Age Quote by Luke Flanagan
“People make a decision on what they take based on whether or not it's legal. We give people at the age of 18 a choice to use alcohol, which is more harmful than cannabis. If they have the choice to use cannabis by legalising it, they'll be less likely to drink alcohol, giving people an option to use a safer drug. If people end up using cannabis instead of alcohol, that would obviously be a good thing.”
About This Quote
Legalizing cannabis may reduce alcohol consumption, offering a potentially safer alternative for adults.
In simple terms: Cannabis legalization could lower alcohol use.
Key Takeaway
Consider cannabis policy reform.
Themes
public health
law
substance use
Mood
pragmatic
concerned
Type
policy
health-oriented
When to use this quote
- legislation
- health education
- community health
- addiction treatment
Key Concepts
harm reduction
policy analysis
Questions to Reflect On
- Will cannabis replace alcohol usefully?
- What are unintended consequences?
A Different Perspective
Effects on alcohol use are uncertain.
