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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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 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.

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New research suggests expanding NHS access to medical cannabis could reduce hospital admissions by 28% for eligible patients, whilst adding billions to the UK economy over the next decade.

New research suggests Germany's CanG act has successfully shifted the market away from illegal dealers, with 88.6% of users acquiring cannabis from legal sources in the past six months.

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New research indicates that cannabis could serve as a substitute for alcohol, with participants drinking 25 per cent fewer alcoholic beverages after using cannabis compared to alcohol alone.

In a global landscape where cannabis laws are evolving at breakneck speed, more than half a billion people now have access to legal weed – but where exactly can you get high without looking over your shoulder?

Could @ZackPolanski's media savvy put cannabis reform back on the national agenda in the UK? The new leader of the Green Party is clocking up hours of screen time in his first week, and has previously voiced his support for full legalisation.

The politician, who was the driving force behind the 2022 decriminalisation of cannabis in Thailand, received royal endorsement on Sunday to become the country's third prime minister in two years.

The Green Party now has a bold and ambitious leader in place who isn’t afraid to shake the status quo – with Zack Polanski, the pro-cannabis party is already grabbing media attention. Could a noisy new Greens amplify the message around legalisation?

An 18-month study has found that cannabis-based medicinal products significantly improved sleep quality, reduced anxiety, and enhanced quality of life for insomnia patients, with minimal side effects.

The country has opened a public consultation on a draft cannabis law, which could come into place before summer 2026.

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A study has cast doubt on the widely cited claim that antidepressant drugs such as SSRIs have few withdrawal symptoms, revealing that pharmaceutical industry funding could be skewing data to minimise adverse effects.

Cannabis isn’t the “gateway drug” many opponents have labelled it; it’s a plant that leads people into growing their own fruits and vegetables at home.

If you're out partying this weekend, it could be good for you.

The Minister for Policing and Crime Prevention, Dame Diana Johnson MP, has agreed to ban HHC and other semi-synthetic cannabinoids following an AMCD report, which also recommended that THCa be banned.

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Researchers have found a number of rare compounds called flavoalkaloids in cannabis leaves for the first time, suggesting that plant material traditionally discarded during processing could contain valuable compounds for future medical applications.

Study of over 25,000 people found that people who used cannabis performed better in cognitive tests than non-users. www.leafie.co.uk/new...

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Demand for private cannabis prescriptions is expected to double in the next four years as patient numbers in Europe’s 2nd largest medical market continue to rise. www.leafie.co.uk/new...

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Older veterans who smoked weed were found to be less likely to experience adverse cardiovascular events, according to a study which claims to be the largest of its kind. www.leafie.co.uk/new...

From Uruguay to Czechia, people are now lighting up without fear of persecution. But it isn’t just consumers who are benefiting from the liberation of drug laws – decades of data show that everyone benefits from cannabis reform. www.leafie.co.uk/can...

An increasing number of tourists are actively seeking out wellbeing experiences as part of their holiday plans. As a result, there’s an opportunity to integrate cannabis into an array of activities. www.leafie.co.uk/can...

An increasing number of tourists are actively seeking out wellbeing experiences – like spa treatments, yoga, meditation workshops, breathwork, and more – as part of their holiday plans. As a result, there’s an opportunity to integrate the plant into an array of activities. www.leafie.co.uk/can...

From Uruguay to Czechia, people are now lighting up without fear of persecution. But it isn’t just consumers who are benefiting from the liberation of drug laws – decades of data show that everyone benefits from cannabis reform. www.leafie.co.uk/can...

The Loop, the UK’s only dedicated drug testing charity, has launched a £25,000 fundraising campaign to expand its harm reduction services. www.leafie.co.uk/new...

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Could loud, low bass frequencies be good for our health? Acoustic-physicist John Stuart Reid believes so, and is leading research to study how music may help keep our blood and body healthy. www.leafie.co.uk/cul...

New research suggests THC-dominant medicinal cannabis provides sustained relief for patients with clinically significant mental health symptoms. www.leafie.co.uk/new...

The study provides preclinical evidence that psilocybin can extend the life of mice and of cells of lab-grown human tissue, which could lead to it being used as a treatment to improve both quality of life and longevity. www.leafie.co.uk/new...

In 2022, Thailand shocked the world when it went from having some of the world's strictest cannabis laws to becoming a stoner's paradise. Now, amidst wider political turmoil, the billion-dollar industry is under threat. But activists are fighting back. www.leafie.co.uk/can...

The support group PatientsCann UK has filed a formal complaint against senior police leaders over comments linking the smell of cannabis with criminality and public fear, stating the comments could put patients at risk. www.leafie.co.uk/new...

We take on the arduous task of putting the HØJ family of products through their paces at Glastonbury festival. Do these expensive products live up to the hype, or are they just backed by marketing bluster? www.leafie.co.uk/can...

Dr Green, a blockchain project promoted by a man who styles himself the world’s first “cannabis billionaire", has been promising potential investors lucrative returns in the cannabis industry. But do the bold claims stack up to the facts? www.leafie.co.uk/can...

A bill allowing adults over 21 to possess up to 100 grams of cannabis and grow three plants has been approved by the country’s Senate, and will now be signed by the president to come into law in January 2026. www.leafie.co.uk/new...