Breaking Convention Friday 2nd April 2011

Researchers at the 2011 Breaking Convention conference present interdisciplinary studies focused on the ethnography, medical use, and policy surrounding cannabis. Speakers explore the historical and cultural context of cannabis usage alongside clinical observations and student survey data regarding the drug’s perceived effects and medical potential. The presenters evaluate the significant gap between student perceptions of cannabis use and official prohibition policies, emphasizing that current legislative frameworks in various countries often fail to align with the empirical reality of how these substances are utilized and perceived within and beyond clinical settings.