Episode
Horizon: Cannabis: Miracle Medicine or Dangerous Drug?
Overview
At a pivotal moment in the history of one of the world’s oldest drugs, Dr Javid Abdelmoneim investigates the latest medical and scientific research into the effects of cannabis on the brain and body.
Details
- Series
- Horizon
- Season
- Season 56
- Episode
- Episode 6
- Air date
- 2019-08-28
- Runtime
- 60 min
Episode context
Cannabis: Miracle Medicine or Dangerous Drug? is Episode 6 in 2019 of Horizon. It aired on 2019-08-28. The runtime is 60 min.
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