Cannabis Seeds - Positive News about Cannabis

Every day we see headlines of “Cannabis seeds plants siezed”, “Two in court over Cannabis” and “Dad caught growing Cannabis seeds”, so lets focus on some of the positive news about Cannabis.

Vince Cable says the Liberal Democrats will keep pushing for the legalisation of cannabis.

The party's new leader believes it makes sense to "regulate and control the market" rather than let criminals "control the mixing of substances".

The government say it has "no plans to legalise cannabis".

It says it remains a Class B drug "as there is clear scientific and medical evidence that cannabis is a harmful drug".

"We can see the damage caused to young people of taking of drugs," Theresa May told Newsbeat.

Campaigners welcome 'historic' day as cannabis legalised in fifth US state

Hundreds of people lined up outside stores in Nevada, as it became the fifth US state to legalise the sale of recreational marijuana.

Products for smoking and eating legally went on sale on Saturday - though consuming it in public, including in hotels, remains illegal.

Anyone who breaks the rule will face a $600 fine.

Chief executive of Essence Cannabis Dispensaries, Armen Yemenidijan, called it an "historic" day.

Among those first in line to make a purchase was State Senator Tick Segerblom, who has been one of the main proponents of legalisation in Nevada.

NHS testing cannabis seeds based pain relief product for first time

The 'MediPen' is used to relieve pain in people suffering from a range of conditions including depression, cancer and arthritis.

The vaporiser contains the active ingredient cannabidoil, an oil extracted from the cannabis plant, and the manufacturer claims it is "completely non-psychoactive and does not induce any mind-altering effects".