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How many medical cannabis patients are there in the UK?
In our yearly research report, from June 2023, we uncovered that up to 16.5 million UK adults still believe that medical cannabis is illegal. Out of the participants we surveyed, a mere 41.5% were aware that specialist doctors can legally prescribe medical cannabis. Surprisingly, an astonishing 34.77% still held the belief that medical cannabis remains illegal, even though it was legalized half a decade ago
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Key cannabis statistics in the UK revealed
Today, cannabis is a hot topic around the world as more countries are legalising it for medical application and/or recreational use. While recreational cannabis remains illegal, in recent years, the UK has seen a growing interest in medical cannabis, particularly since legalisation for medical use was put into place in November 2018. In this article, we will explore the key cannabis statistics that relate to the UK, taking every angle into account.
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Insightful statistics about medical cannabis in the UK
On the 1st of November 2018, medical cannabis was legalised in the United Kingdom following advice given by the Government’s Chief Medical Advisor, Dame Sally Davies. Strict restrictions were imposed around the classification of cannabis-based products for medicinal use in humans (CBPM), as well as the prescription and dispensing of medical cannabis.
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How much medical cannabis does the UK export each year?
Medical cannabis will be celebrating its fifth birthday in Britain later this year, but did you know that ever since 2016, the UK has persistently ranked as the world's largest cannabis exporter? Five years later, in 2021, production rates were estimated to have risen to around 59 hectares, or 329 tonnes, over two-thirds of which was internationally exported. So, where is the medical cannabis cultivation market headed here in the UK over the next decade?
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Revealing cannabis use statistics in the UK
In 2019 Prohibition Partners estimated that around 4.7 million adults across England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland consume cannabis, and almost 30% are believed to be using the plant to help manage chronic health conditions. However, by 2023 only 32,000 patients are thought to have secured a medical cannabis prescription despite its legalisation in the UK almost five years ago. In April 2023 we conducted our own research to understand more about the current cannabis climate in the UK and found that 1001 out of the 4210 respondents we surveyed had consumed cannabis at some point in their lives. This equated to 23.78% of the entire sample, 78.32% of these cited recreational reasons for consuming cannabis, whilst almost 17% indicated medical motivations.
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Key cannabis statistics, facts, and figures in the UK
In the last 90 years, cannabis has been reclassified and rescheduled a number of times, with the most recent being the legalisation of medical cannabis in November 2018. But, even with persistent prohibition and anti-cannabis propaganda, the plant's popularity as a recreational drug has not fallen in the way policymakers may have once hoped.
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CBD industry growth the stats
Cannabidiol, or CBD, is one of the predominant phytocannabinoids found in both cannabis and hemp plants. CBD does not produce a psychoactive effect like the compound Tetrahidrocannabinol-9 (THC), but it does seem to possibly offer a significant array of wellness benefits.
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The CBD market growth - UK Trends and projections
According to MarketWatch, searches for “CBD” and “cannabidiol” hit an estimated 6.4 million in April this year. Of all the health-related searches on Google, CBD ranked number four. This demonstrates the marked interest and enthusiasm surrounding CBD, not only here in the UK, but globally.
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The latest UK CBD statistics explained
CBD officially became legal in the UK in 2017, and since that time we have seen a true explosion in the sector. With industry experts anticipating almost untapped exponential growth in the coming decade (and beyond), it is truly an exciting time for the CBD market here in the UK.
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How does cannabis affect mental health?
Extensive research indicates that cannabis has a complex relationship with mental health, as its effects can differ significantly based on various factors. These factors include the individual's age, genetics, mental health history, frequency of use and dosage size, as well as the specific strain and cannabinoid composition involved.
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