Legalizing Cannabis: Experiences, Lessons and Scenarios

Marijuana is the most commonly used illegal drug in the world, and Western countries have shifted from criminal prohibition to legislative and regulatory reforms. Legalization models have been implemented in the US, Canada, and Uruguay, and are being debated in other countries. This book provides evidence and expertise to evaluate the models of cannabis legalization and offers lessons from other psychoactive substances. It is relevant for stakeholders in any country where drug policies are debated.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 484 pages
Publication date: 30 September 2021
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Marijuana, the most widely used illegal drug globally, has undergone significant changes in the past few decades. Western jurisdictions have shifted their approach to cannabis use control, moving away from traditional criminal prohibition methods that have dominated for most of the 20th century. While international reform remains stagnant, the last decade has witnessed a surge in legislative and regulatory reforms at the local and national levels. Countries are no longer willing to bear the human and financial costs associated with prohibitive policies.

Several US states, Canada, and Uruguay have implemented legalization models, and debates are ongoing in many other countries. These models offer unique pilot programs for studying and learning from.

This book brings together an international team of cannabis scholars to evaluate the models of cannabis legalization implemented in various jurisdictions. It explores different scenarios for future legalization and examines lessons learned from regulating other psychoactive substances. Legalizing Cannabis is a valuable resource for policymakers, public health professionals, and stakeholders interested in drug policy reform. It provides relevant insights for countries considering similar policies and offers valuable perspectives on the complex challenges and opportunities associated with cannabis regulation.

Weight: 726g
Dimension: 235 x 156 x 41 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032174044