The story of an epileptic daughter defining the odds every day – with the help of cannabis
What would you do when your child is having their very first seizure? How would you react? What would you do if the doctors were preparing you for the worst while the medicine is there? Accepting is one option. Fighting, well, that’s another one. Vera Twomey, the author of For Ava: An incurable illness, A reluctant […]
CBD could be effective as a treatment for psychotic disorders
CBD could reportedly be effective as an adjunctive therapy for the treatment of numerous psychotic disorders, according to the results of a recent pilot study. An international team of researchers from Canada, Switzerland, and Germany carried out an open-label, randomised, placebo-controlled study to determine the effects of CBD cigarettes in acutely psychotic patients. Over the […]
The cause of the ‘iconic skunky’ smell of cannabis revealed
Scientists have finally discovered what causes the ‘iconic skunky’ smell of cannabis that is so distinguishable. But where does garlic come into the picture? Even those that claim they have never used cannabis know and recognise the unmistakable cannabis smell – it is something that is just unique compared to other substances. Now, scientists in […]
Leading doctors call for paediatricians to recognise medical cannabis for childhood epilepsy in the UK
Industry-leading doctors and scientists call for paediatricians to recognise medical cannabis in treating children with severe epilepsy in the UK. According to a press release sent to Cancheck, the Medical Cannabis Clinicians Society (UKMCCS) and Drug Science called out the British Paediatric Neurology Association (BNPA) over its new guidance on the prescription of cannabis-based medicines […]
Cannabis use could impact sperm count and motility in mice
A recent study of cannabis in mice has found that exposure to cannabis vapour may not only affect sperm counts and motility in the directly exposed individual but also in their offspring. Researchers from Washington State University used a mouse model of cannabis exposure to assess potential risks to fertility. The results revealed that cannabis […]
Blood and saliva are ‘inconsistent indicators’ when testing for THC impairment
The results of a ground-breaking study suggest that, while there is a strong relationship between blood alcohol concentration and driving impairment, blood and saliva samples are not a good indication of THC impairment. Researchers at the University of Sydney’s Lambert Initiative found that blood and saliva THC concentrations are poor or inconsistent indicators of cannabis-induced […]
‘Microdosing’ of psychedelics on the rise during the pandemic
More people have been ‘microdosing’ psychedelic drugs to improve their wellness and mental health during the pandemic, according to a recent survey. Microdosing refers to the practice of taking tiny doses of a drug – usually psychedelics such as psilocybin (magic mushrooms) and LSD. The Global Drug Survey, an independent research company based in London, […]
Jamaica launches ‘Good Ganja Sense’ campaign to educate public on cannabis
The Jamaican government has launched a new website and campaign to provide the public with fact-based, accurate and scientific information on cannabis. The Ministry of Health and Wellness designed the “Good Ganja Sense” campaign to promote education around cannabis and offer all those interested in the topic a safe space with trustworthy resources and articles […]
Who do you think uses cannabis the most frequently?
In a huge new study, researchers have revealed the age, gender, race and ethnicity groups that use cannabis the most. Authors of the study titled “Sociodemographic Characteristics Associated With and Prevalence and Frequency of Cannabis Use Among Adults in the US” have found that higher-frequency cannabis use is more common among young and racial minority populations. The […]
US pharmacies found responsible for their role in the ongoing opioid crisis
Three pharmacy chains were found to be responsible for their role in the reckless distribution of opioid-based painkillers in two Ohio counties in a verdict which could set a precedent for similar cases around the US. CVSHealth, Walgreen Co., and Walmart Inc. were taken to court by the governments of Lake and Trumbull counties who […]