Cannabis clubs on the rise in the UK
There are 49 cannabis clubs in the UK where people meet to discuss the cultivation of cannabis, its medicinal use and campaign to have it legalised. Members also sample different varieties and get high together. The head of the London Cannabis Club spoke to the Guardian, saying: “I guess it's like wine-tasting – but with
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Teenage prescription drug abuse in Idaho
When there are reports of teenagers with drug problems, many people make the assumption that the drugs being abused are cannabis, ecstasy and speed; however, there is a growing problem with teenagers abusing prescription drugs. An American documentary called Out of Reach has examined the problems of prescription drug abuse in small cities across America.
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Highlands licensing board bans large alcohol displays
The Highlands licensing board has taken a radical step in combating alcohol abuse this week. From 1st December new retail premises will only be able to create alcohol displays of up to 40 square metres; currently large supermarkets have displays of up to 400 square metres. This is a first for the UK. Councillor Maxine
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Australian sport’s “blackest day” has left more questions than answers
On 7th February 2013, Australia – and the wider sporting world – was rocked by the release of a report from the Australian Crime Commission that called doping in Australian sport 'widespread'. That Thursday was described as “the blackest day in Australian sport” by the former head of the Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority (ASADA), Richard
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