United Kingdom Archives - International Cannabis Business Conference https://ca.internationalcbc.com/tag/united-kingdom/ USA Canada And Europe's International Cannabis Business Conference Sat, 05 Jul 2025 23:00:50 +0000 en-CA hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.2 https://ca.internationalcbc.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/cropped-icbclogo_512_512-32x32.jpg United Kingdom Archives - International Cannabis Business Conference https://ca.internationalcbc.com/tag/united-kingdom/ 32 32 UK Announces Updates To CBD Novel Foods Approval Process https://ca.internationalcbc.com/uk-announces-updates-to-cbd-novel-foods-approval-process/ Sat, 05 Jul 2025 23:00:50 +0000 https://ca.internationalcbc.com/?p=63123 A growing body of peer-reviewed scientific research and consumer and patient testimonials has demonstrated that cannabidiol (CBD) is safe for human consumption, and in many cases, that CBD provides several wellness benefits. Unfortunately, governments and public policies are often not on the same page as researchers, consumers, and patients. Various governments around the world either […]

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]]> Cannabis Use Associated With “Substantial Improvements” Among OCD Patients https://ca.internationalcbc.com/cannabis-use-associated-with-substantial-improvements-among-ocd-patients/ Fri, 20 Jun 2025 18:17:58 +0000 https://ca.internationalcbc.com/?p=63039 Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a serious mental health condition that involves intrusive, unwanted thoughts and obsessions. It also involves repetitive behaviors or compulsions that a person cannot control. OCD can significantly interfere with a patient’s daily tasks, work, and relationships. International researchers estimate that roughly 2% of the world’s general population suffers from some level […]

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]]> Cannabidiol Found To Be An Effective Antifungal Treatment https://ca.internationalcbc.com/cannabidiol-found-to-be-an-effective-antifungal-treatment/ Mon, 09 Jun 2025 15:22:49 +0000 https://ca.internationalcbc.com/?p=62978 A team of academic researchers based in Australia and the United Kingdom recently collaborated on a study examining cannabinoids and their ability to be used in antifungal treatment regimens. The researchers found cannabidiol (CBD) and cannabidivarin (CBDV) to be particularly effective. “Fungal infections pose a major threat to human health with increasing incidence of antifungal […]

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]]> UK Poll Finds Majority Support For Decriminalizing Cannabis https://ca.internationalcbc.com/uk-poll-finds-majority-support-for-decriminalizing-cannabis/ Sun, 01 Jun 2025 14:27:40 +0000 https://ca.internationalcbc.com/?p=62933 A YouGov UK poll was conducted on May 28th, 2025, the same day that news broke about the London Drugs Commission recommending that cannabis be decriminalized. London Mayor Sir Sadiq Khan, who established the Commission in 2022, quickly endorsed the cannabis decriminalization recommendation. The YouGov UK poll asked adults in the United Kingdom, “Would you […]

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]]> UK Epilepsy Patients Improve Following Medical Cannabis Therapy https://ca.internationalcbc.com/uk-epilepsy-patients-improve-following-medical-cannabis-therapy/ Sun, 04 May 2025 14:03:21 +0000 https://ca.internationalcbc.com/?p=62762 A growing list of peer-reviewed studies and personal medical cannabis patient testimonials demonstrates that cannabis is medicine, and it can be effectively used to treat a wide range of health conditions. Suffering patients of one serious health condition in particular, epilepsy, seem to greatly benefit from the incorporation of medical cannabis therapies in treatment regimens. […]

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]]> PTSD Patients Experience Sustained Improvements After Medical Cannabis Use https://ca.internationalcbc.com/ptsd-patients-experience-sustained-improvements-after-medical-cannabis-use/ Sun, 27 Apr 2025 10:02:08 +0000 https://ca.internationalcbc.com/?p=62717 International health researchers estimate that roughly 4% of the world’s total population suffers from some form of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). PTSD is one of the most common mental health conditions around the globe. PTSD is typically treated via several different therapies, with common examples including different types of trauma-focused psychotherapy as well as pharmaceutical […]

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]]> Hypermobility Disorder Patients Report Improvements Following Cannabis Use https://ca.internationalcbc.com/hypermobility-disorder-patients-report-improvements-following-cannabis-use/ Sat, 22 Mar 2025 15:07:01 +0000 https://ca.internationalcbc.com/?p=62349 Hypermobility disorders are serious health conditions involving excessive joint flexibility and instability. Examples include hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (hEDS) and hypermobility spectrum disorders (HSD). The conditions often involve the patient suffering from pain, injuries, and other symptoms. According to researchers affiliated with the University of Edinburgh, “General Joint Hypermobility is a common condition found in 2–57% […]

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]]> 84% Of Polled UK Doctors ‘Open To Prescribing Cannabis For Chronic Pain’ https://ca.internationalcbc.com/84-of-polled-uk-doctors-open-to-prescribing-cannabis-for-chronic-pain/ Sat, 15 Mar 2025 22:21:37 +0000 https://ca.internationalcbc.com/?p=62294 According to the results of a recent survey commissioned by medical cannabis clinic Alternaleaf, 84% of polled UK doctors indicated that they would be open to prescribing cannabis for chronic pain if it was part of the NHS toolkit. “The survey of 250 practicing doctors in the UK, commissioned by the medical cannabis clinic Alternaleaf, […]

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]]> UK Cannabis Legalization Could Yield £1.5 Billion Annually https://ca.internationalcbc.com/uk-cannabis-legalization-could-yield-1-5-billion-annually/ Wed, 05 Mar 2025 17:10:37 +0000 https://ca.internationalcbc.com/?p=62226 Adult-use cannabis legalization could generate as much as £1.5 billion in revenue and savings according to a new report by the advocacy group Transform Drug Policy Foundation. The report, which was posted on the organization’s social media account, determined that over £1.2 billion would be generated from taxes and fees annually, and an additional £284 […]

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]]> Cannabis Provides Sustained Relief For Cancer-Related Pain In UK Study https://ca.internationalcbc.com/cannabis-provides-sustained-relief-for-cancer-related-pain-in-uk-study/ Sun, 02 Mar 2025 19:52:05 +0000 https://ca.internationalcbc.com/?p=62184 Cancer is one of the worst things that can ever happen to a person. Anyone who has survived a battle with cancer or had a friend or family battle cancer knows that unfortunate fact firsthand. According to estimates from the International Agency for Research on Cancer, “in 2022, there were an estimated 20 million new […]

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