Research Says Cannabis is Less Harmful Than Drinking, Smoking

by Rajashri on  October 03, 2008 at 2:38 PM Alcohol & Drug Abuse News
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The decision to reclassify cannabis upwards into the more punitive Class B category - which includes amphetamines - is a U-turn for the Labour government.

Cannabis was downgraded from Class B when Tony Blair was prime minister, but Gordon Brown announced a review of its status soon after taking over in June last year.

An earlier review of the cannabis classification, at the time of the last 2005 general election, resulted in it remaining Class C.

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10/23/2008

The ban on smoking in public places is a worst act took by the government.Government will enjoy the
revenue from cigarettes.If they are actually keen about the health of people,govt.should have banned tobacco at crop level and all the cigarette,cigar and beedi comapanies must be shutdown immediately.This act is providing the officers incharge to collect penalties from smokers.But in my openion not even 5% of penalties will reach govt.,making the official rich.Govt. should arrange smoking zones and allow private smoking zones.




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