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Edible culture is blowing up, and the UK is no exception. This UK cafe is selling cannabis-infused treats in Liverpool, England. White Wolf Yoga and Kitchen, which opened two years ago, offers yoga and meditation classes and serves mostly vegan health food. With vegetarian options, a low environmental impact and many cannabis-infused dishes, White Wolf is going green in every way.
Is Marijuana Legal In The UK?
Cannabis with significant levels of THC is illegal in the UK. Unlike even some of the most conservative states, the UK offers very limited access even to medical marijuana. Only EU residents traveling through the UK can legally take a variety of types of medical marijuana, all sold outside the UK.
However, hemp, or cannabis with low to no THC content, is legal in the UK. It is also highly regulated through organizations such as The Cannabis Trades Association UK. They estimate that CBD consumption increased from 125,000 to 250,000 users in the past twelve months.
CBD can’t get you ‘high’ like THC. In fact, the cannabinoid does the opposite. It’s main benefit is that it can function as a remedy for everything from aches and pains to more serious ailments.
If Marijuana Isn’t Legal, How Is This Happening?
White Wolf Yoga and Kitchen only sells food infused with CBD oil. Without THC, their products are completely legal. As explains owner Louise Fitzsimmons, “We are part of the Cannabis Trade Association, so everything we do is completely legal and above board.”
According to Fitzsimmons, White Wolf’s mission