Prohibition in the United States during the 1920s and 1930s is now regarded as a historic failure, in terms of public health, social welfare, and public safety. Yet, a century later, many European countries still apply a similar approach to cannabis: criminal prohibition, a thriving black market,
Interest in cannabis and its derivatives has continued to grow in recent years, particularly as cannabis laws have evolved in several countries. In England & Europe, the issue of purchasing cannabis seeds often raises questions about its legality. This article explores various
With the gradual legalization of cannabis around the world, Germany is taking a step toward a new approach to hemp-related policies. Cannabis is now on the verge of becoming an integral part of our society, just like alcohol. We will review the various
Over the past few centuries, the cannabis plant (Cannabis sativa) was one of the most highly regarded crops in the world, providing a range of products often considered indispensable. However, a few years ago, an exaggerated fear of cannabis’s potential for abuse led to repressive measures. Thus,
“Legalization of Cannabis in Switzerland: Moving Toward Pragmatism?” After legalizing the sale and consumption of flowers, extracts, food products, cosmetics, veterinary products, and other high-CBD derivatives starting in 2017, Switzerland is among the pioneers in
An international policy better suited to today’s reality Given the international trend toward the acceptance of recreational cannabis use by adults, particularly in the United States (since 2012) and Canada (since 2018), Switzerland is certainly adopting new progressive and forward-thinking measures
Is the golden age of cannabis in Spain coming to an end? Over the past 20 years, Spain has been a fairly tolerant country when it comes to overall cannabis policies. It has been a European country that seemed attractive in this regard since the early 2000s, with the emergence of
The Rise of Spanish Grow Shops In the late 1990s, a new and rather unusual phenomenon began to emerge in Spain: a new type of store was popping up—grow shops. These stores were stocked with all the equipment needed to grow cannabis (lamps, ventilation systems,
Although cannabis is the most widely cultivated illegal drug in the world, very little is known about its global production, trade, and consumption. This is primarily due to more than a century of global prohibition and the dangers associated with