Medicinal cannabis helps cancer pain
Medicinal cannabis can help relieve pain caused by cancer and reduce the number of drugs patients need, Canadian research suggests.
‘Releaf’ document will allow patients prescribed medical cannabis to show police they aren’t breaking the law
A medicinal cannabis card launched in Britain today so patients carrying the drug can easily prove they aren’t breaking the law.
Is the UK waking up to the Benefits of Medical Cannabis?
On 1st November 2018, medical cannabis became legal in the UK. It was a somewhat surprising, albeit positive and seismic decision from the Home Secretary at the time, Sajid Javid. A heartfelt campaign led by parents of children with severe epilepsy managed to do what all campaigners dream of, to change the mind of a government minister and force a change in the law.
How Northern Ireland’s only medical cannabis vape lounge is supporting mental health and chronic illnesses
A type of medical cannabis is being prescribed much more often by doctors in Brighton and Hove than in most other parts of England.
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.