Guernsey issues first license to cultivate cannabis
Guernsey, the second largest island in the English Channel, and a British Crown Dependency has issued its first license to cultivate cannabis for the cannabis based products for medicinal use…
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Kevin is leafie's cofounder and head of the news desk. He is passionate about cannabis, the countryside and fish and chips.
Study finds ‘runner’s high’ to be the result of an influx of cannabinoids
A study in the 1980s observed that blood endorphin levels spiked post-exercise, which led the researchers to conclude that the elated mood felt by many in the post-exercise period was caused…
Legalising cannabis does not lead to an increase in traffic accidents, study finds
The 2018 legalisation of cannabis in Canada was not associated with increases in traffic injuries, a study from the University of British Columbia has found. The study by Medical Program Professor…
Germany moves closer to legalising cannabis
Germany’s next ruling coalition is reportedly in final-stage talks on a deal that will see recreational use of cannabis legalised in the country. According to a report by Bloomberg, the…
Legalising adult access to cannabis leads to lower teen consumption
A federally conducted survey in the United States has shown that cannabis use in the 12-17 age group has fallen by close to 25%. The survey showed that in 2019…
States of Guernsey to debate legalising cannabis
The second biggest island in the English Channel, Guernsey is set to debate the legalisation of cannabis, according to the BBC. Guernsey Deputy Marc Leadbetter has proposed a political petition,…
Psilocybin found in magic mushrooms could help cancer patients combat depression
An independent cancer centre in Washington DC, USA has announced positive results from a study in which psilocybin was used to treat depression in cancer patients. It is estimated that…
Cannabis may help with symptoms of depression and anxiety study shows
A study led by the Medical University of South Carolina neuroscientist Erin Martin has found that cannabis users experienced lower levels of depression, with some also showing an improvement in…
Switzerland to legalise cannabis use and cultivation
Switzerland has moved closer to a legal cannabis market, an article by local news outlet Blick said on Tuesday. According to the report, The Social Security and Health Commission of…
American biotech company to study if psychedelics can treat alcoholism
Psilera Bioscience, a small biotechnology research company with headquarters in Florida, USA, has announced it will begin preclinical studies with its psychedelic-inspired new chemical entities (NCEs). The aim of the…
