Why are women with endometriosis opting for black market cannabis?
A survey found that almost three-quarters of women with endometriosis in Australia source cannabis from the illicit market. This is likely because of the stigma that continues to accompany the substance – even though they could potentially access medical cannabis legally via their doctors. According to a new study, women suffering from endometriosis – a […]
Australian government to fund research into alternative therapies for mental health conditions
The Australian government has announced that it will be handing out $15 million to fund seven clinical trials assessing how alternative drugs could be useful in treating mental health conditions. An estimated four million people experience some form of mental health condition in Australia every year. To address this, researches are on the lookout for […]
Medical cannabis for chronic pain: Real-world evidence from UK Medical Cannabis Registry
Despite the high prevalence of chronic pain (it is estimated that between 35.0-51.3% of the population may experience chronic pain at some time in their lives), the current treatment options are largely considered ineffective at managing the condition in the long term. They also often carry a significant risk of misuse, addiction, and overdose in […]
What combined effect does cocaine addiction and HIV infection have on the brain?
It has been widely reported that both drug use (including cocaine) and HIV infection can be associated with brain deficits but researchers are now looking into potential different behaviours in recovering cocaine addicts who are also HIV-positive. Researchers at the University of Rochester are studying how “the brain puts the ‘brakes’ on behaviour”, the results […]
People who use cannabis report higher quality of life than non-users
Cannabis users have a higher quality of life when compared to non-users, according to the results of a recent study. Thousands of participants completed an online survey, designed to quantify the quality of life of cannabis users. Demographic data, cannabis and other substance use information were collected, and standardised scales were used to assess quality […]
‘Magic mushrooms’ a safe treatment for depression, King’s College researchers found
A new British study shows that administering psilocybin can be a valid option in treating drug-resistant depression. Researchers at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology, & Neuroscience (IoPPN) at King’s College London, in partnership with COMPASS Pathways, has established that psilocybin can be safely administered at doses of either 10mg or 25mg to up to six […]
Logan Paul stops smoking cannabis and reports some ‘nasty withdrawals’
The super popular – and divisive – American influencer and entrepreneur has announced he’s quitting cannabis after long years of smoking. Logan Paul, a 26-year-old multimillionaire YouTuber and recently turned professional boxer, has informed his 21.8 million followers on Instagram that he had a “super fun New Year’s story.” Paul stopped smoking cannabis but – […]
Medical cannabis treatment associated with improvements in anxiety disorder
New data collected through the UK’s largest medical cannabis patient registry has revealed that cannabis-based medicines could prove to be a useful treatment option for patients with generalised anxiety disorder. Researchers have identified clinically significant improvements in anxiety-specific outcomes in medium-term treatment periods. Data was collected through the UK Medical Cannabis Registry on the first […]
Ireland ‘effectively’ decriminalised cannabis
A new report suggests that cannabis use and possession have effectively been decriminalised in Ireland as prosecutions of such offences almost halved in 2021. According to the Independent, the number of people charged or summoned for cannabis-related offences up to mid-December has fallen, as most of those caught with the substance received cautions instead of […]
Another blow to the psychedelic industry’s attempts to use LSD for therapeutic purposes
The plans to test LSD in anxiety patients in a clinical study have been stopped in their tracks as the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has halted the process for unclear reasons. According to Reuters, the US FDA has put a clinical hold on Mind Medicine Inc’s application to start testing psychedelic drugs, such […]