Do Modern Mormons Forbid Cannabis Use?

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They also found that inactive Mormons (Mormons who attend church sporadically) were more likely to consume. While recreational cannabis is fundamentally against some of the core teachings of the church, in some cases, medical cannabis is acceptable for members who have proven medical needs. The Next Mormons Survey also found that poorer Mormons were more likely to indulge in cannabis. In order for medical cannabis to be acceptable in the eyes of Mormon leaders, it must be prescribed by valid doctors. But as far as the final verdict, recreational cannabis is always off-limits.

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The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints recently distanced itself from the label “Mormon,” but for the sake of simplicity, we’ll use it. For centuries, Mormons have been known for their unwavering abstinence of alcohol and other mind-altering recreational drugs. While recreational cannabis is fundamentally against some of the core teachings of the church, in some cases, medical cannabis is acceptable for members who have proven medical needs.

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