In Spain, the pressure continues to rise, supported by the nearly seven million consumers, 12.6% of the population between 15 and 64 years old, who consume cannabis in our country. These figures keep our hope alive that the comprehensive regulation … Read More
In 2022, EU Member States reported 243,000 seizures of cannabis resin totaling 468 tonnes (816 tonnes in 2021) and 234,000 seizures of cannabis herb totaling 265 tonnes (256 tonnes in 2021).Due to a 52% decrease reported by Spain (from 673 … Read More
Based on the most recent European surveys, cannabis use in the past year among the EU population aged 15 to 34 is estimated at 15.1% (15.3 million individuals). Considering that men are generally twice as likely to report consumption as … Read More
According to the latest European Drug Report 2024, cannabis remains by far the most widely used illicit drug in Europe. National surveys on cannabis use indicate that, overall, it is estimated that around 8% of European adults (22.8 million people … Read More
There are various types of products that claim to help us pass a drug test, ranging from “detox” liquids and pills to gadgets with synthetic urine. In this article, we briefly discuss what science says about the effectiveness of these … Read More
In recent times, saliva drug tests have gained prominence and have become a common tool in workplace, traffic, and sports situations to detect the use of prohibited substances. This type of test is very popular due to its ease of … Read More
The cannabis industry is undergoing a true metamorphosis. There has never been such a wide range of products derived from the plant. A few years ago, consumers were barely familiar with one of its main cannabinoids, cannabidiol (CBD).Today, it has … Read More
Regulate cannabis or keep prohibiting it? The answer seems obvious: it is better to regulate than to prohibit. If the plant and its derivatives were regulated, the State would have control over production, distribution, and consumption. Today, under prohibition, that … Read More
From the second half of the 19th century onwards, cannabis entered all European pharmacopoeias without any hesitation on the part of health authorities, until the mid-20th century when it was demonized and prohibited for supposedly “corrupting,” according to the ruling … Read More
The history of cannabis is the story of its relationship with human beings. Thousands of years ago our ancestors began to cultivate the plant, so we could say that the beginning of humanity is linked to its consumption. This long … Read More