The Malta Association of Public Health Medicine (MAPHM) has reiterated the fact that it has consistently been against the legalisation of cannabis for recreational use following a review of all available scientific research on this subject.

In a statement, it said that it also supported Caritas Malta, Oasi Foundation, Sedqa and the Psychiatry Association on their stand against recreational cannabis use and its implications for the law.

The Association concluded that, “if it is the Government’s intention to legalise the recreational use of cannabis, as per the Prime Minister’s pledge to present a draft law, or white paper, MAPHM strongly advises the Government to adopt a harm reduction approach that focuses on prevention, education, treatment, and the implementation of a robust regulatory framework to ensure public safety and protection.”

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