Cannabis debates

SA’s slow-burn cannabis conundrum lingers as youth seek treatment for weed abuse

While the numbers are still being crunched for a publishable report, cannabis use among young people has risen, says SA Medical Research Council scientist

12 February 2023 - 19:35

A noticeable increase in the number of young people seeking treatment for cannabis abuse has thrown fuel into the fiery debate over its legalisation in South Africa...

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