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Tackling Blue-Green Algae in Lough Neagh: The Hemp Connection

Posted on 28/09/2023 by Saige | 0 Comments

Lough Neagh, Northern Ireland’s largest lake, has been grappling with a persistent issue: blue-green algae blooms. These blooms not only pose a threat to aquatic ecosystems but also to the health and recreational activities of local residents. Moreover, considering that approximately 40% of Northern Ireland’s drinking water supply is sourced from Lough Neagh, addressing this…

Understanding the Stark Differences Between Opioids, Benzos, and Cannabis

Posted on 09/09/2023 by Saige | 0 Comments

In recent years, there has been a growing debate surrounding the use of opioids, benzodiazepines (benzos), and cannabis. While these substances all fall under the category of drugs, it is essential to understand that they are vastly different in their composition, effects, and potential dangers. In this blog post, we will delve into why opioids,…

Court of Appeal Ruling: A New Era for CBD Flower in the UK?

Big news alert: a recent Court of Appeal ruling in is about to reshape the world of hemp buds aka CBD flower in the UK. We’re here to break it down in easy-to-understand terms, so everyone can join in the excitement. A Game-Changing Verdict Imagine a courtroom where a landmark decision is delivered: “Hold on,…

Are you even addicted to weed? Substance Dependency or Smoking Ritual?

Posted on 17/07/2023 by Saige | 0 Comments

Addiction extends beyond substance abuse, and in the context of cannabis use, individuals can develop a behavioral addiction specifically related to the act of smoking. This article delves into the concept of cannabis smoking addiction, examining its factors, signs, impact, and strategies for managing and overcoming this addiction. Understanding Cannabis Smoking Addiction Defining Behavioral Addiction:…

Why Testing Cannabis is Essential for Public Health in Northern Ireland

With the rise of black market commercial cannabis consumption in Northern Ireland, there has been growing concern about the safety and quality of the products available. Unlike other regions where cannabis is legal, such as Canada and some states in the US, there is no regulatory framework in place in Northern Ireland to ensure that…

How to get a cannabis prescription in Northern Ireland

Posted on 01/02/2023 by Geordie | 0 Comments

Cannabis Prescriptions In The UK What Are They, And How Do People Get Them? To date, the United Kingdom has yet to fully legalize recreational cannabis. In fact, UK Parliament still considers cannabis a “Class B drug,” meaning residents can face jail time if they’re caught using, growing, or storing cannabis on their property. However,…

Medical Marijuana: A Surprising Solution to Severe Morning Sickness

Posted on 15/09/2008 by Web Team |

Marijuana can bring relief to the nausea and discomfort of pregnancy’s most well known side effect, morning sickness. As is the case for many young women, my indulgence in recreational drugs, including alcohol and caffeine, came to an abrupt halt…

Hemp has qualities to be the ideal crop for Irish conditions

Posted on 13/09/2008 by Web Team |

The farmers of Ireland are looking to the future by weighing up industrial hemp as a national crop. Hemp is a promising crop, well suited to the growing conditions in Ireland, according to a farmer from Kells. Sean Gilsenan is…

EXPERT TESTIFIES CANNABIS HELPS SLOW AGING

Posted on 06/09/2008 by Web Team |

B.C. Provincial Court heard Thursday that cannabis is safer than aspirin and can restore the balance in people’s bodies to help fight illness. That was the testimony of Dr. Robert Melamede, an associate professor at the University of Colorado, who…

Cannabis Effective at Relieving Chronic Post-Operative Pain

Posted on 03/09/2008 by Web Team |

Long before the great Sativex debate started a cannabis plant extract was providing pain relief for patients after major surgery such as knee replacements , according to a study carried out by Imperial College London and the Medical Research Council.…

Marijuana Treatment Sees Crohn’s Patients Report Symptomatic Relief

Posted on 03/09/2008 by Web Team |

Patients with Crohn’s disease report subjective benefits from cannabis, including pain relief and increased appetite , according to survey data published in the autumn 2006 issue of O’Shaughnessy’s: The Journal of Cannabis in Clinical Practice. Twelve patients were self-selected to…

Hemp Seed & Nutrition

Posted on 03/09/2008 by Web Team |

“Cannabis’ seeds – traditionally called ‘hempseed’, contain all the essential amino acids and essential fatty acids necessary to maintain healthy human life. No other single plant source provides complete protein nutrition in such an easily digestible form, nor has the…

Hashish use Lowers Blood Pressure, Eases CVD Symptoms

Posted on 02/09/2008 by Web Team |

“A new method for lowering blood pressure (hypertension) through use of a compound that synthesizes a cannabis (hashish) plant component has been developed by a pharmacology Ph.D. student at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem School of Pharmacy”. The press broke…