Tag: Cannabis
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Two Arrested as Garda Seize €300k Drugs in Cork and Limerick
Gardaí Announce Major Drug Seizure in Cork and Limerick Two people have been arrested after authorities seized more than €300,000 worth of illegal drugs during searches in County Cork and County Limerick. The operation highlights ongoing efforts by An Garda Síochána to disrupt the supply of illicit substances across the region. Details of the Seizure…
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Stressed rats seek cannabis to cope, study finds
Overview In a surprising parallel to human behavior, a new study suggests that stressed-out rats may turn to cannabis as a coping mechanism. The findings add nuance to the ongoing discussion about why some individuals gravitate toward the drug more than others, and they could shed light on the biological and environmental factors that shape…
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Stressed Rats Seek Cannabis to Cope: New Study Finds
Introduction: A glimpse into coping mechanisms across species When humans feel overwhelmed, they sometimes turn to substances in hopes of relief. A newly reported study on rats offers a striking parallel: under stress, these animals appear to seek cannabis as a way to cope. While the finding is early and not a direct blueprint for…
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Stressed Rats Seek Cannabis to Cope: What a New Study Reveals
Overview: When Stress Drives Seeking Behavior In a recent study, researchers observed that rats subjected to chronic stress exhibited a surprising behavior: they sought out cannabis-like substances to mitigate stress effects. While it’s a leap from rodents to human behavior, the findings contribute to a growing understanding of how stress can influence drug-seeking patterns across…
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RCMP Contradicts Tim Houston on Fentanyl in Seized Cannabis Products
Rising tensions over seized cannabis products Nova Scotia officials have been navigating a delicate information landscape after Premier Tim Houston claimed that illegal cannabis products contained fentanyl. The Nova Scotia RCMP has since issued a statement that counters the premier’s assertion, signaling a developing disagreement between provincial leadership and federal law enforcement on this safety…
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“I’d run down the road thinking I was God”: cannabis users on their psychosis—and the clinic trying to help them
From a desperate night to a path toward help Two years after a gripping and dangerous moment on a south London roof, Isiah’s story underscores a rising concern: cannabis can trigger severe psychosis in some users. On that November night in 2023, he felt certain he was God, a delusion that propelled him toward a…
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Cannabis, psychosis, and hope: how a clinic is helping street users find stability
Two years after a rooftop crisis, a clinic offers a lifeline Isiah’s story began with ordinary days that spiraled into a night he describes as almost unreal. “I’d run down the road thinking I was God,” he says, recalling a headlong descent into paranoia and fear that left him standing on a rooftop in south…
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Cannabis-Induced Psychosis: How a London Clinic is Helping Users Heal
Facing the brink: cannabis use and psychosis In recent years, a growing number of young adults have experienced acute psychotic episodes linked to cannabis use. For some, the drug’s effects can trigger a crisis: delusions, thoughts racing at impossible speeds, and terrifying sensations that resemble a loss of control. Clinicians describe a confusing line between…
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Federal Bill Bans Intoxicating Hemp: Chicago Biz Hit Hard
Overview: A sweeping change to hemp policy A recently introduced federal bill aimed at banning intoxicating hemp products has set off a regulatory domino effect, threatening hundreds of Chicago businesses built around hemp-derived goods. While the legislation’s stated goal is to curb products that induce a high, its practical impact extends to retailers, smoke shops,…
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Cannabis Use Linked to Epigenetic Changes, New Study Finds
Overview: Cannabis and the Epigenome Recent scientific work has opened a window into how cannabis use may affect the body beyond the immediate effects of cannabinoids like THC. A large study involving more than 1,000 adults, published in 2023, found evidence that cannabis use is associated with changes in the epigenome—the system that regulates when,…