Marijuana is our most widely used illegal drug, yet only a minority of users develop long-term mental disorder. Lindsay Smith on developing research that looks at how problems with the drug my have more to do with individual psychology than…
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Druglink factsheet 2009 – Cannabis law update
On 29th January 2009 cannabis was upgraded from Class C to Class B of the Misuse of Drugs Act. This factsheet explains the changes and how they are likely to work in practice. Factsheet 2009 – Cannabis law update (PDF)
Druglink article 2009 – Pain releaf by Katrina Megget
While cannabis’ health risks prompted its reclassification in January, the drug looks set to become a key ingredient of a new pain relief medicine. Katrina Megget reports on the emergence of sativex Pain releaf (PDF)
Druglink news item 2009 – Cannabis farm clampdown: the fallout by Steve Sampson
Steve Sampson on signs that the UK’s cannabis growing gangs are feeling the heat from increased police attention. Cannabis farm clampdown: the fallout (PDF)
Druglink article 2001 – Fighting future: Block and parry by Dr Colin Brewer
Long acting antagonist drugs, which block the effects of heroin, cocaine and tranquillisers and even cannabis may transform treatment within a few years. Fighting future: Block and parry (PDF)
Druglink article 2008 – Herbal remedy by Sam Hart
With acres of column inches devoted to the debate over whether cannabis should be Class B or C drug, little attention has been paid to how the drug is policed on our streets. Sam Hart reports on enforcement that is…
Druglink article 2008 – Growing concern by Amean Elgadhy
Police and prosecutors have proven dogged in their determination to make an example of two men who ran a hydroponics equipment firm. Amean Elgadhy on what the case could mean for indoor gardeners and head shops. Growing concern (PDF)
Druglink article 2008 – Half-way house by Steve Abrams
Reformers claim UK cannabis laws, 80 years old this year, are among the toughest in Europe. Government critics say we’ve gone soft on dope. But, as Steve Abrams explains, the legal response to cannabis use in the UK has always…
Druglink news item 2008 – Cannabis casualty by Harry Shapiro
The driving force behind the government’s decision to ignore the recommendation of the ACMD on cannabis was to send a message to young people about its dangers. But there is another message coming across, argues Harry Shapiro Cannabis casualty (PDF)
Druglink news item 2008 – More cash than Class by Max Daly
For the second time in just over two years, the home secretary asked drug experts to review the dangers of cannabis. The most high profile voice in the debate so far has been that of Britain’s police chiefs. But, says…