The interim Czech government, led by chief statistician-turned-Prime Minister Jan Fischer, Monday took another step towards making casual marijuana smoking a worry-free affair.Fischer’s cabinet defined what constitutes “small amounts” of cannabis for personal use, clarifying the country’s new penal code that from next year decriminalizes cultivation and possession of the plant by individuals. As of Jan. 1 ordinary Czechs can grow up to five marijuana plants or have several marijuana cigarettes in their pockets without fear of criminal prosecution. Previously what constituted a small amount was not specified and the police and courts loosely interpreted the penal code case by…
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Two men have been found guilty of drugs offences linked to a “cannabis cafe” at Lancing in West Sussex. Lee Russell, of Worthing, and Michael Alday, of Horsham, were convicted of conspiracy to supply cannabis, at Kingston Crown Court.A third man, Paul Bradley, of Worthing, was found not guilty of the charge.Two other people, Wendy Edwards, of Lancing, and Sebastian Flynn, of Worthing, admitted conspiring to supply cannabis before the trial started.Russell and Alday had denied the charges. Sentencing of all four was adjourned to 15 January.Barbed wireDuring the trial, the court heard that police “bashed” their way into the…
When you come across a batch of weed, it’s essential to examine it closely, preferably in bright natural light. Stay vigilant for different types of contaminants. Identifying Grit Weed Contamination Grit weed was one of the initial types of contamination to raise concern. This weed was covered in tiny glass-like particles, which turned out to be silica. Though it’s not as common now, it’s still valuable to know how to detect it. If you use a metal herb grinder, be alert to any unusual screeching or scraping sounds. Grit weed might even leave marks on your grinder. If you suspect…
Research by top scientists from Bristol, Cambridge and London Universities has revealed that there is little, if any link between young people smoking cannabis and developing schizophrenia. ‘Diagnostic categories like schizophrenia are simply concepts’ Findings, published in this month’s edition of the journal ‘Addiction ,’ show that thousands of people would need to stop using cannabis in order to prevent a single case of schizophrenia. A disproportionately high number of people from African Caribbean communities who are given a diagnosis of schizophrenia when they come in contact with mental health services. This is despite black people having a similar prevalence…
The American Medical Assn. changes its policy to promote clinical research and development of cannabis-based medicines and alternative delivery methods.The American Medical Assn. on Tuesday urged the federal government to reconsider its classification of marijuana as a dangerous drug with no accepted medical use, a significant shift that puts the prestigious group behind calls for more research. The nation’s largest physicians organization, with about 250,000 member doctors, the AMA has maintained since 1997 that marijuana should remain a Schedule I controlled substance, the most restrictive category, which also includes heroin and LSD.In changing its policy, the group said its goal…
Lowlife are a group of breeders developing new strains with auto-flowering characteristics. For the last 4-5 years since Lowryder was introduced they have been working on strains that would complement Lowryder, making its yield and potency increase. Their success came upon selecting the auto-flowering trait in Lowryder and passing this on to subsequent generations. Once mastering the technique they were able to start crossing specially picked strains with Lowryder to alter certain other characteristics. They are known all around the world for their ability to create stable and fantastic Lowryder hybrids. They try to beat the niche market and sell…
The UK government faces a revolt from its scientific advisers after it sacked the chair of its independent Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs (ACMD) last week. Home Secretary Alan Johnson demanded the resignation of psychopharmacologist David Nutt on Friday, after Nutt reiterated his views on the relative safety of various drugs in a lecture at King’s College London Centre for Crime and Justice. Nutt gave the lecture in July but his comments came to light when the centre last week published a briefing based on the lecture. He had previously clashed with Johnson’s predecessor Jacqui Smith, over his…
Following the sacking of Professor Nutt and resignation of members of the Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs (ACMD), the Legalise Cannabis Alliance has challenged the way in which the Government formulates its policy on drugs. Professor Nutt was sacked by the Home Secretary last Friday, following the Professor’s statement that cannabis is safer than alcohol or tobacco. Alun Buffry from the LCA said: “We have thought that the scientific basis for drugs policy is preferential to one based on (often-misguided) public or political opinion. “Having studied many reports over the years I concur that cannabis is remarkably safe…
In what could come as a rude shock to many alcoholics and smokers, the British governments drug adviser has said that drugs like Ecstasy, LSD and cannabis are less harmful than alcohol and cigarettes. Criticising former Home Secretary Jacqui Smiths decision to rate cannabis as a Class B drug, David Nutt, the chairman of the Advisory Council on the Misuse ofDrugs, accused him of distorting and devaluing scientific research.Prof Nutt pointed out that smoking cannabis carried a relatively small risk of psychotic illness, and called for the use of a harm index to rate all drugs including alcohol and tobacco.According…
The row over the reclassification of cannabis has been reignited after the government’s chief drug adviser accused ministers of “devaluing” the evidence. Professor David Nutt, of the Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs, says it does not cause major health issues.He accused ex-Home Secretary Jacqui Smith of “devaluing” scientific research. The Home Office said his view did not reflect that of the government.In 2004 cannabis went from class B to C. In 2008, Ms Smith returned it to B.A Home Office spokesman said: “Prof Nutt’s views are his own.”He added: “The government is clear: we are determined to crack…
