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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.
Medicinal Cannabis Use Among People with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder: Changes in Quality of Life After Three Months
Obsessive–compulsive disorder (OCD) has an estimated lifetime prevalence between 1 and 2.3% and is associated with considerable worldwide disability, while in the UK, the annual economic costs of this disorder have been estimated to be in excess of GBP 5 billion.
London Drugs Commission’s Recommendations: A Step Forward in Cannabis Policy
London Drugs Commission (LDC) has released its report on cannabis policy, offering a pragmatic middle ground between full legalisation and the failed status quo of prohibition. While some advocates may argue the recommendations don’t go far enough, this report represents a critical step in the right direction—one that deserves support
James Bunn
May 312 min read
Dose-response relationship between blood concentrations of THC and crash culpability risk: An updated meta-regression of culpability studies
A recent meta-analysis in Drug Science, Policy and Law on the risk associated with the detection of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) in blood and
Matthew A Albrecht Razi Hasan Damir Kekez and Huaqiong Zhou
Mar 271 min read
Medical cannabis could save NHS £4 billion each year
Allowing medical cannabis to be prescribed on the NHS for chronic pain could save the state healthcare provider almost £4 billion annually,
Suicidal Ideation in Medicinal Cannabis Patients: A 12-Month Prospective Study
To document the prevalence and correlates of suicidal ideation (SI) among individuals seeking cannabis-based medicinal products (CBMPs); to
James Bunn
Jul 31, 20242 min read
How Much Do You Know About Medical Cannabis?
In November we brought over 200 patients together in London (and many more online) for the second UK Patient Conference, hosted by Drug Scie
Sarah Sinclair
Jan 4, 20243 min read
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