Switzerland and Cannabis: Amour Impossible?

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Executive Summary - Cannabis & Switzerland: Amour Impossible ? Henrik Rydh The purpose of this study is to observe and analyze the need for the legalization of cannabis in Switzerland and the impacts it would have on both society and eco-political aspects.         We believe that depenalization would be beneficial to Switzerland in the political, economical and most of all in the social aspect for several reasons. Up until 1951, cannabis was a legal drug used for textiles, medicinal and recreational purposes. Nevertheless, due to the increasing number of cannabis consumers and negative connotations of “hard drugs” associated with
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the cannabis during the Hippie period, restrictions on the drugs were created.         In recent years, according to studies, it has been seen that the experimental and recreational use have been rising once again. Nevertheless, there has been a rather insignificant change in the amount of dependent consumers. In addition, the addictiveness of tobacco has been proven to be significantly stronger than the minute level of addiction caused by cannabis. The Swiss law states that cannabis in agriculture is legal, as well as the use of the natural properties of cannabis in consumer goods. However, it is forbidden to possess, consume, ...

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