Japan advocates drug education to combat cannabis abuse.

Japan's new cannabis laws impose up to seven years in prison for marijuana use, targeting rising abuse among youth.

Alright, so check this out: back in December, Japan rolled out some serious changes to their cannabis laws. They’re talking about up to seven years in prison for marijuana use! This is all about tackling that rise in illegal drug cases, especially among young folks and those college athletes who’ve been caught up in it.

But here’s the kicker — experts are saying it can’t just stop there. They really need to focus on drug education for the youth to make a real impact. Last year alone, the cops took action against over 6,482 people for cannabis-related offenses, mostly people in their 20s or younger. It’s a big deal, and they’ve gotta get ahead of it!

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