The Association of Private Family Doctors (APFD) on Thursday acknowledged “the need” for the decriminalisation of possession of small quantities of cannabis for personal use but warned that legalising the use of the drug will lead to an increase in its overall consumption.
It could also potentially lead to an increase in the use of other illicit drugs, it said.
According to a proposed reform, cannabis users will be allowed to grow their own plants at home and legally carry up to seven grams of the drug for personal use. The white paper is open to public consultation until May 11.