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Scientific evidence behind legalising cannabis is uncertain, Prime Minister’s Chief Science Advisor says

by EllenR | Jul 8, 2020 | Cannabis, In the news

The prime minister’s chief scientist says the science behind legalising cannabis is uncertain, though it appears making recreational use of the drug legal may reduce harm, writes political reporter Thomas Manch for Stuff.

Read the article on the Stuff website

See the full cannabis evidence summary

Image: Sarah Robson/RNZ.

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