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In July of last year the debate on whether cannabis should be legalised was rekindled by the Home Secretary, David Blunkett. He announced the reclassification of cannabis from a class B drug to a class C which is the lowest classification for an illegal drug and puts it on par with anti-depressants and steroids. The chronology of cannabis is thought to go back to 2737 BC where it was referred to as a "superior" herb in …

…risks to their health, but it is still the most commonly used illegal drug, globally. It is easily available, of reasonably good quality and value and gives a feeling of intoxication without the deadly effects proven to be associated with tobacco and alcohol. Its use will continue regardless of legislative changes so governments need to find a way to harness it as a source of revenue rather than a drain on the economy. Word count: 1256