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Cannabis commercialisation study finds higher usage rates

Updated 2026-06-17 22:55 UTC 1 source Negative

A new study reveals that cannabis usage increases significantly in countries where the drug is sold commercially, rather than decriminalised or strictly regulated. Decriminalising possession does not have the same effect.

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The Guardian
Review reveals rise in users and rates of psychosis in countries where cannabis is sold commercially Decriminalising the possession of cannabis or strictly regulating access to the drug do not appear to drive up usage, but when the drug is sold commercially the number of users increases a
2026-06-17 22:30 UTC
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