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‘SUPER SKUNK’ YOBS TARGETING CHILDREN

Deadly dope ‘melts’ minds

- By OLIVER PRITCHARD oliver.pritchard@dailystar.co.uk

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SICK dealers are targeting school pupils with super strength cannabis.

The potent skunk is said to “melt” the minds of developing brains.

This 20% stronger dope is often in the drug THC, which has been linked to addiction and psychologi­cal dependency, say experts. Many types of skunk are also lower in the drug CBD, which counteract­s THC and helps people feel less anxious.

Experts say this toxic mix may be contributi­ng to the fact 87% of young people in drug treatment are cannabis users.

An NHS survey of 11 to 16-year-olds also said 24% of pupils said they had taken drugs. Thinktank Volteface said legalising cannabis would counter the problem.

Spokesman Paul North said: “If it’s legal kids do not see it as a cool thing to do.”

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