Cannabis and the United Kingdom

This is an Audio discussion in the United Kingdom that speaks to their problems of marijuana (Cannabis); addiction, crime, and other issues of interest.  I hope you will take the time to listen to the program.

From author (RLK): Please note that this historical audio program from the BBC is dated 04-Feb-2009.

Even though it is dated information, it may be of interest even more so today as President Obama and USAG Eric Holder have enabled the States of Colorado and Washington to experiment with the liberal/progressive goals of legalizing marijuana in the United States. ...

You will have to visit the link below to listen to the program and you will also need the proper software:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio4/womanshour/02/2009_05_wed.shtml

I was able to easily download (free) RealPlayer Cloud which enabled me to listen to this important program from the UK.

Cannabis, Young People and Crime.
04 Feb 2009

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What part does it play in anti-social behaviour?

Last week the government reclassified cannabis from a class C, to a class B drug – a reversal of its 2004 decision to downgrade it.

Cannabis is now the main problem drug for young people who are often referred to specialist drug treatment services by youth offending teams.

So what part does cannabis play in youth crime and what impact will the reclassification of the drug have on anti-social behaviour?

Jenni is joined by Debra Bell, and William her eldest son, who began smoking cannabis as a teenager, and by Dr Sue Ruben, Consultant Psychiatrist, Deeside Hospital to discuss how crime and cannabis can become linked in the lives of young people.