Portugal’s pharmacists against legalisation of medicinal cannabis
“There is no scientific evidence to prove the efficacy and safety of its use,” according to the Pharmacists’ working group when reporting to the parliamentary committee on health.
Cannabis to become legal? Weed bill set for UK parliament this week
Currently, anyone found in possession of cannabis can be sentenced to a maximum of five years in prison, an unlimited fine or both punishments under UK legislation
Comfortably numb – why some older people turn to cannabis for pain relief
t may not be totally surprising then that recent research has highlighted how older people are turning to cannabis for pain relief as they develop age-related health problems – and for end-of-life care.
Why my wife relies on cannabis to help her stage four cancer
“If it’s heavily controlled by pharmaceutical companies it will be very expensive to buy. A way forward with this is difficult.”
Police asked for delay on cannabis legislation
The legislation currently before Parliament, means anyone terminally ill will not have to rely on the discretion of the police or the courts if they’re caught with cannabis.
Good news on cannabis for South Africa research
Chetty said a combination of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD), two of the active components in cannabis, may offer new ways to alleviate suffering as a result of certain neurological conditions. “The effects of cannabinoids on the body’s nervous system have already been documented, and the fact that it can alleviate certain kinds of pain and stimulate appetite have already been proven.
Australia’s Medicinal Cannabis Movement Has Also Increased Epilepsy Awareness
Attention may have been hard to come by as far as epilepsy awareness goes, but Ireland says the work of the EAA has only scratched the surface. Epilepsy was one of the first conditions the government looked at when considering cannabis as a medicine.
Boy with rare form of epilepsy denied cannabis oil treatment
“We recognise that people with chronic pain and debilitating illnesses are looking to alleviate their symptoms,” a statement said.
Medical Cannabis Regulation Might Be A “Basket Case”, But Greg Hunt Says That’s On The States And Territories
“It’s impossible because of political reasons — that’s why I’ve called it political cannabis rather than medicinal cannabis.”
San Diego Pop-Up Dinners Pair Cannabis With Food
January 1, 2018 brought an entire new industry to San Diego’s doorstep: legalized cannabis. And, considering marijuana and food have been bedfellows since the beginning of time (munchies, anyone?), it’s no surprise that San Diego’s chefs and epicureans are eager to get in the game, and have done so mainly by launching dinners that pair cannabis consumption with high-end dishes.