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Man who grew 14 cannabis plants to treat debilitating medical condition is spared jail
Sheffield Crown Court was told the 14 plants Dean Gilbourne was growing in Doncaster could yield 1.26kg. He was handed a 26-week prison sentence, suspended for 12-months.
Teenager stabbed his own mother 23 times after in cannabis-fuelled 'psychotic episode'
South London teenager Jamil Jabbie, who stabbed his mother 23 times has pleaded guilty to wounding with intent.
Americans to spend $20bn on legalised marijuana generating 400,000 new jobs
States that have legalised the use and sale of marijuana in the United States will create 400,000 new jobs by 2021 and generate $40 billion (£29.5 billion).
This is how California sells marijuana: the same way it sells iPhones
California has legalised the sale of recreational marijuana, and it's no surprise its retail outlets emulate California's most successful brand.
California welcomes 2018 by legalising marijuana for recreation and growing
Pot is now legal in California for adults 21 and older, and individuals can grow up to six plants and possess as much as an ounce of the drug.
Grandmother sprinkles cannabis on cheese on toast to battle Multiple Sclerosis
A Welsh grandmother has hailed the positive effect cannabis has had on her battle with the constant pain of Multiple Sclerosis.
Is it safe to smoke weed while pregnant? Marijuana use among mothers on the rise, says study
New research shows that more women are using marijuana while pregnant to treat symptoms including morning sickness
Police officer on sick leave led double life as head of drugs gang and posed in 'Breaking Bad' t-shirt
Daniel Aimson, 36, formerly an officer with Greater Manchester Police (GMP) was at the head of a drugs gang selling cannabis in Manchester and North Wales.
Cannabis ingredient may be the key to treating psychosis
Traditional anti-psychotic drugs don't work for a third of patients and may also have significant side effects.
Give medical marijuana to cancer sufferers and epileptics, says World Health Organisation
UN body cites controversial drug as an effective treatment for epilepsy and says it has no addictive properties.
Brit jailed in Dubai after cannabis traces found in blood says he smoked drug in UK
Brit Connor Clements jailed in Dubai for two years after cannabis traces found in bloodstream claims he smoked the drug in UK.
'Mum, I'm scared': Last text of teenager before kidnap and rape by Facebook pal, court hears
A 14-year-old girl from Stroud sent a chilling text to her mother saying "I'm scared" shortly before being raped by a man she met on Facebook, a court heard.
Mafia drug kingpin hid in plain sight as Costa del Sol pizzeria boss
A top mob boss, named only as CP, has been arrested on the Costa del Sol, breaking up a widespread drugs smuggling operation between Spain and Italy.
Heroin addict arranged to have £35k worth of skunk posted to her home
Geraldine Grant, from Widnes, Merseyside, was to receive a package containing 2.5 kilos of super-strength cannabis sent from Spain before it was intercepted at Gatwick Airport.
A drug dealer dubbed 'untouchable' was caught after a baseball and machete fight with a gang
A drug dealer dubbed 'untouchable', Leevon Birchall, has been jailed for 4 years for possession of cannabis after he was caught in a fight with a gang with a baseball bat.
14-month-old child rushed to hospital after mistaking cannabis for chocolate
The 14-month-old from Italy was rushed to hospital after he suddenly developed breathing difficulties.
Stoned man calls 911 during police chase and asks to speak with Donald Trump
Aric Frydberg was recorded asking for US President Donald Trump as he sped away from police in Florida after a traffic stop. Marijuana was later found in his car.
Police find 7 bin bags of cannabis on roadside and launch Twitter 'lost property' appeal
Officers in North Yorkshire found a huge stash of cannabis, which remains illegal in the UK, during the early hours of Sunday morning.
Mum who took cannabis to ease morning sickness steps in front of train in 'drug induced psychosis'
Young mum Polly Ross, who took cannabis to combat morning sickness, killed herself by stepping in front of a train after developing serious mental problems, an inquest heard.
Old sniffer dogs in Colorado forced into retirement now marijuana is legal
Older dogs across the state are set to be retired as new K-9 recruits are trained to ignore cannabis.
Serial killer Rose West's nephew, abducted and raped girl, 12, after giving her cocaine and cannabis
Rose West's nephew, Steven Letts, 39, plied the girl with cocaine, cannabis and vodka after meeting her in Gloucester city centre on 6 March this year.
Canberra man sexually assaults 4 teenage girls after befriending them at bus stop
Sunil Premanath Batagoda admitted to gaining trust of the four teenagers by driving them to parties and buying them alcohol and drugs, before raping them in his home.
Don't say 'marijuana' – it is a racist word, Canadian politician claims
Councillor Shawn Cleary says the term "marijuana" perpetuates racism and demonises Latin Americans in light of the drug's legislative history.
Regular marijuana use linked to having more sex
Researchers found that frequent marijuana use doesn't seem to impair sexual motivation or performance.
My way or the high-way: Arizona to get first drive-thru marijuana dispensary
The approved drive-thru will be the first in the state which last year rejected a proposal to legalise recreational use of the drug.
World's first cannabis cream developed to treat acne and other skin conditions
The skin solution is made with cannabidiols – natural compounds found in cannabis that have anti-inflammatory properties.
Cannabis addict skewers lover's windpipe in freak accident during weed money row
Robert James Hart went into a fury when his girlfriend refused to feed is drug habit. He threw items at her from the kitchen sink and a knife struck her neck by "accident".
Fentanyl and heroin deaths fall after marijuana is legalised in the US
The introduction of legal weed in Colorado coincided with the first fall in opioid deaths for 14 years, claims research published in the American Journal of Public Health.
French customs seize €12m of cannabis bound for the Channel Tunnel
Sealed bags filled with 1,698kg of narcotics found hidden in industrial filters.
A quarter of cancer patients use cannabis to feel better, where it's legal
Three-quarters of cancer patients would like to hear more about cannabis from their doctors.