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Cannabis: Health Education

Commons · Question 90184 · Tabled 12 Nov 2025 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record

Answered 21 Nov 2025

Question

Asked by Jim Shannon

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to raise awareness of the health impact of the long term use of marijuana.

Answer

Answered by Ashley Dalton, 21 Nov 2025

The Department is committed to reducing the harm from all illicit drugs. Any illegal drug use, including cannabis, can be harmful, due to both the immediate side-effects and long-term physical and mental health problems. Cannabis use can contribute to and...