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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.
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.
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.
Marijuana shows promise as Alzheimer's treatment say Salk researchers
THC broke down amyloid-beta plaque build-up and reduced cell inflammation, Salk reports.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Kush cuisine: California chef brings marijuana to fine dining
Chef says infusing marijuana into his recipes creates a whole new experience for diners.
Germany legalises marijuana for medical use
Drug will be available for patients with special permission from doctor.
Heavy cannabis use could lead to earlier death, study suggests
Swedish scientists record surprising findings in major study teenaged smokers.
Canada fires up to legalise marijuana across the nation
Legislation will be introduced in spring 2017 to legalise the national sale of marijuana.
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?
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.
47% of British public support the legalisation of cannabis
New survey also says the 33% of Britons have tried cannabis.
Europeans spend over £19bn on illegal drugs annually
European watchdog also warns cannabis and heroin are being increasingly produced in the EU.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
Legalise cannabis: Police and MPs support regulated market worth £1bn a year in taxes
Lib Dems call for the legalisation of drug in 'most comprehensive framework' on how regulation would work.
Psychotic cannabis users are 50% more at risk of relapse than non-users
Using cannabis after a psychotic episode can lead to relapse and treatment failure.