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Cannabis legalisation in Canada with Janni Leung
Cannabis legalisation in Canada with Janni Leung
Cannabis legalisation in Canada with Janni Leung
Thursday 13th July 2023
Join Dr. Janni Leung on Addiction Audio as she explores Canada's cannabis legalization impacts, from reduced arrests to public health challenges.
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Episode Overview
- The systematic review highlighted significant reductions in cannabis-related arrests after legalization, making cannabis products more accessible and affordable.
- Dr. Leung emphasized the importance of conducting systematic reviews to provide unbiased findings for policymakers, researchers, and the public.
- The review shed light on the need for ongoing monitoring and repeated evaluations as the legal marijuana markets age, emphasizing the potential impacts on mental health, social outcomes, and the use of other substances.
- Key takeaways from the Canadian experience include the successful reduction in cannabis arrests, the potential of legal markets to address the demand for cannabis use, and the necessity of implementing appropriate public health measures to address potential harms associated with cannabis use.
- The episode concluded with a discussion on the lessons for other jurisdictions looking to legalize cannabis, emphasizing the need for careful pre-planning and policies in place to protect public health and safety, prevent use by children and adolescents, and monitor health outcomes.
We find that after cannabis legalization in Canada, there have been significant reductions in cannabis-related arrests. This means that less of police time and efforts have been spent on arresting people for cannabis use and that individuals were no longer being criminalized for processing or using cannabis.
Curious about how cannabis legalization has shaped Canada? This episode of Addiction Audio features a fascinating chat between Dr. Elle Wadsworth and Dr. Janni Leung, a National Health and Medical Research Council Emerging Leadership Fellow at the University of Queensland. Dr. Leung shares her systematic review on the impacts of cannabis legalization in Canada, shedding light on changes in arrests, product availability, pricing, and more.
Since legalization, Canada has seen a significant drop in cannabis-related arrests, freeing up police resources for other matters. But that's just the tip of the iceberg. The conversation dives into trends in both legal and illicit cannabis purchases, and how packaging regulations might influence non-users. They also touch on the critical issue of driving under the influence and traffic-related injuries. Dr. Leung underscores the importance of systematic reviews to offer unbiased data for policymakers, researchers, and the public.
She emphasizes the need for ongoing monitoring and evaluations to keep up with the evolving legal cannabis market. The episode wraps up with lessons for other regions considering legalization, stressing the need for pre-planning and policies to safeguard public health and prevent youth access. Tune in for a comprehensive look at Canada's journey with legal cannabis and what it means for the future.