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The latest issue of our groundbreaking print magazine is out now. Once again, we’ve packed the pages with untold stories from the worlds of cannabis, psychedelics and culture. Grab your copy today: leafie.co.uk/products/the-l…

"A lack of strong, high-quality evidence isn’t the same as evidence that a treatment is ineffective or harmful." What The Lancet (and the media) got wrong about cannabis and mental health. leafie.co.uk/cannabis/lance…

Oxford University researchers found no evidence that cannabis use accelerates cognitive decline or increases dementia risk in later life, according to the largest study of its kind. leafie.co.uk/news/cannabis-…

Research showed that the two non-psychoactive cannabinoids assisted the liver by improving blood sugar control and reducing harmful fat buildup. leafie.co.uk/news/cbd-cbg-f…

Rumours have been swirling around the patient community that products such as pastilles are being quietly removed as part of a clampdown. In his latest column, leafie's resident pharmacist, Umesh, explains what's really going on with edibles in the UK. leafie.co.uk/cannabis/medic…

A survey has suggested that medical cannabis can play a key role in the UK's mental health crisis, with almost all patient respondents reporting improved wellbeing and over two-thirds saying it enables them to work. leafie.co.uk/news/medical-c…

London’s first publicly accessible drug checking service has launched in Hackney and Camden, offering free, confidential analysis of substances alongside non-judgemental health advice in a bid to reduce drug-related harm. leafie.co.uk/news/london-dr…

As conventional treatments fall short for many, recent surveys show that up to a third of menopausal women in some regions are turning to cannabis for symptom relief – but what does the evidence actually say? leafie.co.uk/cannabis/canna…

@MedBudUK Fingers crossed more clinics give it some backing 💪

@teamleafie We have high hopes for the service, and added it to our homepage recently (awaiting some further artwork!). Robert Jappie has been our solicitor for several years providing invaluable support, especially with the MHRA.

A new UK-wide service aims to support medical cannabis patients facing discrimination in housing, employment, policing and driving-related matters, as reported incidents continue to rise. leafie.co.uk/news/patient-p…

Johns Hopkins study finds significant improvements in symptom burden and quality of life lasting up to six months after treatment when combining the psychedelic drug with psychological support. leafie.co.uk/news/psilocybi…

New research challenges the use of biological testing to detect cannabis-related driving impairment, finding that THC concentrations in blood, saliva and breath show weak or non-existent correlations with actual driving performance. leafie.co.uk/news/thc-level…

@Legalisecanabo We know, she did great, as did all of the party.

@teamleafie It was a lassie who won, not Zack - nice as he is. She worked as a plumber until today, by the way.

Congratulations to the Green Party for their win in Gorton and Denton. Just a reminder from leafie that a vote for the Greens is a vote for cannabis reform, including the right to grow your own plants at home. 💚 leafie.co.uk/cannabis/green…

A large-scale study has found that teenagers who use cannabis go on to have more than double the risk of developing serious mental health conditions in early adulthood. leafie.co.uk/news/cannabis-…