Following the US news that #cannabis will be moved to a Schedule III drug, re-sharing an article from earlier in year which explored the views of social equity activists - & why this doesn't go far enough to help those most harmed by prohibition.

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Any of my cannabis medicating friends in the north east free on the 4th of May to fill in for me being interviewed by Sarah Sinclair 😀 you would have to be willing to talk openly about your own medical cannabis journey 🙏 but you also get to spend the full day at Beamish Hall!

Following the landmark legislative change in #Germany , experts are expecting to see a ripple effect across the continent - some predicting that #Europe could overtake the #US as the global leader of cannabis reform. Insights from ICBC Berlin. ICBC 👇

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It was a privilege to interview Franjo Grotenhermen IACM

My fave line: “I simply decided to take the experiences of patients seriously.'

It shouldn't be remarkable for doctors to have this level of empathy & understanding with patients but sadly it often it is.

My latest for The Lead

A multi-million pound environmental project in Teesside aims to tackle rising flood risks, boost biodiversity and support the area’s economy – but can it restore the faith of the local community? Ft Environment Agency Defra UK Tees Wildlife RSPB England

Great to see this piece on ⁦Teesside Live⁩ over the weekend too | ⁦LEAP UK⁩ ⁦TeessideCannabisClub⁩ ⁦Neil Woods⁩
⁦Danny Ahmed⁩

‘It’s not just about getting stoned': Behind the doors of Teesside Cannabis Club - Teesside Live gazettelive.co.uk/news/teesside-…

My small contribution to the #InternationalWomensDay content for Forbes

How can we truly ‘inspire inclusion’ and promote equity in the cannabis industry? Thanks to all who shared their insights for this.

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Neil Woods The Law Enforcement Action Partnership (LEAP) But things are being done to help.

Cannabis Club (@Teessidecc) renowned for its harm-reduction model provides community, friendship and support to those who would otherwise be disenfranchised from society

Sarah Sinclair ✍️👇
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#Teesside #NorthEast

Neil Woods The Law Enforcement Action Partnership (LEAP) North East has the highest rate of drug-related deaths in England and Wales.

Hardest hit was Teesside - which saw figures reach the highest rate since records began in 2021 #Teesside #NorthEast

In fact, driving it underground leads to an increase in organised crime, more violence in communities, higher potency drugs and the risk of contamination with more harmful, synthetic substances, according to LEAP's Neil Woods (Neil Woods) The Law Enforcement Action Partnership (LEAP)