One Spanish Politician Calls Cannabis ‘The Most Dangerous Of Drugs’ While Another Defends It, Pushes Tougher Alcohol Laws

By Lucía Tedesco via El Planteo, adapted for Benzinga

Amid Spain’s efforts to regulate medicinal cannabis, a political clash has emerged between Isabel Díaz Ayuso, the President of the Community of Madrid, and Mónica García, the Minister of Health. This conflict, reflecting broader global debates on cannabis, offers insights and parallels to similar discussions in the United States.

During the latest Mental Health Prevention Day, Ayuso voiced strong opposition to cannabis, calling it “the most dangerous of drugs.” In response, García extended an invitation to Ayuso to learn about her project restricting tobacco and alcohol use among minors.

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