Ron Strider
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While a high-profile case is under way at the Pretoria High Court regarding the legalization of marijuana, we spoke to a few international experts at the Drug Policy Week conference to get their views on this controversial topic.
Dr. Raquel Peyraube, Clinical Director of ICEERS and Advisor to the Institute of Regulation and Control of Cannabis in Uruguay, argues that decriminalization of drug use and trade is inevitable.
Peyraube says that decriminalization of cannabis in Uruguay has, as indicated by national census statistics, led to a steady decrease in the number of people using cannabis and other drugs. She also said that it has reduced the numbers of people using cocaine-based drugs because regulation meant that people did not need to go to drug dealers, where other drugs are available, to get their cannabis.
"It is not true...that cannabis is the gateway to other drugs. The gateway to drugs is dealers," says Peyraube.
"The worst legalization is better than the best prohibition."
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Dr. Raquel Peyraube, Clinical Director of ICEERS and Advisor to the Institute of Regulation and Control of Cannabis in Uruguay, argues that decriminalization of drug use and trade is inevitable.
Peyraube says that decriminalization of cannabis in Uruguay has, as indicated by national census statistics, led to a steady decrease in the number of people using cannabis and other drugs. She also said that it has reduced the numbers of people using cocaine-based drugs because regulation meant that people did not need to go to drug dealers, where other drugs are available, to get their cannabis.
"It is not true...that cannabis is the gateway to other drugs. The gateway to drugs is dealers," says Peyraube.
"The worst legalization is better than the best prohibition."
News Moderator: Ron Strider 420 MAGAZINE ®
Full Article: General drug use has decreased in countries where cannabis is legal - expert | News24
Contact: Careers24 - South Africa
Photo Credit: Getty Images
Website: News24 | South Africa's leading source of breaking news, opinion and insight
