Cannabis: challenges between legislation and cognitive competence
Marihuana (Cannabis) is the most consumed illicit drug worldwide. By 2013, 180,6 million people, that is 3.9 % of the world population consumed the substance, within a wide range of age (15 to 64 years old). In Colombia, it has been estimated that 1 of every 3 students has tried marihuana in their l...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Universidad de San Buenaventura
2015-01-01
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| Series: | International Journal of Psychological Research |
| Online Access: | https://revistas.usb.edu.co/index.php/IJPR/article/view/652 |
| Summary: | Marihuana (Cannabis) is the most consumed illicit drug worldwide. By 2013, 180,6 million people, that is 3.9 % of the world population consumed the substance, within a wide range of age (15 to 64 years old). In Colombia, it has been estimated that 1 of every 3 students has tried marihuana in their life. Additionally, the reported data by 2012 informed that the prevail of 15,2% placed the country in the highest position of cannabis consumption among Peru, Ecuador and Bolivia, let along the ease of access to the product: 63% of students have declared no having difficulties to obtain marihuana (PRADICAN 2013). |
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| ISSN: | 2011-2084 2011-7922 |