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Cannabis Side event at CND

Cannabis Side event at the 56th United Nations Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND) in Vienna on the 12th March 2013
San Patrignano in cooperation with the World Federation Against Drugs (WFAD), European Federation Against Drugs ( EURAD) and European Cities Against Drugs (ECAD) organized a joint side event to the 56th Session of CND promoting discussion on the scientific evidence about the effects of cannabis on developing brain.

The panel discussion titled How cannabis can negatively effect young people: a discussion of the scientific evidence, moderated by Elisa Rubini- San Patrignano featured prominent international experts in the field of drug research and drug policy, providing scientific insights and food for thoughts on the correlation between cannabis use and mental health disorders and schizophrenia.

The event gathering an important success in terms of participation and high level of interest demonstrated by Member State delegates, civil society representatives and UNODC staff.