Marijuana laws changing around the world
It's an issue that divides society - to smoke or not to smoke.
Throughout the world, a number of countries are slowing changing their laws around medicinal and recreational cannabis use. New Zealand's laws have stayed relatively the same for some time, with the exception of cannabis based products now being approved for use, but still tightly controlled.
So, which countries are leading the way in this area, and where can you use it either for fun, or for well-being?
Here in New Zealand, cannabis remains illegal to possess, and illegal to grow.
Medicinal use is tightly controlled but can be granted by the Ministry of Health.
Across the ditch it's a similar story.
Recreational weed is illegal, and around 66 thousand people are arrested for personal use each year.
When it comes to 'medicinal', the federal government has legalised prescriptions, but it's up to states to sort the details....
