The horrific substances hidden in cannabis being sold on streets of Manchester

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The horrific substances hidden in cannabis being sold on streets of Manchester
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Health say that these substances found in marijuana could lead to respiratory issues, neurological damage, and gastrointestinal infections

A warning has been issued after 'dangerous' levels of mould, yeast, E.coli and salmonella was found in UK street cannabis. Researchers from Manchester Metropolitan University and Curaleaf Clinic have worked together to analyse 60 samples seized by police in Greater Manchester and Northumbria.

These include anxiety , depression and chronic pain . More than one in 10 have used the dark web, online retailers, and even QR code stickers left by dealers to obtain the substance. To raise awareness of the dangers of illegally sourced cannabis, Curaleaf has launched a public health campaign, What Are You Smoking?, aimed at engaging those most at risk.

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