Cannabis is a topic of much debate in the United Kingdom. While medical use of cannabis has been legal since November 2018, recreational use of the drug remains illegal 1. In this article, we will explore the current status of cannabis in the UK. Legalization of Medical Cannabis In November 2018, the UK government legalized medical cannabis […]
The week commencing the 30th of November is marked as a landmark victory for Cannabis activists across the world. 2 major votes in favor and a country fully legalising the use of marijuana. UN votes to remove cannabis from List of Hard Drugs Starting off with the United Nations, on the 2nd of December, the […]
Coronavirus and Cannabis Research Several companies have started conducting research into medicinal cannabis for treatment of coronavirus. Cannabis, a plant with many health benefits, that has been in the forefront for the past 2 years after a renewed medical interest into it’s medicinal properties, seems a perfect candidate for the cure or the ease of […]
Ireland is the second European nation to launch a pilot medical cannabis program, following Denmark’s proven success. The Minister if Health, Simon Harris, signed a new legislation on the 26th of June 2019 allowing people access to medical cannabis on a controlled basis through the Medical Cannabis Access Program. Further information on the ‘Medical Cannabis […]
The 1st of January 2018 marked the last day that cannabis products were illegal in Denmark. The legislation changed with the introduction of a new 4 year medicinal cannabis pilot programme that allows doctors to prescribe new type of cannabis product and offers patients a lawful way of testing treatment with medicinal cannabis if they […]