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Impairment vs Prescription: Why a Positive THC Test Is Not the Same as Being Impaired
Understanding the difference between legal treatment and workplace safety concerns.
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NHS Trust Approves UK-First Inpatient Medical Cannabis Policy
Devon Partnership NHS Trust has approved procedures for patients to continue taking their prescribed cannabis-based medications while in hospital.
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Ireland Moves Forward With Review of Medical Cannabis Programme
Less than 100 patients have been approved for medical cannabis treatment under the MCAP scheme.
Insight
The Talent Crunch: Where Will the Next 500 Medical Cannabis Professionals Come From?
Dr Sue Clenton, Medical Director at Releaf explores the role that clinics can play in recruiting and training the next generation of medical cannabis professionals.
Medical cannabis
More Than Just a Private Prescription: NHS Spine Integration Brings Medical Cannabis into the System
Releaf is one of the first medical cannabis clinics to integrate with the NHS’ Spine service, the digital backbone of healthcare across the UK. Could this be a turning point in how clinicians view and engage with cannabis-based medicines?
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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’
Science
Study: Cannabis ‘not associated’ with increased rates of psychosis in ‘high risk’ teenagers
The authors say those who used cannabis had higher neurocognition and social functioning over time.
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Malta issues first two Cannabis Association licences ‘in principle’
The major milestone comes two years after Malta first moved to allow the consumption and cultivation of cannabis for adult-use.
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Cannabis-in-brief: families failed by UK policy, potential new cancer drug and promise for veterans
Your weekly debrief of the latest cannabis news.
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European Commission told to clear the way for continental cannabis reform
The European Parliament held its first ever debate on the legalisation of cannabis last week.
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Cannabis is the most commonly consumed drug in Europe – European Drug Report
The annual European Drug Report gives an overview of the key trends in drug use across the EU.
Health
Getting the balance right: a conversation about cannabis and psychosis
Three experts unpick what we really know – and what we don’t.
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“We’ve broken the silence” – Finland to debate legalisation of cannabis
A citizens’ initiative to legalise cannabis gained more than 50,000 signatures.
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.
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420 and cannabis reform in Europe – everything you need to know
We take a look at the meaning behind 420 and reflect on the moves towards reform across Europe.
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
Legalising cannabis does not increase substance misuse, finds study
New research refutes the theory that cannabis is a ‘gateway drug’.
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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.
Advocacy
Celebrating cannabis – is 4/20 a help or a hindrance to the cause?
Are gatherings – such as those in Hyde Park – actually helping improve access for those who need it most?
Advocacy
UK charities to join calls for medical cannabis access
Leading UK charities will join campaigners in Westminster next week.
Advocacy
Boris Johnson faces fresh questions on NHS access to medical cannabis
In the midst of the Number 10 party scandal, the Prime Minister faced questions about NHS access to medical cannabis.
Advocacy
Should cannabis patients be allowed to grow their own medicine?
Thousands of patients are calling on the Government to allow them to grow their own medicine.
Advocacy
Medical cannabis campaigners share anger at reading of new bill in parliament
“This is simply unforgivable. What a smack in the face this is for our families and at Christmas too. So once again, we get warm words, but no solution.”
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“Medical cannabis has given me my life back” says mum-of-three
Charlotte Leonard has lived with chronic pain, nausea and sleep issues throughout her life. It wasn’t until she discovered medical cannabis that she was able to take control of her […]