@AvidaGlobal

Avida Global is a global cannabis business serving the medical, well-being and cosmeceutical markets.

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#Cannabis more ‘advantageous’ than conventional #sleep aids. cannabishealthnews.co.uk/202…

Cannabis more 'advantageous' than conventional sleep aids

Cannabis is perceived to be more ‘advantageous’ than conventional sleep aids, with many consumers ditching them altogether, a study found. 

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Japan Takes Major Step Towards #Cannabis Reform japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/1…

Bill to legalize cannabis-derived drugs clears Japan’s Lower House

The bill was sent to the Upper House the same day. If approved there, changes stipulated in the bill will likely go into effect by the end of next year.

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We hope productive discussions had with @willquince this month continue with @Andrew4Pendle going forward. Children who have exhausted treatments cannot continue to wait 10 years, left suffering, when an effective, legal treatment should be available but remains inaccessible.
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MPs call for children with epilepsy to get #MedicalCannabis cannabis on #NHS cannabishealthnews.co.uk/202…

MPs call for children with epilepsy to get medical cannabis on NHS

Cross-party MPs have called on ministers to deliver a clear funding pathway to allow medical cannabis to be prescribed on the NHS.

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#savetheunicorn march to Parliament is taking place today to highlight the plight of families unable to access #medicalcannabis on the #NHS
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@MedcanFamily13 Nov 2023
And we're off to London.... Tomorrow, families and their children of the #savetheunicorn campaign will be marching to Parliament to meet with ministers and highlight 5 years of continuing failure in accessing advanced cannabis treatments on the NHS.
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Thank you to Jeff Smith MP for highlighting prescription cannabis during a healthcare debate in Parliament yesterday. #medicalcannabis #NHS #patientaccess theyworkforyou.com/debates/?…
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Positive news to kick off the week! UK government accepts ACMD recommendations for CBD products - cannabishealthnews.co.uk/202…

UK government accepts ACMD recommendations for CBD products

The government has accepted ACMD recommendations for legal levels of controlled cannabinoids in CBD products

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Germany’s cannabis legalisation marches on despite obstacles #medicalcannabis #cannabis #cannabisindustry cannabishealthnews.co.uk/202…

Germany’s cannabis legalisation marches on despite obstacles

Opponents of Germany’s Cannabis Act (CanG) failed to prevent the bill from progressing in the German Federal Council

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Big Pharma Eyes Cannabis: The Next Frontier in High-Growth Investment #medicalcannabis #CBD #pharm #patients businessofcannabis.com/big-p…

Big Pharma Eyes Cannabis: The Next Frontier in High-Growth Investment

As pharma executives and life science investors navigate through a world of possibilities, the question arises: Is cannabis the high-growth sector that Pharma has been waiting for?

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Use of #cannabinoids in intensive care needs ‘further exploration’ – study - cannabishealthnews.co.uk/202…

Use of cannabinoids in intensive care needs ‘further exploration’ - study

A new study is the first to explore the role of cannabinoids in treating critically ill patients, with doctors calling for further research.

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Another study showing that #medicalcannabis is ‘effective’ and ‘fast-acting’ in treating #neuropathic pain. cannabishealthnews.co.uk/202…

Medical cannabis ‘effective’ and ‘fast-acting’ for neuropathic pain - study

Researchers say cannabis is effective and fast-acting in neuropathic pain, but also has fewer side-effects than conventional medicines. 

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BBC documentary highlights ‘pot luck’ of access to #cannabis on NHS. #medicalcannabis #NHS #patientaccess #government cannabishealthnews.co.uk/202…

BBC documentary highlights ‘pot luck’ of access to cannabis on NHS

A new BBC documentary accuses the government of misleading the public over the availability of medical cannabis on the NHS. 

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We’re not in the business of psychedelics, but we are interested in the transformative potential of psychedelic medicines.... leafie.co.uk/news/psilocybin… #psychedelics #psilocybin #wellness #lifesciences #mentalhealth

Psilocybin treats symptoms of major depression after just one dose, study shows - leafie

A study has found that one dose of psilocybin, the active ingredient in magic mushrooms, can have a significant positive effect on participants living with major depressive disorder. 

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We applaud the Home Affairs Committee's calls for wider #NHS #access to medical cannabis - cannabishealthnews.co.uk/202… #medicalcannabis #patientaccess #cannabis

Home Affairs Committee calls for wider NHS access to medical cannabis

In its latest report on drugs, the UK Home Affairs Committee recommends that the government widens access to cannabis medicines on the NHS.

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🔍 What conditions can be treated by cannabis? 🔍 What is the endocannabinoid system? 🔍 What’s the difference between THC and CBD? 🔍 What is the entourage effect? Access accurate information today and contribute to informed conversations about cannabis. ukmccs.org/resources/faqs/
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ACI@ACIndustry28 Aug 2023
This piece in @thetimes highlights out new #SaveOurCBD campaign which calls on @ukhomeoffice to act now and put in place a legal framework defining THC levels for ingestible CBD products. thetimes.co.uk/article/495a9…
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Five new #cannabis studies – ALS, epilepsy, Parkinson’s, chronic pain and blood pressure - cannabishealthnews.co.uk/202…

Five new cannabis studies - ALS, epilepsy, Parkinson’s, chronic pain and blood pressure

We take a look at some of the most recent research in the field of cannabis medicine, including its effects in a number of chronic conditions.

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Can cannabis help women through the menopause? It would appear the answer is yes! #medicalcannabis #cbd #menopause #study leafie.co.uk/news/one-third-…

One-third of menopausal women in Canada use cannabis to ease symptoms, study finds - leafie

With an increase of people consuming cannabis, researchers in Canada undertook a study to understand if women experiencing menopause were using the drug for symptom relief.

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You wouldn't think cannabis and exercise to be natural bedfellows but this new study suggests they are! #medicalcannabis #CBD #exercise #endocannabinoidsystem cannabishealthnews.co.uk/202…

Cannabis enhances ‘runner’s high’ during exercise, finds study

Consuming cannabis prior to running was associated with a more positive experience and an enhanced ‘runner’s high’, according to a new study.

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The latest report from the @UKCanCouncil ‘Why GP’s should be able to prescribe #medicinalcannabis' is a must read. The report argues that allowing GPs to prescribe cannabis medicines could cut NHS waiting lists and reduce crime. #ProtectourPatients
Cannabis Industry Council@UKCanCouncil17 Jul 2023
Ahead of the full launch later, find out more about our report on why GPs should be allowed to prescribe cannabis medicines #protectourpatients cicouncil.org.uk/report-cann…

Report: Cannabis prescribing can cut NHS waiting lists and crime – Cannabis Industry Council

Allowing GPs to prescribe medical cannabis can drive down NHS waiting lists and reduce crime, according to a new report from the Cannabis Industry Council (CIC). The report, entitled ‘Why GPs should...

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