Feb 9, 2022 · Using cannabis during pregnancy has risks of causing harm to the mother and baby. Maternal cannabis use increases the risk of anaemia, low birthweight, and childhood developmental and behavioural problems. It’s safest for pregnant women to avoid using cannabis altogether. Cannabis use is higher risk for people with heart conditions.

Jul 7, 2020 · Cannabis-related enforcement not necessary for now-legal activities such as adult use of cannabis and limited home growing. Enforcement changes would be felt most significantly by Māori and young men. People under 20 caught with cannabis would not be convicted of a crime and would instead receive a health-based response or pay a fine.

Purchasing cannabis from licensed ‘coffeeshops’ and possessing small amounts of cannabis is tolerated in the Netherlands due to steps taken in the 1970s. Over that time, the rates of cannabis use have been the same for people in the Netherlands compared to their European neighbours where cannabis is illegal.

Jul 7, 2020 · Australia’s states and territories have taken different approaches to cannabis law reform. Cannabis remains prohibited under federal law, but in January 2020 the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) became the first to legalise recreational cannabis use (but not sales). South Australia and the Northern Territory have all decriminalised cannabis for possession of small …

Jul 7, 2020 · Eleven states have legalised recreational cannabis use, though cannabis remains prohibited under federal law. For many states this followed establishment of a medicinal cannabis market and previous decriminalisation of cannabis use. In most states with a legal cannabis market, products can be purchased in unlimited strengths and forms from retail stores.

Sep 15, 2020 · Staff writer Alex Braae breaks down the cannabis legislation in a Q&A-style article on The Spinoff. The NZ Drug Foundation has raised some concern about the proposed THC limit for recreational cannabis under the proposed legal framework, as reported on RNZ. The Government has released the final draft of the Cannabis Legalisation and Control Bill.

Jul 7, 2020 · Cannabis use in the last 12 months also increased from 1.4% (2001) to 8.3% (2011) to 15.4% (2016). A study found no evidence that cannabis legalisation impacted rates of adolescent cannabis use or their perceived risk of cannabis, but that it increased their perception of cannabis being available.

Jun 7, 2020 · Professor Richie Poulton, Chief Science Advisor for the social sector and director of the Dunedin Multidisciplinary Health and Development Study, spoke to Kim Hill for RNZ's Saturday Morning programme about the health impacts of cannabis.

Jul 7, 2020 · Purchasing cannabis from licensed ‘coffeeshops’ and possessing small amounts of cannabis is tolerated in the Netherlands due to steps taken in the 1970s. Over that time, the rates of cannabis use have been the same for people in the Netherlands compared to their European neighbours where cannabis is illegal. In contrast, arrests and convictions for possession for …

Jul 9, 2020 · Legal cannabis could reduce harm, but many unknowns. by EllenR | Jul 9, 2020 | Cannabis, In the news. Professor Joe Boden, member of the cannabis expert panel, spoke to Heather du Plessis-Allan on Newstalk ZB about the possible impacts of legalising cannabis for recreational use. Listen to the interview below or on the Newstalk ZB...