Marijuana Archives – The College View

Over 263 million people use marijuana annually

April 20, 2020

Over 263 million people around the globe use marijuana annually, researchers say. As the world celebrates Weed Day (420), scientists investigate the negative effects of marijuana use.

Canadian cannabis legalised

October 17, 2018

Canada decriminalised the use of marijuana on October 17, making it the second country to do so after Uruguay.

Significant increase in illegal online purchasing of cannabis

April 4, 2018

There has been a significant increase in the illegal purchase of cannabis online, especially among third level students internationally, a researcher has found.

Cannabis referendum to be expected if SSDP have their way

April 8, 2015

DCU students should expect to see a referendum to be held on campus regarding the SU’s stance on cannabis in the next academic year. Finnian Curran reports.

NUI Galway students vote yes in cannabis referendum

March 11, 2015

NUI Galway has become the first Students’ Union in Europe to vote in favour of the legalisation of cannabis. Kevin Kelly reports.

Cannabis users less likely to finish college

October 1, 2014

A recent study undertaken by medical journal, The Lancet, has found regular cannabis users are more likely to drop out of univerity. Finnian Curran reports.