cannabis

Child psychiatrist raises alarm over legal semi-synthetic cannabis available in Ireland

Child psychiatrist raises alarm over legal semi-synthetic cannabis available in Ireland

A child psychiatrist has raised alarm over the harmful effects of a legal semi-synthetic cannabis on children’s health and well-being.  According to a recent study conducted by doctors at the University of Galway and Mercy University Hospital Cork, this synthetic cannabis substance is easily accessible online and in retail outlets across Ireland.  The research also […]

2 years ago

Three children hospitalised after ingesting cannabis infused sweets

Three children hospitalised after ingesting cannabis infused sweets

Their condition is not life-threatening. Three children have been hospitalised after they allegedly ingested cannabis-infused sweets. Gardaí are investigating an incident where several children became ill following an event in west Dublin on Sunday. It is now understood that the children had consumed a product advertised as cannabis-infused edibles and have become ill after. A […]

3 years ago

Be wary of cannabis jelly sweets this Halloween, FSAI warns parents

Be wary of cannabis jelly sweets this Halloween, FSAI warns parents

“Putting young children’s health at risk” Halloween is just around the corner and trick-or-treating can finally go ahead. However, health experts are urging parents to be extremely cautious this Halloween. There are concerns about cannabis jelly sweets being accidentally consumed by children. The Food Safety Authority of Ireland told parents to be vigilant this Halloween. […]

5 years ago

Steph and Dom to explore medical marijuana for epileptic son in new show

Steph and Dom to explore medical marijuana for epileptic son in new show

It’s the first time they’re bringing the whole family on board. You might remember Steph and Dom from Gogglebox and more recently their B&B show One Star To Five Star. In a new Channel 4 documentary called Can Cannabis Save Our Son? Steph and Dom will look at the different uses for medical marijuana and see if it will help their […]

8 years ago