What is the new Medical Cannabis Card – Cancard? A new innovative proposal to protect medicinal cannabis users has been approved by police chiefs. Called Cancard the new card system will decriminalise cannabis possession for Medical Cannabis users. Photo: Cancard According to Cancard there are 1.4 million people in the UK that consume cannabis medicinally for a range of conditions. 1.1 million qualify for a private prescription. These people are criminalised if they are unable to afford one. The idea originated from a well known cannabis activist named Carly Barton. Co Founder PlantEd Collect ..read more

The week commencing the 30th of November is marked as a landmark victory for Cannabis activists across the world. 2 major votes in favor and a country fully legalising the use of marijuana. UN votes to remove cannabis from List of Hard Drugs Based on @WHO recommendations, the UN Commission on Narcotic Drugs reclassified cannabis out of the most dangerous category of drugs on Wednesday, leading to changes in the way it is internationally regulated. https://t.co/wqxmJ7uynG pic.twitter.com/4J0CxZluqR — United Nations (@UN) December 4, 2020 Starting off with the United Nations, on the 2nd of De ..read more

With the legalisation of medical cannabis around the world and the imminent legalisation of recreational, many farmers have started looking into the booming cannabis industry. But how do you become a a cannabis grower in the UK? There are still some obstacles to overcome but becoming a hemp producer is certainly possible. Step 1 – Licence First and foremost, you need a licence from the Home Office to grow hemp in the UK. You must apply using the online application form and provide your contact details. There is also a fee associated with the application. New licences usually cost £580, with li ..read more

CBD is a powerful phytochemical found in hemp. It has been referred to as an “Indian hemp.” It is only one of the many thousands of known cannabidioloids in hemp plants and accounts for more than 40% of the total plant’s extract. In recent years, CBD has been used to treat a wide range of medical conditions including nausea, seizures, anxiety, depression, and memory loss. Currently, there are several ongoing studies into CBD, but despite the fact that CBD is still considered illegal in the United States and several other countries, there have been various clinical trials conducted to prove its ..read more

All About Cannabis And Its Possibilities For Sportsmen Cannabis is the most widely used illegal drug in the Western world. Where is the cannabis already legalized you can find out on AskGrowers.  Cannabis is on the list of banned materials in sport, but despite this need and the effectiveness of its use, it has not yet been proven. The medical evidence for the combination of cannabis and sport is not well known. Given the disapproving perception of the drug and the changes in legislation in many countries, both management and sports policies are taken into account when studying marijuana ..read more

Cannabis is a topic of much debate in the United Kingdom. While medical use of cannabis has been legal since November 2018, recreational use of the drug remains illegal 1. In this article, we will explore the current status of cannabis in the UK. Legalization of Medical Cannabis In November 2018, the UK government legalized medical cannabis for prescription by registered specialist doctors 1. This was a significant step forward for patients who had been using cannabis to treat their medical conditions. However, despite the legalization, many police officers appear to be uni ..read more

“Weed the People” is a documentary from director Abby Epstein and executive producer Ricki Lake that follows several families as they navigate finding cannabis treatments for their children with cancer. The documentary looks beyond politics and propaganda and challenges everything you might have known about cannabis. The brave stories of ordinary families are revealed who are exploring the benefits of medical marijuana to save the lives of their most precious loved ones. The film has received rave reviews from many high end publications for its approach to a matter that has risen to prominenc ..read more

In this post we will try and answer most of the questions you guys have around CBD vape. Ranging from technical questions, to model selection, taste, feel and legal framework we will cover everything. If you have a question around CBD and vape that is missing just leave a comment in the end of the post. But let’s start from the basics. What is CBD Vape? CBD Vape also called CBD e-liquid, CBD oil or CBD vape juice is a form of consuming Cannabidiol aka CBD, a compound extracted from the cannabis plant. It contains only trace amounts of the psychoactive component in cannabis aka THC and does not ..read more

One of the biggest health advantages of CBD is its sexual benefits. Many people are unaware of the fact that a substance derived from hemp, which is commonly found in many products today, has been used in Chinese medicine for thousands of years. Now that cannabis has become more widely available in the West, it is no longer considered taboo to take CBD, even for medical reasons. This article will discuss the sex benefit of CBD for men. One of the most common sexual problems is anxiety; this can affect just about anyone. Anxiety can affect anyone from teenagers to senior citizens, so finding a ..read more

The cannabis industry consists of a wide variety of growers, processors, retailers, independent suppliers, regulatory bodies, suppliers of product and services and research and development bodies regarding cannabis and its related agricultural derivative, hemp. The vast majority of cannabis growers are small-scale operators, however there are some bigger players out there that have even made it to the stock market as we can see in Canada. In the United States, the most popular cannabis crop is marijuana, which is grown for consumption by individuals and small businesses, but is also grown for ..read more