Could cannabis liberalisation lead to wider changes in drug policies and outcomes?

Cannabis policies are changing in some countries. This may have consequences that extend beyond cannabis-specific outcomes, such as an impact on the consumption patterns of other substances. Changes in cannabis policies may also influence policy responses to other drugs, as countries re-assess the balance between law enforcement and public health objectives. If this happens, it could have important health and social consequences, especially in those countries where a ‘war on drugs’ policy perspective has inhibited investment in evidence based responses in areas such as treatment and harm reduction.
Source: International Journal of Drug Policy - Category: Addiction Authors: Tags: Commentary Source Type: research