Women with Breast Cancer Not Telling Doc About Cannabis Use
An online survey of over 600 respondents suggests that some 42% of women who have breast cancer are using cannabis for the relief of symptoms but are not telling their doctors.
University of Sydney Research Shows How Cannabis Can Treat Epilepsy
New research from the University of Sydney has been done to discover the ways in which cannabis may help to treat those suffering from epilepsy, using the acidic cannabinoids found in the cannabis plant.
Justin Bieber to Launch Pre-rolled Joints After Hit Song
Justin Bieber is to partner with LA-based cannabis company Palms, and launch pre-rolled joints, named ‘Peaches’ after his hit song of the same name. The joints will be sold in California where cannabis is now legal.
Study Finds Cannabis Use in US Remains Same in States Where it is Now Legal
At least 18 states in the United Sates have now legalised cannabis and a recent study has revealed that cannabis usage has remained the same after the change.
Study Says CBD is Better for Depression than THC
A new study has been published in the Frontiers in Psychiatry journal which has found that cannabis with high amounts of CBD get better results for treating depression than THC-dominant strains.
Medicinal Cannabis Prescriptions at Their Highest in Australia
Since being legalised in 2016, Australia has seen one of the biggest rises in medical cannabis prescriptions being approved by the Therapeutic Goods Administration’s Special Access Scheme.
CBD Oil Trial at Southern Cross University
A trial by Southern Cross University has begun, investigating if a low-dose botanical CBD soft gel will help people in getting better sleep. The trial will start with 18-65 year olds who have trouble sleeping.
Cannabis Trial for Advanced cancer Starts in QLD
Mater, a non-profit organisation is starting a new clinical trial that will test the use of cannabis for advanced cancer patients. The trial will look at using cannabis oil against a placebo to see if quality of life can be improved in patients.
$180m Medicinal Cannabis Facility to Go Ahead in Toowoomba
After raising over a million dollars in a week, the fundraiser kicked off the first stage of the planned development, which will see more than one hundred tonnes per year of cannabis produced over 11 hectares.
GP’s Hesitant to Prescribe Medical Cannabis
Whilst it is now legal in Australia for doctors to prescribe medicinal cannabis, many patients suffering from chronic pain have faced reluctance and hesitancy for it to be prescribed by their GP.
Western Australian Town Starts Building Medicinal Cannabis Facility
The town of Collie in Western Australia has begun work on a new medicinal cannabis facility, which is thought to produce at least 50 new jobs for local residents, from the $2 million investment.
What is the ‘Cannabis Entourage Effect’? Australian Research
What exactly is the Cannabis Entourage Effect, and how is Australian research and how this research could decide how the entourage effect can be used in pharmacies.
New Products on the Medicinal Cannabis Market for Australia
2021 will see more products being made available on the medicinal cannabis market withing Australia, with the medical sector leading the way for cannabis treatments.
The Woman Leading the Way for Medicinal Cannabis Research in Australia
Dr Meghan Thomas explains why new research for medicinal cannabis is so important, what her role is with the medicinal cannabis industry and future research studies in development.
University of Queensland to Research Medical Cannabis for Children
Australia’s Queensland University of Technology (QUT) is set to research the effectiveness, dosages and side-effects related to THC and CBD in kids with cancer, after being given almost $700,000.
New Survey for Pharmacists in Australia Selling CBD Oil
The Lambert Initiative for Cannabinoid Therapeutics and the Sydney Pharmacy School at the University of Sydney are surveying pharmacists to see if they are ready for medical cannabis prescriptions.
Bod Australia (BDA) is Ready to Release New Medical Cannabis Product, to the UK
Bod Australia is set to release a new cannabigerol (CBG) product, which will be sold under the MediCabilis brand. This will be distributed to various medical facilities within the UK.
Australia to Receive More Money for Medical Cannabis Research
The latest budget from the Australian Federal Government contains $1.5 million for a trial looking in to personalised medicinal cannabis dosing in cancer patients.
40 Under 40 winner Hannah Wardill to lead Medical Cannabis Cancer Trial
after obtaining $1.5 million in from federal government funding, a young researcher will lead the trial of 176 South Australian advanced cancer patients, and how medicinal cannabis can help.
New Study on Autism Spectrum Disorder and Cannabis
Neurotech International Limited (ASX:NTI) is opening a clinical study trial in 20 children aged between 5-17 years, who have Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
Cannabis Drug Now on Australian Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme
For the first time, a medicinal cannabis drug has been listed on the Australian Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS). This means that those who suffer from dravet syndrome, a rare form of epilepsy, can get treatment.
Warning to Aussies About Fake Cannabis Medications
A warning has been issued from the Therapeutics Goods Administration (TGA) in Australia, over potential fake, and illegal selling of cannabis medications. Aussies should watch for counterfeit products that may be harmful.
How Medical Cannabis Can Help Australians
Over the past few years, more and more Australians, and indeed many people worldwide, have had an increased interest in using cannabis for a medical purpose.
What are the Benefits of Using CBD Oil?
CBD is short for cannabidiol, which is an element of the cannabis plant. CBD is good for use in medical settings as it can help with a variety of ailments, without getting you high.
ANTG Hoping to Ship First Medical Cannabis Flower to New Zealand
Byron Bay-based company ANTG has already sent shipments of medicinal cannabis to Europe, but soon the Australian Natural Therapeutics Group would like to export to the New Zealand market.
First Medicinal Cannabis Product for Kids on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme
The first ever medicinal cannabis medication is soon to be on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme, which will help with children suffering from a rare form of epilepsy (Dravet syndrome).
Professor Michael Farrell Discusses the Evidence on Use of Cannabis for Chronic Pain
How much evidence do we really have on the benefits of using cannabis to treat chronic pain and other physical ailments? NDARC director Michael Farrell discusses this with host Norman Swan on ABC Radio’s National Health Report.
Company in Lesotho Gets Licence to Export Medicinal Cannabis to the EU
MG Health, based in Lesotho is the first cannabis company in Africa to receive a licence to export cannabis flowers, oil, and other extracts, to the EU for medicinal cannabis medication. Germany will be the first country to receive an import.
Medicinal Cannabis in Australia and How it Can Help Everyday Aussies
Views around cannabis, particularly in treating various ailments and disorders are rapidly changing. This article looks at what exactly medical cannabis is, what treatments are available within Australia and how they are taken.
How Difficult is it to be Prescribed Medical Cannabis in Australia?
Although the use of cannabis for medical reasons has been around for several years in Australia, how hard is it to get your hands on medicinal cannabis? This article looks at the laws within each Australian state.