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

Veriheal

Clinical trials into cannabis’ potential as an opioid replacement are well underway in South Africa. According to the announcement, Biodata—a subsidiary of Labat Africa—“is the brainchild of Dr. Quite frankly, the clinical trials couldn’t have come at a better time.

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‘Too costly, not enough evidence it works’, says UK in blow to cannabis campaigners

Cannabis Law Report

However, health professionals have been reluctant to prescribe cannabis-based medicines in the UK because of the lack of clinical trial evidence of its benefits and safety. This would answer questions about safety and efficacy, they said. The final guideline is expected to be published in November 2019.

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New Study From UNM Shows Full Spectrum Hemp Oil Effective in Treating Chronic Neuropathic Pain

MedicalJane

Researchers at The University of New Mexico (UNM) have conducted a series of recent studies testing the effectiveness and safety of consuming cannabis, but this is the first study they have conducted measuring the therapeutic potential of hemp oil with low THC levels. The Hemp Farming Act of 2018.

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Use of Cannabis-based medicinal products: NICE guidelines

Cannabis Law Report

NICE guideline [NG144] Published date: November 2019. Chronic pain. Chronic pain. Do not offer the following to manage chronic pain in adults: nabilone. Do not offer CBD to manage chronic pain in adults unless as part of a clinical trial. 1 ] November 2019. [

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MyMD Pharmaceuticals Receives FDA IND Clearance to Begin Phase 2 Trial of MYMD-1 for Extending Healthy Lifespan

Cannabis Law Report

For multiple health and safety reasons, we believe orally dosed MYMD-1 is vastly superior to any of the available TNF inhibitors on the market today, one of which is the best-selling drug in the world.”. The secondary measures will be the safety, tolerability, and pharmacokinetics in this population of patients. Chapman continued.

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New Frontiers in the Law of Psychedelics

Cannabis Law Report

Denver, Colorado was the first jurisdiction to decriminalize the use of psilocybin via ballot initiative in May 2019. Then, in November 2019, the FDA granted the designation to the nonprofit Usona Institute to study psilocybin’s effect on major depressive order, for which clinical trials are currently under way.

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CBD vs THC – The Legal Status of Cannabis in Dublin Today

Cannabis Law Report

Clinical trials across the EU have also shown CBD oils and other hemp products to have a potential range of benefits. The Cannabis Trade Association works to improve and maintain health, safety and environmental regulations and practices around cannabis industries.

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