Preliminary research shows that a compound found in marijuana may be able to stop breast cancer cells that are spreading out of control. The non-toxic compound has been found to stop a gene that researchers think is responsible for allowing cancer cells to spread. Posted by Chris Bennett
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The Harper government introduced new legislation Tuesday proposing mandatory sentencing for individuals convicted of serious drug-related crimes as part of the Conservatives' anti-drug strategy. If passed, Bill C-2 will impose the first mandatory sentences under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act for people convicted of drug-related crimes. Posted by Chris Bennett.
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In the 1960s, Dr. Peter Witt gave drugs to spiders and observed their effects on web building. This short film about the results of the experiment was created by First Church Of Christ, Filmmaker.
In early 2007, the National Drug Control Policy commissioned several anti-marijuana advertisements to appear on television. Out of the dozens of slogans filmed, only a few made it onto the air. These are the rejected slogans.