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Pride, PTSD, and plant-based approaches
Each year in June, LGBTQ+ Pride events take place around the world. These events offer an opportunity to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community, honour their contributions, and recognise the ongoing struggle for equality. But June also marks PTSD Awareness Month and, as these two important events coincide, it is important to recognise the increased rates of PTSD among LGBTQ+ individuals, understand the reasons behind this, and improve awareness of available treatment options.
10 min read
24.06.2026
Sam North
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Decoding Cannabis: Could CBG become the most versatile cannabinoid in medicine?
CBG has been called the mother of all cannabinoids, but could it also be the most versatile? This blog explores new findings from a 2024 clinical review, highlighting how CBG may affect brain health, inflammation, infections, cancer, and pain. The research is still early, but the signals are encouraging, and human trials are now on the horizon.
11 min read
14.08.2025
Sam North
CBC in medical cannabis: What it is and why it matters
Around the world, a growing number of people are becoming aware of the potential health benefits of cannabis and its derivatives. Cannabinoids like CBD and THC are becoming increasingly recognised for their therapeutic properties, but knowledge of other cannabis compounds, such as cannabichromene (CBC) often remains limited. We’re on a mission to inform you about this lesser-known cannabinoid - so, let’s learn!
5 min read
13.08.2025
Emily Ledger
Travel Tuesday: Planes, trains, and ferries - travelling across the UK with medical cannabis
Travelling with medical cannabis in the UK is straightforward if you know the rules and prepare in advance. From carrying your medication in its original packaging to having your prescription and travel certificate ready, this Travel Tuesday guide covers best practices for buses, trains, ferries, and domestic flights. Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Always check official guidance before travelling.
8 min read
12.08.2025
Lucy MacKinnon
Medical cannabis treatment for personality disorders in the UK
Have you ever felt emotions so intensely that you’re unsure of yourself, or someone else’s intentions? Or perhaps you’ve struggled to find the right balance between wanting to get close to someone and letting them in, while still keeping them at an arm’s length to protect yourself just in case. While this is something most experience occasionally, for people with personality disorders this push and pull is a daily, sometimes even hourly, occurrence. An occurrence that plagues their reality, every single day - affecting their thoughts, feelings, behaviours, and their way of relating to others.
11 min read
11.08.2025
Lucy MacKinnon