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UK academic research on experiences of people who need cannabis-based medicine. Dr Lindsey Metcalf McGrath & Dr Helen Beckett Wilson, Liverpool John Moores University. linktr.ee/medcanproject

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MedCanProject @medcanproject.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
If you’re near Liverpool on 17 October, join us for a craft workshop and photography display around the experiences of cannabis patients. Free tickets on Eventbrite. #SeeingStigma #ESRCfestival festivalofsocialscience.com/events/seein...
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Seeing Stigma: Creating Change for Cannabis Patients workshop | Events | Festival of Social Science
Come and hear about the Seeing Stigma research and view patient photography before responding with your own messages and reflections.  15 min talk that provides an overview of…
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MedCanProject @medcanproject.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
All our research publications and public engagement work in one place: linktr.ee/medcanproject #academicresearch #socialscience #medcan #patients #justice
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MedCanProject @medcanproject.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
Interesting new research by Julia Buxton & Felipe Neis Araujo on Malta as a case study of cannabis policy reform and barriers to implementation / progress doi.org/10.1177/0091...
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Cannabis Decriminalization and the Limits of Liberal Reform: A Malta Case Study - Julia Buxton, Felipe Neis Araujo, 2026
The initial research enquiry concerned the political and social context of national drug policy reform. Why and how have some jurisdictions boldly contravened t...
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MedCanProject @medcanproject.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
Policing and medical cannabis in the UK: Guidance for police officers Informed by our research with patients and police this 3 min film is aimed at officers to help raise awareness of official police guidance launched by APCDLO in 2026 Please watch and share youtu.be/C7DU5WnzKOg?...
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Medicinal cannabis and policing: Guidance for officers
YouTube video by Medical Cannabis Project UK
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MedCanProject @medcanproject.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
We are looking for volunteers to take part in a PhotoVoice research project about their experiences of prescribed cannabis (UK). To access Participant Information: ljmu.questionpro.eu/MedCanProjec... #medicalcannabis #prescribedcannabis #cannabis #qualitativeresearch #takepart
Volunteers needed for photovoice research about cannabis on prescription (Liverpool John Moores University)We are looking for volunteers to take part in a photovoice study about their experiences of their prescribed cannabis.We would provide you with some prompts which we hope will inspire you to take some photos using your smart phone or camera.To take part you must be over 18, living in the UK, currently prescribed cannabis by a doctor or caring for someone prescribed cannabis by a doctor.
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profdavidnutt.bsky.social @profdavidnutt.bsky.social · 30/01/2026
important new guidance to police on protecting people who use medical cannabis #medicalcannabis #cannabis www.drugscience.org.uk/2026-police-...
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2026 Police Guidance on Medicinal Cannabis
For the first time since cannabis-based products for medicinal use were legalised in 2018, police officers across England and Wales now have a shared set of principles to guide interactions with patie...
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MedCanProject @medcanproject.bsky.social · 26/01/2026
Our study of police training needs is cited here in Business of Cannabis Europe, as one UK clinic launches a legal helpline for its cannabis patients businessofcannabis.com/uks-first-me...
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Releaf Launches UK’s First Medical Cannabis Legal Helpline
UK clinic Releaf has partnered with law firm Irwin Mitchell to launch 'Releaf Protect', a 24/7 legal helpline supporting medical cannabis patients with police and employment disputes.
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Filter | harm reduction journalism @filtermag.bsky.social · 23/01/2026
Terminally ill people in South Dakota remain banned from using medical cannabis in hospitals and hospices, after House committee effectively kills the bill. "Unnecessary barrier to provide comfort for people who are already dying," says sponsor. Tom Angell reports:
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South Dakota Lawmakers Reject Bill to Let Dying People Use Medical Marijuana in Hospitals - Filter
A South Dakota legislative committee has rejected a bill that would have allowed terminally ill patients to use medical cannabis ...
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MedCanProject @medcanproject.bsky.social · 23/01/2026
Our study cited in Business of Cannabis Europe in this reminder of the harms to patients caused by media misrepresentation and cannabis stigma businessofcannabis.com/seven-years-...
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New Police Cannabis Guidance: Progress vs. Stigma
The NPCC has released new medical cannabis guidance, but misleading media coverage threatens patient trust. We analyse the industry reaction.
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Release: Drugs, The Law & Your Rights @releasedrugs.bsky.social · 23/01/2026
We are recruiting in our legal team! We're looking for a Legal Adviser. This person will be delivering outreach advice and casework in benefits, housing and debt. Deadline to apply is 5pm, Thursday 05 February 2026. Full info and application details here: www.release.org.uk/vacancies
job vacancy at release, advertising a for a legal advisor. picture has details of salary and hours and hybrid working. the job is in London and deadline to apply is 5pm Thursday 5th February
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MedCanProject @medcanproject.bsky.social · 16/01/2026
Our research cited by @teamleafie.bsky.social in this piece examining why patients with prescription cannabis face stigma in hospital and healthcare settings www.leafie.co.uk/cannabis/can...
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Why are cannabis patients facing stigma from the NHS? - leafie
Over seven years after legalisation, medical cannabis patients still face unnecessary stigma from employers, landlords and even the police. A leafie investigation has found that many patients also fac...
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MedCanProject @medcanproject.bsky.social · 16/01/2026
Our research cited by @teamleafie.bsky.social in this piece examining why patients with prescription cannabis face stigma in hospital and healthcare settings www.leafie.co.uk/cannabis/can...
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Why are cannabis patients facing stigma from the NHS? - leafie
Over seven years after legalisation, medical cannabis patients still face unnecessary stigma from employers, landlords and even the police. A leafie investigation has found that many patients also fac...
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Centre for Study of Crime, Criminalisation & Social Exclusion @ccse-ljmu.bsky.social · 18/12/2025
As the year closes out, we're sharing some insights from @lmetcalfmcgrath.bsky.social and Helen Beckett Wilson's work on Medical Cannabis @medcanproject.bsky.social Grab yourself a cuppa and have a read here: ccseljmu.wordpress.com/2025/12/18/a...
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A Cuppa, a Chat, and a New Research Direction: What We Learned About Medical Cannabis Patients in the UK
CCSE Blogpost by MedCan Project (Dr Helen Beckett Wilson and Dr Lindsey Metcalf McGrath) Never underestimate the power of a cuppa and a chat. Ours sparked an entire research journey. It began when …
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MedCanProject @medcanproject.bsky.social · 04/12/2025
Feature by @leafie sharing some of our recent research findings
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MedCanProject @medcanproject.bsky.social · 04/12/2025
Our latest research findings shared in Cannabis Health News cannabishealthnews.co.uk/2025/12/04/p...
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Police Officers Call for ‘Clarity’ as New Research Highlights Need for ‘Crucial’ Medical Cannabis Training
The study found that 88% of participating officers knew little or nothing about the regulations before taking part in the training.
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MedCanProject @medcanproject.bsky.social · 14/11/2025
📣 New Publication 📣 Our latest study highlights the work still needed to implement medical cannabis law, train the police and prevent harms to patients academic.oup.com/policing/art... #drugpolicy #policyimplementation #cannabis #medicalcannabis #patients #policing
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Training the police on legalized medical cannabis: lessons in building public trust, reducing harm, and avoiding reputational damage
Abstract. Worldwide, cannabis-based products for medical use are legally available in over sixty countries, reflecting major advances in clinical research
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MedCanProject @medcanproject.bsky.social · 07/11/2025
Fantastic patient-centred event today, with presentations on patient experiences, the endocannabinoid system, routes of administration and latest research developments. Well done to organisers @patientscann.org.uk and @carolaperez.bsky.social We, The Patients. #medicalcannabis #MCAW
Medical cannabis banners and presentation stage
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MedCanProject @medcanproject.bsky.social · 07/11/2025
Great to spend the day with patients, prescribers and campaigners at the @patientscann.org.uk Medical Canbabis patient event in London for #medicalcannabisawarenessweek
Julie Durrans giving presentation
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Canna World @cannaworld.bsky.social · 01/11/2025
Man who became 'zombie' on painkillers says medical cannabis gave him his life back David Wright is now calling for cheaper medical cannabis to be made available to help with his pain after costs soared www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottis...
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Man who became 'zombie' on painkillers says medical cannabis saved his life
David Wright is now calling for cheaper medical cannabis to be made available to help with his pain agter costs soared.
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MedcanUK @medcanuk.bsky.social · 05/06/2025
Wetherspoons won't let me use my prescribed medical cannabis, not even in the smoking area. I've written back to them suggesting this might be discrimination but they've ignored me... Anyone else had trouble? #medicalcannabis #Accessibility #DisabilityRights #cannabisUK #wetherspoons #discrimination
Image shows ground up cannabis in a grinder, cannabis buds and a medical cannabis packet on a yellow banana board seating aid
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🍉*•.¸.𝐻𝑒𝓂𝓅 𝐸𝒹𝒾𝒻𝒾𝒸𝒶𝓉𝒾🐨𝓃.¸.•*🍉 @hempedification.bsky.social · 07/11/2025
Bristol-based group pushing for Avon & Somerset Police to reform policing practices around those who use cannabis for medicinal purposes. Bristol Cannabis Club mounting pressure on police to train officers on cannabis-based products for medicinal use. #Legalise www.bristol247.com/news-and-fea...
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Group urges 'mandatory' medical cannabis awareness training for police officers
Several accounts suggest misinformation around cannabis based products prescribed for medicinal use
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MedCanProject @medcanproject.bsky.social · 05/11/2025
It’s Medical Cannabis Awareness Week, and seven years since prescription cannabis was legalised in the UK. We created this 3-minute film to share the voices of patients in our research back in 2023 - many of the issues remain the same today #mcaw youtu.be/PR5SoCbV26A?...
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"It's a big added stress on top of being so ill": Challenges for UK cannabis patients
YouTube video by Medical Cannabis Project UK
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MedCanProject @medcanproject.bsky.social · 17/09/2025
Call for evidence issued today by ACMD for their review of medical cannabis regulations in the UK: www.gov.uk/government/c... #cannabis #medicalcannabis #drugpolicy
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Cannabis-based products for medicinal use
Call for evidence to support ACMD's review of changes to legislation on the use of cannabis-based products for medicinal purposes (CBPMs).
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MedCanProject @medcanproject.bsky.social · 10/09/2025
Wow! Our event sold out! What a pleasure to talk medical cannabis and share patient experiences at the British Science Festival today. #BSF25 #medicalcannabis #medcan #socialscience #patients @britsciassoc.bsky.social @ljmuresearch.bsky.social @ccse-ljmu.bsky.social @ljmuofficial.bsky.social
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British Science Association @britsciassoc.bsky.social · 01/08/2025
Science isn’t just labs and equations – at #BSF25 in partnership with @liverpooluni.bsky.social and @ljmuofficial.bsky.social, it comes alive through art, performance, workshops and bold conversations. Check out inspiring and creative events in the link below! britishsciencefestival.org
Image of quantum physics waves and electrons in bright colours. Jackson Pollock-style paint drops in red, pink, white and maroon.A sculpture that appears like cylinders of ice.
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British Science Association @britsciassoc.bsky.social · 13/08/2025
There's just four weeks to go until #BSF25 in Liverpool! Have you checked out the programme and booked for events yet? britishsciencefestival.org/events
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Events | British Science Festival
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Humanities & Social Sciences, UoL @livunihss.bsky.social · 15/08/2025
At least one in five of us are diagnosed as neurodivergent. Find out what it’s like to live in that world at 'Wired differently', a series of activities that challenge stereotypes, created by neurodivergent people across Liverpool. 10 Sept at @thebluecoat.bsky.social #BSF25
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Wired differently: Step inside the neurodivergent brain | British Science Festival
Run time: 12.00 – 15.00 At least one in five of us are diagnosed as neurodivergent. Let’s talk about what it’s like to experience the world differently. Join us for a series of games and activities…
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MedCanProject @medcanproject.bsky.social · 11/08/2025
We'll be at the British Science Festival in Liverpool 10th September, sharing stories of medical cannabis patients. Book now - tickets are free! britishscienceassociation-tickets.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/... #BSF25 #MedicalCannabis #MedCan #cannabis #patients
Poster saying British Science Festival. All events are FREE - book now!
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MedCanProject @medcanproject.bsky.social · 05/07/2025
Prescribed Cannabis: Patient Stories. Join us at the British Science Festival on 10th September, Liverpool. #BSF25 britishscienceassociation-tickets.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/...
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MedCanProject @medcanproject.bsky.social · 04/07/2025
We are excited that we can finally share that we will be part of the programme for this year’s British Science Festival! #bsf25 #medicalcannabis
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MedCanProject @medcanproject.bsky.social · 12/06/2025
Really enjoyed the poster session at @issdp conference today. Great papers too & many fascinating conversations on cannabis policy with delegates from New Zealand, Canada, Uruguay, Germany and more… #ISSDP25
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MedCanProject @medcanproject.bsky.social · 12/06/2025
We are both looking forward to day 2 of the @issdrugpolicy.bsky.social conference in Manchester UK
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MedCanProject @medcanproject.bsky.social · 04/06/2025
Enjoyable day at LJMU”s “Forever Curious” APSS faculty conference, sharing our research findings on the experiences of both legal cannabis patients and those self-medicating. Great questions from the audience! #medicalcannabis #UKdrugpolicy
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MedCanProject @medcanproject.bsky.social · 23/04/2025
Link to our most recent publication…
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MedCanProject @medcanproject.bsky.social · 16/04/2025
Our paper is now officially published in Vol 45 (2) of Critical Social Policy … journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.... #cannabis #medical #prescribing #stigma #drugpolicy
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Stigmatised and stressed: UK cannabis patients living in the context of prohibition - Lindsey Metcalf McGrath, Helen Beckett Wilson, 2025
UK cannabis patients occupy a complex policy space in which prescribing has been lawful since 2018, but the drug remains otherwise illegal. This article draws o...
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MedCanProject @medcanproject.bsky.social · 09/02/2025
This week we were delighted to share our research into cannabis patient experiences at a webinar for healthcare professionals. Great conversation and questions from the audience. Important to raise awareness of the challenges and stigma patients face.
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MedCanProject @medcanproject.bsky.social · 03/02/2025
We watched the parliamentary debate on medicinal cannabis with interest last week. Here's the research briefing published in advance, which cites our study pointing to the problems UK patients have in accessing cannabis based medicines commonslibrary.parliament.uk/research-bri...
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Medical use of cannabis
Cannabis is a controlled drug in the UK. Cannabis-based medicines can be prescribed by specialist doctors, but few such medicines have product licences.
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MedCanProject @medcanproject.bsky.social · 03/02/2025
Link to view last week's debate on medicinal cannabis in UK Parliament: parliamentlive.tv/event/index/...
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PatientsCann UK @patientscann.org.uk · 21/01/2025
Join PatientsCann's Workshop in a Box sessions to shape the NHS 10-Year Plan and advocate for medical cannabis patients. 🗓️ Sessions: Community 8 Feb | 2-4PM 11 Feb | 6-8PM Industry 12 Feb | 10:30AM-12:30PM 📍 Online. Sign up now: eventbrite.com/cc/change-nhs-… Let’s create change!
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MedCanProject @medcanproject.bsky.social · 17/01/2025
Good to see national media picking up on the new report by MedCan Family Foundation about the plight of UK parents of children with epilepsy. Our research published 2024 also gets a mention. Important story by Sarah Sinclair www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/01...
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‘We grew cannabis illegally for our son, it gave us hope when there was none’
Medical cannabis has been legal since 2018 but, with access restricted, desperate parents are turning to dealers to help their sick children
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MedCanProject @medcanproject.bsky.social · 17/01/2025
Media coverage this week on the problems facing families in the UK who need access to cannabis medicine. Our research also demonstrated the stresses and challenges for UK patients - access here: linktr.ee/medcanproject #medicalcannabis #epilepsy #drugpolicy #chronicillnesss
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Academic research - The experiences of people needing cannabis medicine
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Darren Sangita @darrensangita.bsky.social · 17/01/2025
#cannabismedicine is legal in the uk yet hundreds of epileptic children are denied access to it on the NHS…. We have to make the change
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PatientsCann UK @patientscann.org.uk · 13/01/2025
PatientsCann UK is challenging Network Rail's restrictive new policy (NRA24-13), which unfairly bans most legal cannabis prescriptions, risks Equality Act breaches, and forces patients off treatment. 📩 Affected? Share your story via DM or email. patientscann.org.uk/network-rail/
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MedCanProject @medcanproject.bsky.social · 14/01/2025
Important BBC coverage of the plight of UK families who cannot get NHS prescriptions for life saving cannabis medicines & can’t afford legal private medicine routes www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
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BBC Radio 4 - File on 4 Investigates, Cannabis Kids: The parents breaking the law to help their children with epilepsy
An investigation reveals children are being given illegal cannabis to treat epilepsy.
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MedCanProject @medcanproject.bsky.social · 18/12/2024
Proud to be featured in this science poetry collection! “Plant-based medicine” by @lmetcalfmcgrath.bsky.social - a poem based on some of our @medcanproject.bsky.social research findings & patient stories #Cannabis #SciComm
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MedCanProject @medcanproject.bsky.social · 24/11/2024
Hello new followers! By way of introduction, our first study was informed by the experiences of cannabis patients in the UK. There are many barriers to accessing legal prescriptions here. Our current study is the experiences of people self-medicating (e.g. illicit market, GYO)…
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MedCanProject @medcanproject.bsky.social · 20/11/2024
Cannabis prescribing has been legal in the UK since 2018. In our research, patients told us that professionals such as doctors and police were not always up to speed with the law and lacked training. Cannabis Health News wrote this piece: cannabishealthnews.co.uk/2024/10/01/n...
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National education programs needed to tackle ‘stigma’ and ‘inequality’ facing medical cannabis patients
Experts are calling for national education programs to tackle ‘stigmatising attitudes’ towards medical cannabis patients.
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Peter Reynolds @peter-reynolds.bsky.social · 19/11/2024
Alison found traditional painkillers didn't work or had terrible side effects. Now she spends £200 a month for a private prescription of #cannabis oil for nighttime and flower to vaporise during the day. "It’s absolutely life-changing." #drugspolicy www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/lifestyle...
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Medical cannabis is legal, but you can't get it in a Dundee pharmacy. Why?
Medical cannabis has been legal for years, but red tape is getting in the way of it being used. Dundee scientists are working to change that.
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MedCanProject @medcanproject.bsky.social · 19/11/2024
Hugely appreciate all our research participants for giving their time & sharing their stories. We are off to analyse the data from our self-medicating study now… updates will be posted here on BlueSky over coming months. Thank you everyone, so much 🙏🌱
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Lindsey Metcalf McGrath @lmetcalfmcgrath.bsky.social · 19/11/2024
Little bit excited to see our journal article on cannabis patient experiences is ‘trending’ and also ‘most read’ in Critical Social Policy! #cannabis #medicalcannabis #drugpolicy @medcanproject.bsky.social doi.org/10.1177/0261...
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Stigmatised and stressed: UK cannabis patients living in the context of prohibition - Lindsey Metcalf McGrath, Helen Beckett Wilson, 2024
UK cannabis patients occupy a complex policy space in which prescribing has been lawful since 2018, but the drug remains otherwise illegal. This article draws o...
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