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Discover helpful insights on health, wellness, and medical cannabis in our blogs. Explore practical articles covering general medical cannabis info, tips for staying well, and how medical cannabis can assist with specific health conditions.
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Medical cannabis and bowel cancer: What you need to know
April is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month - a month dedicated to raising awareness around this common type of cancer and providing support and resources to those affected. Around 120 people are diagnosed with the condition - which includes both colon and rectal cancers - every day in the UK. In honour of this important awareness campaign, we’re taking a closer look at the signs and symptoms of bowel cancer, conventional treatments, and how medical cannabis could be helpful for some patients.
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1.8 million Brits buy backstreet cannabis for medicinal purposes
It has been almost five years since the medical use of cannabis was legalised in the UK, but recent data suggests that as many as 1.8 million people are still sourcing cannabis illegally in order to alleviate the symptoms of their health conditions.
How to get medical cannabis in the UK
Medicinal cannabis can provide excellent benefits for people suffering from many different conditions. Cannabis is a legitimate treatment for people who have found that other front-line medications have not worked for them. Medicinal cannabis is a topic that is not discussed very often in the UK, so many people will not know whether they can get it or not. In this article, we will answer your questions about how to get medical cannabis in the UK.
Is medical cannabis legal in the UK?
Medicinal cannabis can provide people suffering from a wide variety of conditions with the relief they need that they have not been able to get before. Despite this, many people do not know whether or not medicinal cannabis is actually legal, and many people around the country will just assume that it is illegal due to the stigma that surrounds it. In this article, we will answer questions about the legality of medicinal cannabis in the United Kingdom, as well as how you can get medical cannabis if you feel like you need it.