ask the expert: CBD and anxiety study shows “encouraging results”
CBD expert, Dr Elisabeth Philipps, shares her thoughts on a new study.
Industry
Clinical trial investigating CBD for opioid addiction gets underway
The first patient has been enrolled in the trial in what has been described as a “key milestone”.
Industry
Cannabis-based drug Sativex fails to meet primary end point in latest clinical trial
The cannabis-based drug is prescribed on the NHS to treat spasticity in multiple sclerosis (MS).
Science
Five new medical cannabis studies to know about
Catch up on the latest research from some of the world’s leading universities.
Science
Research shows promise for CBD in paediatric autism
Initial results have shown that 93 per cent of patients made “notable improvements”.
Pain
Largest ever cannabinoid trial on pain finds significant improvement
All formulations in the trial led to “clinically meaningful” improvements in pain after just 4 weeks.
Science
How clinical trials can help us understand the potential of cannabis
Eurocan explores how ongoing research into cannabinoids can help understand their therapeutic potential
Industry
New clinical trial to study CBD and opioid addiction
Brains Bioceutical is partnering with a clinical research organisation in the US to undertake the study.
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Study: Women with pelvic pain taking fewer opioids since cannabis legalisation
A recently published study on pelvic pain adds to the growing body of evidence which suggests that cannabis could help reduce patients’ dependency on opioid medication. A study from the […]
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Study: Medical cannabis is effective for chronic pain
The long-term use of medical cannabis has been found to be effective for chronic pain in a new study by Harvard University researchers. Chronic pain patients using medical cannabis saw […]
Case Studies
“CBD allows me to function” – biker ‘died’ three times after freak road accident
After a serious motorbike accident, Gary Brennan almost lost his life, undergoing 54 operations to fix his broken body. Gary speaks to Cannabis Health about the “life-changing” accident and how […]
Industry
Purity Hemp Company: A “lighthouse” for people looking to CBD
A career in the cannabis sector was not something Michael Walker would have considered growing up in a strict catholic family in Canada. But witnessing the effects of cannabis-based oils […]
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Ananda Scientific:“Our goal is to eradicate poverty by changing healthcare”
A US company has developed a new method for delivering CBD, which it claims makes it up to 20 times more effective. And with ambitions to replace opioids with its […]
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Scientists explore potential of synthetic CBD for pain management
A company which creates synthetic cannabinoids is teaming up with world-class scientists to evaluate the effectiveness of its products in the treatment of pain and opioid addiction. Therapeutic cannabinoid company, […]
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“This is my life’s work”: Seth Rogan launches cannabis brand in the US
Seth Rogan has announced this week that he will be launching his cannabis and homeware brand, Houseplant, in the US. The comedian, writer, producer and actor, known for the hit […]
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Cannabis may lead to “rebound” headaches in migraine patients – study
New findings suggest cannabis could lead to “rebound” or medication overuse headaches, in patients living with chronic migraine. Using cannabis for relief from migraines may be associated with developing “rebound” […]
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First study of cannabis in veterans with PTSD
The first observational study to determine the efficacy of cannabis for veterans with PTSD has gained approval from regulators in the US. US charity, The Battle Brothers Foundation has received […]
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Study shows “powerful, real-world data” for potential of cannabis in tackling opioid addiction
A new study adds to the growing body of research exploring the potential use of cannabis in reducing opioid dependency. Following in the footsteps of North America, the UK is […]
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Curing doctors’ concerns is key to cannabis medicine liberation
Professor Adam Winstock comments upon prescribing practise and the changing attitudes of practitioners.