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Passive marijuana smoking could prove more harmful to heart than tobacco
Rats exposed to marijuana smoke had dysfunctional blood vessel function.
Léa Surugue Jul 28, 2016
Holidaymakers swarm beach after 30 kilos of marijuana washes ashore and then 'vanishes'
After the beachgoers pocketed the drug police were only able to recover 50g of the shipment.
Callum Paton Jul 26, 2016
Bronze Age Yamna culture may have introduced cannabis to Europe and Asia 5,000 years ago
Traces found on archaeological digs suggest plant was cultivated and traded in Eurasia 5,000 years ago.
Léa Surugue Jul 18, 2016
Marijuana: Long-term cannabis use dampens brain's response to reward and increases risk of addiction
Findings suggest that smoking marijuana could lead to addiction in the long term.
Léa Surugue Jul 06, 2016
Australian man calls police after father burns his cannabis plants
The young man said his father destroyed his plants following a fight between the two.
Divya Kishore Jul 06, 2016
Marijuana shows promise as Alzheimer's treatment say Salk researchers
THC broke down amyloid-beta plaque build-up and reduced cell inflammation, Salk reports.
Mary Papenfuss Jun 30, 2016
New York University drug study for post-traumatic stress shut down for 'falsified records'
Pfizer's mind-altering drug that mimics effects of cannabis was focus of PTSD study for child abuse victims.
Mary Papenfuss Jun 30, 2016
Tiger cub rescued after being kept in Paris apartment where drug dealer charged €5 for a selfie
The cannabis dealer is thought to have abandoned the baby big cat after learning the police were hunting for it.
James Tennent Jun 20, 2016
Taiwan: American man cuts his own throat in court after receiving jail sentence for growing marijuana
Tyrel Martin Marhanka had imported marijuana and poppy seeds before he was handed a 4-year jail term.
William Watkinson Jun 17, 2016
Health experts call for decriminalising illegal possession and use of drugs in UK
Public health bodies say 'war on drugs' has failed and call for more humane treatment of drug users.
Nandini Krishnamoorthy Jun 16, 2016
Baby had cocaine and cannabis in his body when beaten to death by mother's drug dealer boyfriend
17-month-old Finley had 'catastrophic' head injuries after allegedly attacked by Sean Buckley in Wales.
William Watkinson May 26, 2016
Cannavaping: Cannabis e-cigarettes recommended for administering medical marijuana
Cannavaping is a "gentle, efficient, user-friendly and safe alternative" to smoking marijuana for medical purposes.
Hannah Osborne May 26, 2016
Marijuana: THC alters DNA potentially leading to mutations that can be passed to children
Scientific literature suggests THC can alter DNA structure during cell division, leading to new diseases.
Léa Surugue May 25, 2016
Colorado: Family sues marijuana company for sweets man ate before shooting dead mother of his children
Kristine Kirk, 44, was shot dead by Richard Kirk, later found to have low levels of THC in his system.
William Watkinson May 12, 2016
Nottinghamshire parents told off by headteacher for doing school run while drunk and high
Primary school in Sutton-in-Ashfield warns it will turn to the police should the misbehaviour continue.
Paul Wright May 04, 2016
Kush cuisine: California chef brings marijuana to fine dining
Chef says infusing marijuana into his recipes creates a whole new experience for diners.
Adam Justice May 04, 2016
Germany legalises marijuana for medical use
Drug will be available for patients with special permission from doctor.
Tom Porter May 04, 2016
Heavy cannabis use could lead to earlier death, study suggests
Swedish scientists record surprising findings in major study teenaged smokers.
Apr 24, 2016
Canada fires up to legalise marijuana across the nation
Legislation will be introduced in spring 2017 to legalise the national sale of marijuana.
Mary Papenfuss Apr 21, 2016
It's not the weed your parents smoked: The problem with cannabis research and legalisation
Cannabis is being pushed to the forefront of legalisation debates and medical research – what could go wrong?
James Lee Apr 20, 2016
Police find £70,000 worth of cannabis growing near Birmingham city centre
Three roomfuls of cannabis found after engineer smelt cannabis at address near City Arcade.
Maria Khan Apr 14, 2016
47% of British public support the legalisation of cannabis
New survey also says the 33% of Britons have tried cannabis.
James Tennent Apr 10, 2016
Europeans spend over £19bn on illegal drugs annually
European watchdog also warns cannabis and heroin are being increasingly produced in the EU.
Maria Khan Apr 06, 2016
Whoopi Goldberg announces weed startup for women dealing with painful periods
The medical marijuana firm will provide products like bath soak and rub to provide relief from menstrual cramps.
India Ashok Mar 31, 2016
Cannabis: Regular marijuana smokers at increased risk of midlife financial troubles
Frequent and persistent consumption of cannabis is linked to more socio-economic problems in the long term.
Léa Surugue Mar 23, 2016
63% of UK drivers stopped on suspicion of drug-driving fail roadside tests
According to a new survey, 3,700 people were caught drug-driving by police in the last year
William Watkinson Mar 19, 2016
New Zealand stoners suffer from chronic cannabis shortage due to droughts and police raids
Prices for marijuana in the country have sky-rocketed because of the drought.
William Watkinson Mar 17, 2016
Holi 2016: India celebrates the Hindu festival of spring with cannabis-laced food and drinks
Bhang made from cannabis paste is used in preparations for Indian festivals.
Lara Rebello Mar 17, 2016
US Food and Drug Administration could soon approve first marijuana-based medicine
Epidiolex to be used to treat children with severe seizure disorder using cannabis-derived cannabidiol.
Mary Papenfuss Mar 16, 2016
Liberal Democrats vote overwhelmingly to legalise cannabis at party conference
The Lib Dems are holding their spring conference in York where a vote was put to the room.
William Watkinson Mar 12, 2016
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