Tag: United Kingdom

United Kingdom Accepts New Recommendations For CBD Products

Written by Hazel Norman on October 30, 2023. Posted in Policy.

The United Kingdom, like most countries, has struggled to regulate products containing cannabidiol (CBD). CBD products have increased in popularity and availability across Europe, and there is a considerable...

UK Court Of Appeal: Low-THC Hemp Flower Is Not A ‘Narcotic Drug’

Written by Hazel Norman on August 11, 2023. Posted in Policy.

For many years, hemp flower was largely considered to be an undesirable commodity to cannabis consumers. The hemp plant was almost always associated with paper, rope, and various textiles, and not something...

Cannabis Safe And Effective In Treating Generalized Anxiety Disorder According To UK Study

Written by Frank Schuler on June 26, 2023. Posted in Science.

Generalized anxiety disorder involves a patient persistently worrying or having anxiety about one or more areas of life, with the worrying or anxiety being out of proportion to the source or event....

UK Study Fails To Identify Cannabis As A Risk Factor For Development Of Psychosis

Written by Frank Schuler on April 28, 2023. Posted in Science.

Cannabis opponents and mainstream media outlets have claimed for many years that cannabis is bad for human brains. As part of their claim, opponents often suggest that cannabis use causes psychosis. Psychosis...

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Chronic Pain Patients Report Improvements In New UK Study

Written by Frank Schuler on April 16, 2023. Posted in Science.

A fairly sizable study was recently concluded in the United Kingdom involving cannabis, chronic pain, quality of life, and opioid use. The study revolved around multiple cannabis products, which is...

Another Study Finds That Cannabis Products Improve Health-Related Quality Of Life

Written by Frank Schuler on March 13, 2023. Posted in Science.

The cannabis plant is helping more and more suffering patients every day thanks to cannabis policies being reformed in a growing number of jurisdictions around the globe. While there is still much work...

Cannabis Use Is Effective In Chronic Pain And Anxiety Patients According To UK Study

Written by Frank Schuler on March 12, 2023. Posted in Science.

Chronic pain and anxiety are two of the most common health conditions diagnosed around the world. In fact, it is estimated that as many as 20% of people on the planet suffer from chronic pain to some...

Cannabis Associated With Improvements In Patients With Headache Disorders

Written by Frank Schuler on February 19, 2023. Posted in Science.

Anyone that has experienced a headache knows that it is no fun at all. A headache is a painful sensation in any part of a person’s head, with pain ranging from minor to severe. According to the...

Another UK Study Finds THC/CBD Reduces Seizure Frequency In Children With Treatment-Resistant Epilepsy

Written by Frank Schuler on January 23, 2023. Posted in Science.

Making healthcare decisions for a child is not an easy thing, as many factors have to be weighed and considered, not the least of which is the safety of the medicine/treatment. Being that children are...