World First Australian & New Zealand Trial of Cannabidiol Transdermal Gel For Hard-to-Treat Epilepsy

Professor Terry O’Brien and his team have taken a slick approach to battling hard-to-treat epilepsy with a groundbreaking transdermal cannabidiol (CBD) gel. Here’s the scoop: After 6 months of this skin-applied magic, over half the trial participants saw their seizures sliced by more than 50%! Let’s rewind. In 2018, the U.S. FDA gave a thumbs-up to a cannabidiol […]
How Prescription Cannabis is Shaping Up The Fight against Multiple Sclerosis

Nearly 1 million Americans (many 45 and older) are battling the muscle spasms and pain that come with multiple sclerosis (MS). Turns out, up to 66% of them might be giving medical cannabis a whirl, according to a 2017 survey. And guess what? Many are dialing down on their traditional pharmaceutical MS meds. Fun fact: […]
Prescription Cannabis: Superhero or Supervillain in Treatment of Mental Health?

Feeling frazzled, down, or haunted by the past? Turns out, prescription cannabis might just be the unconventional companion for your mind’s rollercoaster. A recent survey found 1 in 5 older adults turning to prescription cannabis to zap the blues and calm the chaos – and over 90% claimed it worked like magic! When it comes […]
Can Prescription Cannabis Help Tame Chronic Pain?

Over 600,000 Americans are turning to cannabis to kiss chronic pain goodbye and science is totally backing them up. Gold-standard clinical trials (the real deal) have shown cannabis can cut pain by a whopping 40 percent for folks grappling with serious health curveballs like nerve pain (hello, diabetes), spinal cord injuries, HIV, complex regional pain […]
A Dive into Medical Cannabis for Adult ADHD – A Sociological Case Report

Meet our main character: a 33-year-old guy who got slapped with an unexpected ADHD diagnosis later in life. His first treatment? Good old Ritalin. Things started off fine – until they didn’t. After some nasty side effects and a merry-go-round of alternative meds, our patient stumbled upon something a bit more… natural. Enter prescription cannabis. […]
Prescription Cannabis V Opioids in Chronic Pain – Who’s Got the Holistic Edge?

Chronic pain – that nagging discomfort that sticks around for at least three months like an unwelcome houseguest. 40 prescription cannabis users V 161 opioid users Both opioids and prescription cannabis are the go-to contenders for pain relief. Opioids are like the heavyweight champs – quick and effective at knocking out pain, whether it’s […]
Can Prescription Cannabis Help Tame Fibro Pain?

A trial went down at the San Carlo Hospital’s pain therapy unit in Potenza, Italy, using prescription cannabis in patients with fibromyalgia. The Scoop; Patients with fibromyalgia saw their pain intensity (on the trusty NRS scale) nosedive from an eye-watering 8 to a manageable 4 over just 6 months. Things didn’t just stop at pain […]
From CAPEX Director to Cannabis Advocate: A Journey of Resilience and Healing

Introduction: The Life of a CAPEX Director As the Director of Capital Projects (CAPEX) for investors based in Geneva, my professional journey took me to Africa, South Asia, and the Middle East. My work involved extensive travel to various “hot spots,” which left me returning home to England only when possible. This lifestyle eventually took […]
“The Need for Accessible Pricing in Perscription Cannabis Market”

Introduction The legalization of prescription cannabis has been a significant milestone in the UK, promising safe and regulated access for medicinal users. However, a crucial challenge has emerged: the pricing of prescription cannabis. Attempts to position prescription cannabis as a premium product have inadvertently frustrated many illicit self-medicating patients, potentially deterring them from engaging with […]
Deep Dive Into the Benefits of Cannabis in Mental Health

Cannabis has been a topic of considerable debate and interest for many years. Its potential benefits for mental health are particularly noteworthy, as emerging research and anecdotal evidence suggest promising outcomes. In this blog, we will explore the various ways cannabis can positively impact mental health, shedding light on its therapeutic potential. Understanding Cannabis and […]