A call for cannabis research reform in New Zealand: Why real world evidence and patients’ voices matter
While cannabis based medicines hold out the promise of much needed relief, at the same time, this often conflicts with many countries’ drug
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At Drug Science we like to cover different topics relating to drugs. These topics cover the many different ways that psychoactive substances have an impact on our culture and society.
Louise McConnell
Mar 20, 20232 min
Combating the stigma: a T21 success story
By Louise McConnell Although medical cannabis has been legal in the UK for more than four years, there still exists a great deal of...
Drug Science
Feb 13, 20233 min
Parents and scientists back new study into benefits of cannabis-based medications for children with severe epilepsy
Today, on International Epilepsy Day, patient group MedCan Support, scientific body Drug Science and tech-platform Alta Flora announce...
Michael White and Nicholas Burns
Aug 15, 20222 min
How to read a paper on the short-term impairing effects of cannabis: A selective and critical review of the literature
Author Michael A White, Nicholas R Burns Published August 15, 2022 Abstract The prosecution of cannabis-presence driving offences (in the...
Petter Grahl Johnstad
Jul 25, 20222 min
Comparative harms assessments for cannabis, alcohol, and tobacco: Risk for psychosis, cognitive impairment, and traffic accident
Author Petter Grahl Johnstad Published July 25, 2022 Abstract Researchers have associated cannabis use with risk for psychosis, cognitive...
Fabian Pitter Steinmetz and Maja Kohek
May 11, 20222 min
Farmability and pharmability: Transforming the drug market to a health-and human rights-centred approach from self-cultivation to safe supply of controlled substances
Authors Fabian Pitter Steinmetz, Maja Kohek Published May 3, 2022 Background The supply chains addressing the global demand for major...
Dr Michael White
Jan 31, 20223 min
Driving Performance and Cannabis Users’ Perception of Safety - Review
By Dr Michael White – Adjunct Senior Fellow, School of Psychology, University of Adelaide, South Australia Marcotte et al. (2022): Per se...
Kate Thorpe
Dec 6, 20213 min
Leading doctors and scientists call for UK paediatricians to recognise the value of medical cannabis for childhood epilepsy
The British Paediatric Neurology Association (BPNA) recently produced new guidance on the prescription of cannabis medicines for children...
Fabian Steinmetz
Nov 29, 20212 min
Legalising Cannabis in Germany - High Ambitions
The 24th of November 2021 was a remarkable day for German drug policy reformers and cannabis enthusiasts. The federal election allowed a...
Edward James, Thomas Robertshaw and more
Aug 9, 20213 min
Developing a Model for a Legal Cannabis Market in the UK
Authors: Edward James, Thomas L Robertshaw, Michael J Pascoe, Fiona M Chapman, Andrew D Westwell, Mathew Hoskins, Jacob Barrow, Ben...
Drug Science
Aug 2, 20212 min
Emergency Medical Treatment for Adverse Effects of Drugs
Any recreational drug use is likely to carry a degree of risk. This includes legal highs such as alcohol and tobacco but is especially...
Drug Science
May 6, 20213 min
Building a Career in Drug Science
After hearing feedback about challenges finding career opportunities from the Drug Science Student Society, this webinar provides insight...
Kenzi Riboulet-Zemouli
Jan 4, 20212 min
‘Cannabis’ ontologies I: Conceptual issues with Cannabis and cannabinoids terminology
Authors: Kenzi Riboulet-Zemouli Published: December 29, 2020 Objective Identify a coherent nomenclature for Cannabis sativa L. derived...
Dr. Meg Spriggs and Professor David Nutt
Oct 2, 20205 min
New Zealand Cannabis Referendum 2020
By Dr. Meg Spriggs and Professor David Nutt On October 17th 2020, New Zealanders will be given the opportunity to change the way...
Dr Anne Schlag, Professor David Nutt and more
Aug 20, 20202 min
Medical cannabis in the UK: From principle to practice
Authors: Anne Katrin Schlag, David S Baldwin, Michael Barnes, Steve Bazire, Rachel Coathup, H Valerie Curran, Rupert McShane, Lawrence D...
Anne Katrin Schlag
Jan 16, 20201 min
Medical Cannabis: What Lessons Can Be Learned for the UK?
Authors: Anne Katrin Schlag Published: January 15, 2020 Article from Drug Science’s Head of Research – Dr Anne Schlag An Evaluation of...
Dr Shanna Marrinan
Dec 23, 20197 min
THC vs Alcohol Impaired Driving
By Dr. Shanna Marrinan Since the 2nd of March 2015, it has been illegal to drive with predetermined amounts of particular drugs...
Drug Science
Oct 14, 20192 min
Medical Cannabis Student Educational Slides
On the 1st of November 2018, medicinal cannabis products were removed from schedule 1 and placed in schedule 2 of the Misuse of Drugs...
Drug Science
Sep 11, 20192 min
Medical Cannabis Education
Drug Science is asked frequently about medical cannabis – what it is, what it can be used for, who can prescribe it and how to regulate...
Drug Science
Aug 27, 20192 min
NICE on cannabidiol for childhood epilepsy
At the end of last week, NICE released their initial appraisal on cannabidiol in the form of Epidiolex for childhood epilepsy. As...
Drug Science
Jun 19, 20191 min
The Royal College of Psychiatrists review of medicinal and recreational cannabis
The Royal College of Psychiatrists has undertaken a review to develop a College position on cannabis use in the UK and how this relates...
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