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Drug abuse taking heavy toll of Pakistani youth: Report
Updated : 7 years, 1 month ago IST
Islamabad (Pakistan), Jan 26 (ANI): Drug abuse is taking a heavy toll on the youth in Pakistan, especially students, and fuelling a life of addiction and crime, the country's Anti-Narcotics Force has said.
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Adolescents exposed to cannabis at risk of long-term anxiety disorders
Updated : 7 years, 2 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Jan 9 (ANI): According to a recent study - conducted on laboratory animals - exposure to cannabis in adolescents could increase risk of the onset of psychiatric illnesses in adulthood.
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Can exposure to cannabis alter the genetic profile of sperms?
Updated : 7 years, 3 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Dec 20 (ANI): Exposure to cannabis can alter the genetic profile of sperms in men, and possibly affect the children too, a recent study suggests.
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Goa: Police nabs drug peddler, recovers cannabis worth Rs 60,000
Updated : 7 years, 3 months ago IST
Calangute (Goa) [India], Dec 10 (ANI): The Goa Police have arrested a 21-year-old drug-peddler during a narcotics raid at Calangute on the intervening night of Saturday-Sunday.
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Teens with conduct problems drawn towards cannabis use
Updated : 7 years, 3 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Nov 27 (ANI): A recent study was conducted to find if behavioural problems in teens lead to cannabis use or if it is vice-versa.
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Police recover 200 kg cannabis in Siliguri
Updated : 7 years, 3 months ago IST
Siliguri (West Bengal) [India], Nov 24 (ANI): Police recover 200 kg cannabis or ganja from a vehicle here on Saturday. Police have arrested two people who were present in the vehicle including the owner of the vehicle and the driver.
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Cannabis allergy may worsen asthma symptoms in children
Updated : 7 years, 4 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Nov 16 (ANI): It is well known that second hand smoke from cigarettes is a risk to anyone who suffers from asthma. But a new research showed that it's possible for both children and adults with uncontrolled asthma to find their symptoms worsening due to cannabis allerg
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Stoned-driving on the rise: Study
Updated : 7 years, 4 months ago IST
Washington DC, [USA] Oct 28 (ANI): According to a recent study, due to the recent legalization of the production and sale of cannabis in some US States, the number of people driving under the influence of cannabis is likely to rise.
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Teens use marijuana in multiple ways: Study
Updated : 7 years, 5 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA] Sep 30 (ANI): Turns out, teens who have tried marijuana are likely to have used the drug in more than one form, including cannabis products that are smoked, eaten or vaped.
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Mumbai: 4 arrested with 5 kg cannabis
Updated : 7 years, 5 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], Sept 30 (ANI): The Anti Narcotic Cell, Ghatkopar Unit has arrested four people for carrying five kg of cannabis in Waitagwadi.
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Here's how cannabis harms the brain
Updated : 7 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA] Aug 14(ANI): The long-term use of either cannabis or cannabis-based drugs harms the brain, impairing memory, a new study has found.
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Risk factors for substance use and substance use disorder differ
Updated : 7 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Aug 8 (ANI): A recent study has suggested that not everyone who initiates the use of substance like, nicotine, alcohol, cannabis, and cocaine ends up with a substance use disorder.
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