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Published on 13 March 2025

Addiction and health: Cannabis

Under the Swiss Narcotics Act, cannabis is a prohibited narcotic drug. Depending on how often it is used and in what amount, cannabis can put the health of young people in particular at risk.

Federal Office of Public Health FOPH

Prevention of Non-Communicable Diseases Division
Schwarzenburgstrasse 157
Switzerland - 3003 Bern