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Cannabis self-medication hikes paranoia risk, study finds

Groundbreaking research from King's College London and the University of Manchester finds individuals using cannabis to manage mental health symptoms are significantly more likely to experience paranoia and psychosis.

NHS Cannabis Scripts Linked to Rising Anxiety Cases

Exclusive NHS data analysis reveals a concerning link between prescribed medical cannabis and increased reports of anxiety, paranoia, and depression. Investigate the findings and what it means for UK patients.

Airport drug mule with £140k cannabis avoids jail

A drugs mule caught smuggling £140,000 of cannabis through Manchester Airport has been spared prison in a surprising court ruling. Read the full story of the conviction and the suspended sentence.

Emmerdale star quit soap to sell legal cannabis

Former Emmerdale actor James Moore reveals he left the hit ITV soap to pursue a career in the legal cannabis industry, criticising his low soap opera salary and advocating for medicinal marijuana.

Driver wins unfair dismissal case over failed drug test

A delivery driver sacked for a positive cannabis test has triumphed in a surprise employment tribunal ruling, which found his dismissal was unfair. The tense legal battle centred on procedural flaws in the testing process.

US Open players complain courts smell of cannabis

Professional tennis players at the US Open have raised concerns over the distinct smell of cannabis wafting onto the courts from nearby public areas in New York, where recreational use is now legal.

Cannabis addict kills girlfriend, drives with corpse

A cannabis-addicted man from Bradford has been convicted of murdering his girlfriend in a violent, drug-induced attack before driving her body around for two hours. The harrowing case reveals a relationship destroyed by substance abuse and extreme violenc

Pensioner's 'Natural' Death Ruled a Murder

A 70-year-old man initially thought to have died of natural causes was actually murdered, a coroner has ruled, after a post-mortem uncovered a lethal level of prescription medication in his system.

British Grandfather Faces Firing Squad in Bali for Drugs

A British grandfather is sentenced to death by firing squad in Bali after being caught with a 'personal use' quantity of cannabis. This case highlights Indonesia's brutally strict zero-tolerance drug laws and serves as a stark warning to tourists.

Brit Faces 15 Years in Bali Prison Over Prescription Pills

Lamar Ahchee, a British national, is fighting for his freedom in Indonesia after being arrested at Bali's airport for carrying prescription anxiety medication. His case highlights the severe and often misunderstood drug laws that can ensnare tourists.

Abandoned NY nursing home sold to cannabis firm

A derelict nursing home in New York has been snapped up by a cannabis company for $1.5 million, sparking debate over the changing landscape of property and business in the state.

Fentanyl found in UK prescription pills

Shocking report reveals prescription medications laced with lethal synthetic opioid fentanyl, posing a grave risk to unsuspecting users across Britain.

Dangerous drug-supplement combos revealed

Experts warn that mixing certain prescription medications with popular supplements can lead to serious health risks, including heart problems and liver damage. Learn which combinations to avoid.

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