Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops - Statement on Legalization of Marijuana

The Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) has issued a statement on the legalization of cannabis/marijuana for recreational use. This statement comments on what the CCCB worries will be the effects of using and promoting the use of marijuana for recreational purposes, reiterating the information and insights already expressed in its prior Statement on Canada's Opioid Crisis and Drug Addiction, as well as highlighting the important evidence-based concerns raised by a number of community professionals and the Holy See.

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