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UK: Concerns over online drugs poll

Eleanor Mather, Earl Shilton.

Leicester Mercury

Saturday 24 Mar 2012

Regarding the online poll about the legalisation of cannabis, I was rather perturbed to see that so many seem to be in favour of a change in the law.

Admittedly the respondents are a self-selected group and not necessarily representative of the general population but their influence may be important.

In addition to the concerns about mental health, progression to other drugs, etc, I do wonder how many of those wanting to decriminalize cannabis have considered its detrimental impact on daily functioning.

Very recently, a research paper in the British Medical Journal found that cannabis use doubles the odds of having a motor vehicle crash.

So I would suggest if the rules concerning so-called "recreational" drugs are to change then it will also be necessary to consider implementing drug-driving legislation in order to keep the remainder of the community safe from the increased threat of road accidents.

Personal use of drugs has wide-reaching effects beyond those on the individual and this must not be forgotten.

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