The UK’s clinicians need training in medical cannabis – here’s why
On 1st November 2018, the UK’s Home Secretary announced changes to the scheduling of cannabis under the Misuse of Drugs Act of 2001.
Improving Access to Medical Cannabis Products on the Isle of Man
Following a consultation last year, the irrefutable support for medicinal cannabis expansion on the Isle of Man is spurring the government to improve access for patients on the island. We spoke to the Minister for Health and Social Care, David Ashford, about the issue.
Can the UK’s post-COVID-19 economy benefit from a booming medical cannabis industry?
As the UK Government tries desperately to salvage a shattered economy, an unlikely but profitable lifeline presents itself as the medical cannabis industry booms.
Mothers rally for medical cannabis outside UK Health Authorities
A number of mothers, each with a severely epileptic child, are today holding a vigil outside the offices of the Department of Health & Social Care, the London headquarters of NHSE, the Scottish Parliament, and the Welsh Assembly.
Can cannabis shrink the garment industry’s carbon footprint?
For thousands of years, cannabis has been grown for reasons other than drugs.
New Jersey Now Allows Medical Marijuana Recommendations Via Telehealth Amid Coronavirus
The attorney general of New Jersey announced on Tuesday that the state will immediately begin allowing patients to obtain medical marijuana recommendations remotely via telehealth services amid the coronavirus pandemic.
COVID-19 Creates Surge in Demand for Medical Cannabis in N.M., Shortages Ahead
New Mexico’s medical cannabis patients are at risk of running out of medicine due to the effects of COVID-19 and statewide shutdowns, according to a recent report published by O’Donnell Economics.
Materia officially enters the German medical cannabis market
Materia has now acquired the licensed medical cannabis distributor, Cannaktiv, and has officially entered the German medical cannabis market.
Louisiana House Approves Medical Marijuana For Any Debilitating Condition, Along With Delivery Services
The Louisiana House of Representatives overwhelmingly approved bills on Friday to significantly expand the state’s medical cannabis program by bringing in patients with more conditions and allowing dispensaries to deliver marijuana products directly to those patients’ homes.
Medical cannabis advocates join forces to improve patient access
Despite a 2018 schedule change allowing prescribing of medical cannabis, patients are still faced with multiple barriers, including misinformation, stigma, and financial constraints, preventing access to potentially life-changing medicine.