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Medical Cannabis Clinical Trial in U.K. Underway
The U.K. NHS legalized medical cannabis five years ago, but a lack of government clinical trials has led Celadon Pharmaceuticals to pick up the slack.
California Man Charged with Manslaughter Over “Slapping Therapy” Death
An elderly woman died at a U.K. hotel in 2016 during a controversial form of Chinese therapy which involves repeatedly slapping the patient, or getting them to slap themselves. Seven years later, a California man was charged in relation to her death.
How To Choose the Best CBD Oils in the UK
CBD can be a powerful part of your self-care routine, as long as you find the right CBD product for you. Here’s how to choose a great cannabidiol product.
CBD Liquid Products Often Short On CBD, Report Says
“Few products had measured CBD concentrations within 10 percent of advertised concentrations,” according to a new study out of Britain.
Scotland’s Government Calls For Drug Decriminalization
The Scottish government has unveiled a plan to decriminalize possession of personal quantities of drugs, a proposal that was quickly rejected by the U.K. national government.
More Than 1,000 Arrested in Sweep of U.K. Weed Grows
A recent campaign to eradicate cannabis cultivation in the U.K. netted more than 180,000 plants and resulted in the arrest of more than 1,000 people.
U.K.-Based Hemp Farm Shuts Down Due to THC in CBD Products
Jersey Hemp is the only farm permitted to grow hemp in the British Isles, and now it faces an uncertain future.
U.K. University Creates Postgraduate Course on Clinical Psychedelics
The University of Exeter takes a crucial step in securing psychedelic therapy's reputation.
U.K. Police Chiefs Call for Decriminalization of First-Time Drug Offenses
U.K. police chiefs have proposed eliminating criminal penalties for first-time drug offenders who agree to complete a drug education or treatment program.
U.K. Researchers Launch Study Exploring Weed’s Effects on the Brain
A new study to be completed by researchers in the United Kingdom will explore how cannabis affects the human brain.