Talk:Cannabis in Switzerland

Hemp growing allowed
I found this article: Switzerland Legalizes Growing Cannabis At Home (Updated). It says: "The story states that people in Switzerland can indeed grow up to four plants in their home, but the THC content can in no case exceed 0.3%, basically meaning they can grow hemp."

I haven't read further, so I don't know about the accuracy of any of it. --Timeshifter (talk) 03:49, 25 January 2012 (UTC)

Correction: Cannabis is not legal anywhere in Switzerland. There are a few exceptions with regard to CBD hemp, but even cultivation of CBD hemp is restricted. In Switzerland, nobody is even allowed to grow a few cannabis plants in their garden or balcony. Even small amounts of cannabis are criminalised in many Cantons, if use is present you will get a fine and the material is confiscated. Also be aware that the consumption of low-THC weed also makes you test positive for THC. You won't feel anything from the THC in it, but the amounts are high enough that you be prosecuted for it in a traffic situation as a driver. 213.55.224.165 (talk) 18:12, 9 January 2024 (UTC)

Extensive international research already available
There is already an extensive amount of research available by other countries such as the U.S. and Canada that points at the advantages and disadvantages of legalised cannabis. Yet, Switzerland attempts to re-invent the wheel in that regard. A serious lack of progress is evident in the Swiss nation while other more dangerous synthetic cannabinoids have been confiscated at international airports. I think it's illogical to present solutions to the medical use of harder drugs such as heroin and cocaine, but totally exclude cannabis from harm-reduction attempts. More than a half a million of Swiss residents use cannabis regularly, and the introduction of smoked CBD fibre hemp mixed with tobacco offers no health advantages over THC cannabis. More interestingly, Germany and other European countries are far ahead with new legislation. Starting in April 2024, legal cannabis will be available in Germany for adult users while Switzerland only provides cannabis very restrictively to a few hundred volunteers. I don't advocate the use of THC-cannabis, but a reasonable harm-reduction strategy due to the increased consumption of synthetic cannabinoids, and the adulteration of cannabis with synthetic compounds in Switzerland shows that new legislation is urgently needed. 213.55.224.165 (talk) 18:00, 9 January 2024 (UTC)