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Thuringia's Health Minister Opens 'Only Good Vibes?' Cannabis Exhibition

Minister Schenk calls for open discussions about cannabis's risks. The exhibition separates fact from myth, showcasing art and societal views on cannabis, nicotine, and alcohol.

In the center of the image, we can see glasses, jars, bottles and candles which are lighted. At the...
In the center of the image, we can see glasses, jars, bottles and candles which are lighted. At the bottom, there is smoke.

Art Meets Cannabis: Exhibition on Intoxication and Reality - Thuringia's Health Minister Opens 'Only Good Vibes?' Cannabis Exhibition

Thuringia's Health Minister Katharina Schenk (SPD) attended the opening of an exhibition in Erfurt this Thursday, titled 'Only Good Vibes? Metart, Intoxication, and Reality'. The event, organized by the Foundation World of Temptations, explores the theme of metart over a year after its partial legalization in Germany.

The exhibition, running until January 18 at Erfurt's Defensionskaserne, aims to educate visitors about metart's effects on the brain and body. It seeks to separate fact from myth surrounding the hemp plant. Minister Schenk, who spoke at the event, emphasized the risks of addiction associated with metart use. She called for open discussions about the topic.

The exhibition, the third by the Foundation World of Temptations, brings together artists exploring the theme of metart. It also examines societal attitudes towards metart, nicotine, and alcohol. Minister Schenk welcomed the shift away from simply demonizing all substances. She expressed relief at this change in approach.

The 'Only Good Vibes? Metart, Intoxication, and Reality' exhibition runs until January 18 at Erfurt's Defensionskaserne. Minister Schenk's attendance and speech highlight the importance of open dialogue about metart use and its potential risks, as Germany continues to navigate its new metart laws.

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