Doctors, medical students among 10 arrested for ganja consumption, peddling in Mangaluru
According to the police, they arrested Neel Kishorilal Ramji Sha (38), the overseas citizen of Indian origin, last week in connection with the alleged ganja-peddling in his flat.
Jan 11, 2023, 23:54 PM IST
Kerala police seize ganja from school's security room; staff absconding
The principal of the school told IANS, "We never knew that our security staff would indulge in such an act."
Oct 30, 2022, 14:29 PM IST
Cannabis prescribed for pain linked with risk of heart disorders: Study
The absolute risk of new-onset arrhythmia was 0.86 percent in medical cannabis users compared with 0.49 percent in non-users, for a relative risk of 1.74.
WATCH: Telangana mother ties son to pole, rubs chilli powder in his eyes for ganja addiction
The video of the incident that occurred at Kodad in the Suryapet district of Telangana has gone viral on social media.
Apr 05, 2022, 14:27 PM IST
On Maha Shivratri, bhang served as prasad in Varanasi - Here's why!
The city of Kashi is immersed in the Maha Shivratri festive feels, days in advance.
Mar 01, 2022, 07:00 AM IST
Amazon cannabis smuggling case: 5 arrested by special enforcement bureau
The Special Enforcement Bureau has arrested five people including a father-son duo,
Nov 27, 2021, 23:32 PM IST
Your smartphone can tell if you have consumed marijuana
Cannabis intoxication has been associated with slow response time.
Sep 27, 2021, 20:11 PM IST
Narcotics worth Rs 56 lakh hidden in parcel from Spain seized at Chennai airport, two arrested
The officials discovered 994 pink-coloured pills known as “Pink Punisher” MDMA or Ecstasy tablets.
Jul 18, 2021, 18:20 PM IST
Parcels from Netherlands, USA containing crystal meth, cannabis seized at Chennai airport
One of the parcels which came from Borculo, Netherlands contained 15 grams of crystal meth, while the other package from Oregon, United States contained 100 grams of ‘Hydro cannabis’.
Jul 05, 2021, 18:56 PM IST
Drinks, drugs up premature heart disease in youngsters: Study
The researcher pointed out that the use of cocaine and methamphetamine have been associated with faster cell aging and neurocognitive decline, with higher than average loss of grey matter. Recreational use of any substance was independently associated with a higher likelihood of premature and extremely premature heart disease, the team found.
Feb 16, 2021, 22:19 PM IST
Smoking cannabis reduces obsessive-compulsive disorder symptoms by half in the short-term: Study
The researchers analysed data inputted into the Strainprint app by people who self-identified as having OCD, a condition characterised by intrusive, persistent thoughts and repetitive behaviours such as compulsively checking if a door is locked.
Oct 20, 2020, 17:45 PM IST
Cannabis reduces OCD symptoms by half in the short-term, reveals study
The study also found that higher doses and cannabis with higher concentrations of CBD, or cannabidiol, were associated with larger reductions in compulsions.
Oct 20, 2020, 15:28 PM IST
Cannabis may encourage use of non-medical opioid, finds study
The study, published in the scientific journal Addiction, is among the first to test opioid substitution directly.
Oct 11, 2020, 19:32 PM IST
How cannabis ads, store location influence youth to use marijuana; check here
Advertising and location of cannabis retailers influence adolescents` intentions to use marijuana, according to a new study.
Oct 10, 2020, 02:33 AM IST
From US to Andhra via Foreign Post; 1.7kg cannabis worth 9 lakhs seized from sleeping bags
At a time when liquor shops across India are closed and tipplers are trying different ways an means to get a high, a parcel containing foreign Cannabis from the US was to reach an individual in Annavaram, East Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh. However, shortly after making its way to the Foreign Post Office in Chennai, the contraband was seized by Customs authorities.
Apr 28, 2020, 07:47 AM IST
195 kg cannabis seized in Visakhapatnam, one held
One person was arrested and over 195 kilograms of cannabis worth 25 lakh was seized from his car here on Sunday.
Jul 21, 2019, 21:17 PM IST
Can medical cannabis help autistic kids?
Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is an extensive developmental disorder that is expressed in almost all dimensions of the child`s development.
Feb 01, 2019, 15:43 PM IST
Even small amount of cannabis can alter brain: Study
Consuming just one or two joints seems to change grey matter volumes in the young adolescents.
Jan 15, 2019, 12:21 PM IST
Nepali man arrested with 1.5 kg cannabis
A Nepali man was arrested from Himachal Pradesh's Kullu district in possession with 1.5 kilograms of cannabis, Kullu police said on Saturday.
Nov 10, 2018, 21:10 PM IST
Ganja now legal as Canada allows recreational use
The day was historic for the country as adult Canadians will be able to legally smoke recreational marijuana after nearly a century-long ban.
Oct 18, 2018, 10:02 AM IST
