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The issue of legalizing medical cannabis has been discussed in the Ukrainian society for several years. Individuals who need access to hemp-derived medicines include patients with epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, depression, cancer requiring palliative care, people with post-traumatic stress disorder, and many others. By Resolution No. 324 dd. April 7, the Cabinet of Ministers has already excluded some drugs based on synthetic cannabinoids that mimic the action of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) from the list of narcotic drugs, psychotropic substances and precursors. However,...
Research works of the beneficial properties of cannabinoids are stimulating a widespread global interest in this product. And the beauty industry is no exception. Today, many cosmetic and pharmaceutical companies add hemp extracts to their products and even launch entire product lines based on this component. Why did it attract cosmetics manufacturers and what products are already available for sale? Find out more from the article. Cannabinoid benefits In countries where cannabis is legalized completely or partially, research centers are...
In the modern world, hemp as a medication has been legalized in many countries, including the European states. Currently the use of cannabis for medical purposes is allowed in Austria, Italy, Denmark, Poland, North Macedonia, Finland, Switzerland. And in Belgium, Germany, Spain, Norway, the Netherlands and some other countries, it is partially allowed, i.e. with certain restrictions on growing, storage, marketing or consumption. However, the partial authorization does not prevent the use of cannabis for treatment, which is why it...
According to recent research, the potential of medical cannabis is increasingly being revealed in the treatment of a growing list of various diseases. Among them are diseases of the stomach and intestines, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, epilepsy, glaucoma, anxiety disorders, depression. Also, cannabis has established itself as an effective tool for palliative therapy for cancer or other incurable diseases. Hemp contains over 85 cannabinoids – active ingredients, but the most famous of them are THC and CBD. THC is a psychoactive component,...
On December 29, the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine registered a draft law on amending the legislation in terms of regulating the use of hemp for medical purposes, scientific and industrial activities. Currently in Ukraine, several million people are undergoing procedures for treatment of cancer, gastrointestinal diseases, epilepsy, glaucoma, Alzheimer's disease, PTSD and various mental disorders. Scientists have strong evidence that their suffering could be lightened or reduced by cannabis-based medication. Thus, hemp usage on solely prescription basis has already been...
