• UGI USER
  • Feb 26, 2024
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GERMANY LEGALISES LIMITED POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA:

Why in the news?

  • German lawmakers approve a plan to liberalize cannabis rules, potentially decriminalizing limited marijuana possession.
  • Proposal includes establishment of “cannabis clubs” for recreational use.
  • Death of 18-year-old Akul B Dhawan due to hypothermia and alcohol intoxication in extremely cold weather.
source:lotusarise

About German Cannabis Legalization:

  • German lawmakers approve a government plan to liberalize cannabis rules.
  • Decriminalization of limited marijuana possession and recreational use allowed for “cannabis clubs.”
  • Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s coalition backs legislation to combat black market and protect youth, citing rising consumption and health risks.
What is Marijuana?

●   Derived from Cannabis plant, used for medical, recreational & religious purposes.

●   Consumption methods: smoking, vaporization, ingestion, or extracts.

●   Effects include altered perception, increased appetite, short-term memory loss, dry mouth, impaired motor skills, and potential long-term addiction and cognitive issues.

What is Cannabis?

●   Cannabis, from the plant Cannabis sativa, is the most widely cultivated and abused illicit drug globally.

●   Its psychoactive component, Delta9 tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), is responsible for its effects.

●   Forms include hashish (resin), cannabis oil (concentrate), and ganja (flowering tops), covered by the NDPS Act.

●   Charas is resin extracted from the plant, while bhang, made from leaves, and CBD oil, from cannabidiol, aren’t outlawed.

Regulation in India:

·   Recreational use of cannabis is illegal under the  Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act , 1985 in India.