Will the Labour Party Change Cannabis Policy in the UK?
The Labour Party came into power earlier in 2024, after Kier Starmer led the party to victory in the general election on 5th July, ending 14 years of Tory rule. But what does this mean for cannabis policy in the UK? With the conservatives out, political change is inevitable, but Starmer has made it clear […]
Police forced to return medical cannabis to ‘distraught’ Lerwick man
A medical cannabis patient has had a package containing medical cannabis returned to him after police intercepted the medication at a post office in Lerwick last month. Liam Lewis, 29, from Lerwick, Shetland, made national headlines when his life-changing medicine was given away from him by police using sniffer dogs at a local post office. […]
Spanish Congress to debate legalisation of medical cannabis
Spain’s Congress is scheduled to meet next week to debate the legalisation of medical cannabis throughout the country. Speakers are expected to present scientific evidence on the matter as the lower house debates the potential action for the first time. Next Wednesday, 16th February, the subcommittee of the Health and Consumer Commission of Congress will […]
UK patient registry links medical cannabis with improvement in quality of life
The UK’s largest registry of medical cannabis patients has shown a statistically significant improvement in health-related quality of life following the prescription of medical cannabis. Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research, a leading scientific journal, has published new data this week from The UK Medical Cannabis Registry. The registry assesses real-world evidence from the largest patient sample […]
Report finds shocking 11,142% price difference between cheapest and most expensive CBD topicals
A shocking report has found that the prices of a number of CBD products have risen significantly over the last year in the United States. According to the study published by Leafreport, the CBD industry’s peer-reviewed watchdog website, while the high cost doesn’t equate to better quality, there was a 6,242% price increase between the cheapest […]
Cannabis compound found to protect ageing brain cells
A cannabis compound can reportedly protect nerve cells from oxidative damage that could, eventually, result in cell death. Researchers suggest these new findings could play a part in treating age-related neurodegenerative diseases, like Alzheimer’s. In a study published in the journal “Free Radical Biology and Medicine”, researchers found that cannabinol (CBN) can actually protect brain […]
Leading political groups and charities call for UK cannabis reform
A new report launched yesterday argues for “inevitable” cannabis reform in the UK, as advocates and campaigners are joining forces to combat social injustice surrounding the substance. The report Regulating Right, Repairing Wrongs: Exploring Equity and Social Justice Initiatives within UK Cannabis Reform, proposes 14 guiding social equity principles that should be integrated in the UK. […]
European industry leader Cantourage brings Ugandan medical cannabis to Germany
European medical cannabis leader Cantourage has announced a historic move in which German patients and pharmacies will be the first in Europe to gain access to Ugandan medical cannabis products. Cantourage, one of the bright stars of the European market, and the Israeli producer Together Pharma have teamed up to bring Ugandan medical cannabis to […]
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 […]
Jersey’s medical cannabis under scrutiny for being “too weak”
Concerns have been raised over Jersey’s rules on its emerging medical cannabis industry. Politicians say that the rules are too weak and say the island needs its own specific regulations for the sector. Current regulations in Jersey are reliant on a Memorandum of Understanding with the UK Home Office. However, the Economic and International Affairs […]