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U.K. Eases Restrictions on Hemp Agriculture
The U.K. government has approved new rules for hemp cultivation designed to ease growing the crop for farmers and spur new investment in the industry.
U.K. Patients Flock to Medical Cannabis Clinics Due to ADHD Pill Shortage
Many of the U.K.’s top ADHD drugs are facing a shortage, forcing patients to seek out medical cannabis clinics as an alternative.
Lawyers Suggest Prince Harry Could Have Exaggerated Drug Use Claims in Memoir ‘Spare’ To Boost Sales
His admission of drug use could affect his ability to become a U.S. citizen.
Medical Cannabis Clinical Trial in U.K. Underway
The U.K. NHS legalized medical cannabis five years ago, but a lack of government clinical trials has led Celadon Pharmaceuticals to pick up the slack.
California Man Charged with Manslaughter Over “Slapping Therapy” Death
An elderly woman died at a U.K. hotel in 2016 during a controversial form of Chinese therapy which involves repeatedly slapping the patient, or getting them to slap themselves. Seven years later, a California man was charged in relation to her death.
Paul McCartney-Signed Pot Arrest Cartoon Appears on Antiques Roadshow, Valued Up to $3,600
An old cartoon showing airport customs finding pot in Paul McCartney’s luggage was an episode highlight.
Man with Tourette Syndrome Pleads with NHS To Increase Cannabis Prescriptions
"It's something I dreamed of as a kid, taking a small pill and it would just disappear, and now I have it basically."
Woman Arrested Smuggling Cannabis Internationally Thought She Had Handbags in Her Suitcase
Officer, I can explain! I swear to you I had no idea those Gucci bags were knock-offs when I bought them. Wait? What do you mean WEED?
Jim Jefferies Is Living His Best Life
The world touring comic opens up on his comedic journey, battling sobriety, his new Netflix special High & Dry and finding solace in indica gummies.
Study: Psilocybin an Economical Treatment Option for Depression
Authors say psilocybin has “the potential to be a cost-effective therapy for severe depression.”