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Originally published in CBN News A major medical journal in the United Kingdom has published a detailed research paper by mental health experts warning cannabis [dagga] products with high concentrations of THC, a chemical known to affect the mind, have been associated with psychosis and dependence in users. The experts’ […]
The US surgeon general Jerome Adams, together with top public health officials, have made a series of announcements about the dangers of dagga (cannabis or marijuana), particularly for pregnant women and youth, says Doctors For Life International (DFL) in a media release. DFL says it was delighted and encouraged that […]
Originally published in The Christian Institute Almost a third of psychotic disorders in London are caused by cannabis (dagga) use, a new study has revealed. Published by The Lancet Psychiatry, the report suggests that if people stopped using the drug, an estimated 1 000 Britons a year could be spared […]
Originally published in The Christian Institute Canada has become the second country in the world to legalise cannabis (dagga) for recreational use. Retailers have already begun selling marijuana on the high streets, with Canadians queueing overnight to be among the first to buy the potent drug. It was claimed legalisation […]
Originally published in The Christian Institute Cannabis is a “highly dangerous and addictive drug” that should not be legalised, the Australian Minister for Health has said. Greg Hunt was responding to a proposal from Australia’s Green Party to legalise the drug. Hunt slammed the proposal as “medically irresponsible”, arguing that […]
Originally published in The Christian Institute Smoking cannabis (dagga) as little as five times as a teenager can lead to psychosis in later life, new research has shown. The study from Finland, published in the British Journal of Psychiatry, adds to the evidence that indicates the drug can lead to […]
The ACDP wants parliament to urgently debate a recent Cape High Court ruling legalising using and growing dagga at home and requiring parliament to amend dagga legislation within 24 months. While the state has confirmed it will appeal the controversial ruling and SAPS say they will apply the existing law […]
The state attorney confirmed this week that the state will appeal against the Cape High Court ruling allowing dagga use at home and police confirmed an internal circular stating that they will continue to enforce the drug law on dagga without any change, reports ChristianView Network (CVN). The police circular clarifies confusion created […]
Doctors For Life International (DFL) says it is deeply concerned by the judgment of the Western Cape High Court last Friday that allows, subject to legislation to be passed in the next 24 months, the private growing and use of Cannabis sativa (dagga) at home. The court has rushed into […]
Originally published in The Christian Institute The UK Government has dismissed calls for cannabis to be made legal for medical reasons. A report by the All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Drug Policy Reform claims that there is evidence in favour of using cannabis in the treatment of certain conditions. […]