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A Canadian group known as Itopia has made a second visit to Antigua and Barbuda to discuss the growing and harvesting of cannabis for medicinal purposes, according to the government.<\/p>

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The prototype Canadian law governing medical cannabis is being examined to determine how best to make it fit the Antigua and Barbuda circumstances.<\/p>\n

In his\u00a0visit\u00a0this week, the Itopia group also brought a Ph.D. scholar who has studied the abuse and impact of medical cannabis and other lawful prescription drugs on populations, especially among youth.<\/p>

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According to the expert\u2019s findings, the licensing system can be structured to minimize abuse.<\/p>

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That expert will also study the Antiguan reality in order to inform the decision-makers when the legislation is being written.<\/p>\n

The group will meet with a Cabinet Sub-committee on\u00a0Tuesday, May 29, 2018<\/span><\/span>, to further tweak the draft legislation.<\/p>

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