‘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...
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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.
Dr Anne Schlag, Professor David Nutt and more
Dec 14, 20202 min read
Ending the pain of children with severe epilepsy?
Authors: RR Zafar, AK Schlag, DJ Nutt Published: December 9, 2020 An audit of the impact of medical cannabis in 10 patients with severe...
Drug Science
Dec 2, 20203 min read
Medical Cannabis removed from schedule 4 of the 1961 Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs
Drug Science notice of support for joint NGO statement ‘Towards science-based scheduling of Cannabis sativa and other controlled herbal...
Drug Science
Dec 1, 20204 min read
Response to the ACMD report: 'Cannabis-based products for medicinal use in humans'
A Drug Science response to the Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs (ACMD) Report: Cannabis-based products for medicinal use (CBPMs)...
Drug Science
Oct 16, 20204 min read
Project Twenty21 - an eventful first year!
In November 2019, Drug Science launched Project Twenty21 – Europe’s first and biggest national medical cannabis registry. The project was...
Dr. Meg Spriggs and Professor David Nutt
Oct 2, 20205 min read
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
Sep 22, 20202 min read
So near yet so far: why won’t the UK prescribe medical cannabis?
Authors: David Nutt, Steve Bazire, Lawrence D Phillips, Anne Katrin Schlag Published: September 21, 2020 This Drug Science research was...
Dr Anne Schlag, Professor David Nutt and more
Aug 20, 20202 min read
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...
Tom P Freeman, Chandni Hindocha and more
Jul 29, 20204 min read
Prescribed CBD could help people quit cannabis
Authors: Tom P Freeman, Chandni Hindocha, Gianluca Baio, Natacha D C Shaban, Emily M Thomas, Danica Astbury, Abigail M Freeman, Rachel...
Drug Science
Jan 31, 20201 min read
Evaluating global medical cannabis regulatory regimes: Lessons to be learned for the UK
Read the Full Report #MCWG #medicalcannabis #report
Anne Katrin Schlag
Jan 16, 20201 min read
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...
Rosalind Gittins and Ben Sessa
Jan 13, 20201 min read
Can prescribed medical cannabis use reduce the use of other more harmful drugs?
Authors: Rosalind Gittins, Ben Sessa Published: January 13, 2020 There is growing recognition of the potential utility of medical...
Dr Shanna Marrinan
Dec 23, 20197 min read
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
Nov 11, 20192 min read
Response to the NICE recommendations
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) published their guidance to clinicians on the 11th of November 2019...
Drug Science
Oct 14, 20192 min read
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 read
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
Sep 9, 20191 min read
Practical Approach To Prescribing Medical Cannabis
Dr Kishan Mahabir provides a practical approach to prescribing medical cannabis based on his experience in Canada. #medicalcannabis
Drug Science
Sep 2, 20191 min read
Medical Cannabis Essentials
Understanding Cannabis and Medical Cannabis, overview of experiences in Canada. Dr. Blue currently holds medical licenses in Michigan and...
Drug Science
Aug 27, 20192 min read
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
Aug 13, 20192 min read
Press Release: Government decision on cannabis-related medicinal products draws criticism from independent scientific body, Drug Science
Today (13th August 2019), the independent scientific body Drug Science has responded with disappointment to a decision by the National...
Professor David Nutt
Aug 8, 20191 min read
Professor David Nutt: The Roots of Cannabis Policy Change
The Roots of Cannabis Policy Change David’s talk will explore the basis of cannabis being a controlled drug with a focus on the political...
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