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Youth cannabis use in Canada declined following legalisation - leafie A federally funded study has found that cannabis use among Canadian adolescents decreased following the country's 2018 legalisation, dispelling concerns that legal adult access leads to increased youth consumption.

A federally funded study has found that cannabis use among Canadian adolescents decreased following the country's 2018 legalisation, dispelling concerns that legal adult access leads to increased youth consumption.

UK medical cannabis industry could unlock over £5 billion per year, new report finds - leafie A report published by the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Medical Cannabis under Prescription highlights urgent need for reform to unlock the sector's potential and improve patient access seven years after legalisation.

A report published by the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Medical Cannabis under Prescription highlights urgent need for reform to unlock the sector's potential and improve patient access seven years after legalisation.

Teen cannabis use linked to increased healthcare needs in adulthood - leafie A long-term study of over 1,500 young people revealed that teenagers who start using cannabis before age 15 are at significantly higher risk of developing both mental and physical health problems requiring medical treatment in early adulthood.

A long-term study of over 1,500 young people revealed that teenagers who start using cannabis before age 15 are at significantly higher risk of developing both mental and physical health problems requiring medical treatment in early adulthood.

Cannabis shown to extend the lives of people living with aggressive form of cancer - leafie A Thai study of 491 patients with aggressive bile duct cancer found those receiving medicinal cannabis alongside palliative care survived longer than those receiving standard care alone.

A Thai study of 491 patients with aggressive bile duct cancer found those receiving medicinal cannabis alongside palliative care survived longer than those receiving standard care alone.

The patient’s guide to finding online cannabis communities - leafie In a world where discussing medical cannabis can still raise eyebrows, patients are finding their voices online. From learning how to join a clinic to strain reviews that read like wine tasting notes, people are creating support networks to help others navigate their journey. Looking to find your tribe? Check…

From learning how to join a clinic to strain reviews that read like wine tasting notes, patients are creating support networks to help others navigate their journey.

Looking to find your tribe? Check out our guide to the world of online patient communities.

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Lebanon legalises medical cannabis cultivation - leafie The Lebanese government has established a regulatory body to oversee legal cannabis production for pharmaceutical purposes, in the hope of transforming the country's struggling economy whilst ending decades of illegal cultivation.

The Lebanese government has established a regulatory body to oversee legal cannabis production for pharmaceutical purposes, in the hope of transforming the country's struggling economy while ending decades of illegal cultivation.

Cannabis use linked to lower risk of liver disease in heavy drinkers, new data reveals - leafie A large study of over 66,000 patients diagnosed with alcohol use disorder found that heavy cannabis users are up to 40% less likely to develop severe liver complications.

A large study of over 66,000 patients diagnosed with alcohol use disorder found that heavy cannabis users are up to 40% less likely to develop severe liver complications.

Scientists develop CBD-like epilepsy treatment from caraway seeds - leafie Researchers have created a synthetic compound from caraway seeds that shows greater effectiveness than current childhood epilepsy medications, offering hope for safer treatments without cannabis-related regulatory barriers.

Researchers have created a synthetic compound from caraway seeds that shows greater effectiveness than current childhood epilepsy medications, offering hope for safer treatments without cannabis-related regulatory barriers.

Zurich seeks to extend legal cannabis pilot until 2028 - leafie More than 2,300 people have been able to purchase cannabis legally through the city's pilot programme, with officials citing it's success in undermining the black market.

The Swiss city of Zurich has applied to extend its legal cannabis dispensary programme until 2028, two years beyond its original end date, after declaring the pilot project a success.

Combining cannabis and tobacco linked to mental health issues New research reveals that people who use both cannabis and tobacco have significantly different brain chemistry compared to cannabis-only users, potentially explaining higher rates of anxiety, depression, and addiction in co-users.

New research reveals that people who use both cannabis and tobacco have significantly different brain chemistry compared to cannabis-only users, potentially explaining higher rates of anxiety, depression, and addiction in co-users.

Teens consuming less alcohol & drugs but facing new digital risks - leafie A comprehensive survey of over 113,000 teenagers across Europe has revealed declining alcohol and drug use but rising concerns over e-cigarettes, social media addiction and online gambling, particularly among girls.

A comprehensive survey of over 113,000 teenagers across Europe has revealed declining alcohol and drug use but rising concerns over e-cigarettes, social media addiction and online gambling, particularly among girls.

Cannabis consumers less likely to experience sinus diseases, new study data shows - leafie Research involving nearly 140,000 participants found that frequent cannabis users had significantly reduced odds of developing common sinus conditions when compared to non-users.

Frequent cannabis users have a significantly lower risk of developing sinus diseases compared to non-users, according to results from a first-of-its-kind study.

We, The Patients to hold patient-led medical cannabis event in London - leafie We, The Patients have announced they will host a free medical cannabis education event in London in November to bridge the understanding between patients and healthcare professionals.

We, The Patients have announced they will host a free medical cannabis education event in London in November to bridge the understanding between patients and healthcare professionals.

Northern Enlightenment – Walking Iceland’s path to cannabis legalisation - leafie Iceland isn’t the first country that springs to mind when cannabis crops up in conversation, after all, weed is still illegal in the Nordic Island nation. However, Icelandic folk are a resilient, fiercely independent, and egalitarian people; accustomed to making their own rules and working together to weather tough times.…

Iceland isn’t the first country that springs to mind when talking about cannabis, after all, weed is still illegal there.

But the locals are a resilient bunch, working together to make cannabis medicine more accessible and more understood.

Cannabis clinic launches dedicated women's health service as NHS gynaecology waiting lists double - leafie Alternaleaf says it is responding to the “medical misogyny” crisis that has left 630,000 women waiting for NHS gynaecology care, with endometriosis taking an average eight years to diagnose.

The private medical cannabis clinic Alternaleaf says it is responding to the “medical misogyny” crisis that has left 630,000 women waiting for NHS gynaecology care, with endometriosis taking an average eight years to diagnose.

Scientists identify genes linked to frequent cannabis use in largest genetic study to date - leafie Research involving over 130,000 people reveals genetic variants associated with brain signalling and impulsivity may also influence cannabis use patterns.

Research involving over 130,000 people reveals genetic variants associated with brain signalling and impulsivity may also influence cannabis use.

Researchers believe the findings could help identify people at higher risk of developing Cannabis Use Disorder (CUD).

Soil quality significantly impacts levels of cannabinoids and terpenes in the cannabis plant - leafie The soil cannabis is grown in directly affects the levels of cannabinoids such as CBD, CBG and THC, a first-of-its-kind, federally funded study has found.

The soil cannabis is grown in directly affects the levels of cannabinoids such as CBD, CBG and THC, a first-of-its-kind, federally funded study has found.

Tramadol's limited benefits outweighed by serious health risks, major study finds - leafie New research suggests the popular opioid painkiller offers minimal relief for chronic pain whilst significantly increasing the risk of heart problems and other serious side effects, highlighting the need for alternative, safer treatments, such as cannabis.

New research suggests the popular opioid painkiller offers minimal relief for chronic pain whilst significantly increasing the risk of heart problems and other serious side effects, highlighting the need for alternative, safer treatments, such as cannabis.

Spanish government approves use of medical cannabis - leafie A Royal Decree has authorised the limited use of medical cannabis in hospitals, allowing specialists to issue prescriptions for oils when treating conditions where conventional treatments have proved ineffective.

A Royal Decree has authorised the limited use of medical cannabis in hospitals, allowing specialists to issue prescriptions for oils when treating conditions where conventional treatments have proved ineffective.

Cannabis can improve quality of life and support healthy ageing - leafie The study revealed that cannabis use initiated in later life may offer therapeutic benefits, while lifetime use beginning early could harm cognitive function in older adults.

The study revealed that cannabis use initiated in later life may offer therapeutic benefits, while lifetime use beginning early could harm cognitive function in older adults.

Medical cannabis an effective, long-term treatment for chronic pain, survey finds - leafie A comprehensive survey of 1,450 chronic pain patients found that 86% reported moderate to significant pain improvement after using medical cannabis, with over a third able to eliminate other prescription medications entirely.

A comprehensive survey of 1,450 chronic pain patients found that 86% reported moderate to significant pain improvement after using medical cannabis, with over a third able to eliminate other prescription medications entirely.

Youth cannabis use declined in Germany following legalisation, study finds - leafie Research commissioned by the German government has found that teenage cannabis consumption has fallen since Germany's Cannabis Act (CanG) became law in April 2024.

Research commissioned by the German government has found that teenage cannabis consumption has fallen since Germany's Cannabis Act (CanG) became law in April 2024.

Cannabis extract shows promise for chronic back pain in major clinical trial - leafie A full-spectrum cannabis extract has shown significant pain reduction in patients with chronic lower back pain, offering hope for a new treatment option in a field desperate for alternatives to opioids.

A full-spectrum cannabis extract has shown significant pain reduction in patients with chronic lower back pain, offering hope for a new treatment option in a field desperate for alternatives to opioids.

Cannabis added $16 billion to the Canadian economy in 2024 - leafie The legal cannabis market generated nearly C$29 billion in total output whilst supporting over 227,000 jobs across the country, according to a Canadian Government report.

The legal cannabis market generated nearly C$29 billion in total output whilst supporting over 227,000 jobs across the country, according to a Canadian Government report.

Jordan Stephens partners with UK medical cannabis clinic Alternaleaf to highlight alternative treatments for men's mental health through a spoken word performance.

Suicide rates do not increase after cannabis legalisation, study shows  - leafie The research found that the number of visits to A&E related to suicide remained stable after legalisation, despite an increase in cannabis use.

The research found that the number of visits to A&E related to suicide remained stable after legalisation, despite an increase in cannabis use.

Frequent cannabis users show no impairment in driving skills - leafie The study also compared driving simulator results of cannabis users to non-users, and found no difference in performance.

Researchers conducted two studies into the driving skills of frequent cannabis users, finding no signs of impairment after 48 hours of abstinence and no difference in driving performance against a control group of non-users.

Joel Cunningham jailed for four years after appeal overturns suspended sentence - leafie A man who supplied cannabis products to people suffering from illness has been sentenced to four years in prison after the Court of Appeal overturned his original suspended term.

A man who supplied cannabis products to people suffering from illness has been sentenced to four years in prison after the Court of Appeal overturned his original suspended term.

Risk of type 2 diabetes almost quadruples for cannabis users, data shows - leafie A study of health data from over 4 million people finds cannabis users are four times more likely to develop type 2 diabetes, contradicting previous research.

A study of health data from over 4 million people finds cannabis users are four times more likely to develop type 2 diabetes, contradicting previous research.