Cannabis study: Legalization reduces problematic consumption, particularly among certain individuals

Cannabis study: Legalization reduces problematic consumption, particularly among certain individuals

Researchers are investigating how the legal supply of cannabis affects consumption and mental health among participants. In a first academic publication, the study team has now reported on the direct comparison of the substance's legal versus illegal procurement.

Legal distribution of cannabis can reduce abuse

The legal distribution of cannabis can reduce problematic consumption, particularly among people who also use other drugs, according to a study from Basel.

Researchers uncover causal evidence that cannabis legalization reduces problematic consumption

Allowing adults to legally purchase cannabis from pharmacies may help reduce problematic use—especially among those who use other drugs—according to new research from Switzerland. The first-of-its-kind randomized controlled trial, published in the journal Addiction, found that legal access to regulated cannabis products was associated with a modest reduction in cannabis misuse over six months compared to continued use through the illegal market.…

South Africa To Release New Cannabis Food Regulations After Backlash

South Africa is on a short list of countries that have adopted national adult-use cannabis legalization measures, along with Uruguay, Canada, Malta, Luxembourg, and Germany. Courts in other nations have rendered decisions providing consumers and patients some level of protection, however, the previously mentioned list contains the only countries to pass national recreational legalization measures […] The post South Africa To Release New Cannabis…

7 Modern Ways People Are Consuming Cannabis in 2025 | West Wales Chronicle : News for Llanelli, Carmarthenshire, Pembrokeshire, Ceredigion, Swansea and Beyond

When most people think of cannabis, they still picture someone lighting up a joint. Fair enough—it’s a classic. But if that’s where your knowledge stops, you’re seriously missing out. Cannabis today is all about options. Whether you’re using it to unwind, sleep better, manage pain, or just chill with friends, there are now more ways than ever to do it—and not a single one requires rolling paper. In this post, we’re breaking down seven of the mos…

As part of the "Weed Care" study, researchers investigate how the legal delivery of cannabis affects the users' consumption and psyche.