Construction begins on Sittingbourne medicinal cannabis facility
Construction has begun on a medical cannabis manufacturing facility which will create more than 100 jobs.
Cancer patient grew cannabis ‘for medicinal use’ after prescription delayed
A cancer patient set up two illegal cannabis farms to produce cannabis oil ‘for medicinal reasons’, a court heard.
Medical cannabis may reduce opioid use for chronic low back pain
Access to medical cannabis may reduce opioid use for patients with chronic low back pain, with a higher chance of opioid cessation found among patients with lower baseline opioid use, according to results presented here.
Sunderland mum: ‘I pay for medical cannabis to help my debilitating headaches’
Frances Pallas’ migraines were so bad that as a “last resort” she began to self-medicate with cannabis her husband would buy for her from street dealers.
Brain stimulation for people with cannabis use disorder and schizophrenia
A new study has found that repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) benefits individuals with cannabis use disorder and schizophrenia by reducing intake by up to 60%.
Politicians say it’s time Indiana legalizes Medical Marijuana
Indiana may be getting closer to legalizing medical marijuana.
Brain stimulation shows promise as treatment for cannabis use disorder in people with schizophrenia
Health bosses have given the green light to Epidyolex, which can help treat the symptoms of a rare genetic disease affecting around one in 10,000 people.
Cannabis-based epilepsy medicine Epidyolex approved for use on Scottish NHS
Health bosses have given the green light to Epidyolex, which can help treat the symptoms of a rare genetic disease affecting around one in 10,000 people.
Willington gran still cancer free after claiming she beat it using cannabis oil
A gran who started using cannabis oil during her fight against cancer instead of opting for traditional treatments says she is still clear of the disease.
People with chronic pain want access to medical cannabis widened
A campaign has been launched to widen the criteria for medical use cannabis, as people with chronic pain say the current scheme is too restrictive.