Patient Access

  A recent literature review by PhytoSciences Ghana has provided a summary of the preclinical evidence for the medicinal use of cannabinoids as an alternative treatment for mental health disorders. In light of these conclusions we have interviewed a patient who uses medicinal cannabis to manage ADHD and OCD, to explore how the findings of … Continued

  In the latest edition of the Volteface podcast Paul charts with Dr. Giulia Zampini about the recently launched People and Dancefloors research project and have a heated discussion on why drug reform needs a shake up to better engage public, policy makers and politicians. To find out more about People and Dancefloors, please click … Continued

  In Volteface’s first documentary, Director Paul North takes a trip to Brighton to catch up with Carly Barton, who was the first patient to legally receive medical cannabis in the UK, to discuss the new Cancard scheme. The Cancard scheme is a medical cannabis scheme that is devised with doctors, police and patients. Under … Continued

  Today both Democrat candidates in the Georgian Senate runoff won their battles against their Republican counterparts, meaning that for the first time since 2006, the Democrats have control of both the House of Representatives and the Senate – a monumental feat, but what does this mean for cannabis? US States have been passing legalisation … Continued

  Yesterday, history was made with the UN reclassifying cannabis. This removes cannabis from the list of most dangerous narcotics, recognising its medical value. The decision was voted on by the Commission for Narcotic Drugs. A series of recommendations on reclassifying cannabis were considered, the key being the removal of it from Schedule IV of … Continued

  There are estimated to be 1.4 million patients in the UK who are eligible for a medical cannabis prescription. However, 73% of these patients are unable to afford one. As it stands there is a risk that patients who are experiencing difficulties in accessing medical cannabis could be criminalised. Today the Cancard scheme has … Continued

Volteface is delighted to announce our new video series All Good Points, a Volteface Production in partnership with Hanway Associates. We will be providing you with a 30 minute weekly discussions focused on global updates in the cannabis world, in a relaxed and conversational format and filmed in our central London studio. In the first … Continued

  “I’m privileged and humbled that Volteface has invited me to be part of their amazing organisation – I’m honoured. In all of my campaigning in all of these years, I have never joined or formed an advocacy group. I think because with anything we’ve done, we’ve only campaigned when we know, and are confident … Continued