Lots of arguments get thrown around when it comes to recreational cannabis legalisation, with claims that usage goes down and mental health outcomes improve. But, what does the literature say…
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First Wednesdays Launch ‘The Social Impact of Cannabis Legalisation’ Report
First Wednesdays have launched their latest report: ‘The Social Impact of Cannabis Legalisation: How cannabis reform can shape lives, livelihoods and the law’. European cannabis reform is happening right in…
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Could Belgium become the next European country to legalise cannabis?
It appears that Belgium could become the next European country to legalise cannabis after the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Economy and Employment, Pierre-Yves Dermagne, recently declared that…
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Smoking and vaping are some of the most common ways to consume cannabis. However, research and experts suggest that vaping could be healthier, and it makes better use of the…
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Much of the research focus on psychedelics revolves around their potential application to treatment-resistant mental health conditions such as depression and PTSD. However, could these mind opening drugs have applications…
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The impact of punitive drug policy on young people and their drug use
Amidst the evolving landscape of drug policy in the UK, an important debate is emerging. An upcoming report from First Wednesdays, Europe’s largest community of entrepreneurs and investors in the…
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Cancard launched in November 2020, aiming to provide patients with legal support in the event of a police stop and search, when in possession of their medication. In the 3…
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Benzos are like a box of chocolates: How tough drug laws lead to counterfeit drugs
by AJ MartinThe Psychoactive Substances Act 2016 is an Act of UK Parliament introduced under Theresa May’s government in an attempt to restrict the production, sale, and supply of novel psychoactive substances…
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Much of the focus on psychedelics has centred around addressing treatment-resistant mental illnesses but could they have applications that expand beyond this? Let’s look at the emerging world of sex…
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The use of magic mushrooms dates back thousands of years, so it’s understandable that they’ve picked up a fair few myths along the way. From sending you crazy to being…