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A new, dangerous marijuana trend

A new, dangerous marijuana trend

Dabbing is a recent trend in marijuana consumption that's creating new highs and catalysing health problems.

29 March 2018 12:56 AM IST

Sources said the syndicate may again try to send its ganja (dried buds, leaves and stems of the cannabis plant).

Synthetic cannabis could increase stroke risk in young users

The development of immunoassays aimed at detecting these drugs in serum or urine will also help in stratifying the...

9 Jun 2018 6:45 PM IST

In the American states the black market was being fuelled by the higher cost of over-the-counter marijuana, the report concluded. (Photo: AFP)

French shops use loophole to sell 'ultralight' weed

Macron's government also announced it would scrap potential prison sentences, heavy fines in favour of on-the-spot...

20 Jun 2018 7:19 PM IST

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Religious involvement may prevent opioid abuse for mothers

Religious communities are just beginning to discuss the dangers of prescription drug abuse.

20 Jun 2018 2:33 PM IST

If marijuana is legalised, the whole mindset of parents who currently think it is wrong for their children to smoke will change over time and they will be more lenient if they find out their children are doing it.

US approves first marijuana plant-derived drug for epilepsy

It becomes first cannabis-based drug to win approval in country, opening floodgates for more research into medicinal...

26 Jun 2018 9:12 AM IST

The stepped-up measures follow an outdoor concert in Cairo on September 22 by Lebanese band Mashrou Leila, when the flag representing the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender community was raised.(Photo: AP/Representational)

LGBQ teens more likely to use illegal street drugs

Study found LGBQ teens were 12 per cent more likely than other teens to report any substance use in their lifetimes.

8 Aug 2018 8:38 AM IST

Across all age groups, marijuana use during pregnancy increased from 4 percent at the start of the study to 7 percent by the end. (Photo: Pixabay)

Smoking marijuana ages brain by almost three years, says study

Cannabis increases brain ageing by 2.8 years, making it worse for mind than bi-polar disorder or attention deficit...

23 Aug 2018 11:03 AM IST

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Smoking marijuana while breastfeeding is dangerous: Study

Researchers investigated how much marijuana or constituent compounds actually get into breast milk.

28 Aug 2018 2:56 PM IST

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Researchers discover link between marijuana and breast milk

There has been a lack of specific data to support health or neurodevelopmental concerns in infants.

28 Aug 2018 8:51 AM IST

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Marijuana can relieve your pain: Study

Pain is a complex experience that involves both the senses and emotions.

6 Sept 2018 1:23 PM IST

A group of researchers has found that continued use of cannabis causes violent behavior as a direct result of changes in brain function. (Photo: Pixabay)

Flying high: Los Angeles International Airport now lets passengers...

Written policy posted by airport police has told passengers that small amounts of weed may now be brought into LAX.

29 Sept 2018 3:42 PM IST

They would act as a mild painkiller and help reduce muscle inflammation and cramping. (Photo: Pixabay)

Coca-Cola in talks to create marijuana-infused 'wellness drinks'

The drinks would be infused with CBD cannabidiol the non-psychoactive chemical found in the marijuana plant.

18 Sept 2018 11:25 AM IST