Cannabis harms increasing Research overseas is proving that the increasing level of the toxic chemicals in the THC of cannabis is leading to more addiction, dependence and harm to users. The toxins in THC have increased from about 1 percent to in excess of 10… Read More »Cannabis harms increasing
Cannabis & Schizophrenia Scientists at Yale School of Medicine have conducted research to clarify the long known association between cannabis and psychosis. As a result of the research the scientists discovered that the THC in cannabis causes transient schizophrenia-like symptoms. The patients developed suspiciousness, unusual… Read More »Cannabis & Schizophrenia
Mental disorders link to cannabis Doctors in the United Kingdom have linked cannabis use with increasing rates of depression, psychosis and schizophrenia. The Royal College of General Practitioners has warned that greater acceptance of the use of cannabis and stronger forms of cannabis were the… Read More »Mental disorders link to cannabis
Internet drug dangers A recent US survey of internet websites found that the most popular sites that are accessed by young people are those that condone and promote drug use. One in four US students use the internet to get information about illicit drugs. The… Read More »Internet drug dangers
Cannabis increases cancer A new study by the University of California & Los Angeles (UCLA) has confirmed that the cannabinoids in cannabis caused an increase in tumor growth in people with lung cancer. (Source: PubMed Services, Los Angeles Dept. of Health and Human Services 17/11/03)… Read More »Cannabis increases cancer
White House targets cannabis The US White House Office of National Drug Control Policy has written to all US prosecutors outlining the dangers of cannabis, labeling it “the greatest threat”. Major facts against cannabis outlined by them are- Cannabis changes the brain and adversely affects… Read More »White House targets cannabis
Smoked medical cannabis not supported Over the last 30 years there have been political and legal campaigns to legitimize cannabis by suggesting it has some use as a medicine. However pharmaceutical medicines must be thoroughly tested before they are ever used on humans. The U… Read More »Smoked medical cannabis not supported
Research proves cannabis is dangerous Scientific research is proving that cannabis is dangerous. A study of 1600 Australian students aged 14 and 15 confirmed that daily cannabis use was associated with a five fold increased risk of depression by age 20. (Source: Murdoch Childrens Research… Read More »Research proves cannabis is dangerous
Legal cannabis plants increase use Governments that agree to allow people to grow their own cannabis plants can expect an explosion of cannabis use. The Queensland Justice Commissions’ 1994 report disclosed that when South Australia allowed legal cannabis plants, between 1985 and 1993, 14 to… Read More »Legal cannabis plants increase use
Don’t legalize cannabis say UN The International Narcotics Control Board that oversees the UN conventions against drugs believes that it would be a historical mistake to legalize cannabis. Governments that water down the laws against cannabis are undermining UN efforts to fight illicit drugs. The… Read More »Don’t legalize cannabis say UN
