VOICED : Uruguay abre Biblioteca cannabica

Uruguay has opened its first cannabis library, aiming to provide qualified information on cannabis and its uses. The library, initiated by the Asociación de Estudios de Cannabis del Uruguay, will serve as a hub for knowledge exchange and will host various courses, including hydroponics and cooking. Following a law passed by the Uruguayan Parliament, adults over 18 will soon be able to access cannabis through self-cultivation, consumer clubs, or pharmacies, with certain restrictions. The government estimates that 150,000 of the country's 3.3 million inhabitants consume cannabis.

What is the primary goal of Uruguay's first cannabis-specialized library?

• To sell cannabis products

• To provide medical cannabis treatments

• To spread qualified information about cannabis

• To promote tourism in Uruguay

What activities are planned at the cannabis library?

• Film screenings

• Yoga classes

• Hydroponics and cooking courses

• Music concerts

Who approved the law regulating the cannabis market in Uruguay?

• The Uruguayan Parliament

• The United Nations

• The World Health Organization

• The European Union

What is required for adults to access cannabis in Uruguay?

• A medical prescription

• Membership in a cannabis club

• Registration with the state

• A special license from the government

Approximately how many people consume cannabis in Uruguay?

• 200,000

• 100,000

• 50,000

• 150,000