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How You Can Get a Medical Cannabis Prescription in the UK

In November 2018, then Home Secretary Sajid Javid changed history for UK medical cannabis, allowing patients to receive a medical cannabis prescription for the first time since the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971, finally making medical cannabis UK a reality. Now, five years on, many members of the public are still unaware of the precise…

ByTyler Green31/01/20240Comments

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Your Roadmap to Medical Cannabis in the UK: All the Qualifying Conditions

Five years on from medical cannabis access being made available in the United Kingdom there is still a general lack of understanding about how the system works, and how accessible is for people who wish to obtain a prescription. Let's shed some light on the qualifying conditions for medical cannabis in the UK. In recent years,…

ByTyler Green14/11/20231Comment

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In Conversation with a UK Medical Cannabis Patient

In November 2018 the landscape of medical cannabis in the UK took a turn towards progressive with the legalisation of cannabis-based products for medicinal use (CBPMS), dispensed by specialist doctors through an expanding network of private clinics. This change has enabled individuals across the UK to seek medical cannabis treatment for various ailments, provided they…

ByTyler Green17/08/20210Comments

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CBD for Pain: A Journey to Health and Happiness Through CBD Oil

Even the most positive among us can't escape the occasional hardship or tragedy of some kind. Between those significant stressors, there are a million other things that can trigger tension in the body. The reasons don't matter; we all deal with stress in personal, unique ways — whether it be a bad day at work,…

ByISMOKE Editor10/04/20210Comments

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What Is the Cancard and How does it work?

The Cancard in 2023: A Comprehensive Overview Introduction The UK's stance on cannabis has remained largely stagnant, contrasting with the progressive approaches in countries like America, Spain, Portugal, and the Netherlands. However, the emergence of the Cancard suggests a potential shift in this stance. Available since 1 November 2020, the Cancard has introduced a new…

ByISMOKE Editor26/02/20210Comments

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Consulting A Physician About Your Health and Cannabis-Related Enquiries

In the US, it is becoming hard to believe that just years ago, you would get funny looks in public for starting a discourse about recreational or even medical cannabis. Fast-forward to the present, and their cannabis industry is growing steadily as it begins to draw massive support from the public as well as Congress…

ByISMOKE Editor15/01/20210Comments

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How Cannabis Products May Help You Combat Anxiety

Cannabis has a long history of use. It has been used for medicinal, recreational, and spiritual purposes since ancient human civilisations walked the Earth. Fast forward to the present day, and advancements in the field of science and medicine are rediscovering the roots of modern pharmacology. Hundreds of studies and research on natural remedies and…

ByISMOKE Editor14/01/20210Comments

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UK Medical Cannabis Cards set to launch in November – Do you fit the criteria?

The good news ... The criteria is set by patients and growing based on medical research rather than politics. The bad news... The police still using their discretion as nothing is changing in law. Read on to find out about Cancard and MedicannID, two new cards launching in 2020 for medical cannabis patients in…

ByTyler Green15/09/20200Comments

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RSO, FECO and QWISO – Medical Cannabis Oil

A recent video here on the ISMOKE YouTube Channel talks about taking RSO and other forms of full-spectrum cannabis extract. These preparations made using the cannabis plant are traditionally seen as medicinal products, often given to very sick patients by caregivers, such as those suffering with cancers who may have few to no other options.…

ByTyler Green09/04/20200Comments

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7 Illnesses That Can Be Treated With Medical Cannabis

Medical cannabis is a subject that introduces strong emotions to the public, stakeholders, doctors, and scientists working on its research and clinical trials. The fact that cannabis can be effective in the treatment of infectious diseases leads to questions such as the safety of cannabis, its effectiveness, addiction properties, and what conditions…

ByISMOKE Editor02/01/20200Comments

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