The Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners
has today reminded people that the health issues associated
with cannabis use won’t go away because today’s
preliminary referendum vote was ‘no’.
Leading into
the referendum vote the College maintained a neutral stance,
instead providing balanced information to its 5,500 GP
members about their choices and encouraging them to vote
along their own conscience lines.
The College’s
President, Dr Samantha Murton says, “It was great to see New
Zealanders have such a robust discussion around the social
and health questions associated with recreational
cannabis.
“Our membership raised many health concerns
around cannabis use, which we are aware won’t disappear
because the vote was ‘no’.
“Our members always
work within the law and are keen to discuss any issue that
effects the health of…
