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The Albanian prime minister wants to know if citizens support legalizing medical cannabis.
Late January, questionnaires covering a number of issues began arriving at homes through a national consultation initiative launched by Prime Minister Edi Rama.
Among a dozen survey questions to gather public opinion, one is asking Albanians whether the country should implement a state-controlled medical cannabis program that wouldn’t legalize recreational use.
The survey offers brief reasoning into why citizens may support legalization: “Medical cannabis, which is different from cannabis for personal use, is widely proven by science to have curative effects. However, as it results from the experience of different countries in the region or the world, the controlled use of cannabis by the state has a very positive impact not only on health, but also on economic growth and the fight against the illegal use of this plant.”
Albania’s PM says the national survey will happen annually going forward. Image via the National Council
Albanians over the age of 18 can support legalization or not, or say they can’t make a judgement on the issue. They have the option to mail in their opinions or submit responses online.
The government says that after the responses are examined and processed, results will be made public.
On Thursday, Rama said on Facebook that more than 112,000 citizens had submitted responses.
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Albania’s prime minister asks public if country should legalize medical pot
