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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)

3 women arrested with 50 kg cannabis in Thane

Acting on tip-off, police kept watch near Kalyan railway station and nabbed three women, all hailing from Odisha.

31 May 2018 1:09 PM IST

She has also been campaining for legalisation of marijuana (Photo: AFP)

Deadly pesticide use increases at illegal pot farms: Study

The chemical is intended for use as an insecticide but is so powerful that a quarter of a teaspoon can kill a 300-pound...

30 May 2018 9:37 AM IST

A police source said that the ANC has detection kits for all other major narcotics including cocaine and heroin but not mephedrone.

Inter-state drug cartel busted

Police recovers fine quality heroin worth Rs 50crore, 3 key members arrested.

17 May 2018 5:28 AM IST

Marijuana is one of the most widely used recreational drugs among individuals of reproductive age. (Photo: Pixabay)

US kids' exposure to second-hand pot smoke may be rising

Cannabis legalization has increased the accessibility of cannabis for adults and removed many penalties for use.

16 May 2018 8:20 AM IST

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Marijuana growers diversify with hemp amid CBD boom

CBD is popping up in everything from cosmetics to chocolate bars to bottled water to pet treats.

14 May 2018 4:57 PM IST

The set of 170 chemical compounds was then tested across 100 lung cancer lines. (Photo: Pixabay)

Cancer docs feel unprepared, but recommend marijuana anyway

There's evidence marijuana can treat chronic pain in adults and medications similar to marijuana can ease nausea from...

11 May 2018 2:09 PM IST

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Smoking up does not make psychiatric patients suicidal

Cannabis consumption is expected to increase.

14 Jun 2018 9:18 AM IST

Sources said the syndicate may again try to send its ganja (dried buds, leaves and stems of the cannabis plant).

Synthetic cannabis could increase stroke risk in young users

The development of immunoassays aimed at detecting these drugs in serum or urine will also help in stratifying the...

9 Jun 2018 6:45 PM IST

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

French shops use loophole to sell 'ultralight' weed

Macron's government also announced it would scrap potential prison sentences, heavy fines in favour of on-the-spot...

20 Jun 2018 7:19 PM IST

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Does opioid use affect treatment for alcohol dependence?

Researchers say individuals who misuse opioids have poorer outcomes in multiple domains.

8 Jun 2018 11:55 AM IST

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Here's how cannabis harms the brain

Prolonged cannabinoid intake does have a negative impact in brain function and memory.

14 Aug 2018 11:49 AM IST

Across all age groups, marijuana use during pregnancy increased from 4 percent at the start of the study to 7 percent by the end. (Photo: Pixabay)

Smoking marijuana ages brain by almost three years, says study

Cannabis increases brain ageing by 2.8 years, making it worse for mind than bi-polar disorder or attention deficit...

23 Aug 2018 11:03 AM IST