05 Mar 2026
Your First Medical Cannabis Consultation: What to Expect
Before Your Consultation Prepare a medical history summary — conditions, duration, functional impact Bring a full medication list — all current and…
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Medical Cannabis UK — Blog & Patient Guides
Expert information on medical cannabis prescriptions, conditions, strains and patient experiences in the United Kingdom. Written by clinicians, reviewed for accuracy.
04 Mar 2026
Medical Cannabis and Opioid Reduction: Evidence and UK Practice
The Opioid Problem in Context The UK has seen significant increases in opioid prescribing over two decades Chronic opioid therapy is associated…
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04 Mar 2026
Cannabis and Mental Health: Benefits and Risks
The Dual Nature Cannabis can have both beneficial and harmful effects on mental health High-THC products in psychologically vulnerable individuals can trigger…
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04 Mar 2026
Medical Cannabis Drug Interactions: What Patients Must Know
Key Drug Interactions Cannabis metabolised via CYP3A4 and CYP2C9 — many prescription medications use the same enzymes CBD is a potent inhibitor…
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03 Mar 2026
Cannabis Pharmacokinetics: How Your Body Processes Medical Cannabis
Why Pharmacokinetics Matters Route of administration is the most important determinant of cannabis effects Individual variation in metabolism means standard doses affect…
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03 Mar 2026
Medical Cannabis Vaporisers: A Guide for UK Patients
Why Vaporising? Heats cannabis to release cannabinoids without combustion — avoiding harmful smoke byproducts NHS guidance recommends vaporisation over smoking for medical…
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03 Mar 2026
What is a Certificate of Analysis (COA)? A Patient Guide
What is a COA? A Certificate of Analysis is a document from an accredited independent laboratory It confirms the composition and quality…
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02 Mar 2026
CBG, CBN, and CBC: The Minor Cannabinoids Explained
Why Minor Cannabinoids Matter Cannabis produces over 100 distinct cannabinoids beyond THC and CBD CBG, CBN, and CBC have growing research interest…
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02 Mar 2026
Terpenes in Medical Cannabis: A Complete Guide
What Are Terpenes? Aromatic compounds produced in cannabis trichomes alongside cannabinoids Over 150 terpenes identified in cannabis Terpenes contribute to aroma, flavour,…
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01 Mar 2026
The Entourage Effect: How Cannabinoids and Terpenes Work Together
What is the Entourage Effect? First proposed by pharmacologist Raphael Mechoulam in 1998 Therapeutic effects of cannabis may be enhanced when multiple…
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