Several noted the need to consider problems related to use of amphetamines and cannabis.

It is arguable, that committed, continuous use of cannabis would amount to unprofessional conduct.

In 2018 -19 SAPOL issued 8 304 cannabis expiation notices, seized around 222 kilograms of methamphetamine, 6 645 cannabis plants, 15 kilograms of heroin and 939 litres of fantasy; as well as located/dismantled 59 clandestine laboratories.

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FRANKS: What is the status of the Office of Industrial Hemp and Medicinal Cannabis?

In regard to the ability of the Minister for Health to grant licences, authorities or permits with respect to somebody manufacturing, cultivating, supplying, administering or possessing cannabis or cannabis derivatives, is there a place in the department where that request will go to, or does it go direct to the Minister for Health?

FRANKS: The first topic is on the Office of Industrial Hemp and Medicinal Cannabis.

The concept can be used broadly, for example substance misuse and depression, or it can be restricted to specify severe mental illness such as: • psychosis, • schizophrenia; • a substance misuse issue such as cannabis or methamphetamine use; • a person who has a milder mental illness such as panic disorder, anxiety disorder; or • intellectual disability such as ASD or FASD.

In my first few months, I led a purpose-driven media campaign to highlight the risks around non-surgical cosmetic procedures and the prescribing of medicinal cannabis.

An increasing percentage of the Priority 1 and Priority 2 electrical breaches were identified during OTR audits conducted with SA Police on premises that were cultivating cannabis.