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Cannabis and driving fact sheets: The International Council on Alcohol, Drugs & Traffic Safety (ICADTS)

30.08.2022

This series of fact sheets on the topic of cannabis and driving aims to to review the scientific evidence on cannabis and driving to provide objective information and inform the development of...

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Penalties for drug law offences in Europe at a glance

26.04.2022

This tool lets you examine and compare the penalties or rehabilitative responses for the core offences of drug use, possession for personal use, and supply-related offences, across countries in Europe. It also allows you to see how the laws vary those penalties according to the type or quantity of...

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European Drugs Winter School (EDWS)

14.02.2022

The EMCDDA and the University Institute of Lisbon (ISCTE-IUL) are offering two upcoming events in 2022: the European Drugs Winter School (EDWS) and the European Drugs Summer School (EDSS). The EDWS...

News

Malta and Luxembourg announce plans for limited cultivation and use of cannabis

25.11.2021

On 4 October 2021 the equalities minister in Malta presented a bill to change laws on cannabis. This follows the government’s election manifesto of 2017, which pledged to launch a debate on recreational cannabis, and a white paper, published in March 2021, that reflected the ‘government’s vision...

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EMCDDA webinar: Cannabis control approaches across Europe

03.11.2021

Recording of the EMCDDA webinar 'Cannabis control approaches across Europe' from 27 October 2021

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Standard units for cannabis dose

01.11.2021

Changes in cannabis policy will align cannabis use more closely with alcohol, benzodiazepines, prescribed opioids and tobacco rather than with currently illegal drugs. We propose the establishment of...

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EMCDDA webinar: Cannabis control approaches across Europe

27.10.2021

Description: The second in our cannabis webinar series will focus on the debate around cannabis control approaches across Europe. It will aim to clarify concepts such as depenalisation,...

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EMCDDA Webinar: Health and social responses to cannabis problems in Europe — time for a paradigm shift?

14.10.2021

Recording of the EMCDDA webinar 'Health and social responses to cannabis problems in Europe — time for a paradigm shift?' from 8 October 2021.

News

France: Parliamentary Committee reports on cannabis regulation

21.07.2021

In May 2021, a multidisciplinary committee established by the French Parliament published three reports on cannabis regulation. The reports, totalling 450 pages, address the regulation and impact of three types of cannabis use, namely: medicinal, recreational and use in the context of ‘wellness’ (...

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Legalisation of cannabis in 3 US states: New York, Virginia, New Mexico

04.05.2021

In the last few weeks, three US states have legalised cannabis for recreational purposes, all via the legislature and not via public ballots. New York, Virginia and New Mexico will begin by permitting cannabis use in private and home cultivation, for adults aged over 21 (out of sight and away from...

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Low-THC cannabis products in Europe

22.12.2020

An increase in the open sale of cannabis products in Europe has raised questions around the possible legal and commercial status of these products. The products are marketed for their low THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) content, which sellers claim exempt them from control by drug laws, or as sources of...

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Launch of report: Low-THC cannabis products in Europe

21.12.2020

The report Low-THC cannabis products in Europe is available at the EMCDDA's publication database. See also the news section.

News

Cannabidiol (CBD) is not considered a ‘narcotic drug’ under European law

16.12.2020

In November 2020, the European Court of Justice published a judgement stating that cannabidiol extracted from the cannabis plant should not be considered a drug under the 1961 United Nations Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs. The 1961 UN Convention is the basis for national drug control laws...

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Recreational cannabis supply approved by voters in four US states but rejected in New Zealand

07.12.2020

United States On 3 November 2020, in tandem with the US presidential election, the four states of Arizona, Montana, New Jersey and South Dakota voted on and approved proposals to introduce systems of home and retail supply of cannabis for recreational use for over-21s. In New Jersey, the proposal...

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New Zealand: referendum on cannabis legalisation to take place in September 2020

28.05.2020

Following an agreement made in 2017 between the ruling coalition parties in New Zealand, it has been announced that a referendum on legalising the recreational use of cannabis will be held together with the next general election, on 19 September 2020. On 1 May 2020, a draft bill was published...

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Monitoring and evaluating changes in cannabis policies: insights from the Americas

31.01.2020

This report provides an overview of the changes in cannabis policies in the Americas and the evidence emerging from evaluations of their impact. Highlighting the challenges in monitoring and evaluating regulatory changes in the drugs field, it will be of particular interest to those involved in...

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Canada – edible cannabis products may now be sold in Canada

20.01.2020

From 16 December 2019, edible cannabis products are permitted to be sold in Canada. These must comply with new regulations for edible, inhalable and topical products, designed to reduce the risk of accidental consumption or overconsumption. Edible products are not individually approved for sale,...

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Cannabis Renaissance: Plant, Policy, People & Product

12.12.2019

Cannabis Renaissance: Plant, Policy, People & Product will take place on the 12 December from 14h00 to 16h00, Room ASP 3G2. (For accreditation be there around 13h00 at the Atrium Welcome Point...

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Cannabis policy news: status and recent developments (topic overview)

30.10.2019

Under international laws, cultivation, supply and possession of cannabis should be allowed only for ‘medical and scientific purposes’. In general, possession of the drug for personal use should be a crime, to deter use, and most countries make this punishable by imprisonment. In recent years,...

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Australian Capital Territory legalises personal cannabis growing and consumption

30.10.2019

On 25 September 2019, the Legislative Assembly of the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) approved a law permitting personal cultivation, possession and use of cannabis for recreational purposes. The background note to the act describes the objective as a ‘harm minimisation approach’, stating that ‘...

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