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Not now, Theresa: Postponing Britain’s EU goodbye

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Brexit Turmoil and Cannabis Concerns

This chapter discusses the political challenges surrounding the UK's Brexit withdrawal, focusing on Parliament's struggles to approve Theresa May's deal amidst pressing deadlines and EU influences. It highlights ongoing tensions within political factions and the urgency to avoid a no-deal scenario. The conversation shifts to cannabis use and its potential mental health impacts, referencing a Lancet study that examines rising concerns about psychosis linked to stronger cannabis varieties and societal attitudes towards decriminalization.

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