The risks of legalizing cannabis drugs
Authors:
L. Csémy; K. Nešpor
Authors‘ workplace:
Ředitelka: MUDr. Zuzana Barboríková, MBA
; Psychiatrická nemocnice Bohnice, Praha
Published in:
Prakt. Lék. 2023; 103(1): 32-34
Category:
Of different specialties
Overview
The factual legalization of cannabis drugs would lead to higher consumption and a decrease in the prices of cannabis drugs on the black market. This would bring a host of complications including foetal harm, mental disorders, traffic accidents and economic losses.
Keywords:
Marijuana – cannabis – risks – legalization
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