Shining a light

Having read some conflicting statements regarding cannabis use generally in our community, I would like to shed some light on the subject.

Scientific facts prove that marijuana/cannabis interferes with normal brain function, impairing judgment and ability to think clearly. It also impairs coordination and reaction time leading to increased road accidents.

Cannabis affects academic performance and memory, causes emotional dysfunction, panic/paranoia, euphoria followed by depression.

Not only is cannabis harmful, it's often the gateway to methamphetamine.

Legalising cannabis leads people to think it must be safe and OK to use. Such a lie!

Addiction to cannabis is a slippery slope often taking its victims into poverty, theft, drug dealing and prostitution to support their habit. Trauma, fear, escapism, resulting in possible suicide unless intercepted.

As a mother and a regular prison visitor, I know the effects of drug addiction and its consequences on mental health are huge.

We should be helping people get off drugs, not making them more accessible.

Also, warning young people not to start using drugs in the first place. That's why I'll be voting a solid NO to legalising cannabis.

C Oliver, Tauranga

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