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Professor David Nutt to Explore the Future of Medical Cannabis Research at London Symposium
Professor David Nutt has been announced as a key speaker at the Cannabis Health Symposium in London later this year.
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German Researchers Publish Findings on Short-Term Effects of Cannabis Laws
Early findings on the impact of the partial legalisation of cannabis suggest no short-term spike in consumption or drug-driving.
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How to Read a Cannabis Research Paper
A comprehensive guide on how to read and interpret cannabis research.
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Study Finds Evidence of ‘Reverse Spin Bias’ in Medical Cannabis Research
A previously unrecognised form of reporting bias may be skewing how research on medical cannabis is presented.
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Researchers Propose ‘THC Units’ for Safer Cannabis Use
Researchers say the new thresholds – modelled on alcohol units – could help people avoid potentially harmful consumption.
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Review Sparks Calls for ‘High-Quality’ and ‘Balanced’ Research on Medical Cannabis
A new review highlights significant gaps in the evidence for medical cannabis, but other researchers say it may not present a balanced picture.
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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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Why Real-World Evidence is Key in Medical Cannabis Research
Is regulators’ focus on randomised controlled trials holding back progress in medical cannabis research?
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Researchers Trial THC/CBD For Dementia-Related Agitation at End of Life
A new clinical trial will investigate the potential of cannabis-based treatment to improve quality of care for hospice eligible patients with dementia.
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Call For More Research Into Cannabis Use Among Pregnant Women
The number of pregnant women using cannabis in the US has more than tripled over the last two decades, with researchers calling for further studies to inform intervention approaches. Cannabis […]
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Malta Research Partnership to Study Risks of Legal and Illegal Cannabis
A new research agreement has been signed between the University of Malta and the Authority for the Responsible Use of Cannabis.
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Researchers Take Step Towards Establishing Standardized Cannabis Dose
Canadian researchers have developed a unique method to allow for standardized cannabis dosing among different consumption methods. Researchers at UBC Okanagan have created an Index of Cannabis Equivalence (ICE), a […]
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Experts Call For Increased Public Funding For Cannabis Research To Address ‘Ethical Challenges’
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 […]
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CBD Shows Promise in Treatment of Endometriosis, Say Leading Women’s Health Researchers
Researchers at the University of Edinburgh say CBD is a “promising therapeutic agent” due to its varying effects on the body.
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Researchers reveal possible benefits of CBD in behavioural difficulties
The team are now studying how CBD interacts in the mouse brain to better understand why the drug affects behaviour in this way.
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New research questions safety of CBD in pregnancy
While CBD is generally considered to be safe, new animal studies have shown alterations in brains and behaviour in offspring exposed to the cannabinoid during pregnancy. The International Cannabis Policy […]
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UK researchers find medical cannabis improves quality of life in MS and osteoarthritis
The latest UK research points to the potential benefits of medical cannabis in two long-term conditions.
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More research refutes long-held ‘lazy stoner’ stereotype
“Our data suggests that you can be hard-working, motivated and a chronic cannabis user at the same time.”
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Research shows ‘remarkable’ effects of cannabis in treatment of skin cancer
A cannabis extract has shown positive results in slowing down melanoma cell growth.
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Latest cannabis research: Myth-busting studies on driving and motivation, plus cognitive function, cancer and CBD in cats
Catch up on the latest cannabis science.
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UK researchers publish first findings on cannabis and Long COVID
The study is said to ‘lay the foundations’ for for further research to explore cannabis as a treatment for Long COVID symptoms.
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New cannabis research: cancer, Type 2 diabetes, autism, fibromyalgia and skin disorders
Catch up on some of the latest cannabis science.
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Potential of cannabis in treating Long Covid warrants further research
A new review has identified ‘multiple lines of evidence’ to support the use of cannabis-based medicines in Long Covid.
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UK research finds GP support for cannabis as an alternative to opioids for chronic pain
37% of GPs surveyed believe that medical cannabis has the potential to reduce patient dependency on other medications.