This time, I will talk about the current situation where cannabis cases are increasing and the age is getting younger.
According to the National Police Agency, the number of people caught in marijuana cases nationwide in 472 reached 3,008, XNUMX more than the previous year, which is the highest ever.
Characteristically, 76.3% of those exposed were first-time offenders, about half of the total, 1,471, were in their teens and 10s, 20 high school students, an increase of 21 from the previous year, and 53 junior high school students, the same number as the previous year. There is a growing tendency to abuse drugs, especially among young people.
In addition, according to the results of interviews conducted by the agency with 535 people exposed through the police nationwide, the average age at which they first used cannabis was 21.9 years old, and about half of the motives were "curiosity and interest", and the source was " Friends and acquaintances” accounted for over 3%.
The information that "cannabis is safe" or "you can quit anytime" is false.
Cannabis is a dangerous drug that affects the central nervous system of the brain, causes delusions and hallucinations, and can lead to addiction.
Possession, transfer, transfer, or cultivation of cannabis is prohibited by law, and penalties include imprisonment of up to seven years.
Even if a friend invites you to do something sweet, saying, "It's okay if it's just one time," it's important to never get involved.
If you have any worries or consultations about cannabis, let's ask the consultation counter as soon as possible.
〇 Police General Consultation Desk #XNUMX
〇 Contact point of the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare (in each prefecture)
(Example) Hyogo Prefecture Pharmacy Division: 078-362-3270
Osaka Prefectural Pharmaceutical Affairs Division: 06-6941-9078
