Patient Access
US Election 2020: Medicalisation, Decriminalisation and Legalisation
Last night, the United States voted on several initiatives for drug reform. Results hold overwhelming amounts of positive news, spanning from cannabis to psilocybin therapy. This is a pivotal and historic step toward ending the war on drugs. In Arizona 59.85% voted in favour of legalising cannabis. As a result of 50 years of … Continued
First Wednesday Launch European Medical Cannabis Ecosystem
First Wednesdays, the network for entrepreneurs and investors in the European cannabis sector, today launched their much vaunted ‘European medical cannabis ecosystem’ providing expert insights and detailing marked developments into the European cannabis sector over the past decade. The report makes for positive reading for anyone interested in the developments of the medical cannabis … Continued
European Cannabis Advocacy Network (ECAN)
Volteface is delighted to announce that the European Cannabis Advocacy Network (ECAN) will launch on November 9th. ECAN is a platform which connects advocacy organisations focused on cannabis reform. The primary purpose of ECAN is to share progress and distribute news across Europe to a wider cannabis network. The network will communicate global cannabis … Continued
Multimedia
Volteface Multimedia: The Dark Web
Volteface Director Paul North recently caught up with Chris*, a long term member of the dark web community, to chat about how dark net markets operate and how to keep safe. This content is published for the purpose of harm reduction, we do not encourage anyone viewing this to purchase illicit substances on the … Continued
The Volteface Interview with Antony Loewenstein: ‘Pills, Powder and Smoke’
Five years ago, Jerusalem-based, Australian investigative journalist, author and film-maker Antony Loewenstein turned his attention from Disaster Capitalism, his book and film, to the war on drugs. In his new book, Pills, Powder and Smoke: Inside the Bloody War on Drugs, he investigates the consequences of politically manufactured conflict at front lines across the … Continued
The Volteface Podcast #15 Instant Gramz: Drugs and social media with Nick Hickmott
More young people are seeing drug adverts on social media, but what impact is this having on young people? And why has it taken us so long to catch on? Liz McCulloch, Director of Policy and author of DM for Details: Selling Drugs in the Age of Social Media, is in conversation with Nick … Continued
Medical & CBD
Nanotechnology: What is it and how does it improve CBD?
There is just about any kind of CBD product you can think of – there are edibles (with vegan options because why not?), oil tinctures, cosmetic and skin care products. There are even party favours and pet products with CBD as the main ingredient! With these awesome and innovative products readily available in the … Continued
The Volteface Interview: Medical Cannabis – 2 Years on with Charlotte Caldwell
Director of Volteface Paul North (@Paul__North) sits down with the incredible medical cannabis campaigner Charlotte Caldwell, mother of Billy Caldwell, who’s battle for cannabis based medicine changed the law in 2018. Charlotte explains her and Billy journey of the past two years, and what has happened since November 2018 when cannabis was made legal … Continued
Why are doctors not prescribing medical cannabis?
Medical cannabis, namely cannabis-based products for medicinal use in humans (CBPMs), has been moved from Schedule 1 to Schedule 2 under the Misuse of Drugs Regulation 20011 in November 2018 following a very effective publicity campaign about two children with severe epilepsy. Even though this quick and radical policy change has given hopes to … Continued
Hemp Reform
Volteface Launches Pleasant Lands, a Campaign to Unlock UK Hemp Opportunity
Volteface is delighted to announce the launch of Pleasant Lands, a campaign to unlock the hemp opportunity for UK farmers and small businesses. Hemp is a versatile, environmentally beneficial and high value crop that should be making a significant contribution to the UK economy. However, it remains classified as a niche crop – with … Continued
General Advocacy
Welsh Peer-Led COVID19 Impact Report Reveals 25% Suffered Relapse in Spring Lockdown
As spring’s national lockdown was announced, professionals troubled over how such unparalleled change might affect people in recovery. The lack of connection, loss of routine and pause on vital coping mechanisms would surely shake the resolve of even the most resilient service users. With the support of Welsh Government, drug and alcohol providers across … Continued
Irish Update: Cannabis reform in Ireland with Natalie O’Regan & CCAN
“The system here is basically a mess. People are being criminalised for being caught with joints, or tiny amounts of cannabis, as well as for growing cannabis and possessing it in larger quantities, even if it’s for personal use.” – Nicole, Founder of CCAN, the Cork Cannabis Activist Network. In light of launching ECAN … Continued
Lockdown 2.0: What Does This Mean For Drug Use?
Covid-19 and mental health problems are two pandemics that have simultaneously collided. The inextricable link between addiction and mental illness has been exacerbated by this pandemic. Spring lockdown saw a surge in drug consumption. In the midst of a second national lockdown, it is important to consider what implications this has on vulnerable populations … Continued
Cannabis 2.0
Nanotechnology: What is it and how does it improve CBD?
There is just about any kind of CBD product you can think of – there are edibles (with vegan options because why not?), oil tinctures, cosmetic and skin care products. There are even party favours and pet products with CBD as the main ingredient! With these awesome and innovative products readily available in the … Continued
Cannabis 2.0 Innovations: Drinks
The changing legal status of cannabis, along with recognising its medical benefits has allowed the industry to continue to grow. As a result of this, alternative ways for consuming cannabis have started to emerge such as infused products. The market for cannabis-infused beverages has been growing steadily in popularity. In 2019, the North American … Continued
Explainer – CBD Oils 101: The Difference Between Full-Spectrum, Broad-Spectrum & Isolate
Thinking about adding CBD to your routine, but not sure whether broad-spectrum, full-spectrum, or isolate is the right choice? We’ll help you pick the right CBD oil type for your scare-free lifestyle! Stepping into a place that sells cannabidiol oil can be overwhelming with so many tiny bottles that look virtually identical—at first glance. … Continued