Holy Smoke

[SPLINE]

Re. this utopia where cannabis is legal; supply and purity are controlled, crime is reduced and taxes are raised.

It's bollucks.

Look at what happens with tobacco presently...anybody who lives in one of the occupied towns of the north will be familiar with under-the-counter sales of illegal tobacco. It's a large and organised business, with supply cars, stash cars and spotters outside shops. More illegal tobacco is sold here than legal. Purity unknown, criminals enriched and no tax raised.

And what is the planned minimum legal age for buying cannabis in this utopia? 16? Many dope smokers are younger than that, so the illegal trade will continue for a) under-age sale and b) tax evading sales.

 

[Highway Man]

Cannabis is not an effective treatment for common mental health conditions despite the global surge in patients using it for that purpose, a review has found. Researchers concluded there was “very little evidence for its efficacy” in treating anxiety, anorexia nervosa, psychotic disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder or opioid use disorder.

No because it actually causes these symptoms along with paranoia

 

[JohnD]

No because it actually causes these symptoms along with paranoia

I wonder if alcohol causes behavioural or mental problems. Or does it just lead to an early death with liver and cardiovascular damage.

 

[Highway Man]

I wonder if alcohol causes behavioural or mental problems. Or does it just lead to an early death with liver and cardiovascular damage.

I would think for alcoholics that is a problem.