Recommendations from drug policy group would put UK in line with 11 other European countries and 24 US states A medical cannabis dispensary in the US state of Colorado. Photograph: Brennan Linsley/AP Cannabis

Up late as SO excited to host @ProfDavidNutt at @LeMedSchool on 6-Oct at 6pm for a gripping talk, at our new CfM!

What happens inside the brain of a gambling addict when they make a bet - and can the secret to their addiction be found within the brain itself? BBC Panorama filmed a unique experiment designed to find

OLORADO – 15 Colorado McDonald franchises have announced that they are converting their McDonald’s Play Place areas into marijuana friendly smoking areas. Each facility will consist of 15 smoking pods

Seven years ago, fatalities from opiates overtook fatalities due to road accidents in the US. Sadly, the same phenomenon is now playing out in England. The latest figures from the Office for National

Introduction The drug policy reform debate has implications for a wide range of issues – from crime and health, to the economy and even the environment. But for many, the overriding concern is the effect

Agriculture Ministry setting up facilities for research, development of growing cannabis for medical treatment An Israeli agricultural engineer inspects marijuana plants at the BOL (Breath Of Life) Pharma

‘Will the closure reduce risks? This seems unlikely as it will encourage more ‘illegal’ raves, where security and drug monitoring will be much reduced.’ Photograph: PYMCA/UIG via Getty Images It seems

The BLF is an admirable charity that promotes lung health and supports those affected by lung disease. Unfortunately, last week they produced a press release promoting unfounded claims about the harms