What you should know about cannabis

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Consuming Medical Cannabis in Public: What Are the Rules?

Medical cannabis remains a medication even when you're out and about—but not every form of administration is permitted in every location. So when, where, and how are patients allowed to consume medical cannabis in public? Different rules apply depending on the method of use: If flowers are inhaled using a vaporizer, legal no-consumption zones apply. Extracts taken orally,

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Charlotte Götz September 15, 2026 9:00 a.m.

Differences Between Medical Cannabis and Recreational Cannabis

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Medical Cannabis vs. Regular Cannabis | Differences

In common parlance, “regular cannabis” usually refers to cannabis intended for recreational use. Medical and regular cannabis often come from the same plant species and contain the same cannabinoids. The main differences lie in their intended use, quality requirements, traceable composition, and medically supervised use. Cannabis becomes a medicine through pharmaceutical controls, reliable

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Charlotte Götz August 26, 2026 10:00 a.m.

Does medical cannabis help with nerve pain?

Areas of application

Does Medical Cannabis Help with Nerve Pain? Research Findings and News

According to the companion survey conducted by the Federal Institute for Drugs and Medical Devices (BfArM), 76.4% of all documented cannabis prescriptions are for patients with chronic pain, which includes nerve pain. There is a growing body of scientific evidence that medical cannabis can be an effective treatment option for nerve pain in some patients—especially when conventional

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Laura August 10, 2026 9:00 a.m.

What are the different ways to use cannabis?

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What forms of cannabis use are there, and which ones are suitable for medical use?

Flowers or extract? This question is on the minds of many patients—not only at the start of treatment, but also in light of the draft bill on the Statutory Health Insurance Contribution Rate Stabilization Act, which was approved by the Federal Cabinet on April 29, 2026. If the current draft bill from this spring goes into effect, cannabis flowers could no longer be prescribed at the expense of statutory health insurance plans. This makes it all the more important

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Charlotte Götz July 24, 2026 7:00 a.m.

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Everything About Hybrid Cannabis and Why Sativa and Indica Are Rare Today

Hardly any modern cannabis strain today is a pure Sativa or Indica line. Instead, hybrids dominate—the result of decades of breeding work. The goal of these hybrid cannabis breeds is to specifically combine certain characteristics, such as aroma profiles, growth traits, or the composition of active compounds. But what does the term “hybrid” actually mean? How do they differ

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Laura July 7, 2026 9:00 a.m.

Ingredients & Active Profiles

What Are Cannabinoids, and What Types Are There? Explained Simply

Cannabinoids are, at their core, chemical compounds. One of these compounds, THC, binds to specific receptors in the human body (known as cannabinoid receptors). Cannabinoids became widely known primarily through the hemp plant Cannabis sativa. More than a hundred different cannabinoids are found in this plant, including THC and CBD. Both THC and CBD are

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Laura June 22, 2026 7:30

Cannabis Reduces the Need for Medication: Study Results and Surveys

Science & Studies

Reducing Medication Use with Cannabis? New Data on Medical Use

While medical cannabis was long considered primarily a last-resort treatment option, recent data now paint a different picture: Many patients use medical cannabis not only as a complementary treatment but also to reduce their use of traditional prescription medications—in some cases, even replacing them entirely. This is particularly common in: New healthcare data from Germany and international studies, as well as

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Charlotte Götz June 12, 2026 8:00 a.m.

Science & Studies

What Is the Entourage Effect? Cannabinoids, Terpenes, and Their Interactions

Cannabis contains far more than just THC or CBD. The plant contains hundreds of bioactive compounds—including cannabinoids, terpenes, and flavonoids. It is precisely this interplay that gave rise to the term “entourage effect.” The basic idea is that it is not individual substances that determine the effects of a cannabis plant, but rather their combination. THC can be modulated by terpenes,

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Laura June 2, 2026 8:38

Quality Control & Analytics

What's Behind Cannabis Irradiation and Whether It Affects the Effects or Taste

Irradiated cannabis is a recurring topic in the medical context—and at the same time, it raises concerns. While it is a standard part of quality assurance for manufacturers, many users wonder whether it alters the product in any way or whether irradiating cannabis comes with drawbacks. The short answer: Yes,

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Charlotte Götz May 23, 2026 10:00 a.m.

Cannabis and Driving; Driving; Patient; MPU

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Rules, Consequences, and What Patients Should Keep in Mind When Driving After Using Cannabis

Since the partial legalization of cannabis, the legal situation in Germany has changed. However, the following still applies to driving under the influence of cannabis: Anyone who uses cannabis and then drives a car poses a danger to others and risks fines, points on their license in Flensburg, and—in addition to the safety concerns—the loss of their driver’s license. As of August 22, 2024, the following applies:

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Laura May 13, 2026 12:00 a.m.