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Over half of UK ‘medicinal’ cannabis prescribed by only 10 doctors
Just 10 doctors have prescribed over half of all medical cannabis drugs since they were legalised in the UK. Figures obtained by The Times also showed a single consultant was responsible for 10% of cannabis medicines prescribed – almost 46,000 cannabis…
IAS: Alcohol alert update
The Institute of Alcohol Studies shared its latest Alcohol Alert featuring DUP blocking minimum unit pricing in Northern Ireland, Interview on how reduced supermarket alcohol/ tobacco/ gambling would be good for the UK economy, The need for a new national…
Navigating NHS gambling treatment
The NHS offers a range of treatment options for gambling addiction, tailored to individual needs and circumstances. These options include: Brief interventions often from GPs or other healthcare professionals, Specialist gambling addiction services, Residential treatment and support groups such as…
More teens exploited by drug gangs
Exploitation of vulnerable young people in the Highlands by county lines drug gangs has worsened, according to workers at Barnardo’s Scotland. Earlier this month, police said 12 county lines gangs – mostly based in English cities – were operating in…
How to spot a fake vape
John Dunne, head of the UK Vaping Industry Association, warned that illegal vapes can damage people’s health – and even catch fire – as they have not gone through the same testing regime as legal devices. Examining packaging is key…
Children high on family’s opioids
From this 27-year population-based case-control study of 3, 761, 618 children in Denmark, University of Toronto suggested that opioids prescribed to household family members are linked with a markedly increased risk of fatal and nonfatal opioid intoxication in children; mitigation strategies should…
Cannabis “changes brain structure and leaves users demotivated”
Long-term cannabis use “changes brain structure and leaves users demotivated, unable to make decisions and struggling to deal with complex tasks”, the Daily Mail headlined, citing research from Fidmag Germanes Hospitalàries Research Foundation in Spain which found extended use is linked to…
Idaho rejects ‘medical’ cannabis act
A statement agreed by both houses of the Idaho Legislature urged citizens to reject attempts to place the Idaho Medical Cannabis Act on the ballot. It stated that the legalization of marijuana in other states led to more criminal activity…
