BBC report downplays the risks of marijuana - legalisation on the way ?

A BBC report downplays the risks of marijuana. Dr Robert Melamede, of the University of Colorado, says Cannabis smoke is less likely to cause cancer than tobacco smoke. Whilst the smoke was chemically similar, tobacco is more carcinogenic.

He said the difference was mainly due to nicotine in tobacco, whereas cannabis may inhibit cancer because of the presence of the chemical THC.

Boots are to combine with Unichem to form a group of 23% of all UK pharmacies – handily placed to retail Cannabis... or any other legalised drug.

Is the UK Government getting ready to legalise cannabis ? The Police will be happy, it will raise Government revenue and remove some element of criminality from the supply of mind altering drugs. Not much chance of opposition from the Opposition either.

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