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Medicinal cannabis users in the UK could be unfairly criminalised as study finds failures in roadside drug testing

Cannabis Law Report

UK website Leafie writes… The findings of a study published in JAMA Psychiatry have revealed that road testing for cannabis impairment may be putting up to 1.4m medical cannabis users at risk of unfair prosecution, according to a report by Volteface. Further simulator tests were given at 30 minutes, 1.5, hours after smoking.

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South African Research Team Says Cannabis is ‘Very Promising’ as an Opioid Replacement

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Clinical trials into cannabis’ potential as an opioid replacement are well underway in South Africa. ” Dr. Gallow prides himself on his work as a South African cannabis advocate and leader in the international medical cannabis research field. About the Opioid Epidemic. The survey results showed that 9.7

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Use of Cannabis-based medicinal products: NICE guidelines

Cannabis Law Report

Cannabis-based medicinal products. NICE guideline [NG144] Published date: November 2019. Do not offer CBD to manage chronic pain in adults unless as part of a clinical trial. NICE has made research recommendations on the use of cannabis-based medicinal products for severe treatment-resistant epilepsy.

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Cannabis laws in Japan: Is weed legal?

The Cannigma

Medical : Illegal Recreational : Illegal *CBD products are legal in Japan, as long as they contain no THC whatsoever and are not made from cannabis flower. Japan is known for its world-leading innovations, technology, and design, but when it comes to cannabis, the island nation remains decidedly regressive. But in modern times?

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Press Release: Beckley Psytech Announces Partnership With Ksana Health, Building on Digital Strategy to Deliver Optimised Patient Outcomes

Cannabis Law Report

Partnership will focus on the collection and analysis of digital biomarkers to identify signs of response and relapse in upcoming Phase 2 clinical trials. However, we need rigorous clinical trials to ensure that this promise is realised. June 14, 2022 02:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time. Ksana Health – www.ksanahealth.com.

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UK: NHS – The Minimalist Approach To Issuing Cannabis Reimbursements

Cannabis Law Report

Since a new law took effect a year ago, England’s National Health Service (NHS) has reimbursed patients on only 18 occasions for “unlicensed” cannabis-based products that have not undergone clinical trials, according to government data. All other cannabis-based medicines are unlicensed. Read the full story.

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Cannabis laws in San Marino

The Cannigma

Recreational cannabis is not legal, despite a 2019 citizen’s initiative that called for legalization. In 2019 the Parliament approved a citizen’s proposal to regulate recreational use of cannabis, but backtracked in March 2020 , saying they would wait to follow the lead of Italy. Can you bring or buy cannabis products?

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