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Cannabis Legislation in the UK: Where Do We Stand in 2025?

The conversation around cannabis legislation in the UK has evolved significantly over the past decade, but the legal framework remains […]

Can You Get Medical Cannabis on the NHS?

Cannabis-based medicines were made fully legal in the UK in November 2018. Since then, thousands of patients have accessed cannabis-based […]

Can You Use Medical Cannabis While Fasting?

With fasting becoming more popular in the UK for both health and religious reasons, many medical cannabis patients ask, “Can […]

Can You Donate Blood If You Use Cannabis?

Donating blood is one of the most impactful ways to contribute to public health. In the UK, however, fewer than […]

Does Cannabis Lower Blood Pressure?

At CB1 Medical, we are often asked whether medical cannabis can lower blood pressure. The simple answer is that cannabis […]

Weed Shakes: What They Are and How to Manage Them

At CB1 Medical, we often hear questions about unexpected side effects of cannabis-based medicines. One lesser-known but fairly common experience […]

Does Cannabis go out of date?

At CB1 Medical, we’re often asked: does cannabis go out of date? While cannabis doesn’t spoil like food, it can […]

How Long Does the Smell of Cannabis Last?

When it comes to prescribed medical cannabis in the UK, its distinctive smell is one of the most common concerns […]

From Frustration to Relief: Naomi’s Medical Cannabis Journey for Fibromyalgia & EDS

Naomi’s story is one that resonates with so many across the UK — years of chronic pain, countless medications, and […]

How long does CBD stay in your system?

As more patients turn to cannabidiol (CBD) for its potential therapeutic benefits, one question we often hear at CB1 Medical […]