Cannabis is dangerous says doctors Medical research undertaken by the British Lung Foundation confirms that smoking cannabis leads to cancers of the tongue, larynx and lungs. The research reveals that cannabis is worse than tobacco in its cancerous effects. The Foundation disclosed that cannabis cigarettes… Read More »Cannabis is dangerous says doctors
US Court Bans Cannabis as medicine Advocates of legal cannabis suffered major defeats in recent ballots in the USA as voters in several US states rejected proposals to relax or eliminate the prohibition on smoking cannabis. The only place to buck the trend was the… Read More »US Court Bans Cannabis as medicine
Brain Damage from cannabis A scientific study of the effect of one exposure to low dosage THC by mice has shown changes in brain structure. The THC seriously impeded the function and structure of both learning and memory of the brain. The study revealed that… Read More »Brain Damage from cannabis
Australian Broadcasting Corporation FOUR CORNERS Messing with Heads In “Messing With Heads” young cannabis users in treatment for psychosis speak openly to reporter Janine Cohen about their experiences, while doctors and drug specialists explain what the new research means for young people’s mental health.… Read More »Australian Broadcasting Corporation
The age says no to cannabis The Melbourne Age newspaper believes that- There is no case for the relaxing of the legal prohibition of the general use of cannabis. The latest research shows that cannabis is not a harmless soft drug it was once thought… Read More »The age says no to cannabis
Sweden reduces cannabis use An extensive comparison of the Swedish and Netherlands drug policies shows that Sweden has been far more successful in reducing drug use. Two UK doctors summarised the lessons to be learnt as- A clear message that drugs in general and cannabis… Read More »Sweden reduces cannabis use
Pediatricians say no to cannabis The American Academy of Pediatrics has issued a policy statement that it opposes the legalisation of cannabis. The academy acknowledges the US Drug Enforcement Agency classification of cannabis as a schedule 1 drug because it has high potential for abuse,… Read More »Pediatricians say no to cannabis
Medical marijuana DFA Medicine not marijuana for the seriously ill. A summary of recent scientific findings on the real and adverse impacts of marijuana. For Further information please contact Michael Robinson Executive Director Drug Free Australia PO Box H135 Hurlstone Park NSW 2193 Phone 02… Read More »Medical marijuana DFA
Cannabis ineffective for MS and Epilepsy Cannabis is useless in treating multiple sclerosis and epilepsy according to a study by the Mayo Clinic in Canada. The study found there was no benefits in treating epilepsy at all. With multiple sclerosis the study found that cannabis… Read More »Cannabis ineffective for MS and Epilepsy
Cannabis heart attack link Researchers in the United States have linked cannabis use with an increased risk of having a heart attack. The research shows that in the first hour after smoking cannabis a users risk of having a heart attack jumps nearly five times.… Read More »Cannabis heart attack link
