New research finds more evidence medical cannabis may reduce seizures in epileptic children
New research finds more evidence medical cannabis may reduce seizures in epileptic children
According to a phase 3 study released today that will be presented at the American Academy of Neurology's 71st Annual Meeting in Philadelphia, May 4 to 10, 2019, taking a pharmaceutical formulation of cannabidiol cut seizure rates nearly in half for children with a rare and severe type of epilepsy. This…
Research indicates medical cannabis could hold the key to treating PTSD
Research indicates medical cannabis could hold the key to treating PTSD
Multiple studies have found strong evidence that cannabis can help treat PTSD
Cannabinoids reduce REM sleep, prevent nightmares
Cannabinoids also prevent the retrieval of the underlying trauma
PTSD diagnoses among UK military personnel rose by 2% in a decade
With more research into the medicinal properties…
The science behind why cannabis oil helps treat seizures
The science behind why cannabis oil helps treat seizures
CBD has become world famous for its anti-seizure properties
Children suffering life-threatening epilepsy have seen amazing results since starting CBD treatment
Here we explain some of the basic science behind this beautiful process
There’s has been a huge increase in the interest into medical cannabis over the past year. The…
Australia launches world’s first clinical trial investigating medical cannabis as a treatment for Tourette’s
Australia launches world’s first clinical trial investigating medical cannabis as a treatment for Tourette’s
Researchers at the University of Sydney have launched a clinical trial investigating cannabis as a treatment for Tourette’s
The study will examine whether THC and CBD can help reduce the frequency and severity of tics for Tourette’s sufferers
Cannabis will be supplied by the…
Israeli Researchers find link between Endocannabinoid deficiency and Autism disorders
Israeli Researchers find link between Endocannabinoid deficiency and Autism disorders
Israeli Researchers find link between low levels of endocannabinoids and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
They believe CBD may help raise levels of endocannabinoids
Parents are taking control of their children’s ASD treatment plans, adding legal CBD products
Groups like “CBDs of Autism” are helping…
House of Lords criticises British Government for failing “desperate” medical cannabis patients
House of Lords criticises British Government for failing “desperate” medical cannabis patients
Lords slammed the British Government for failing medical cannabis patients
Only four patients have received a prescription for medical cannabis
Some patients are forced to travel abroad for their prescriptions
One Lord claimed “majority of terrorists” in the UK are heavy users of…
Australian father pushed into the black market for medical cannabis to help epileptic daughter
Australian father pushed into the black market for medical cannabis to help epileptic daughter
Katelyn Lambert used to suffer seizures lasting hours
Her father refused to watch her suffer, turning to the black market for medical cannabis
Katelyn now only suffers one seizure a year on average
3,000 medical cannabis prescriptions were approved by the Australian Government between…
Exclusive: Meet the Brazilian who legally provides 1000s of children with medical cannabis
Exclusive: Meet the Brazilian who legally provides 1000s of children with medical cannabis
The ABRACE Foundation (Associação Brasileira de Apoio Cannabis Esperança) in Brazil supplies over 1000 patients with medical cannabis every day. In 2016, the foundation was given legal permission to continue producing, extracting and providing medical cannabis.
This “medical cannabis” is not GMP…
European Parliament votes on resolution calling for wider legalisation of medical cannabis
European Parliament votes on resolution calling for wider legalisation of medical cannabis
MEPs have voted to pass a resolution which will help advance medical cannabis in the EU
It focuses primarily on increasing scientific research on cannabis in EU countries
The resolution is non-binding
An early Valentines present for medical cannabis patients across the EU came today, as the…
School nurses in Colorado can now treat students with medical cannabis
School nurses in Colorado can now treat students with medical cannabis
Bill HB18-1286 will allow nurses to give children at school medical cannabis
Children will require a note from their parents and school principal
Previously parents were allowed to come into schools to administer medication
Medicines must be non-smokable
Colorado has taken another step forward in improving…