Redpath urges local people to ‘just say no’

Last week Councillor Johnny McCarthy said that it was time for a re-think on the legalisation of cannabis, suggesting that it can be of great benefit to those suffering extreme pain from long-tern chronic conditions.

However, Councillor Redpath claimed that there were significant dangers associated with legalising the drug.

“In last week’s Star Councillor McCarthy called for the legalisation of cannabis,” said Mr Redpath.

“Sadly I cannot agree with his analysis and believe that liberalising the law in regards to cannabis would cause significant harm.

“The harmful effects of cannabis are well documented.

“There is growing evidence that people with serious mental illness, including depression and psychosis, are more likely to use cannabis or have used it for long periods of time in the past.