It's Britain's most open secret. Even though it's illegal, over 15 million people have tried it - including a third of all British teenagers and, by their own admission, a select group of Government ministers. But in the press there are more and more scare stories about the effects of the drug, and there's growing debate about whether cannabis should be reclassified as a class B drug.

In Should I Smoke Dope? Nicky Taylor, immersive journalist and single mum, embarks on a fact-finding mission to discover more about cannabis. Her journey mimics most people's first foray into cannabis culture - and is both funny and sometimes frightening.

In order to separate the science from the fiction, Nicky takes a trip to Amsterdam where she helps out in a coffee shop selling cannabis, and discovers firsthand what the effects of cannabis are on everyday life.

Back in the UK, Nicky finds out about the genetically modified cannabis skunk, which is cheap and increasingly sold on the streets. Nicky takes part in a groundbreaking medical trial to find out whether the drug can make you mad; is it worse than alcohol; and stronger than it used to be? Her month long experience is both disturbing and revealing.