Dr. Fiona Hutton ist außerordentliche Professorin am Institut für Kriminologie der Victoria University, Wellington. [12] Degenhardt et coll., « Cannabis and Psychosis », Current Psychiatry Reports 4, Nr. 3 (2002); Caspi et coll., « Moderation of the Effect of Adolescent-Onset Cannabis Use on Adult Psychosis by a Functional Polymorphism in the Catechol-O-Methyltransferase Gene: Longitudinal Evidence of a Gene X Environment Interaction », Biological Psychiatry 57, Nr. 10 (2005); Poulton et al., « Patterns of Recreational Cannabis Use in Aotearoa-New Zealand and Their Consequences: Evidence to Inform Voters in the 2020 Referendum », Journal of the Royal Society of New Zealand (2020). Das Ergebnis hilft auch nicht denen, die mit dem Stigma drogenbezogener Überzeugungen leben müssen. Während eines kürzlichen Forschungsprojekts sprach ich mit Neuseeländern, die mit dem Stigma drogenbezogener Überzeugungen leben. Think of the person who said, “I was broken for quite a long time [after being convicted of cannabis possession], I always lived in the background.” [2] Eastwood et al., “A Quiet Revolution: Drug Decriminalisation across the Globe,” 2016 A Comparison of the Cost-effectiveness of Prohibition and Regulation of Drugs, Transform Drug Policy Foundation (2009). An accessible document that provides a clear assessment of the regulatory issues related to the reform of the Cannabis Act.
Maori are disproportionately arrested, convicted and convicted for drug-related offences, including cannabis-related crimes See “Is all cannabis use harmful? and “How could legalization change the health effects of cannabis?” There would still be cannabis-related offences if the new law were violated See “How would cannabis legalisation specifically affect Maori?” [15] Kerr et al., “Oregon Recreational Marijuana Legalization: Changes in Undergraduates` Marijuana Use Rates from 2008 to 2016,” Psychology of Addictive Behaviors 32, No. 6 (2018) It is very common to have tried cannabis and to use cannabis occasionally, although it is illegal. People narrowly voted against a particular piece of legislation, and other types of reforms should not be ruled out. Especially from a government that supports a health-friendly approach to drugs. Even those who campaigned for a “no” vote noted that the current system is not working, so now is the time for the government to take a stand, implement much-needed reforms, take a social justice approach to drug use, and take a leadership role on this important issue. The Uruguayan government legalized the recreational use of cannabis in 2013. Uruguayan citizens (not tourists) who are 18 years of age or older and wish to use legal cannabis must register and choose to grow at home, use cannabis social clubs, or purchase it at a licensed dispensary. The New Zealand Medical Association initially announced its opposition to the legislation, although controversy surrounding the lack of consultation with members prompted the council to withdraw its public position.
[67] [68] [69] The NZMA initially stated that “cannabis is a harmful drug that causes a range of damage to health and society at the individual and community levels,”[70] However, it later emerged that the NZMA relied on outdated information and had not consulted any of its 5,000 doctors before issuing its statement. Many family physicians were angry about this and, as a result, more than 100 doctors publicly supported the legalization of cannabis. Dr Emma Clare said many doctors thought the referendum would take place and therefore did not comment on the NZMA`s anti-legislation. [71] The NZMA was also criticized by former Prime Minister Helen Clark, who said it had “given voters a false impression of what doctors think.” Less than two weeks before election day, when early voting had been underway for more than a week, the NZMA sent a letter of apology to its members, stating, “The NZMA will not have a position on the cannabis referendum.” [72] [67] [68] [2] Jock Phillips, “Drugs” www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/drugs If you or someone you know is having problems with cannabis, other drugs or alcohol, it`s important to know that there are people who can help you. For more information, see Get help. [4] Caulkins, “The Real Dangers of Marijuana,” National Affairs, (Winter 2016) 2134 (2016) Status of cannabis law reform for recreational cannabis use worldwide. Photo credit: Jamesy0627144/Wikimedia CC BY-SA 4.0. Various jurisdictions have legalized recreational cannabis, including states in the United States, Canada, Uruguay, ACT (Australia) and South Africa. For ACT and South Africa, there is no commercial market or way to buy cannabis from regulated stores, only home cultivation is allowed. In contrast, other places that have legalized cannabis allow its purchase, with Uruguay having a government-controlled market, most U.S.
states having commercial markets, and Canada having a commercial market with stricter regulations. Considering the Legalization of Marijuana: Insights for Vermont and Other Jurisdictions, RAND (2015). A detailed report highlighting different policy options for a regulated cannabis framework To learn more about youth and the court case, visit the Ministry of Justice Youth Court website. Cannabis contains more than 120 chemicals known as cannabinoids. Experts are still not sure what each cannabinoid does, but two are relatively well studied – CBD (cannabidiol) and THC (Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol), with THC being the best studied. CBD is a non-intoxicating cannabinoid and THC is the main psychoactive compound responsible for the “high” sensation. [1] In the plant, THC and CBD exist in their acidic form (THC-A or CBD-A), which are converted into THC or CBD when heated or dried. The combined effects of CBD and THC are complex and poorly understood, but the ratio is known to be important because CBD reduces some of the more negative aspects of THC, including anxiety and unpleasant psychosis. [2] THC and CBD content varies depending on the strain of the plant and growing conditions. The strength of cannabis has steadily increased in the illicit market by breeding plants to increase THC content, reduce CBD content or increase the THC/CBD ratio.
[3] Associate Professor David Newcombe is Academic Director of the Postdoctoral Programs in Substance Abuse and Head of the Department of Community and Social Health in the School of Population Health, as well as Associate Director of the Centre for Research on Addiction. He has worked in the addiction sector for over 20 years in various clinical and research roles in Australia and New Zealand. Prior to moving to New Zealand, David was a Senior Project Manager at the World Health Organization (WHO) Collaborating Centre for Research in the Treatment of Drug and Alcohol Problems at the University of Adelaide.
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