Legality of cannabis
The legality of cannabis as a drug varies by country, in terms of its possession, distribution, and cultivation. The use of cannabis for recreational purposes is prohibited in most countries, including almost all African, Middle Eastern, and Asian countries. Some countries and local jurisdictions have adopted laws that allow the medical use of only certain cannabis-derived pharmaceuticals.
About Legality of cannabis in brief
The legality of cannabis as a drug varies by country, in terms of its possession, distribution, and cultivation. The use of cannabis for recreational purposes is prohibited in most countries, including almost all African, Middle Eastern, and Asian countries. Some countries and local jurisdictions have adopted laws that allow the medical use of only certain cannabis-derived pharmaceuticals.
In 2020, the United Nations rescheduled cannabis with \”less dangerous drugs\”, so that it could be used as a medicine and in research.
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