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

Legalising marijuana can increase use: French study

In the American states the black market was being fuelled by the higher cost of over-the-counter marijuana, the report...

8 Oct 2017 2:45 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)

Marijuana use increases violent behaviour, suggests study

A group of researchers has found that continued use of cannabis causes violent behavior as a direct result of changes in...

8 Oct 2017 11:03 AM IST

Cannabis use seems to be a predictor for continuing opioid use despite treatment with methadone (Photo: AFP)

Smoking cannabis linked to violence in people, says study

Researchers confirm for first time that using the drug may lead to rise in crimes.

5 Oct 2017 12:06 PM IST

Two suspected robbers, referred to as Jai and Veeru, popular characters of the iconic Bollywood film Sholay, were arrested from south Delhi for their alleged involvement in motor vehicle thefts. (Representational Image)

Delhi police arrests 37-year-old drug peddler with 4kg cannabis worth...

The Crime Branch estimates the 4kg cannabis to be worth of Rs 40 lakh from Nepal to supply them in Delhi-NCR.

21 Nov 2017 12:16 PM IST

The seized ganja has been handed over to Customs official at Jalangi. (Photo: ANI)

WB: BSF seizes 48 kg of cannabis in Berhampore

After searching the area with BSF tracker dog, officials recovered 12 gunny bags in which 48 kg of the contraband item...

12 Nov 2017 4:32 PM IST

Marijuana is already easily available and hence many are getting easily hooked on to it.

Study claims cannabis may prevent people from doing hard drugs

According to researchers, leafy substance might be key to discouraging users from progressing to 'harder' drugs, such as...

26 Sept 2017 7:48 AM IST

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Sri Lanka to export cannabis from first plantation

Country's health minister said the market currently depends on handouts from courts which seize illegally grown or...

13 Sept 2017 4:56 PM IST

Marijuana use can improve oxygen and blood flow to the brain, reducing the risk of clots that cause brain attacks (Photo: Pixabay)

Find out how cannabis affects sleep

According to an expert, while the drug can help users doze off, prolonged usage may make them struggle to rest without...

12 Sept 2017 1:00 PM IST

The role of cannabis in the management of cancer is of interest because of its effect on an individuals mood, pain, and its hallucinating effects.

India's on a roll?

When cannabis was compared to a placebo for pain relief, predictably it was more effective.

4 Sept 2017 2:15 AM IST

Study revealed that Sperm counts in men from America, Europe, Australia and New Zealand have dropped by more than 50 percent in less than 40 years (Photo: Pixabay)

Marijuana makes sperm mellow as well

According to study, marijuana makes men feel lazy and chilled out, an effect that goes on to include their sperm as...

2 Sept 2017 9:05 PM IST

Recuperating at University of Washington Medical Centre, Stevens will be jailed once he is better (Photo: Pixabay)

Man gets caught while smuggling four pounds of weed in his anus

Jethro Stevens was trying to smuggle marijuana but got caught when TSA agents jumped on him for being too shifty.

1 Sept 2017 2:23 PM IST

Sex steroids in men suppress the brains reward system by increasing risk-taking behaviour (Photo: AFP)

Sex hormone oestrogen makes women more likely to become addicted to...

Even as men are more likely to try it and take heavy doses due to testosterone; cannabis may quickly become a habit in...

30 Oct 2018 1:13 PM IST