@VoltefaceHub

We are an advocacy and communications organisation. Our content platform cultivates fresh thinking and new ideas to reduce drug related harm.

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Joined October 2015
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Breaking: @lyphedispensary has launched the V range to UK patients. Find out more about what that means for patients and the sector below 👇 volteface.me/lyphe-v-range-a…
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Breaking: @lyphedispensary has launched the V range to UK patients. Find out more about what that means for patients and the sector below 👇 volteface.me/lyphe-v-range-a…
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Nice milestone for the new business - our first commercial filming job for the @UKCanCouncil at @Fieldfisher Law Firm. Cracking event - speakers were spot on and enjoyed recording tons of vox pops with Holly.
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Our research findings and policy recommendations highlighted in this article by @VoltefaceHub on the “hidden harms” faced by cannabis patients
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🧵1/ Cannabis has been legal for medical use in the UK since 2018, but patients still face stigma. A new study explores how prohibitionist attitudes persist. 👇 volteface.me/stigma-and-ineq…
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Kamala Harris has taken a bold step, endorsing full cannabis legalisation. She emphasised the need to stop criminalising cannabis use, particularly for marginalised communities disproportionately affected by drug laws. Read more: volteface.me/kamala-harris-s…
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🧵1/ Cannabis has been legal for medical use in the UK since 2018, but patients still face stigma. A new study explores how prohibitionist attitudes persist. 👇 volteface.me/stigma-and-ineq…
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4/ Social stigma forces patients to hide their use or justify it as "medical," perpetuating the divide between recreational and medical users.
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5/ The study calls for education, reform, and better access to NHS prescriptions to reduce inequality. Full article and breakdown here: volteface.me/stigma-and-ineq…
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🧵 Is Ketamine Use Among Young People in the UK a Growing Crisis? 1/ Recent data shows an increase in ketamine use among young people, but is it a crisis or a moderate rise? Let's dive into the stats and health impacts of this dissociative drug. volteface.me/is-ketamine-use…
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7/ Schools, universities, and harm reduction services must offer up-to-date, evidence-based education on ketamine’s risks, focusing on safer use and treatment options. Prevention starts with awareness! 🧠
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8/ The rise in ketamine use demands action, not panic. Let’s ensure young people are empowered with the knowledge and support they need to make safer decisions. #DrugEducation #HarmReduction #Ketamine volteface.me/is-ketamine-use…
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🚫 Communication Restrictions: Companies are prohibited from directly communicating with patients about products. Instead, all communication must go through clinicians or pharmacists. #PatientSafety (5/6)
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🔄 Industry Impact: These updates bring CBPMs in line with other unlicensed medicines. While improving quality, they may cause short-term disruptions for businesses and patients alike. #CannabisIndustry (6/6) Read here: volteface.me/new-mhra-guidan…
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