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Health: Teachers’ Association warns of risks associated with cannabis consumption

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Teachers’ association warns of risks associated with cannabis consumption

“Partial legalization sends a false signal that cannabis consumption is harmless,” says Stefan Düll. photo

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The controversial legalization of cannabis in Germany will come as planned on April 1st. Schools are also concerned with the issue.

With the partial legalization of The German Teachers’ Association fears cannabis will have negative consequences for young people if they use this drug. “In addition to the increased risk of psychosis in young people, cannabis consumption in particular can mean that school, learning material and the future professional future are no longer perceived as important,” said association president Stefan Düll to the German Press Agency in Berlin.

“In many cases, this means that those affected are still physically present in class, but are no longer mentally focused on the matter, and in some cases it also leads to increased absenteeism.” The controversial law comes into force on Monday.

Demand for more clarification

Düll spoke out in favor of more information. According to him, schools and teachers are already doing a lot to achieve this. “In general, more training opportunities for teachers and more resources and staff for schools are needed in order to be able to implement prevention across the board – even in the current situation of teacher shortages.”

The controversial new law represents a turning point in German drug policy. It allows possession and cultivation of the drug by adults with numerous requirements for personal consumption. On July 1st, non-commercial associations should also be able to start collective cultivation.

Düll: “False signal of harmlessness”

For Düll, one thing is certain: “Partial legalization sends a false signal that cannabis consumption is harmless.” According to the association’s assessment, it will most likely lead to higher consumption even in the age groups that should actually be protected. Giving cannabis to people under 18 remains prohibited, said Dürr. “But how do you reach the older population to make them understand how important it is for young people to comply with this ban?”