But not everyone agrees with that assessment: New Zealand on Wednesday became the latest country to approve the use of the substance for therapeutic purposes.

The 34-year-old man remains in hospital in a stable condition under Police guard, and will be remanded in custody to reappear before the High Court in Hamilton, Tuesday 4 February.

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