Mental health
Schizophrenia: Study examines if CBD could help with symptoms
The study examined CBD cigarettes alongside the patient’s regular medication.
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Teenage cannabis exposure may not be associated with schizophrenia
The study tested cannabis use on identical twins to determine their risk of schizophrenia
Science
Genetic Link Between Cannabis Use and Psychosis Could Help Identify Those at Risk — Study
Researchers say it could help identify those most at risk of developing psychosis.
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Oliver’s Law: Campaign Calls for Changes to Medical Cannabis Prescribing in Psychiatric Conditions
A new campaign is calling for urgent regulatory changes to how medical cannabis is prescribed to psychiatric patients in the UK.
Insight
Medical Cannabis in Psychiatry: From Neurodiversity to Mental Health
We examine the research and real-world evidence behind the use of cannabis-based medicines in psychiatry.
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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 […]
Industry
Ex-GW Pharma bosses lead development of new CBD-based epilepsy drug
Avata Biosciences is developing solid dose cannabinoid medicines for epilepsy and other neurological disorders.
Science
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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Study finds no link between high-THC cannabis and psychosis
Researchers found no association between more potent cannabis and an increased risk of dependence or psychosis-like symptoms.
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Lex Pelger’s best of cannabinoid science: 9 new research studies
Cannabis scientist Lex Pelger brings you the latest in cannabinoid research.
Health
Getting the balance right: a conversation about cannabis and psychosis
Three experts unpick what we really know – and what we don’t.
Science
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.
Cannabis explained
The doctor’s perspective: Everything you need to know about prescribing medical cannabis
A UK cannabis prescriber shares what he has learned on his journey so far.
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.
Science
Study reveals how CBD helps counter epileptic seizures
The findings may have broader impact in related imbalances present in autism and schizophrenia.
Medical cannabis
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.
Science
Medical students have “little knowledge” of cannabis, study finds
The results found that students held “erroneous beliefs” about medicinal cannabis.
Mental health
Medical cannabis patients at ‘low risk’ of hospitalisation from mental disorders – study
Medical cannabis is not associated with an increased risk of psychiatric hospitalisations.
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Four new medical cannabis studies to catch-up on
We round up the latest research to have on your radar.
Cannabis explained
How to mitigate the side effects of cannabis
Cannabis can sometimes have side effects – but what are they? And how can you manage them?
Science
Cannabis no more of a risk than tobacco and alcohol – study
“In terms of mental health problems, cannabis appears to be at least as safe as the legal drugs alcohol and tobacco.”
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Legalisation could mitigate mental health risk of high-THC cannabis, say experts
A new study has highlighted concerns about stronger forms of cannabis, pointing to the need for a regulated market.
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Cannabis more accepted than tobacco among Australians – study
Support for legalisation was also up 16 per cent compared to data from 2010.
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$2million NIH grant to study cannabis in adolescents
Unlike previous studies, they will examine sex-dependent differences in THC effects.