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DOTTI RIOS, María Gabriela. Revision of regulations related to cannabis and problematic substance use. Revista urug. enferm. (En línea) [online]. 2025, vol.20, n.1, e404.  Epub 01-Dez-2025. ISSN 2301-0371.  https://doi.org/10.33517/rue2025v20n1a10.

The problematic use of psychoactive substances represents a complication that affects both individually and collectively. Uruguay has been characterized by being a country at the forefront in dealing with this problem, through laws and the creation of different institutions and strategies to attend to people who need to recover, maintaining the firm purpose of guaranteeing public health and significant care. Law Nº 19.172 has established a regulation for controlled access to cannabis, thus seeking to minimize the risks associated with illegal trade and safeguard public health. The main objective of this work is to describe the current situation of problematic consumption of psychoactive substances in Uruguay, focusing on studies on current laws and regulations and existing mechanisms at the national level for the recovery of affected people, with special attention to cannabis legislation. A descriptive bibliographic review was carried out, where more than 180 verifiable articles and scientific documents were found in public specialized web search engines. The conclusions point out that the problematic use of psychoactive substances in Uruguay poses a significant challenge to public health and society, which requires comprehensive and evidence-based approaches. Consequently, there is a need for legal and strategic adaptability in the face of changing consumer trends and the vital role of recovery mechanisms in the inclusion and treatment of affected people.

Palavras-chave : Substance-Related Disorders; Uruguay; Public Health; Cannabis; Jurisprudence; Health Policy.

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