Youth
Alanzo Walker, a 20-year-old Nottingham teenager, has been sentenced to three years in prison for his involvement in drugs and firearm-related crimes. Walker, who had no previous convictions or cautions, was caught with thousands of pounds worth of cocaine and cannabis, as well as an imitation firearm, after a series
Youth
Researchers from the RAND Corporation have conducted a study on the association between high potency cannabis flower use and cannabis consumption behavior among young adults in California. The study, published in the journal Addiction, found that users of high potency cannabis flower are more likely to consume cannabis frequently and
Cannabidiol
Cannabis has been incorrectly perceived as a safe substance for young people, but its use in adolescence can have long-lasting and severe effects on mental health. Dr. Lade Smith, president of the Royal College of Psychiatrists, warns that cannabis can increase the risk of psychosis and other mental health issues
Airports
Two drug trafficking cases involving baggage concealment at Hong Kong International Airport were detected by Hong Kong Customs on October 25 and 26, resulting in the seizure of approximately 30.5 kilograms of suspected cannabis buds with a total estimated market value of about $6.1 million. Three individuals suspected
Airports
Customs officers at Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) arrested three women for allegedly smuggling 6,464 grams of marijuana valued at Rs 6.46 crore. The women, Shabana Begum Shaukat Ali, Tarannum Jahan Shahabuddin Khan, and Sharifa Haidar Mulla, were intercepted upon arrival from Bangkok following
Marijuana
Britain's top psychiatrist has sounded the alarm on the dangers of cannabis use among teenagers, citing research that shows users are 11 times more likely to experience a psychotic episode later in life. Dr. Lade Smith, president of the Royal College of Psychiatrists, has expressed concern that the
Motor vehicle drivers
Researchers have found that over 40% of drivers involved in fatal motor vehicle collisions had active delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) in their system, with average blood levels significantly exceeding those considered to cause impairment. The study analyzed coroner records from Montgomery County in Ohio and noted that the average THC level was
Motor vehicle drivers
A recent court case in Telford has led to two motorists being banned from driving due to driving under the influence of cannabis and refusing to provide a breath sample. Adam Stephenson, 33, was caught driving a Ford Focus on August 6, with a blood test revealing 6 micrograms of
Juvenile drug abuse
As tobacco use among teens and young adults in the United States has significantly declined since the 1970s, a worrying trend has emerged: cannabis use has not followed the same downward trajectory, raising concerns about a potential reverse gateway from cannabis to regular tobacco use. To investigate this association, researchers
Youth
As tobacco use among teens and young adults in the United States has significantly declined since the 1970s, a worrying trend has emerged: cannabis use has not followed the same downward trajectory, raising concerns about a potential reverse gateway from cannabis to regular tobacco use. To investigate this association, researchers
Motor vehicle drivers
A major police operation in Great Yarmouth led to 11 arrests, the seizure of 14 vehicles, and the discovery of a cannabis factory. The targeted action day, led by Norfolk Police's Roads and Armed Policing Team, took place at the Atlas Terminal, near the Herring Bridge, on Tuesday.
Brain
A new study led by McGill University researchers has discovered that people who use both cannabis and tobacco show distinct brain changes compared to those who use cannabis alone. These changes may help explain why people who use both substances often report increased depression and anxiety, and why quitting cannabis
