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ArticleSubstance abuse and rehabilitation2024

Current Status of Cannabis Legalization and Decriminalization Efforts in Nepal.

Nabin Pathak, Shreya Dhungana, Bijaya Basyal, Prabhat Kumar Jha, Sunil Shrestha, Panna Thapa, Vibhu Paudyal

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Nabin PathakDrug Information Unit and Pharmacovigilance Cell, Department of Pharmacy, Hetauda Hospital, Madan Bhandari Academy of Health Sciences, Hetauda, Bagmati Province, Nepal.ORCID 0000-0002-1952-642X
Shreya DhunganaDepartment of Pharmacy, National Model College for Advanced Learning, Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, Nepal.ORCID 0000-0001-6176-0255
Bijaya BasyalPharmacy Unit, Prithvi Chandra Hospital, Nawalparasi, Nepal.ORCID 0000-0001-7550-6514
Prabhat Kumar JhaPharmacy Officer, Province Health Logistic Management Center, Dhanusha, Nepal.ORCID 0000-0002-4782-5013
Sunil ShresthaDepartment of Research and Academics, Kathmandu Cancer Center, Bhaktapur, Province Bagmati, Nepal.ORCID 0000-0002-9174-7120
Panna ThapaDepartment of Pharmacy, Kathmandu University, Dhulikhel, Kavre, Nepal.ORCID 0000-0003-4491-3656
Vibhu PaudyalSchool of Pharmacy, College of Medical and Dental Sciences, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, B15 2TT, UK.ORCID 0000-0002-4173-6490

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

The unique historical and cultural background of Nepal has shaped its perspective on cannabis usage. Narcotic Drugs Control Act 1976 of Nepal prohibits the cultivation, production, manufacture, sales, and distribution of narcotic drugs, which also include various forms of cannabis. With proponents for cannabis legalization increasing in the country, it is equally crucial to analyze context and practices in countries already adopting legalization. As such, this article contextualizes the current debates in Nepal with global policies and practices and talks about the possible impacts of changing the laws on society, the economy, and public health. Policymakers in Nepal must make decisions based on evidence and facts when deciding how to regulate cannabis.

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cannabisdecriminalizationlegalizationNepal

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PMCPMC11391128

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