October 2018 By Maria Kohut Fact checked by Jasmin Collier Authorities are legalizing cannabis, particularly for medicinal use, in an increasing number of states. Many people stand by its alleged benefits, but new research warns that frequent use may lead to the “disabling” symptoms of cannabis withdrawal syndrome.… Read More »Cannabis withdrawal can be ‘highly disabling’
Often featuring in the lower rungs of priority when it comes to determining the safety of a drug, the impact of a pharmaceutical on the freshwater environment can be significant on the health of lakes, rivers and those who reside nearby. The gamut is wide… Read More »We must study marijuana’s impact on the environment before it’s too late.
Executive Summary Cannabis can be both addictive and harmful. Our understanding of the precise extent and nature of the health implications of recreational cannabis use is developing but, at this stage, there is a great deal of uncertainty. On the eve of the first legal retail… Read More »Cannabis: The case against legalisation
Executive Summary Cannabis can be both addictive and harmful. Our understanding of the precise extent and nature of the health implications of recreational cannabis use is developing but, at this stage, there is a great deal of uncertainty. On the eve of the first legal retail… Read More »Cannabis: The case against legalisation
INCD Press Release UNIS/NAR/1367 16 November 2018 VIENNA, 16 November 2018 (UN Information Service) – The International Narcotics Control Board (INCB) concluded today its 123rd session in Vienna. In closing the session, theINCB President, Dr. Viroj Sumyai, recognized once again the importance of compliance by countries… Read More »International Narcotics Control Board concludes its 123 rd session with treaty compliance and health and well-being at the core of deliberations
An evaluation of risk applied to marijuana products for recreational or medical purposes concludes that advanced mitigation strategies and new protective delivery protocols are necessary to adequately protect the public from harm. In Canada a controlled distribution program is in place called the RevAid®.1,2 This… Read More »The Marijuana Conundrum in North America – A recognized deficiency: Inadequate protective protocols
An evaluation of risk applied to marijuana products for recreational or medical purposes concludes that advanced mitigation strategies and new protective delivery protocols are necessary to adequately protect the public from harm. In Canada a controlled distribution program is in place called the RevAid®.1,2 This… Read More »The Marijuana Conundrum in North America – A recognized deficiency: Inadequate protective protocols
