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Alaska becomes third US state to legalise marijuana
People are allowed to smoke it in their homes; anyone caught smoking it in public will face a fine of $100.
California: Cannabis conference draws investors and business hopefuls
The International Cannabis Business Conference offers opportunity to consider future of marijuana in US.
Powerful 'skunk-like' Marijuana accounts for a quarter of new psychosis cases
A report from King's College London shows the damage of smoking 'skunk-like' cannabis.
Lincoln: Idyllic Downton Abbey city turned into zombie central by legal highs crisis
Lincoln's drugs may have bizarre names like Voodoo Gold and Black Mamba - but the effects are deadly serious.
Drivers under influence of marijuana significantly less likely to crash than drunk ones
Study says there is no significant change to risk of crashing if drivers take marijuana before getting behind the wheel.
Cannabis use has 'significant link' with onset of mania
Research from the University of Warwick shows that there is a link between the two.
America's top doctor declares marijuana 'helpful' for medicinal use
In 2013 the US justice department announced it would not challenge state marijuana laws on medical use.
Colorado: Residents could get portion of $50m Marijuana tax bonanza
Republicans and Democrats are against putting pot taxes back into people's pockets.
Long-term marijuana use does not 'significantly affect' lungs
Researchers found that lifetime use of cannabis can irritate airways but doesn't change lung function.
Helicopter loaded with marijuana crashes into electricity pylon in Spain after police chase
Two badly damaged bodies were recovered from the wreckage.
Jamaica Cabinet approves bill legalising marijuana
It is a step towards legalisation of the drug for Jamaica.
Synthetic cannabis 'Spice' surges in UK prisons because it cannot be detected
Drug seizures in British jails increase, but legal highs are drugs of choice for many.
PayPal founder Peter Thiel becomes first big investor in marijuana industry
His investment firm has acquired a minority stake in Privateer Holdings.
Georgia, US: 7-year-old Preston Weaver treated with marijuana epilepsy drug
State of Georgia changes law to allow marijuana-based medicines for children with debilitating health conditions.
Syria: Isis publicly whips three drug addicts and burns vast supply of cannabis
The extremist group also set fire to multiple boxes of cigarettes.
Jackie Chan's son Jaycee charged with drug offences in China
Narcotics convictions can come with the death penalty or life imprisonment in China.
Lebanese marijuana farmers record bumper crop, as Syrian civil war rages
With authorities distracted and border controls loosened, farmers double production of drug for export to UK.
Cannabis grandmother: 77-year-old French woman held in prison drug smuggling bust
Septuagenarian tried to smuggle cannabis resin to convict son in Nantes detention centre.
US states Nebraska and Oklahoma suing Colorado for marijuana legalisation
The two states allege that Colorado's law is in violation of federal law.
First 'e-joint' set to go on sale in UK but drugs charity advises people to 'stay away'
KanaVape's 'e-joint' is set to go on sale but a leading charity has said it may be a waste of money.
How cyber-vigilantes catch paedophiles and terrorists lurking in the dark web
David Cameron has asked GCHQ to hunt paedophiles in depths of cyberspace - but the fight is already well-advanced.
Cannabis breathalyser to be tested in US to detect drug driving
Cannabis breathalyser that detects THC in drivers could be tested in spring 2015.
Black Friday Becomes 'Green Friday' for Marijuana Shops in US
Cannabis shops in US have "high expectations" of holiday sales since marijuana was legalised.
Bob Marley: Face of First Global Marijuana Brand
Seattle-based firm and Marley family launch premium cannabis brand 'Marley Natural'.
UN: US States' Marijuana Legalization Not in Line with International Law
UN anti-narcotics chief fears a global trend following US states' legalization of marijuana.
Bitcoin: The Legal Marijuana Industry's Banking Solution
Bitcoin could be the answer for marijuana growers in the US who can't open bank accounts.
Halloween Costumes 2014: Sexy Ebola Nurse, Pedobear, Radical Cleric and Other Bad Taste Outfits
Ebola hazmat suits and terrorism-themed costumes are topping the outfit lists this Halloween
Budzster Smartphone App to Make Personalised Marijuana Recommendations
New app aims to give cannabis users personalised recommendations of which strain of marijuana is best for them
Marijuana: Occasional Cannabis Use in Teenagers Has 'No Relationship' with IQ or Exam Results
University College London study shows cannabis use is closely linked to alcohol, cigarettes and drugs.
Marijuana Delivery App 'Meadow' Launches in California
App titled 'Meadow' delivers high-quality medical marijuana to California homes.