Nancy Calisto

Uruguay’s cannabis regulation thrust the nation onto the global drug policy reform spotlight in 2013 when it passed the Law 19.172, creating a nationally regulated market. The law aimed to protect, promote and improve public health, while minimising the risks and harms associated with cannabis consumption. It also focused on promoting information and education on cannabis, as well as promoting treatment for problematic drug use.

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