Historique
Article de Périodique
Less THC, more public health? (2012)
Auteur(s) :
COHEN, P.
Année
2012
Page(s) :
188-193
Langue(s) :
Anglais
Domaine :
Drogues illicites / Illicit drugs
Discipline :
SAN (Santé publique / Public health)
Thésaurus géographique
PAYS-BAS
Thésaurus mots-clés
CANNABIS
;
POLITIQUE
;
SANTE PUBLIQUE
;
TETRAHYDROCANNABINOL
;
CLASSIFICATION
;
LEGISLATION
Résumé :
Purpose - This paper seeks to comment on legislative changes proposed in The Netherlands to make a legal distinction between low and high THC content cannabis.
Design/methodology/approach - This paper carries out a policy assessment.
Findings - The proposed distinction is not driven by public health interests, the arguments are flawed and not substantiated. It is a political decision with benefits for interest groups.
Originality/value - The proposed legal changes in The Netherlands have not previously been discussed in English language drug journals.
Design/methodology/approach - This paper carries out a policy assessment.
Findings - The proposed distinction is not driven by public health interests, the arguments are flawed and not substantiated. It is a political decision with benefits for interest groups.
Originality/value - The proposed legal changes in The Netherlands have not previously been discussed in English language drug journals.
Affiliation :
Centre for Drug Research, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands