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[Medical Independent] , Reilly, Catherine IMO backs American Medical Association position on cannabis. (21 Apr 2023)

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The IMO has supported the position on cannabis adopted by the American Medical Association (AMA) through a motion at its AGM on 15 April.

The meeting supported the AMA position that cannabis is a dangerous drug and a serious public health concern; the sale of cannabis for adult use should not be legalised; and stronger public health messaging on the health effects of cannabis and cannabinoid inhalation and ingestion is required, with an emphasis on reducing initiation and frequency of cannabis use among adolescents....

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