A new study out of Australia has found that Nabiximols (brand name Sativex), a cannabis-derived medicine comprising of a 1:1 ratio of CBD and THC, helps people with cannabis dependance …

Following the explosion in popularity of CBD-rich hemp flower across Europe, Belgium has taken measures to regulate the sale and consumption of low-THC cannabis.   A decree signed by the Federal …

The debate surrounding the legality of hemp flower (CBD flower/bud) in the UK has been going on for a while now.  Recently, it looked it might be settled when a …

A 16-year-old girl from Cumbria has been prosecuted for the supply of a class B drug after selling two joints to a friend at school for just £10.  Described as …

With Whole Foods listing CBD & Hemp as a top trending food for 2019, there’s no doubting that CBD is the buzzy wellness product of the moment. In fact, many …

We recently reported on developments that suggest the UK authorities are cracking down on the import and sale of CBD-rich flower – so-called ‘hemp buds’. The same thing has been …

It’s an open secret that a number of UK residents have been using the Her Majesty’s Royal Mail postal service to courier cannabis and other illegal drugs around the country. …

I’ve tried hundreds of CBD-rich strains of cannabis and one thing I’ve noticed is that they rarely smell as good as regular THC-rich weed. Maybe I’m just getting really good …

People have consumed cannabis for thousands of years. And despite decades of cannabis prohibition in the UK and around the world, 5 million Brits have consumed the illegal plant in …

Is CBD flower legal in the UK or isn’t it? It’s a question that gets debated in Facebook Groups more than any other. Well, there have been some recent developments …

Despite the confusion surrounding its legal status, CBD ‘hemp’ flower is becoming very popular in the UK. The demand for so-called ‘hemp buds’ has been relentless since it first made …

Science is finding that CBD reduces cravings for alcohol, cigarettes, cocaine and heroin. Speaking personally, I have used CBD to stop smoking cigarettes and putting tobacco in my joints, as …

When asked which country has the biggest percentage of cannabis smokers, you might think Canada or America. Or maybe even France, Holland or the UK. But you’d be wrong. Rather, …

Research coming out of the US is showing that the fastest growing group of cannabis users is older adults. This is despite the fact that many doctors prescribe or suggest …

A new British review on cannabis research has found that the majority of studies only investigate the effects of cannabis on men, not women. A team from the University of …

There are thousands of CBD brands operating in the UK. And there are even more products out there. However, there is not a whole lot that differentiates each one. That …

A Spanish company has developed a new cannabis strain that has absolutely no THC. In partnership with UPV (Universitat Politecnica de Valencia) university in Spain, Valencia-based Hemp Trading, the creator of …

You may not be aware of it, but alcohol damages the brain as soon as its effects can be felt. That’s right, bad decision making and memory blackouts are direct …

More and more people have begun to experiment with cannabis, both THC-rich varieties and high-CBD strains. The widely documented health benefits of CBD & THC, alongside a newfound mainstream acceptance …

People’s reaction to cannabis is often very different from what you might be expecting. And just because one strain makes you feel one way, does not mean that it will …

A small but exciting new pilot study has found CBD to be a promising treatment for dogs with idiopathic epilepsy. Scientists from Colorado State University’s James L. Voss Veterinary Teaching …

Now that cannabis is slowly becoming more accepted around the world, people are incorporating it into their lives like never before. Like over in America, where ‘Cannabis Bars’ are becoming …

A fascinating new study has found that CBD can effectively reduce nightmares and anxiety caused by conditions such as Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) without any adverse side effects whatsoever. …

Some of the latest research being done into the origins of cannabis suggests that it may have evolved at 3000 metres above sea level high on the Tibetan Plateau in …

Sex can be the single most loving, most exhilarating, most rejuvenating, most energising, most enlightening physical experience us humans are capable of. However, all too often, it isn’t any of …

As the cannabis legalisation bandwagon hurtles ahead, there is already some interesting consolidation going on in the cannabis seed market. And these business deals are allowing previously semi-legal seed companies …

See part 1, 2 3, 4, 5 & 6 Now at week 7, things are starting to look a lot more interesting. The Jack 47 XL is doing great and now has buds …

Cannabis is a hot political topic in many countries around the world. Even in the UK, where Brexit has been dominating the headlines, medical cannabis has been recently legalised – …

The British press is known for sensationalising and exaggerating. Not when it comes to the positives of cannabis, however. With that in mind, here are some facts about cannabis that …

A new study has found that the widespread availability of CBD flower in Italy led to a significant reduction in the number of prescription drugs dispensed by the country’s National …

See part 1, 2 3 & 4. Part 5 So, now we’re in week 5 and it’s easy to see now that these are actually cannabis plants.   They have …

Good Morning Britain host Piers Morgan has been hanging out with Mike Tyson and smoking cannabis with him. Right at the end of the recent podcast, Piers reaches for a …

Hemp clothing has long been thought of as coarse, uncomfortable and only worn by environmentalists and hippies. That’s all about to change in the next few years, though, as one …

A number of UK shops selling CBD flower have been raided by police over the last few weeks in what some fear is the start of a nationwide crackdown on …

Some of the latest cannabis research coming out of legal states in the US is certainly jaw-dropping, and this latest research is no exception: States that have previously adopted medical …

Part 1, Part 2 Week 3 Some interesting developments, now at week three. Interesting to note the differences between the different seeds at this stage, especially with them all being …

Medical cannabis should be embraced by doctors in the UK, in the same way that penicillin was years ago, in order for the full potential of the plant to be …

The Police and Crime Commissioner of North Wales, Arfon Jones, has called for changes to cannabis laws following the bodged and limited implementation of medical cannabis laws in the UK. …

Us Brits drink more than 60 billion cups of tea a year. So what better way to liven up your day by throwing a bit of cannabis into the mix. …

At a glance: Strain: Skunk From: Clever Botanics Grown: Switzerland (indoor) CBD content: +12% Summary: “The trichome-glazed buds are chunky with a wonderfully ‘dank’ Skunk aroma to them. It smokes …

A new survey has found that 50% of people in the UK aged between 18 and 34 would use CBD oil to treat their mental health issues rather than the …

Lots of people love it. Lots of people are sick of it. But why is Stardawg so common in the UK? It’s a question I to hear more and more …

So it’s just over one week since we planted 5 different auto-flowering cannabis plants next to each other outdoors (in southern Europe) to see which does best. And a little bit …

According to news published in the Netherlands last Thursday, the Dutch government is going ahead with plans to licence cannabis growers so they can officially supply coffee shops with their …

The global CBD industry is growing incredibly fast. Not least in the UK, where, despite fears of government intervention, the market has evolved into one of the most advanced. And …

Alcoholism is a huge and persistent problem in the UK. Yet the treatment available to many of those suffering with the condition is largely ineffective. There has been some evidence, …

Cannabis’ association with spirituality dates back hundreds of thousands of years. Many ancient cultures embraced the sacred plant and its versatile qualities. Cannabis has an especially long history in India …

Throughout my journey in the ‘spiritual community’, I have come across a lot of stigma regarding the use of cannabis alongside meditation as a tool to enhance spiritual growth. I …

Up until fairly recently, weed was mostly consumed through smoking joints, blunts, pipes and bongs. However, as interest in cannabis continues to grow, so does the number of ways through …

Just days after the chief constable of West Midlands Police announced that young people caught with personal amounts of cannabis would not be criminalised, a spokesman for National Police Chiefs’ …

“Aphria have done what the NHS should have done and put Jorja first.” A Canadian medical cannabis company has shown ul the NHS by taking covering the expensive treatment costs …

With the risk of a no-deal Brexit looming, how will the country’s fast-blooming legal cannabis industry be affected? According to the latest European Cannabis Report from industry analysts Prohibition Partners, …

Pressure is mounting on The European Union to change the legal limit of THC in hemp. As reported by Hemp Today, the European Parliament Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development …

The doctor responsible for saving Alfie Dingley’s life by prescribing medical cannabis has stated that the current lack of NHS prescriptions saddens him. Mike Barnes, the honorary professor of neurology …

Cannabis in vending machines may sound like a surprising proposition, but that is exactly what we are starting to see happening across Europe right now. Of course, this is not …

At a glance Strain: Pineapple Express From: Hemp Hash Grown: Switzerland (indoor) CBD content: 10-11% Summary: “My new favourite strain, hands down. A sweet and tropical taste that complements its …

In the interests of research, I have decided to grow 5 different auto-flowering cannabis plants next to each other outdoors (in southern Europe) in 10-litre soil pots to see which …

After a smoke shop that sells CBD was raided by police last week, a police detective told Plymouth Live that any substance which has any level of THC in it …

After spending some time perusing Weedmaps for a suitable Barcelona cannabis club, we identified one that fulfilled our requirements. These requirements included openness to accepting new members and promising online …

There’s a thriving community on Reddit that is dedicated to the discussion of CBD flower (hemp flower). People often talk about the benefits of using CBD flower for things like …

At a glance Strain: Gorilla Glue From: CBD Shop Online Grown: Italy (indoor) CBD content: 14.9% Summary: “A very good Italian strain with some really uplifting and calming effects“ Overall …

A new type of exercise class that couples cannabis with stretching exercises is proving to be popular in London. The new class, which is similar to yoga, involves a lot …

On Friday, The Sun newspaper published an article titled, ‘Jeremy Corbyn’s son Tommy spotted smoking ‘spliff’ outside cafe’. That spliff, however, was made out of CBD flower – a product …

With cannabis continuing to gain global recognition for its medicinal value, researchers are now looking at how to best administer the drug to provide optimum benefits.   Throughout the cannabis …

I often get people asking me what the most effective CBD product is. Perhaps they’ve tried a weak CBD oil from Holland & Barrett and didn’t feel much. Maybe they’ve …

Not everyone can handle the strong earthy taste of CBD oil. And while vaping or smoking CBD are very effective methods of delivery, inhalation isn’t for everyone.    This has …

Well over a year since legalisation, the Peruvian government have announced guidelines to the public on the medical use and cultivation of cannabis in Peru. While the guidelines on using …

Last week, a court in Switzerland ruled that the sale of CBD flower will now carry a 25% tax. Many in the industry fear this will ruin small businesses and …

At a glance Strain: White Diesel From: Jimmy Green’s CBD Grown: Switzerland (indoor) CBD content: 15% Summary: “What a fine example of how good CBD weed can get. The look, …

The UK’s first ever medical cannabis clinic has opened in Manchester, giving some people hope of easier access to legal cannabis. However, The Beeches Consulting Centre, which opened on Saturday, …

The chilled out and progressive Dutch are putting into place new laws that will protect cannabis-selling coffee shops owners. By allowing fully legal cannabis grows under licence, the new laws …

A new survey has found CBD-rich cannabis oil to be a safe and well-tolerated way of controlling seizures, depressions, tics, rage attacks and restlessness in children with autism. It was …

As medical cannabis remains out of reach to the majority of patients in the UK, a number of Commonwealth countries – many former territories of the British Empire – have …

Last weekend was the UK’s very first Hemp & CBD Expo. It was attended by hundreds of industry players, as well as thousands of interested visitors. It was great seeing …

Now you’ve learned how to decarb your weed, you’re probably keen to experiment with cannabis-infused recipes. The easiest way to do this is by incorporating cannabis-infused butter (commonly referred to …

Decarbing your weed is something every cannabis user should learn how to do. Scientifically speaking, decarboxylation is the chemical reaction that removes carboxyl and releases CO2. Although you may think …

Scientists have discovered that it is possible to grow a diverse array of cannabinoids, many of which are only found in small quantities in the plant, using yeast in a …

CBD (cannabidiol) is everywhere. It’s in our health food shops, pharmacies, online stores, coffee shops and restaurants. But how much do we really know about it? A recent survey conducted …

Please forgive the blurry photos. I’m still trying to get the hang of my new camera! At a glance Strain: White Widow From: CBDhemp.one Grown: Switzerland CBD content: 14.41% Summary: …

Have you noticed a better choice of weed recently? Are more ‘high end’ types of weed becoming available to you? What is going on here? We believe there are a …

It’s not only the pharmaceutical industry that stands to get a bit of a shakeup as cannabis becomes more well known and understood. The cosmetics and skin care industries also …

A company based in Guernsey has been given the go-ahead to grow medical cannabis. Working with a UK group, they wil grow the plant for production of oils and other …

Did you know that the second largest contributor to pollution—right after oil and gas—is the textile industry? From the clothes we wear to the sheets we lay on, most of …

More and more people are trying CBD for the first time. But before they make the leap, most of them have a lot of questions. The most commonly asked questions …

One use of cannabis that you may not be aware of is its incredible ability to cleanse toxic soil. That’s right, cannabis can be used to help revitalise areas that …

Most organic cannabis growers will understand the importance of having as strong a root system as possible in order to grow high yielding crops. Growers add mycorrhizal fungi to their …

Mention cannabis and, for many people, fitness or health are the last things that come to mind. In fact, cannabis smokers are all too often seen as lazy and lacking …

We’ve all heard the phrase ‘couples who smoke together, stay together’ a few times in our lives? Or perhaps not. Either way, this would seem like a good day to …

Hundreds of thousands of people die per year purely from having adverse reactions to the drugs that they have been prescribed by their doctor. Add to that deaths from hospital …

Although it may seem daunting at first, using the dark web is becoming an increasingly popular and convenient method of purchasing cannabis. In fact, The Global Drug Survey 2018 showed …

Traditional ‘knowledge’ about male potency has always discouraged the smoking of anything, assuming wrongly that the smoking of cannabis is just an irresponsible act of killing off your sperm as …

Our Canadian friends completely legalised cannabis on October 17 2018. So has the country fallen to pieces? Are people neglecting their responsibilities en masse? No and no. In fact, according …

The world is going mad for CBD right now. Here in the UK, it’s being flogged in countless high street shops, cafes, and even gyms, while its purported health benefits …

Here in the UK, most – but not all! – cannabis is cultivated using chemical fertilisers with hydroponic systems, as this is the easiest and cheapest ways to create industrial …

The World Health Organisation (the United Nations public health agency in Geneva) has released information indicating that the international guidelines they have held for cannabis since 1961 are incorrect and …

A new cannabis study has shed some light on the effects of CBD and THC when used separately and together. It found that high doses of CBD can, in fact, …

A popular CBD cafe in Ireland has been forced to close after it was banned from selling CBD flower. Blooms Cafe, located in Waterford, was causing quite a buzz in …

Have your neighbours been smoking weed? Strange fruity smells coming out of their house? Need some friendly advice? We’ve put together a quick guide for you just in case you …

Cannabis industry experts Prohibition Partners have revealed that in the last 12 months alone, the European cannabis industry has grown more than in the last six years. A global leader …

Alcohol is a big part of british culture. Whether it’s a glass of wine with dinner, a few pints of beer down the pub, or binge session every Friday and …