leafie
@teamleafie.bsky.social
Cannabis, psychedelics and culture for the curious.
Pre-order Issue 2 of our print magazine: www.leafie.co.uk
Pre-order Issue 2 of our print magazine: www.leafie.co.uk
Pinned
leafie
@teamleafie.bsky.social
· Apr 10
The leafie Magazine – Issue 02 – leafie
Issue 02 of leafie's groundbreaking magazine covering untold stories across cannabis, psychedelics and culture.
www.leafie.co.uk
The leafie magazine is back! Issue 2 will once again be packed with features from the past, present and future of cannabis, psychedelics and wider culture.
Pre-order your copy today and get issue 2 for just £10 with the code PREISSUE2
www.leafie.co.uk/pro...
Pre-order your copy today and get issue 2 for just £10 with the code PREISSUE2
www.leafie.co.uk/pro...
If you've got psychedelic-loving friends, then you've probably heard this one. It wasn't a certain fizzy pop brand that inspired Santa's red and white costume; it was a distinctive mushroom with psychedelic properties called Amanita muscaria.
Just how true is this story?
Just how true is this story?
Was Santa Claus really a mushroom? - leafie
You've probably heard the stories from your most enthusiastic psychonaut friends; the famous red and white spotted mushroom fly agaric, or Amanita muscaria to use its proper name, is the reason Santa wears his red and white costume, or that these distinctive shrooms are the reason reindeer fly. How much…
www.leafie.co.uk
December 19, 2025 at 6:01 PM
If you've got psychedelic-loving friends, then you've probably heard this one. It wasn't a certain fizzy pop brand that inspired Santa's red and white costume; it was a distinctive mushroom with psychedelic properties called Amanita muscaria.
Just how true is this story?
Just how true is this story?
Cannabis to be reclassified as less dangerous drug in the US, in major federal policy shift.
Cannabis to be reclassified as less dangerous drug in the US
President Trump has signed an executive order directing the attorney general to reschedule marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III, potentially providing tax relief and banking access to cannabis businesses, whilst maintaining federal prohibition.
www.leafie.co.uk
December 18, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Cannabis to be reclassified as less dangerous drug in the US, in major federal policy shift.
A large study has found that people experience no "hangover" effects from microdosing, suggesting benefits are acute rather than long-lasting.
The study also found that those with prior full-dose psychedelic experience showed enhanced creativity boosts.
The study also found that those with prior full-dose psychedelic experience showed enhanced creativity boosts.
Microdosing psychedelics boosts mood and creativity on dosing days, study finds - leafie
Large study reveals no "hangover" effects, suggesting benefits are acute rather than long lasting, and that those with prior full-dose psychedelic experience showed enhanced creativity boosts
www.leafie.co.uk
December 17, 2025 at 6:11 PM
A large study has found that people experience no "hangover" effects from microdosing, suggesting benefits are acute rather than long-lasting.
The study also found that those with prior full-dose psychedelic experience showed enhanced creativity boosts.
The study also found that those with prior full-dose psychedelic experience showed enhanced creativity boosts.
A study has found that both THC and CBD demonstrated anti-cancer effects against ovarian cancer cells when used together.
Cannabis compounds show promise against ovarian cancer - leafie
A study has found that both THC and CBD demonstrated anti-cancer effects against ovarian cancer cells when used together.
www.leafie.co.uk
December 16, 2025 at 12:54 PM
A study has found that both THC and CBD demonstrated anti-cancer effects against ovarian cancer cells when used together.
After decades of insomnia and unreliable supply, one patient documents their first foray into the UK's legal medical cannabis system, navigating clinic choices, prescription highs and lows, and the reality of vaping flower after a lifetime of smoking.
Down the rabbit hole: My first foray into medical cannabis - leafie
After decades of insomnia and unreliable black market supply, one patient documents their first foray into the UK's legal medical cannabis system, navigating clinic choices, prescription highs and lows, and the reality of vaping flower after a lifetime of smoking.
www.leafie.co.uk
December 12, 2025 at 5:30 PM
After decades of insomnia and unreliable supply, one patient documents their first foray into the UK's legal medical cannabis system, navigating clinic choices, prescription highs and lows, and the reality of vaping flower after a lifetime of smoking.
A pilot training project has exposed alarming deficiencies in police understanding of medical cannabis regulations, with 88 per cent of officers knowing little or nothing about the 2018 law change that legalised cannabis prescribing.
UK police ‘inadequately trained’ on medical cannabis law, research shows - leafie
A pilot training project has exposed alarming deficiencies in police understanding of medical cannabis regulations, with 88 per cent of officers knowing little or nothing about the 2018 law change that legalised cannabis prescribing – leading to wrongful arrests and medication confiscation from legally prescribed patients.
www.leafie.co.uk
December 11, 2025 at 6:36 PM
A pilot training project has exposed alarming deficiencies in police understanding of medical cannabis regulations, with 88 per cent of officers knowing little or nothing about the 2018 law change that legalised cannabis prescribing.
Agencies overseeing cannabis in the US are far more attentive to public health concerns than those charged with regulating alcohol, according to new government-funded research from the University of Maryland.
Legal cannabis regulations protect public health more than alcohol laws do, study shows - leafie
State agencies overseeing cannabis in the US are far more attentive to public health concerns than those charged with regulating alcohol, according to new government-funded research from the University of Maryland.
www.leafie.co.uk
December 11, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Agencies overseeing cannabis in the US are far more attentive to public health concerns than those charged with regulating alcohol, according to new government-funded research from the University of Maryland.
As PFAS contamination spreads across UK water supplies and farmland, people are becoming concerned about the health implications.
On a quest to remove these chemicals from our environment, researchers are once again turning to an ancient solution: hemp.
On a quest to remove these chemicals from our environment, researchers are once again turning to an ancient solution: hemp.
Can hemp clean up the forever chemical crisis? - leafie
As PFAS contamination spreads across UK water supplies and farmland, people are becoming concerned about the health implications. On a quest to remove these chemicals from our environment, researchers are once again turning to an ancient solution: hemp.
www.leafie.co.uk
December 10, 2025 at 2:00 PM
As PFAS contamination spreads across UK water supplies and farmland, people are becoming concerned about the health implications.
On a quest to remove these chemicals from our environment, researchers are once again turning to an ancient solution: hemp.
On a quest to remove these chemicals from our environment, researchers are once again turning to an ancient solution: hemp.
More than 53,000 peer-reviewed studies now exist on cannabis, yet NHS prescriptions remain severely limited as UK regulators say there isn’t sufficient evidence to prescribe it more widely on the NHS.
Number of published cannabis studies grows for fifth consecutive year - leafie
More than 53,000 peer-reviewed studies now exist on cannabis, yet NHS prescriptions remain severely limited as UK regulators say there isn’t sufficient evidence to prescribe it more widely on the NHS.
www.leafie.co.uk
December 9, 2025 at 6:57 PM
More than 53,000 peer-reviewed studies now exist on cannabis, yet NHS prescriptions remain severely limited as UK regulators say there isn’t sufficient evidence to prescribe it more widely on the NHS.
The new research challenges assumptions about cannabis and brain health, with lifetime users showing improved cognitive function across multiple domains compared to non-users.
Cannabis use linked to better cognitive performance in older adults, study finds - leafie
New research challenges assumptions about cannabis and brain health, with lifetime users showing improved cognitive function across multiple domains compared to non-users.
www.leafie.co.uk
December 5, 2025 at 4:19 PM
The new research challenges assumptions about cannabis and brain health, with lifetime users showing improved cognitive function across multiple domains compared to non-users.
A pilot training project has exposed alarming deficiencies in police understanding of medical cannabis regulations, with 88 per cent of officers knowing little or nothing about the 2018 law change that legalised cannabis prescribing.
UK police ‘inadequately trained’ on medical cannabis law, research shows - leafie
A pilot training project has exposed alarming deficiencies in police understanding of medical cannabis regulations, with 88 per cent of officers knowing little or nothing about the 2018 law change that legalised cannabis prescribing – leading to wrongful arrests and medication confiscation from legally prescribed patients.
www.leafie.co.uk
December 4, 2025 at 3:10 PM
A pilot training project has exposed alarming deficiencies in police understanding of medical cannabis regulations, with 88 per cent of officers knowing little or nothing about the 2018 law change that legalised cannabis prescribing.
"Dogs with consistent CBD use showed a decline in the intensity of aggressive behaviours over time compared to a more steady trend among non-use dogs," the study found.
Long-term CBD use linked to reduced aggression in dogs - leafie
The study found that cannabidiol (CBD) supplements may help aggressive dogs become calmer over time, offering potential benefits for both animal welfare and human safety.
www.leafie.co.uk
December 3, 2025 at 4:03 PM
"Dogs with consistent CBD use showed a decline in the intensity of aggressive behaviours over time compared to a more steady trend among non-use dogs," the study found.
After decades of insomnia and unreliable black market supply, one patient documents their first foray into the UK's legal medical cannabis system, navigating clinic choices, prescription highs and lows, and the reality of vaping flower after a lifetime of smoking.
Down the rabbit hole: My first foray into medical cannabis - leafie
After decades of insomnia and unreliable black market supply, one patient documents their first foray into the UK's legal medical cannabis system, navigating clinic choices, prescription highs and lows, and the reality of vaping flower after a lifetime of smoking.
www.leafie.co.uk
November 28, 2025 at 7:35 PM
After decades of insomnia and unreliable black market supply, one patient documents their first foray into the UK's legal medical cannabis system, navigating clinic choices, prescription highs and lows, and the reality of vaping flower after a lifetime of smoking.
The Medical Cannabis Clinicians Society has published a comprehensive 189-page guide providing evidence-based medical cannabis oil dosing protocols for 12 conditions, addressing a critical gap in clinical training and practice.
MCCS publishes dosing handbook for medical cannabis oil - leafie
The Medical Cannabis Clinicians Society has published a comprehensive 189-page guide providing evidence-based medical cannabis oil dosing protocols for 12 conditions, addressing a critical gap in clinical training and practice.
www.leafie.co.uk
November 27, 2025 at 6:22 PM
The Medical Cannabis Clinicians Society has published a comprehensive 189-page guide providing evidence-based medical cannabis oil dosing protocols for 12 conditions, addressing a critical gap in clinical training and practice.
A meta-analysis of six studies involving over 15,000 participants finds that cannabis users are over a third less likely to develop oral cancer.
Cannabis use could lower the risk of oral cancer, new study finds - leafie
A meta-analysis of six studies involving over 15,000 participants finds that cannabis users are over a third less likely to develop oral cancer.
www.leafie.co.uk
November 24, 2025 at 5:06 PM
A meta-analysis of six studies involving over 15,000 participants finds that cannabis users are over a third less likely to develop oral cancer.
A randomised controlled trial from Brown University reveals that smoking cannabis significantly decreases alcohol consumption among heavy drinkers, with participants consuming 19-27% less alcohol after using THC.
Smoking cannabis reduces alcohol consumption in heavy drinkers, new study reveals - leafie
A randomised controlled trial from Brown University reveals that smoking cannabis significantly decreases alcohol consumption among heavy drinkers, with participants consuming 19-27% less alcohol after using THC.
www.leafie.co.uk
November 21, 2025 at 6:00 PM
A randomised controlled trial from Brown University reveals that smoking cannabis significantly decreases alcohol consumption among heavy drinkers, with participants consuming 19-27% less alcohol after using THC.
First major research examining cannabis use in autistic adults reveals substantial short-term symptom reduction, though researchers caution against long-term reliance on the drug.
Cannabis provides short-term relief for autism symptoms, study finds - leafie
First major research examining cannabis use in autistic adults reveals substantial short-term symptom reduction, though researchers caution against long-term reliance on the drug.
www.leafie.co.uk
November 18, 2025 at 1:19 PM
First major research examining cannabis use in autistic adults reveals substantial short-term symptom reduction, though researchers caution against long-term reliance on the drug.
The Leicester-based cannabis clinic CB1 Medical has unveiled a web-based platform accessible on any device as part of expansion plans to double patient numbers in 2026.
CB1 Medical launches new platform to simplify access to medical cannabis - leafie
The Leicester-based medical cannabis clinic has unveiled a web-based platform accessible on any device as part of expansion plans to double patient numbers in 2026
www.leafie.co.uk
November 17, 2025 at 11:22 AM
The Leicester-based cannabis clinic CB1 Medical has unveiled a web-based platform accessible on any device as part of expansion plans to double patient numbers in 2026.
Small doses of the psychedelic led to a nearly 60% reduction in depression symptoms and could also help with other factors, such as anxiety and quality of life.
Microdosing LSD shows ‘promising results’ in depression study - leafie
Small doses of the psychedelic led to a nearly 60% reduction in depression symptoms and could also help with other factors, such as anxiety and quality of life.
www.leafie.co.uk
November 14, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Small doses of the psychedelic led to a nearly 60% reduction in depression symptoms and could also help with other factors, such as anxiety and quality of life.
No two patients are equal, so no two cannabis treatments will work the same. While many in the industry accept that a ‘Doctor knows best approach’ doesn’t always work, some are advocating for stronger guidelines. Sam Ashton argues the case for the Hybrid Patient.
Opinion: Cannabis clinics and the Hybrid Patient – forcing square pegs into round holes? - leafie
No two patients are equal, so no two cannabis treatments will work the same. While many in the industry accept that a ‘Doctor knows best approach’ doesn’t always work with cannabis, some professionals are advocating for stronger prescribing guidelines. Sam Ashton, patient and founder of Cannabis Clinic Cardiff, argues the…
www.leafie.co.uk
November 13, 2025 at 7:28 PM
No two patients are equal, so no two cannabis treatments will work the same. While many in the industry accept that a ‘Doctor knows best approach’ doesn’t always work, some are advocating for stronger guidelines. Sam Ashton argues the case for the Hybrid Patient.
Seven years after the legalisation of medical cannabis, thousands of patients remain without access as institutional support lags behind demand.
Fewer than 1% of UK doctors trained to prescribe medical cannabis - leafie
Seven years after the legalisation of medical cannabis, thousands of patients remain without access as institutional support lags behind demand.
www.leafie.co.uk
November 12, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Seven years after the legalisation of medical cannabis, thousands of patients remain without access as institutional support lags behind demand.
A federally funded study has found that cannabis use among Canadian adolescents decreased following the country's 2018 legalisation, dispelling concerns that legal adult access leads to increased youth consumption.
Youth cannabis use in Canada declined following legalisation - leafie
A federally funded study has found that cannabis use among Canadian adolescents decreased following the country's 2018 legalisation, dispelling concerns that legal adult access leads to increased youth consumption.
www.leafie.co.uk
November 11, 2025 at 6:03 PM
A federally funded study has found that cannabis use among Canadian adolescents decreased following the country's 2018 legalisation, dispelling concerns that legal adult access leads to increased youth consumption.
A report published by the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Medical Cannabis under Prescription highlights urgent need for reform to unlock the sector's potential and improve patient access seven years after legalisation.
UK medical cannabis industry could unlock over £5 billion per year, new report finds - leafie
A report published by the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Medical Cannabis under Prescription highlights urgent need for reform to unlock the sector's potential and improve patient access seven years after legalisation.
www.leafie.co.uk
November 6, 2025 at 6:01 PM
A report published by the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Medical Cannabis under Prescription highlights urgent need for reform to unlock the sector's potential and improve patient access seven years after legalisation.
A long-term study of over 1,500 young people revealed that teenagers who start using cannabis before age 15 are at significantly higher risk of developing both mental and physical health problems requiring medical treatment in early adulthood.
Teen cannabis use linked to increased healthcare needs in adulthood - leafie
A long-term study of over 1,500 young people revealed that teenagers who start using cannabis before age 15 are at significantly higher risk of developing both mental and physical health problems requiring medical treatment in early adulthood.
www.leafie.co.uk
November 5, 2025 at 5:18 PM
A long-term study of over 1,500 young people revealed that teenagers who start using cannabis before age 15 are at significantly higher risk of developing both mental and physical health problems requiring medical treatment in early adulthood.
A Thai study of 491 patients with aggressive bile duct cancer found those receiving medicinal cannabis alongside palliative care survived longer than those receiving standard care alone.
Cannabis shown to extend the lives of people living with aggressive form of cancer - leafie
A Thai study of 491 patients with aggressive bile duct cancer found those receiving medicinal cannabis alongside palliative care survived longer than those receiving standard care alone.
www.leafie.co.uk
November 4, 2025 at 10:14 AM
A Thai study of 491 patients with aggressive bile duct cancer found those receiving medicinal cannabis alongside palliative care survived longer than those receiving standard care alone.