Proposed clinical trial will assess medical cannabis for ‘long Covid’
Following a rising collection of evidence relating to the potential of cannabis in preventing COVID-19 infection and its ability to treat related symptoms, an Australian medical cannabis company is now looking to test its effects on ‘long Covid’. It is estimated that around 1.3 million people in the UK are experiencing extended effects following COVID-19 […]
Emergency physicians would prefer to use cannabis over opioids
Emergency medical physicians would prefer to use medical cannabis over opioids as a first-line treatment of medical conditions – if they were provided with the evidence of their efficacy, a recent survey has found. Opioids have been increasingly prescribed for a large number of conditions – particularly those in which pain is a major symptom. […]
Italian court verifies signatures for cannabis referendum
Campaigners and advocates celebrate the first big win as the Italian Cassation Court has officially verified the signatures collected to trigger a national referendum on the legalisation of recreational cannabis. Italian campaigners got the first big “OK” in order for them to hold a historic vote on liberalising the country’s cannabis market. The Cassation Court […]
Cannabis compounds found to prevent Covid-19 infection
Cannabis compounds have been seen to be effective at preventing infection from the virus that causes COVID-19 in a laboratory study published this week. The study, “Cannabinoids Block Cellular Entry of SARS-CoV-2 and the Emerging Variants”, which was published in the Journal of Nature Products, demonstrated that two compounds found in the Cannabis Sativa plant […]
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 […]
New study presents encouraging results for cannabis treatment for autism
Scientists in Israel have revealed the results of a recent study into the potential of cannabis formulations as a treatment option for autism disorder. The study aimed to understand how the two most common cannabis compounds – CBD and THC – could be useful. The study, which involved the administration of cannabis formulations in autistic […]
Global Commission on Drug Policy recommends an end to prohibition of drugs
The Global Commission on Drug Policy – a group that was formed a decade ago by leaders from Europe and the United Nations to tackle issues relating to drug use – has released a new report supporting an end to drug prohibition, among other recommendations. The report, titled Time to End Prohibition, notes that, while a […]
San Francisco to delay cannabis taxes to allow dispensaries to compete with illicit dealers
Officials in the Californian city of San Francisco have announced plans to suspend cannabis taxes in an attempt to attract consumers away from the black market. The move would see the removal of the 1-5% tax on cannabis products that was originally approved in 2018. California became one of the first US states to legalise […]
‘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 […]