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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.
James Bunn
Jul 31, 20242 min read
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
Michael Lynskey
Jun 17, 20242 min read
Prescribed Medical Cannabis Use Among Older Individuals: Patient Characteristics and Improvements in Well‑Being: Findings from T21
There are important differences between individuals aged 65+ years and younger individuals receiving cannabis-based medicinal products. Olde
Dr Anne Schlag, Professor David Nutt and more
Mar 12, 20241 min read
Medicinal cannabis for treating PTSD and comorbid depression: Real World Evidence from Project T21
Authors Michael Lynskey, Alkyoni Athanasiou-Fragkouli, Hannah Thurgur, Anne Schlag and David Nutt Published March 12, 2024 Background...
Drug Science
Jan 7, 20242 min read
Results from Long COVID trial published
We are delighted to share the news that the results from the Long COVID trial have been published by the British Journal of Clinical Pharmac
Sarah Sinclair
Jan 4, 20243 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
Drug Science
Dec 12, 20233 min read
UK’s largest medical cannabis study announces new industry partners
Launched in 2019, and now over 4000 patients in, T21 is building the scientific evidence base for the safety and efficacy of Cannabis-Based
Drug Science
Nov 2, 20231 min read
Know Your Rights: Medical Cannabis
Download the free patient Legal Guidance by Drug Science around Medical Cannabis
Mike Roberts
Oct 30, 20233 min read
Mike Roberts – Medical Cannabis Patient Story
My medical cannabis journey began in 2021, whilst trying to find a treatment for my intractable chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting.
Sophie Gorman
Oct 24, 20233 min read
Sophie Gorman – Medical Cannabis Patient Story
Having been diagnosed with a rare auto-inflammatory disease 10 years prior I had completely lost all hope of the NHS helping me
Dr Hannah Thurgur, Dr Anne Schlag, and more
Aug 31, 20231 min read
Cannabis-based medicinal products for the treatment of Long COVID symptoms: current and potential applications
Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection can result in a range of persistent symptoms impacting everyday funct
Mags Houston
Jul 24, 20233 min read
The Drug Science Podcast and Medical Cannabis
the Drug Science podcast has been a vital and inspiring source of information for me when it comes to UK drug policy.
Dr Fiona Hutton, Dr Geoff Noller and more
Jul 19, 202310 min read
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
Kylie O’Brien, Justin Beilby and more
May 25, 20232 min read
Medicinal cannabis for pain: Real-world data on three-month changes in symptoms and quality of life
Internationally, one of the most common conditions for which people seek medicinal cannabis (MC) is chronic pain. However, relatively little
Professor Michael Lynskey, Dr Anne Schlag and more
May 5, 20232 min read
Characteristics of and 3-month health outcomes for people seeking treatment with prescribed cannabis
Medicinal cannabis has been legal in the UK since 2018 but there is limited information about characteristics of people seeking prescribed
Drug Science
May 3, 20233 min read
“Are they simply scared of cannabis?”
Four and half years since medical cannabis was made legal in the UK, a group of leading scientists is asking why patients with chronic pain,
Kylie O’Brien, Justin Beilby and more
Mar 23, 20232 min read
Preliminary findings from T21 Australia
An observational study of patients prescribed medicinal Cannabis for chronic pain, anxiety, posttraumatic stress disorder and multiple...
Louise McConnell
Mar 20, 20232 min read
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...
Peter Sunderland, Professor David Nutt and more
Mar 14, 20232 min read
Medication sparing after medical cannabis initiation: A case study of a chronic pain patient in T21
Authors Peter Sunderland, David J Nutt, and Anne Katrin Schlag Published March 14th, 2023 Prescribed cannabinoids are legal in the UK and...
Drug Science
Feb 24, 20232 min read
Grow Pharma joins T21
Drug Science is pleased to welcome Grow Pharma as a partner on its groundbreaking medical cannabis study, T21. Launched in 2019, T21 is...
Drug Science
Feb 13, 20233 min read
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...
Drug Science
Jan 24, 20231 min read
Drug Science’s medical cannabis patient registry (T21) sees departure of Lyphe Group and introduces new pricing model
The subsidised pricing structure of Drug Science’s medical cannabis registry, ‘T21’, is changing to a new model. Until now, T21 has...
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