Ingestion of human waste containing THC may lead to cannabis toxicosis in dogs
A recent study concluded that dogs could be getting intoxicated off cannabis by eating the faeces of people who have consumed the drug, putting them at risk. The authors of the study titled “Marijuana toxicosis in dogs in Melbourne, Australia, following suspected ingestion of human faeces: 15 cases (2011–2020)” found that human poop-eating dogs could, […]
Trial to assess medical cannabis for brain tumours to go ahead
Researchers at the University of Leeds have been given the green light to start a “world’s first” clinical trial to assess the potential of a cannabis-based drug for the treatment of brain cancer. The Brain Tumour Charity announced the three-year trial which has been backed by members of the public who raised £400,000 to fund […]
Cannabis clinic and charity to assess the benefits of medical cannabis for insomnia
One of the UK’s largest medical cannabis clinics, in partnership with a charity specialising in improving sleeping, will hold a panel on how cannabis can affect our wellbeing and sleep quality. The Sapphire Institute for Medical Cannabis Education has partnered with The International Sleep Charity (ISC), a registered UK charity, with a mission to improve […]
Ketamine: An effective treatment for depression?
Depression is one of the most common mental health conditions and the leading cause of disability worldwide. It is estimated that between 4 and 10% of adults in the UK will experience depression at some point in their lives. The high occurrence of depression makes the ongoing search for effective treatment options more important than […]
Little girl could leave the UK after losing access to medical cannabis
The family of a severely ill child could be forced to leave the UK after her doctor recently retired. Non-specialist GPs still can’t prescribe medical cannabis three years after legalisation in the UK, leaving many of Dr Adelaida Martinez’s former patients without a cannabis prescription. According to a report in Metro, Jorja Emerson, a little girl […]
Is CBD a game-changer or a gimmick?
CBD has been hailed by some as the newest star product of the health industry in recent years. The cannabis derivative can now be found in almost anything, leading many to predict the start of a new era of cannabis wellness. To many, the industry appears to be booming, with CBD products on shelves at […]
Exercise increases the body’s ‘cannabis-like’ substances to fight cancer and heart disease
Exercise triggers chemical reactions and a rise in the body’s cannabis-like substances that may help to fight severe medical conditions, a recent study finds. According to Science Daily, the study – conducted by researchers at the University of Nottingham – exercise was associated with lower levels of pain and a reduction of substances known to […]
‘Are we meeting the needs of the patients?’ – the future of medical cannabis in the UK
While medical cannabis has been legal in the UK for over three years, headlines, campaigns, and MP speeches in recent months have re-focused our attention on the issue of access to these medications in the UK. It has been widely reported over recent weeks that, since the legalisation of medical cannabis in November 2018, only […]
Cannabis use among perinatal women is on the rise
Researchers claim that perinatal women are using more cannabis as a solution to a lack of counselling from professional healthcare workers. A study published in “The American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse” found that cannabis use during pregnancy has become significantly more frequent over a 15-year span. It is reported that the numbers of past-month […]
How can cannabis help to improve sleep? A look at the evidence
It is thought that around 20% of the population may be affected by sleep conditions, with a third of people in the UK believed to experience chronic insomnia at some time in their lives. Sleep improvement is becoming one of the most commonly reported reasons for using cannabis and cannabinoid-based products – but what is […]