A recent survey found that users of cannabis are of the opinion that the drug does not have any major health implications. A recent research by the Richmond Fellowship also found that one out of five people aged between 16 and 24 have used cannabis, and nearly 75% of them believe it is a "soft drug". According to Richmond Fellowship CEO Pamela Rutledge, there is enough research to prove the link between cannabis and mental illness in young users and the results of the survey are a cause for concern. Source: Medindia << Heart Disease Risk High Among Inactive Kids FDA Clears New Drug For Hepatitis C >> Recommended Reading Cannabis Oil Cures Brain Tumor in Toddler A toddler in the United States is reported to have been cured of a brain tumor after his desperate father secretly fed him with cannabis oil READ MORE Cannabis Could Relieve Pain Without the High Cannabis is taken as a painkiller but it causes some unpleasant side effects like delusions and impaired mobility. READ MORE NZ Man Arrested for Growing Cannabis A 51-year old man who has been arrested in New Zealand for growing cannabis has said that it was done solely for medical purposes since it helped alleviate pain. READ MORE Cannabis-Based Treatment Delayed The first legally licensed cannabis-based treatment by the National Health Service in Britain has been stalled by authorities, creating a lot of unhappiness and disappointed criticism. READ MORE Anxiety Disorder Anxiety disorder involves excessive worry about actual circumstances, events or conflicts. Anyone can develop this disorder. Genes may play a role. READ MORE Cannabis Cannabis has a long history of medicinal, recreational, and industrial use and comes from a bushy plant with thick sticky flowers called Cannabis Sativa READ MORE Drug Abuse The use of Drugs for reasons other than its prescribed recommendation, is known as Drug abuse or substance abuse. Drug abuse or substance abuse is initiated by various biological and social factors. READ MORE Flowers And What They Mean To Us Flowers can be used as infusion for treating digestive disorders or they can be used as poultice for skin problems, and as pastes or decoctions for wounds and injuries. READ MORE Health Insurance - India Health insurance has emerged as one of the fastest growing segments in the non-life insurance industry with 30% growth in 2010-11 with annual premium collections being over Rs 6,000 crores. READ MORE Mental Health - Neurosis vs Psychosis Mental well-being is a concern and abnormal coping of emotions can lead to neurosis or psychosis. Mental illnesses can range from depression, anxiety, phobias to schizophrenia and affective disorders. READ MORE Ways to Improve your Intelligence Quotient (IQ) Intelligence quotient (IQ) is a psychological measure of human intelligence. Regular physical and mental exercise, social networking are ways to increase IQ. READ MORE Most Popular on Medindia Vent Forte (Theophylline) How to Reduce School Bag Weight - Simple Tips Drug Interaction Checker More News on: Adolescence DepressionAnxiety DisorderCannabisDrug Abuse Screening TestDrug AbuseReiki-A Holistic Healing MethodFlowers And What They Mean To UsHealth Insurance - IndiaWays to Improve your Intelligence Quotient (IQ)Mental Health - Neurosis vs Psychosis
A recent survey found that users of cannabis are of the opinion that the drug does not have any major health implications. A recent research by the Richmond Fellowship also found that one out of five people aged between 16 and 24 have used cannabis, and nearly 75% of them believe it is a "soft drug". According to Richmond Fellowship CEO Pamela Rutledge, there is enough research to prove the link between cannabis and mental illness in young users and the results of the survey are a cause for concern. Source: Medindia << Heart Disease Risk High Among Inactive Kids FDA Clears New Drug For Hepatitis C >> Recommended Reading Cannabis Oil Cures Brain Tumor in Toddler A toddler in the United States is reported to have been cured of a brain tumor after his desperate father secretly fed him with cannabis oil READ MORE Cannabis Could Relieve Pain Without the High Cannabis is taken as a painkiller but it causes some unpleasant side effects like delusions and impaired mobility. READ MORE NZ Man Arrested for Growing Cannabis A 51-year old man who has been arrested in New Zealand for growing cannabis has said that it was done solely for medical purposes since it helped alleviate pain. READ MORE Cannabis-Based Treatment Delayed The first legally licensed cannabis-based treatment by the National Health Service in Britain has been stalled by authorities, creating a lot of unhappiness and disappointed criticism. READ MORE Anxiety Disorder Anxiety disorder involves excessive worry about actual circumstances, events or conflicts. Anyone can develop this disorder. Genes may play a role. READ MORE Cannabis Cannabis has a long history of medicinal, recreational, and industrial use and comes from a bushy plant with thick sticky flowers called Cannabis Sativa READ MORE Drug Abuse The use of Drugs for reasons other than its prescribed recommendation, is known as Drug abuse or substance abuse. Drug abuse or substance abuse is initiated by various biological and social factors. READ MORE Flowers And What They Mean To Us Flowers can be used as infusion for treating digestive disorders or they can be used as poultice for skin problems, and as pastes or decoctions for wounds and injuries. READ MORE Health Insurance - India Health insurance has emerged as one of the fastest growing segments in the non-life insurance industry with 30% growth in 2010-11 with annual premium collections being over Rs 6,000 crores. READ MORE Mental Health - Neurosis vs Psychosis Mental well-being is a concern and abnormal coping of emotions can lead to neurosis or psychosis. Mental illnesses can range from depression, anxiety, phobias to schizophrenia and affective disorders. READ MORE Ways to Improve your Intelligence Quotient (IQ) Intelligence quotient (IQ) is a psychological measure of human intelligence. Regular physical and mental exercise, social networking are ways to increase IQ. READ MORE Most Popular on Medindia Vent Forte (Theophylline) How to Reduce School Bag Weight - Simple Tips Drug Interaction Checker More News on: Adolescence DepressionAnxiety DisorderCannabisDrug Abuse Screening TestDrug AbuseReiki-A Holistic Healing MethodFlowers And What They Mean To UsHealth Insurance - IndiaWays to Improve your Intelligence Quotient (IQ)Mental Health - Neurosis vs Psychosis