ONS data shows a 6.2% rise in drug-related deaths during 2021
The Office for National Statistics has released data that shows deaths attributed to drugs reached a figure of 4,859 in 2021 an increase of 6.2% from the previous year, making…
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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.
No increase in adolescent cannabis use after legalisation, study finds
A study conducted by researchers affiliated with Michigan State University in America found that cannabis use in under-age people does not increase in relation to a state’s adoption of a…
84% of Brits unaware cannabis flower is available on prescription
A survey by cannabis clinic Mamedica has found that 84% of British people are unaware cannabis flower is available on prescription from specialist clinics. The survey, completed by 4000 participants,…
Officials discuss recreational cannabis market as Luxembourg hosts European summit
Ministers and senior officials from The Netherlands, Germany, Malta and Luxembourg met for talks in Luxembourg last week to discuss “the regulation of cannabis for non-medical and non-scientific uses” in…
Teenagers who consume cannabis not at greater risk of mental health issues, but may be at greater risk of addiction
Teenagers who consume cannabis are no more likely to experience symptoms of poor mental health, but may be at greater risk of developing a cannabis addiction, a new study by…
Switzerland set to lift medical cannabis restrictions
The Swiss government announced today that it will lift restrictions on cannabis for medical use from August 1st 2022. Presently, patients have to seek exceptional permission from the health ministry…
How To Change Your Mind set for release on Netflix
Netflix has announced a new 4 part mini-series about the therapeutic benefits of psychedelic drugs. Based on the best-selling book How To Change Your Mind by Michael Pollan and directed…
Canada to begin 3 year drug decriminalisation trial
Canada has announced it will temporarily decriminalise the possession of small amounts of some illicit drugs in British Columbia, during a three-year trial. Adults found in possession of a combined…
Cannabis is an effective treatment for fatigue, study finds
A large scale study into the effects of consuming cannabis flower as a treatment for fatigue has found positive results, according to data collected by researchers at the University of…
Switzerland to begin recreational cannabis trial this summer
Switzerland is to begin a pilot scheme that will allow adults to buy cannabis legally for recreational use. The pilot scheme, announced last year, will launch in the city of…
