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# TITLE: Should cannabis be legalised? [d48323ccc3ccfeb70afb637b81c4b2bf]
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# PUBLICATION DATE: 2025-10-12
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# NUMBER ALTERNATIVES: 4
# NUMBER VOTERS: 5
# NUMBER UNIQUE ORDERS: 5
# ALTERNATIVE NAME 1: Statement 1 - Cannabis should be legalised in the UK. For people who are very ill, suffering from certain illnesses or mental health issues it is used to make them feel better, less stressed and pain free. This is a positive effect. It also makes them feel happier and more productive. By legalising it this will take away the 'underground' market, as well as any organised crime involved in supplying the drug. There are many benefits to legalising cannabis. It can provide a life line for people dealing with an illness as this can be the only product that helps them lead a more normal life pain free.
# ALTERNATIVE NAME 2: Statement 2 - Cannabis should be legalised in the UK. For people who are very ill, suffering from certain illnesses or mental health issues it is used to make them feel better, less stressed and pain free. This is a positive effect. It also makes them feel happier and more productive. By legalising it this will take away the 'underground' market, as well as any organised crime involved in supplying the drug. There are many benefits to legalising cannabis. It can provide a life line for people dealing with an illness as this can be the only product that helps them lead a more normal life pain free. This also reduces costs for the police, health services and courts as cannabis becomes a legal substance. Therefore, overall the effects of legalising cannabis are largely positive.
# ALTERNATIVE NAME 3: Statement 3 - Cannabis should be legalised in the UK. It can provide a life line for people dealing with an illness as this can be the only product that helps them lead a more normal life pain free. This can be especially useful for people suffering from cancer and chronic pain. For people who are very ill, suffering from certain illnesses or mental health issues it is used to make them feel better, less stressed and pain free. This is a positive effect. It also makes them feel happier and more productive. By legalising it this will take away the 'underground' market, as well as any organised crime involved in supplying the drug. There are many benefits to legalising cannabis. However, it can have some negative effects. For example, for people who are dependent on it, withdrawal can lead to severe symptoms such as nausea, vomiting and weight loss. It can also lead to addiction, which can have negative consequences on your health, relationships and employment. It is important to remember that the effects of cannabis can be different for everyone. It is also important to remember that it is illegal to drive while under the influence of cannabis.
# ALTERNATIVE NAME 4: Statement 4 - Cannabis should be legalised in the UK. For people who are very ill, suffering from certain illnesses or mental health issues it is used to make them feel better, less stressed and pain free. This is a positive effect. It also makes them feel happier and more productive. By legalising it this will take away the 'underground' market, as well as any organised crime involved in supplying the drug. It can provide a life line for people dealing with an illness as this can be the only product that helps them lead a more normal life pain free. Cannabis is the only drug I have seen that is effective against cancer pain in the last stages of the disease. There are many benefits to legalising cannabis.
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