Worshippers at Jewish temple ‘used cannabis’, analysis shows

Worshippers at a Jewish temple dating back more than 2,700 years likely smoked cannabis during cultic ceremonies, ancient Israeli limestone reveals. Analysis of material on two Iron Age altars, discovered at the entrance to a shrine in Israel, were found to contain cannabis, as well as frankincense.  Renowned as one of the gifts brought by … Read more

Coronavirus: Scientists test cannabis strains against infection

A team of Canadian scientists is testing whether or not marijuana compounds can block coronavirus infection. Researchers at the University of Lethbridge in Alberta looked at 400 cannabis strains and focused on about a dozen that showed promise in preventing the virus from ‘hijacking’ our cells. They say extracts of cannabidiol (CBD), the main non-psychoactive … Read more

Cannabis is a ‘gateway drug’ that leads users to harder substances

Cannabis really is a gateway drug that leads users on to harder illegal substances like cocaine by making users more sensitive to its effects Smoking cannabis boosts brains’ sensitivity to cocaine, US researchers report Young rats exposed to cannabis had ‘enhanced reaction’ to cocaine exposure In young humans cannabis abuse can enhance experiences with a … Read more

EastEnders’ Gillian Taylforth’s ex-fiance arrested after police raid ‘£850,000 cannabis factory’

EastEnders’ Gillian Taylforth’s ex-fiance arrested after police raid suspected ‘£850,000 cannabis factory at his farm’ Dave Fairbairn, 64, was detained alongside two other men on Tuesday this week Cannabis found in outbuildings at the property in Arrington, Cambridgeshire    Total of 1,000 illegal plants and three suspected stolen vehicles impounded By Raven Saunt and Oli Gamp … Read more

Legalising cannabis would result in more people suffering psychosis

Legalising cannabis would result in soaring numbers of people suffering from schizophrenia-like psychosis, one of Britain’s top psychiatrists has warned By Stephen Adams Health Correspondent For The Mail On Sunday Published: 00:24 BST, 12 April 2020 | Updated: 07:59 BST, 12 April 2020  Legalising cannabis would result in soaring numbers of people suffering from schizophrenia-like … Read more

Cannabis IS addictive and causes withdrawal symptoms

Cannabis causes serious withdrawal symptoms in regular users trying to quit the drug – including headaches, anger and anxiety, a new study found.  Researchers from Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario used data from 23,000 marijuana users and discovered it is far more addictive than campaigners claim.  The idea that cannabis is a non-addictive substance is … Read more

San Francisco’s cannabis dispensaries can stay open during the city’s coronavirus lockdown

ALABAMA Jefferson County restaurant are take out only, child care centers are closed and visits to nursing homes have been restricted. Public gatherings of more than 25 people banned across the state.  All public schools closed until April 6. Jefferson County Health Officer Mark Wilson said: ‘I know this has a big impact on our community. … Read more

Former MP and Labour veteran Frank Field urges Boris Johnson to make cannabis available on the NHS

Former MP and Labour veteran Frank Field urges Boris Johnson to make cannabis available on the NHS after revealing he took ‘wonder drug’ to ease ‘crippling’ back pain The 77-year-old said CBD drug Bedrolite cured pain that had left him bedbound He called on Boris Johnson to meet with him to discuss legalising the drug … Read more

Prince Harry’s Russian pranksters fooled him by discussing a fictional island and smoking cannabis

The Russian pranksters have conned other high profile people such as Sir Elton John On Megxit ‘You can call me whatever you want — Harry is fine. [Asked about Megxit]. Um, it’s, that’s probably a conversation for another time, there’s lots of layers to it and lots of pieces to the puzzle. ‘But sometimes the … Read more

PETER HITCHENS: Legalise cannabis? Let’s ask the five victims of a crazed London knifeman first 

If Jason Kakaire had screamed ‘Allahu akbar!’ as he went about his bloody work, you would have heard of him, and he would have been debated in the House of Commons. But because Kakaire’s five cruel and devastating knife attacks in London could not possibly be given any political or religious motive, there is barely a … Read more