Cannabis as Medicine

Therapy, Not Tablets: The Real Picture of Cannabis Addiction Treatment The most comprehensive scientific review of its kind has found that no medication works for cannabis addiction treatment, while certain talking therapies offer more meaningful promise. The findings come from the journal Addiction, published in 2026, at a time when cannabis use disorder is rising worldwide […]

A sweeping new study published in The Lancet Psychiatry has reignited a long-running debate about medical cannabis for mental health conditions. The findings make for uncomfortable reading for a fast-growing private prescribing sector that has largely outpaced the science behind it. Researchers described this as the largest and most comprehensive review of its kind. They analysed

‘A large phase 3 trial in Nature Medicine has delivered a ‘stronger’ clinical signal that a proprietary cannabis extract, VER-01, can modestly reduce chronic low back pain – but the effect is small, side effects are common, and broader evidence from other pain conditions remains weak and inconsistent. Experts say the findings should temper rather than fuel

The conversation around cannabis has shifted dramatically over the past decade. As legalisation sweeps across nations and the substance becomes increasingly normalised, a troubling pattern has emerged in medical research that demands urgent attention. The link between cannabis and heart attack risk has become undeniable, with young, seemingly healthy adults experiencing cardiac events at rates

The therapeutic application of cannabis has become increasingly prevalent across developed nations, yet the scientific evidence supporting its medical use remains surprisingly limited. A recent JAMA Clinical Reviews podcast featuring Dr Kevin Hill from Harvard Medical School reveals critical information that healthcare professionals and patients need to understand about the therapeutic use of cannabis and

Recent national policy changes have made cannabis increasingly available for medical purposes across numerous conditions. Yet a significant gap exists between what’s approved for cannabis therapeutic use and what scientific evidence actually supports. Understanding this distinction is crucial for public health and informed decision-making. The FDA Approval Reality for Cannabis Therapeutic Use Despite widespread availability