Prescribing Medical Cannabis Can Drive Down NHS Waiting Times Says New CIC Report
Allowing GPs to prescribe medical cannabis can drive down NHS waiting lists and reduce crime, according to a new report from the Cannabis Industry Council (CIC).
Is medical cannabis treatment associated with improvements in health-related quality of life?
Medical cannabis encompasses a wide spectrum of products, including dried flowers, oils, and edibles that contain bioactive compounds such as cannabidiol (CBD) and delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC).
Matt Gaetz proposes end to cannabis testing for military
A proposed amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act by Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) would end cannabis testing for members of the military — both when they’re enlisting and accepting a commission.
Deputy urges caution over medical cannabis clubs
A Guernsey cannabis company says users of medicinal cannabis need a safe space to take the drug.
Medical cannabis patients who feel ‘high’ report greater symptom relief but increased negative side effects
In a new study titled, “Understanding feeling ‘high’ and its role in medical cannabis patient outcomes,” published in the journal, Frontiers in Pharmacology, researchers at The University of New Mexico, in collaboration with Releaf App, found that patients who reported feeling “high” experienced 7.7% greater symptom relief and an increase in reporting of positive side effects such as “relaxed” and “peaceful.”
Medical Cannabis In The UK And How It Is Evolving
Cannabis based medicinal products (CBMPs) have evolved significantly in recent years, marking a paradigm shift in public health attitudes and legislation in the UK.
Cannabis users’ cognitive abilities compared: Flower vs. concentrate – surprising findings revealed!
As cannabis legalization has increased in many countries worldwide, the widespread availability of more potent products, such as concentrates, has also increased. In fact, current estimates indicate that up to 66% of adult cannabis users have reported using concentrates in the past, with up to 37% using these products on a regular basis.
Medicinal cannabis: Teagan Appleby may lose access to epilepsy treatment
A mother who fought to obtain medicinal cannabis oil for her daughter’s severe epilepsy has said they will lose access to the medication in July.
Medical Cannabis Soothes Cancer Pain
Over 65% of terminally-ill cancer patients experience moderate to severe pain, for which up to 61.5% of doctors frequently ask their cancer patients to consider MC to manage pain and other cancer symptoms.
How Medical Cannabis can Improve your Quality of Life if you have Chronic Pain
A new study measured the quality of life of more than 3,100 patients who were treated with various forms of medical cannabis, including THC, CBD, and products that combine the two.