Since 1st November 2018 cannabis based products for medicinal use can be legally prescribed in the UK, but only by doctors on the General Medical Council (GMC) Specialist Register. This is a huge progressive step forward in medicine. However, it will not be readily available to everyone on the NHS that needs it just yet. Medical cannabis has higher concentrations of the therapeutic Cannabidiol (CBD) and much lower concentrations of the psychoactive Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)

Drinking alcohol can be harmful to our health, especially in excess. Alcohol in moderation, i.e. just 1-2 units daily with alcohol free days, is less harmful. However, regularly drinking more than this can be harmful to our physical and mental wellbeing, e.g. increased risk of heart disease, stroke, cancer, and depression. You may be able to drink every day, feel fine physically and mentally, and still manage to function at home and at work. The unhelpful and misleading term

Please feel free to talk about how you're feeling. This can be a safe space for anyone to share their feelings and thoughts. We can support each other's natural growth and development in a positive and constructive manner rather than hinder it. Let's all try to be kind and compassionate towards each other as you never know what someone may be going through. Practising daily gratitude and patience can make a huge positive difference in anyone's life. You can always contact us

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