2008-05-09
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International Travel Safety Information for Students
As the time approaches for spring or summer breaks, many college students are getting ready for that much anticipated trip abroad. Most will have a safe and enjoyable adventure, but for some the trip will become a...
2008-05-09
Evening Leader
Mother of seven died from drug abuse at 44
A MOTHER of seven died from drug abuse, an inquest heard. Gillian Riley, 44, of St Giles Crescent, Wrexham died on September 26 last year after being admitted to...
2008-05-08
Channel 4 News
Cannabis upgraded to class B
By: Simon Israel Government cites 'increased strength' of drug as reason for defying expert advice and changing classification. It may not be the real thing but it doesn't matter any...
2008-05-08
Sunday Mirror
Law targets dope smokers: 3 spliffs and you're out
Tougher cannabis laws unveiled yesterday come with a 'three strikes and you're out' warning to offenders. Those found in possession will receive a caution the first time they are caught and a final warning or fine on the...
2008-05-08
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Painkiller Addiction Advice
Addiction to painkiller is a common problem, especially these days. According to a study, above two million Americans every year take painkillers...
2008-05-08
IC Sutton Coldfield
Smith snubs experts over cannabis
The Government has finally confirmed cannabis is being restored to Class B status - bluntly snubbing the views of its own experts. Home Secretary Jacqui Smith insisted the U-turn was necessary to safeguard 'the future health of young people'.
2008-05-08
Argus Lite
Top cop blasts cannabis reclassification
Exclusive By Ben ParsonsComment | Read Comments (4) The most senior policeman in Brighton and Hove has accused politicians of "fiddling while Rome burns" by reclassifying cannabis as a Class B...
2008-05-07
ITV.com
Cannabis set to be re-classified
Cannabis looks set to be re-classified again with the Government expected to go against expert advice and move it back up to class B. The Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs (ACMD) is thought to have urged ministers to keep cannabis as a class C substance, to which it was downgraded under Tony...
2008-05-07
Daily Mail
Cannabis smokers will be let off twice before facing prosececution
Cannabis smokers will escape prosecution the first two times they are caught under Labour's crackdown on the drug. Despite Gordon Brown's personal promise to toughen the law, they will instead be let off with a warning followed by an on-the-spot...
2008-05-07
The Independent
Leading article: Clouds of confusion
It is hard to think of a more wrong-headed response from Gordon Brown to his plummeting popularity than the expected approval today for the re-classification of...