In the first quarter of this year, 1,944 people in Hong Kong were reported to have used drugs, a decrease of 11% compared to the same period last year. However, the number of marijuana users increased by nearly 50% compared with the same period last year, reaching 250. The number of marijuana users under the age of 21 also increased by 58%.
ACAN Chairman Li Guodong accept the "Hong Kong 01" Access points out, never to support legalization of marijuana, worried about the legalization of marijuana would exacerbate illegal drug use and other figures, "on the Department of narcotics drugs, you agree unnecessary play."
Li Guodong also expressed concern CBD cannabidiol is used in Hong Kong. He reminded that there is no research to prove whether CBD can improve eczema or relieve nerves. Although CBD is not regulated in Hong Kong, if people expect to drink CBD beverages to produce marijuana reactions, there is The mentality needs to be corrected. "If you have emotional distress, you should receive counseling. Don't take a cup every day and think that the problem can be solved."
Li Guodong, chairman of the Narcotics Control Standing Committee, opposed the legalization of marijuana.
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According to data from the Narcotics Division, in the first quarter of this year, 250 people in Hong Kong were reported to have smoked marijuana, an increase of 48% over the same period last year, and the number of users under the age of 21 increased by 58%. There were 106 people. Marijuana ranked fourth among commonly used drugs. 12% of them smoked marijuana.
In 2020, 673 people were reported to have smoked marijuana, an increase of 29% from 2019. Among them, 275 people under the age of 21 increased by 17%.
Li Guodong: Illegal numbers increased by 40% after legalization in Canada
Dr. Li Guodong, Chairman of the Narcotics Control Standing Committee, pointed out that according to the World Health Organization, marijuana can be addictive, produce hallucinations, affect brain development and memory, and cause mental illness.
He analyzed that marijuana has become "popularized" in recent years. As a result of the epidemic, young people have reduced their consumption activities and are more likely to be exposed to marijuana.
Canada legalized marijuana in the early years, and Li Guodong emphasized that he would not support legalization in Hong Kong.
He quoted information that the number of illegally obtained marijuana in Canada increased by 40% in 2019, and the number of drugs in North America has increased. He clearly stated: "Drugs are drugs. It is unnecessary to pretend to be a drug. Don't deceive yourself. If it is legal, it is approved. Drugs, but there may be a lot of illegality behind it." Lee did not name and criticize him. Some district councillors advocated the legalization of marijuana without scientific and medical evidence. "It is irresponsible and endangers young people and must be severely condemned."
In the first quarter of this year, 250 people in Hong Kong were reported to have smoked marijuana, an increase of 48% over the same period last year.
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CBD not included in the drug roster should pay attention to claim efficacy
In recent years, CBD cannabidiol is popular in the market, and skin care products containing CBD claim to improve eczema.
Li Guodong pointed out that CBD is extracted from cannabis, it has no psychoactive properties and does not contain THC tetrahydrocannabinol. There is no medical conclusion on whether it is beneficial or harmful to the human body. However, he reminded that any medicine that claims to have medicinal effects must be applied for. It is illegal to be included in the drug roster, otherwise CBD is not included in the roster, and skin care products themselves may contain moisturizing ingredients, so it is impossible to confirm whether CBD is effective for eczema.
At present, there are many coffee shops in Hong Kong that provide CBD beverages, claiming to have a mental relaxation effect. Li Guodong pointed out that beverages mixed with CBD are not regulated, which is equivalent to "you can relax with tea." The public should not associate CBD with "there must be food in the noodles." "But if the CBD is mixed with cannabis ingredients, it is a drug trafficking.
"I don’t want to get away for a while, but the drugs don’t come."
However, Li Guodong pays more attention to the starting point of the drinker, worrying that some people want to use CBD in exchange for marijuana reaction. "If you have emotional distress, you should receive counseling, and you don’t think that you can solve the problem every day, and theoretically it should not be possible. It’s dangerous, and I’ll look for other drugs (drugs).” He continued, taking anxiety as an example, sedatives should be used instead of cannabis. Anxiety, depression, hallucinations will be more uncomfortable.”
Li Guodong suggested that citizens should solve their own problems in a positive direction. Parents should intervene as soon as possible if they find their children suspicious, and use a soft way to understand. He also pointed out that the Narcotics Division will liaise closely with overseas countries to monitor the influx of drugs, and will launch new promotional materials in the future. , Educate the public to stay away from drugs.
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