On February 24, 2016 the Australian parliament passed an amendment to the Narcotic Drugs Act which legalised medical marijuana. The amendment permits patients with a prescription from a doctor to posses and use medical cannabis. The cannabis must be grown in Australia under the supervision of the local government. Analysts predict that marijuana will be available to patients beginning in 2017.
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@528PP8H4yrs4Y
everyone is going to get high and die
Yes but with the same level of science based critique of negative effects as smoking and alcohol receives so that individuals can make informed choices
@8J9J5JR5yrs5Y
Yes, legalize tax and regulate but add instead of it being punitive criminal problem, treat as a health problem and refer to health services - see Portugal model
@8JLLT5N5yrs5Y
yes but they must be over 18
@92XWDJ33yrs3Y
No, but Marijuana should be decriminalised
@932YHHF3yrs3Y
Yes, but it's use when driving etc should be illegal like drink driving
@8K3NZ2B5yrs5Y
Yes, but for highly regulated medical use ONLY
Yes but the state doesn't take over and it remains a community thing.
@8YLR3QK3yrs3Y
No, and execute drug criminals
Yes, but decriminalise it not legalise it.
it's not important to me because I don't do drugs
Decriminalise personal possession
Yes, but enforce new laws prohibiting the abuse of the drug at certain age.
@8W2HZ7W4yrs4Y
Yes, and re-evaluate the innocence of any persons currently serving time for previous use of marijuana
Not that I would do marijuana but in a way, yes. But I wouldn’t recommend having an addiction to marijuana therefore like alcohol, it can ruin the lives of the many people who have those habits.
Medicinal marijuana, yes. Recreational purposes, no.
@B4N7PLT2wks2W
No, marijuana can increase risk of psychiatric conditions like schizophrenia. Medical marijuana needs to be better and more carefully regulated
@B4L8N782wks2W
Just Decriminalise it, people can farm it for their own benefits, and may sell commercially with licenses.
@B35DK7G2mos2MO
If it’s legal for government to distribute and profit it should be decriminalised for others. Double standards set no example.
@B2R8MS43mos3MO
Yes, predominantly for medical use. As well as immediately release anyone currently serving time, and clear conviction records for solely marijuana related drug offences
@B2QYN5X3mos3MO
Yes, but only for medical use. have extreme low amount of resources and for emergency use. resources need to be somehow observe closely.
@B2GTGBX 3mos3MO
No, but decriminalisation of all drug use and a Pardon for all who have convictions based around drug use and possession.
@B2BLP7N4mos4MO
No, not unless they are willing to legalise clinical trials for psylocibin to treat depression as well.
@9XSSRF56mos6MO
No, the effects of using marijuana and especially secondhand smoke from recreational marijuana can be dangerous
Only if you’re under the age of 18, are healthy, don’t use it too regularly, have regular checkups, aren’t addicted or have prior problems with drugs or alcohol, aren’t selling it illegally, don’t become aggressive or paranoid, or if it’s been recommended by a doctor.
@9VYX78R6mos6MO
Yes, for medical purposes and it should be decriminalised rather then legalised for users who are recreationally using.
@9SBFDT78mos8MO
yes, legalise it and also tax and regulate marijuana similar to how cigarettes are taxed and immediately release anyone serving time solely based on cannabis offences
Yes, but institute and increase funding on the proper programs that can aid in recovering from drug use.
Creating special licenses for marijuana use for people 18 years+ and create both mental and physical tests to dictate whether or not they should be allowed to use it.
@9N9NYLW11mos11MO
No, however decriminalise cannabis but have a proper debate into whether cannabis should be legalised
i think that it should only be taken for people who take it for health reasons or destress especially if that need it
Yes, but only medicinal use in regulated dosages and proven treatments, no smoking, edibles etc
No, only prescribed for medicinal use.
Yes in the form of a prescription drug
@8YXQ8B8Independent3yrs3Y
Yes, and those incarcerated for Marijuana related offences should immediately be released
@8TS8Z9DIndependent4yrs4Y
Yes, but only for medical use. Even then, it shouldn't be Marijuana (the plant), but cannabis oil with all the addictive substance removed. Legalising it for medical research would be beneficial though.
@B4BPF7T4wks4W
No, it's not a good idea to encourage strictly unhealthy habits like marijuana, and it could act as a gateway drug.
@B3TZ7VF1mo1MO
No, this could be a gateway drug, and there isn't enough research on it to determine if it is safe or not.
Yes but still illegal to have in system when driving - better drug testing kits required to determine time of usage
@B38NKQX2mos2MO
Only in instances where there is evidence to support its efficacy ie; cancer treatment , and in those clients without mental health histories given the potential for psychosis.
For medicinal purposes yes, rehabilitation should be provided for those who do not meet the criteria
I don't really mind it. As long as it's handled correctly, it could be beneficial for our economy. However, strict regulations are necessary.
if it has been proven or if there is investigations that shows it is safe... then yes but if the science contradicts and says its dangerous then it should stay illegal.
Yes if it can be taxed and CONTROLLED so it does not end in chaos Also release anyone who is serving time for Marijuana crimes
@9G35LNX2yrs2Y
It should be legal but due to the studies shown, vaping was formally used to reduce a persons addiction to smoking however that turned out to be a problem that we now face.
@9FQFFFK2yrs2Y
Allow prescription users to grow their own at home
recreational cones are fine, but if someone does something under the influence they should be punished.
Depends on what it's used for (Yes for chronic medical conditions like epilepsy. Don't let mentally ill people have access if it gives way to the risk of them getting violent.
@9GLB6M71yr1Y
No there should still be a sentance depending on how bad it is but there should be help overcoming addiction and it should also be legal for medical use
@9GCQG3Z2yrs2Y
Yes, for the purpose of helping addicts quit so that they don’t commit crimes in order access weed. This would require counselling services used in parallel.
@9G65YN62yrs2Y
Yes, legalise, tax and regulate the marijuana industry, as well as immediately releasing anyone serving time solely for drug offences regarding marijuana.
Yes, but increase social support to reduce impacts on individuals and the community
@9D7WX8T2yrs2Y
Yes but the smoke cannot affect members of the public or minors in a household.
For people with mental issues
Yes. But only if there are carbon offset programs to reduce the negative environmental effects of the cannabis industry.
@92JWTFC3yrs3Y
If someone wants to smoke than they should be allowed to
Yes, but you should only be able to buy it from a chemist
No, It's cooler when it's illegal.
@92D4TL93yrs3Y
I am a health care worker and i know Marijuana helps peoples pain and gives them peace. It is a natural plant and the law gets in the way of Human rights. People are forced to take pharma products with choice .
Yes, but increased rehabilitation programs need to be made available to help those who will develop addiction
@927463V3yrs3Y
Yes but only if programs are more available to those who want it
Legalise medicinal marijuana for specific ailments
@8ZYXS493yrs3Y
Yes, but with the same limitations as alcohol, ie. no usage whilst operating vehicles, etc.
Yes, but only in designated zones
Decriminalisation is preferable to legalization
No, but for medical usage. Marijuana crimes should also only be enforced when a crime is evident.
@8ZSHJVT3yrs3Y
No because then the government will regulate and tax it
Yes to decriminalisation not legalisation. Only for personal use.
Decriminalisation not legalisation and for personal use only
@8ZQN5HC3yrs3Y
Not legalisation, but decriminalisation
yes for people who are sick or need pain relief
Yes, but with a legal age limit set by the age when brain development is completed (age 25-28) to reduce mental health harms
Should be treated the same as alcohol
Yes, but only on private property. I don’t consent to second hand smoking.
No, it should be decriminalised, but not legalised.
@8ZF9R243yrs3Y
Yes but for very specific purposes like medicine rather than recreational.
@8Z8XQBX3yrs3Y
Yes although I believe that the results of legalisation should be observed for a while and after a final decision should be made.
@8Z7NV74Independent3yrs3Y
needs to have further research on it
Only if it’s used for health reasons
@8Z46QFTIndependent3yrs3Y
No, but personal possession should be decriminalised and instead be treated as a health issue. Mandatory rehab and supervision. And previous offenders should be released
@8YZC6VC3yrs3Y
No, but intern offenders in rehabilitation rather than arresting them
@8YYLPK33yrs3Y
Yes. And use the money currently spend on court and jails for educational programs.
@8YH7QWC3yrs3Y
no, but marijunana use should be decriminalised and allowed for medical use
Yes, regulate, tax and use it for medical use, but have ways to help people with the drug and any negative effects.
@8WVVCSB3yrs3Y
Yes, and legalise it in all states
@9352LSG3yrs3Y
@934YKH23yrs3Y
Only for medical use, only as an oil or non smoking form, only with the hallucinogens removed
@934NKZJ3yrs3Y
@934MYR23yrs3Y
Not for it not against it. Each to their own.
@9346PS93yrs3Y
I think all drug use should be looked down upon, but that is for communities at large to handle. It should be legalised and possibly even taxed, but the negative effects (even as a painkiller) should be considered by others before use.
@933YCJD3yrs3Y
Yes, but for medical and research. For now.
@933X66V3yrs3Y
Only for medical treatment and not for recreation
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