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Shiplake Art Gallery
THE VIKING VOICE SPRING 2022
by Berry & Ava Timms
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S. Reid P. White J. Lynsky
S. Mutnikas F. Stewart
F. Suter D. Coles
The BIG Question: The Legalisation of Drugs
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When asking Mr Jones the same question, he also agreed that “the use of CBD oil from the cannabis plant, can treat long term chronic pain. It was quite evident that there is a link between its anti-inflammatory causes and its ability to relieve pain.” However, he only advocates the use of cannabis without the psychotic compounds, and if properly licensed.
Lastly, when speaking to Dr Chare and asking about the negative effects of the legalisation of certain drugs for medical usage, she replied that, “none come to mind, as we already tightly control the use of drugs like heroin in the form of morphine.”
Mr Jones’ opinion dovetailed with this view, saying; “If you licence a drug, and it’s a good use then that’s great. However, you need to be careful in that a lot of these drugs are not managed appropriately and can become gateway drugs for something that would have a harsher impact on the body, for example, links between cannabis and looking for another illegal high along the lines of cocaine and potentially heroin. Furthermore if you legalise these drugs, then they are easier to get hold of and therefore more open to abuse.”
In conclusion, having weighed both sides of the argument, we happily advocate for the legalisation of drugs for its medical benefits for those struggling with mental disorders and chronic pain. We want people to receive the treatment that they deserve and ease them from the pain that they face daily and allow them to live their day to day life in the way that they should. That’s what we think, how about you?
