Medical cannabis more commonly prescribed in Brighton and Hove
A type of medical cannabis is being prescribed much more often by doctors in Brighton and Hove than in most other parts of England.
Cannabis and Cannabinoids for Chronic Pain
The purpose of this study was to provide the most up-to-date scientific evidence of the potential analgesic effects, or lack thereof, of the marijuana plant (cannabis) or cannabinoids, and of safety or tolerability of their long-term use.
Groups are backing a plan to study if medical cannabis could help veterans
A new bill has been introduced in the United States Senate
France Reports Highly Positive Patient Response To Medical Cannabis Trial
FRANCE’s ongoing medical cannabis ‘experiment’, in which 3,000 patients are offered free products, has reported an overwhelmingly positive patient response.
Anxiety added as condition for medical weed in New Mexico
Officials in New Mexico have approved anxiety disorders as a qualifying condition under the state’s medical marijuana program.
How cannabis can improve quality of life for dementia patients – a case study
Consultant psychiatrist, Dr Niraj Singh, shares the case of an 82-year-old dementia patient who has seen improvements in mood, expression and quality of life since being prescribed cannabis.
IBD patients report improvements with medical cannabis – study
IBD patients (inflammatory bowel disease) report symptom benefits and fewer emergency room visits while consuming medical cannabis, a study has found.
Cannabis in liver disorders: a friend or a foe?
The recent legalization of recreational marijuana use in some parts of the world, the discovery of new indications for the clinical application of cannabis.
Medicinal cannabis dispensing on Isle of Man further delayed
The dispensing of medicinal cannabis products on the Isle of Man has been further delayed, the Department of Health and Social Care has confirmed.
Hong Kong to ban CBD, with up to 7-year jail term for possession to match heroin, cocaine
Hong Kong will ban cannabidiol, or CBD, from February, adding the cannabis compound to a criminalised list of drugs including heroin and cocaine.