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Dear Umesh,I was hoping to get a prescription for edibles, but I have heard they are set to be banned. Is this true, and if so, why?This is a question that has popped up recently, and it’s a fair question, especially when products go temporarily out of stock, or when rumours fly around that the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) won’t approve new products because they “look like sweets.”Stock issues were down to an equipment failure at the UK’s main cannabis pastille manufacturer.And the other rumour? As is often the case in healthcare regulation, vacuums get filled with…

Two non-psychoactive cannabis compounds, cannabidiol (CBD) and cannabigerol (CBG), could offer new treatment options for metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), according to research published in the British Journal of Pharmacology.The study, following on from prior preclinical research, found that the cannabinoids improved blood sugar control, reduced fatty buildup in the liver, and helped restore the organ’s ability to store energy and eliminate toxins in mice with the condition.Researchers from the School of Pharmacy at the Faculty of Medicine of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem administered the compounds to mice that had developed MASLD after 14 weeks on a high-fat…

The Loop – the charity which introduced drug checking to the UK – has launched London’s first public-facing drug checking services in the boroughs of Hackney and Camden.The service, which is fully funded by Hackney and Camden Councils and supported by the Metropolitan Police, will be operated by The Loop’s multi-disciplinary team of chemists and health professionals to provide rapid chemical analysis of substances with personalised harm reduction consultations. It aims to reduce drug-related harm, improve understanding of local drug markets and share intelligence with communities and stakeholders.“This marks a major step for harm reduction in the UK,” said Katy…

A survey of 780 UK adults prescribed medical cannabis for anxiety, depression, insomnia, post-traumatic stress disorder and other mental health conditions has found that 97% said it improved their wellbeing and happiness, whilst 68% said it enabled them to work.The survey, conducted by medical cannabis clinic Alternaleaf in February 2026, also found that 88% of patients said medical cannabis made them more optimistic about their future, while 81% said it made them more motivated.The results come amid rising rates of mental illness and mental health incapacity across the UK. According to NHS England, 22.6% of 16 to 64-year-olds had a…

A large-scale study by researchers at an Oxford University-based research facility has found no link between cannabis use and cognitive decline in older people, challenging concerns about the drug’s long-term effects on brain health.The study, conducted by researchers from Oxford Population Health and the Department of Psychiatry, was published in the journal BMJ Mental Health and used data from two large datasets: the UK Biobank (UKB) and the US Million Veteran Program (MVP). It was the largest observational analysis of cannabis and cognitive decline, and the first to use a Mendelian randomisation (MR) study approach to examine more thoroughly relationships between…

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Modern science is increasingly echoing what holistic traditions have long understood: the nervous system plays a central role in how we experience stress, balance, and emotional well-being. One vital pathway within this system — the vagus nerve — is now emerging as an area of growing interest in both research and wellness practices. An article published by Scientific American explores how gentle vagus nerve stimulation may offer supportive benefits for a range of challenges, from prolonged stress responses to mood-related conditions. While much of the research focuses on electronic stimulation devices, non-invasive, natural approaches are also gaining attention. What Is…

by Tom Graham, Bee Well CBD Oil Terpenes are the language of plants. They’re the aromatic compounds that give lavender its calm, citrus its brightness, and pine its clarity. Long before we analyze them in labs, the nervous system recognizes them instantly — through scent, sensation, and pattern. At Bee Well, terpenes are not an afterthought. They are the primary messengers in every blend we create. CBD doesn’t replace this signal — it supports it. When used together, terpenes set the direction, and CBD helps the experience feel smoother, more balanced, and more complete. This is why our products feel…

An organisation made up of hundreds of former law enforcement officials, including police chiefs, undercover operatives and intelligence personnel, has criticised the Prime Minister and Labour Party for their attacks on Green Party drug policy during recent campaigning.The statement from Law Enforcement Action Partnership UK (LEAP) follows criticism from Starmer over the Green Party’s manifesto pledge to “legalise, regulate and control” all drugs. “The Greens say we should legalise heroin and crack cocaine,” he told reporters at Rushford Park football club during campaigning in the upcoming Gorton and Denton by-election campaign. “Imagine what would happen in every park and every…

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