A study in Ontario found a nearly threefold increase in schizophrenia cases linked to cannabis use disorder (CUD) after legalization. Young men (19–24) had the highest...
The Netherlands’ "tolerance policy" allows legal cannabis sales in coffee shops but bans large-scale cultivation, forcing reliance on black-market suppliers. A study revealed contaminants like lead,...
Cannabis legalization in the U.S. is linked to reduced benzodiazepine prescriptions, as a study in JAMA Network Open shows patients opt for cannabis to manage anxiety...
Studies confirm cannabis legalization decreases youth use. In Colorado, teen cannabis use dropped 35% since 2012. Washington saw declines of 58%–61% among students. National data mirrors...
Research suggests legal cannabis reduces opioid-related deaths by offering safer pain management alternatives. States with recreational legalization report significant decreases in overdose fatalities, with long-term benefits....
A study published in Pediatric Reports reveals that teen cannabis use significantly dropped from 2011 to 2021, with lifetime use decreasing by over 12 percentage points...
The CDC’s latest Youth Risk Behavior Survey shows a significant drop in cannabis use among high school students, from 23% in 2013 to 17% in 2023....
Analysis of national data on cannabis use in Europe showed considerable variation in consumption levels across countries. The frequency of past year cannabis use ranges from...
Cannabis remains Europe's most widely used illicit substance, with 8% of adults (22.8 million people) using it in the last year. Usage varies across countries. Daily...
The latest EMCDDA research shows that the Netherlands still plays a key role in the European drug landscape, with standout cases such as Rotterdam and its...