PLEA - Patient Led Engagement for Access

PLEA is proud to be a volunteer-led non-profit community interest company, established to challenge the inequalities in access to cannabis-based medicines.

[MedCan Family Foundation @MedcanFamily]

Laughable advertising and at the same time so sad. Families asking their neurologists desperate to support a prescription for cannabis for their child facing a life of seizures and early death and this type of thing is happening. Does nothing but hinder progress for all.

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@VoltefaceHub @Clarkfrenchuk @RobJappie @TransformDrugs @Product_EarthUK @Drug_Science @Cancard_UK @dr_CallieSeaman @AliciaLMaher @levaclinic To be clear we aren't attending this event, no representative from the organisation is attending. Unsure as to why our logo has been used.

[PLEA - Patient Led Engagement for Access @PLEA_community]

We join the cannabis community in mourning the loss of Raphael Mechoulam, whose groundbreaking discoveries transformed our understanding of cannabis. His passion for exploring the therapeutic potential of the plant will continue to inspire us. #RaphaelMechoulam #CannabisResearch

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🌿🧠New study on the association of cannabis legalisation with psychosis-related health outcomes!🔬
👩‍⚕️No increase in rates of diagnoses or antipsychotic prescriptions found in states with cannabis policies.👨‍⚕️
📖Read the study: https://t.co/f8rrpsC7jX
#CannabisResearch🌱👥🔍

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🔬 Debunking #cannabis myths: Study finds no evidence for 5 common terpenes- myrcene, α & β-pinene, β-caryophyllene & limonene facilitating "entourage effect." 🧪 Full study: https://t.co/NArDaL2tCN #CannabisScience💥

[Jussi Jylkkä @JylkkaJussi]

Do you suffer from chronic pain and use opioids or medical cannabis to manage the pain? Please answer our anonymous survey here: https://t.co/KQfmFo4FOd @Peter_Grinspoon @AleksiHupli @ChronicPainAust @ChronicPainIRL @cpn_rdc @chronicpaintv @TheACPA @REMAPTherapy @ThomasKlineMD

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@WAJ_Lundy Patients are pushing for non-irradiated flower over those that have undergone irradiation due to reports of poor quality. Despite irradiation being implemented, issues with mould contamination continue to persist. It is crucial to ensure high standards for cannabis medicine's.

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🚨 New study Alert 🚨 Scientists just concluded that heating #cannabis in a vaporizer 💨 doesn't effectively reduce microbial bioburden 🤔 Want to weigh in on this topic? Let us know your thoughts below! Check out the full study here 👉 https://t.co/AhiTGHi8O2 #CannabisNews🌿

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The NHS to prescribe cannabidiol for Tuberous Sclerosis Complex. NICE issues guidance. 30% reduction in seizure frequency seen in trials. Improving quality of life for patients & families. #TuberousSclerosisComplex #Cannabidiol #CannabisNews. Read more: https://t.co/EF5HPtAt9p

[NHS England @NHSEngland]

Marcus has tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC) which causes seizures, but luckily he was able to access a new drug which reduced them. His mum said 'I thank my lucky stars every day.'

From today, the NHS can prescribe this to hundreds of people with TSC. ➡️ https://t.co/L1k0JQjSFA

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🚨BUSTED!🚨 The myth that states with med or rec cannabis policies see a spike in psychosis diagnoses has officially been debunked. No correlation found between cannabis policies and increased rates of psychosis compared to prohibited states. #CannabisCommunity #CannabisNews🧠🌱

[CannabisHealth @CannabisHnews]

A new study has found no significant increase in the rates of psychosis-related diagnoses in states which have introduced #cannabis #legalisation policies.

https://t.co/pEZeYWZhCs

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New study shows promise in the treatment of borderline personality disorder (#BPD) with 🌱#cannabis🌱. It's time to explore alternative options🤔. Check out the article for more: https://t.co/AbHiyYKT3x #mentalhealthawareness #cannabismedicine #cannabisnews #cannabiscommunity

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New study in PLoS One shows oral medicinal cannabis to be a safe and effective treatment for chronic pain and related conditions in a large Australian cohort. Sustained results observed over 2 yrs. Check it out here: https://t.co/VaBtcaCkLB #CannbisResearch #CannabisCommunity

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#Endometriosis is a debilitating condition. Recent research indicates the endocannabinoid system has potential in its management. Learn more in this review: https://t.co/lLWpw1fyuh. #endometriosisawareness #cannabisresearch #ECStherapy #cannabiscommunity

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🌱 A recent study found that pleasant aroma is a key indicator of quality in #cannabis products🌸. A study found a positive correlation between aroma & pleasant effects.😊 Check out the study here: https://t.co/sZahv8UUdd #CannabisCommunity #CannabisMedicine #CannabisResearch

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New study finds many women using medicinal #cannabis for #menopause symptoms like sleep disturbance & mood/anxiety. Clinical trials of cannabinoid-based therapies for menopause-related symptoms are promising. https://t.co/Dy9KhyOWfz #CannabisCommunity #CannabisNews

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Travelling with medicinal #cannabis can be tricky due to varying laws. Check out @teamleafie's guide on how to travel safely with medicinal cannabis incl. obtaining permission & carrying meds safely. https://t.co/nj6f0H9gnr #CannabisCommunity #MedicinalCannabis

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A new project designed to show how #cannabis can be cost-effective on the NHS is set to begin next month. Experts will evaluate feasibility of prescribing cannabis and compare costs & outcomes on the #NHS https://t.co/DstUwVOan9 #CannabisCommunity

[Hannah Deacon @Hannah_Deacon40]

On this special day for us, we ask you to join us in supporting all those others who are still fighting to get the same access he has via the NHS.

Please sign our petition so we can bring it, hand in hand to @10DowningStreet with 1 million supporters:
https://t.co/avsEMIvXqg

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New study finds no negative impact of regular #cannabis consumption on public health in Spain. 1st of its kind. Findings suggest better health, less alcohol, fewer prescription meds. Read more: https://t.co/M9hO8sLRHH #CannabisCommunity #CannabisNews #MedicinalCannabis

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Exciting new research from the UK Medical Cannabis Registry shows positive effects of cannabis for patients with depression, childhood epilepsy, and inflammatory bowel disease. Learn more: https://t.co/1KkcF2rw3l #MedicinalCannabis #CannabisCommunity #CannabisNews