From Prohibition to Legalization: How Cannabis Legislation Is Changing Worldwide

Описание: Cannabis legislation is undergoing rapid change around the world. From full legalization and regulated markets to medical cannabis frameworks and decriminalization, governments across Europe, North America, Australia, Canada, and New Zealand are rethinking how cannabis is controlled—and why.

In this video, we explore:

The difference between legalization, decriminalization, and medical cannabis laws

How cannabis policy varies across the EU, USA, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand

The impact of cannabis legislation on public health, criminal justice, and the economy

Ongoing debates around youth protection, impairment, and public safety

What leading international institutions and policy experts say about future trends

Drawing on research from prominent global health, legal, and policy institutions, this video provides a clear, evidence-based overview of how cannabis laws are evolving—and what these changes mean for societies worldwide.

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📚 Authoritative Sources & Further Reading

World Health Organization (WHO) – Cannabis & Public Health
https://www.who.int/teams/mental-heal...

United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) – World Drug Report
https://www.unodc.org/unodc/en/data-a...

OECD – Drug Policy & Public Health Analysis
https://www.oecd.org/health/health-sy...

European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction (EMCDDA)
https://www.emcdda.europa.eu/topics/c...

National Conference of State Legislatures (USA) – Marijuana Laws
https://www.ncsl.org/civil-and-crimin...

Government of Canada – Cannabis Act
https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canad...

Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW)
https://www.aihw.gov.au/reports/illic...

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