Published: 12 May 2008
Unite/MHNA Welcome Reclassification of Cannabis
The government’s decision to upgrade the legal status of cannabis to a ‘Class B’ drug has been welcomed as ‘a victory for common sense’ by Unite/Mental Health Nurses Association.
Unite/MHNA Chair, Andy Lauder said:
“It has been proved time and time again by well-respected medical studies that there are strong links between significant cannabis use and those suffering from mental health problems, or have a disposition to mental illness.
We, therefore, welcome the Home Secretary, Jacqui Smith’s announcement that cannabis should be reclassified from ‘Class C’ to ‘Class B’ status”.
Andy Lauder warned:
“There are now much stronger strains of cannabis, such as skunk, entering the UK in response to so-called market forces”.
Last month, Unite/MHNA strongly criticised reports that The Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs was recommending that the drug should remain on the ‘Class C’ list.
Unite/MNHA said that such a decision ‘would fly in the face of established medical facts and common sense’.
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