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Risks and benefits of cannabis should not be presented on equal grounds, MCYN says
May 12, 2021 4:23 PM
The Malta Catholic Youth Network (MCYN), said the decriminalisation of cannabis could “lead to the normalisation and popularisation” of its use among adolescents and young people, “who may be misled into believing that cannabis use has no harmful effects.”
MCYN – an umbrella organisation within the Archdiocese of Malta which works with young people – published a position paper as part of the Government’s consultation process regarding the White Paper “Towards the Strengthening of the Legal Framework on the Responsible Use of Cannabis”.
MCYN, which represents more than a 100 youth groups and which has consistently supported recreational activities which aid the young person’s development and community building, “is against the use of any psychoactive and/or harmful substance, whether it be legal or not.”