In a recent study published in the journal Psychological Medicine, researchers have investigated the link between psychotic disorders and youth cannabis use. The findings highlight the...
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Activists Demand Further Increase in Tobacco Taxation
ISLAMABAD: Health activists and civil society organizations are urging the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to take immediate action by implementing the Health Ministry’s recommendation for...
Strides Made in China’s Tobacco Control Efforts with 254 Cities Enacting New Non-Smoking Regulations
China is intensifying its efforts to control smoking, with 44 cities introducing or revising regulations in 2023. These measures bring the total number of cities with...
BAT Raises Tobacco Prices to Retain Farmers
In a strategic move to secure the raw material for cigarettes, British American Tobacco (BAT) Kenya has increased its spending on a kilogram of tobacco to...
Marijuana Reclassification: How the Change in Drug Laws Impacts Arizona
In a significant move, the federal government has formally reclassified marijuana as a less dangerous drug. While this change doesn’t directly affect users in Arizona, it...
Valley Prosecutors Clarify Marijuana Laws
In a historic shift, the U.S. Justice Department has formally moved to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug. This significant change in U.S. drug policy...
Tax Hike Backfire: The Unintended Consequences on Tobacco Market
A recent study has cast light on the unintended consequences of high tobacco taxes, revealing a strengthened illegal market as a direct result of these measures....
Youth in the Crosshairs: Tobacco Industry’s Targeted Tactics Exposed
A recent World Health Organization (WHO) report unveils a disturbing trend: an estimated 37 million children aged 13-15 are using tobacco, with the industry’s aggressive marketing...
Pioneering Health: PYC’s FDA Milestone and Althea’s Cannabis Venture
The Australian Stock Exchange (ASX) health sector is witnessing a transformative phase as PYC Therapeutics receives a nod from the FDA, and Althea Group’s new joint...
California’s Cannabis Law Reform: Leveling the Consumption Field
California’s progressive stance on cannabis consumption takes another leap forward with a new law aimed at creating a more equitable environment for cannabis users. This groundbreaking...










