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Thailand makes marijuana legal but not for smoking
Some Thai advocates celebrated by buying marijuana at a cafe that had previously been limited to selling products made from the parts of the plant that do not get people high
Thailand makes it legal to cultivate and possess marijuana for medical use
The government has said it is promoting cannabis for medical use only, warning those eager to light up for fun that smoking in public could still considered to be a nuisance subject to a potential 3-month sentence and 25,000 Thai baht ($780) fine
Health
World Cannabis Day 2022: Health benefits and risks involved of consuming weed
World Cannabis Day: As per experts, people have been using marijuana to treat their diseases for over 3,000 years.
WATCH: Telangana woman ties son to pole, rubs chilli powder on his eyes to punish for ganja addiction
A video of the incident was shot by a neighbour and shared on social media
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Can cannabis prevent COVID-19? Maybe, but here’s why smoking weed won’t help
A recent study found that two cannabinoid acids commonly found in hemp varietals of cannabis bind onto the coronavirus’ spike protein, preventing it from causing infection
Online drug trade more serious than cybercrime, will not be tolerated in state, says Narottam Mishra
The Madhya Pradesh home minister has said that there are no guidelines for online businesses and hence the state will make one
From cocaine to heroin and LSD, common party drugs being consumed by youths
Young people, nowadays, not only consume plant-based drugs such as cannabis, cocaine, and heroin, but have also switched to synthetic drugs including MDMA and ketamine
Woman claims she treated lung cancer with cannabis oil; doctors find her tumour shrank by 76%
Past studies have shown that cannabinoids can interact with signalling pathways in cells, including cancer cells. They have been studied for use as a primary cancer treatment, but the results have been inconsistent
Explainer: Olympics are harder on marijuana consumption than pro sports leagues
In the aftermath of American sprinter Sha'Carri Richardson testing positive for marijuana consumption, an explainer on different treatment at Olympics and in pro sports leagues.
'Joints for jabs': Washington allows marijuana stores to offer free pot to promote COVID vaccinations
Licensed adult-use marijuana retail shops can give away a single pre-rolled joint to anyone over 21 who gets a shot at an on-site vaccine clinic held by 12 July
US House votes to decriminalise cannabis at federal level, but Senate unlikely to pass Bill
Opponents, mostly Republicans, called the Bill a 'hollow' political gesture and mocked Democrats for bringing it up when thousands of Americans are dying due to the coronavirus
Firoz Nadiadwala's wife Shabana Saeed arrested by NCB after contraband found at residence
NCB Mumbai zonal director Sameer Wankhede told PTI that Firoz Nadiadwala was summoned by the anti-drugs agency earlier in the day, but he failed to appear.
Rhea Chakraborty arrested by NCB: It's time India's debate on drugs came out of the closet
There’s no doubt whatsoever that some individuals suffer as a result of their use of narcotics — just as at least 260,000 people die each year because of alcohol abuse. Yet, prohibition has been proven, repeatedly, to do nothing other than corrupt law enforcement and enrich criminals.
Rhea Chakraborty arrested: With no drugs found in her possession, NCB action travesty of law; media behaviour tramples on human dignity
Comparison of Sanjay Dutt’s case with Rhea’s is a glaring contrast: the actor was caught with drugs.
Clint Eastwood sues companies selling CBD supplements over 'false' use of his name, image
The lawsuits filed by Clint Eastwood include allegations that companies have spread phony articles reporting the actor-director is quitting films to focus on a CBD business.
Health
How to deal with a bhang hangover this Holi
Here are some of the things you should keep in mind if you are having bhang this Holi.
Drones to be deployed to destroy hidden marijuana plantations; Centre to offer alternative crop to cultivators
The Centre has decided to deploy drones to destroy marijuana plantations before the crop is harvested and finds its way into the hands of the drug cartels
Health
Possible health benefits of using cannabis-based drugs
Governments around the world are beginning to concede the therapeutic value of Cannabis sativa, also known as marijuana, grass, weed, and pot.
Health
Drug addiction is a medical problem: Here's how you can help someone who's dependent on a psychoactive substance
Recognising the signs in a loved one or a friend can be the first, and perhaps the most important step, to getting them the assistance they need.
CBD vape pods with cheap, illegal drugs are sending vapers to the hospital in the USA
CBD, short for cannabidiol, is one of many chemicals found in cannabis, a plant known more commonly as marijuana.