28/10/2013
Investigating the rise in the treatment of smokers using home-grown cannabis. What would Leicester gaining UK City of Culture next year means to locals?
How dangerous is home-grown cannabis? We investigate the rising numbers of smokers needing treatment. Also next month, Leicester discovers whether it's been successful in its bid to become UK City of Culture. But what would that really mean to the people who live there? And we're on board the steam train whose speed record remains unbroken after 75 years.
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Made in Leicester: UK City of Culture bid
Duration: 08:40
Skunk dangers
Skunk is a strong form of cannabis, high in the chemical THC, which has become increasingly popular with UK drug users.
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The drug is known to increase the risk of anxiety and paranoia amongst those who smoke it, resulting in an increasing number of referrals for mental health treatment.
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on the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ News website.
Leicester's UK City of Culture bid
Next month Leicester discovers whether it has been successful in its bid to become UK City of Culture.
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Inside Out goes behind the scenes to see what the bid team and their partners are doing to turn their dream into a reality.
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on the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ News website.
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Marie Ashby |
| Series Editor | Tony Roe |
Broadcast
- Mon 28 Oct 2013 19:30Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ One East Midlands