Category: Geographical Data
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How Many Countries Have Legalized Medical Cannabis?
According to a recent study conducted by researchers from Ukraine and France, and published by the U.S. National Institute of Health, 57 countries have adopted medical cannabis legalization measures. Israel was the first country to adopt a national medical cannabis legalization measure (1999), and Ukraine was the most recent (2024) as of the posting of…
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25% Of Cannabis Consumers Report Using Products For Pain Relief In NuggMD Survey
Online medical cannabis platform NuggMD describes itself as taking “a modern approach to connecting patients with medical professionals,” and using their “telemedicine platform means that you can meet with a qualified medical professional in your state from the comfort and privacy of your living room,” according to their website. NuggMD recently conducted a survey of…
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Study Finds Lower Opioid Prescription Rates In Areas Near Legal Cannabis Dispensaries
Researchers associated with Oregon State University and Western Michigan University have associated legal cannabis dispensaries in Oregon with a lower opioid prescription rate in the areas where the dispensaries are located. The findings of the study were initially published by Marijuana Moment. “In the last decade, evidence emerged that recreational cannabis legislation (RCL) may help…
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How Many Cannabis Consumers In New York Use Weedmaps?
On March 31, 2021, New York State legalized adult-use cannabis when lawmakers passed the Marijuana Regulation & Taxation Act. Additionally, New York’s Governor signed legislation in July 2014 that legalized medical cannabis in the state. The first legal adult-use cannabis sale occurred in New York State on December 29, 2022, at Housing Works Cannabis Co,…
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Global Industrial Hemp Market Projected To Reach $25.7 Billion By 2034
The global industrial hemp market is projected to go from the current estimated market value of $6.6 billion in 2024 to $25.7 billion by 2034, according to a new market analysis by Fact.MR. The industrial hemp market will be driven by “a steady CAGR of 14.5% from 2024 onward” according to Fact.MR. “Environmentally conscious consumers…
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New Jersey Awards 48 Seed Equity Cannabis Business Grants
The New Jersey Economic Development Authority’s (NJEDA) Seed Equity Grant Program awarded 48 grants to social equity cannabis applicants in May 2024. The Cannabis Equity Grant Program, which is part of the larger Seed Equity Grant Program “is aimed at assisting start-ups by providing businesses with grant funding for early-stage start-up expenses and operational costs.”…
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How Many Social Equity Cannabis Business Licenses Has Washington D.C. Issued?
Washington D.C. is a unique place for cannabis public policy and industry. Local lawmakers approved a medical cannabis legalization measure in Washington D.C. in May 2010. A component of the 2010 measure allowed the launch of eight initial medical cannabis dispensaries in the D.C. area. In January 2023, the Medical Cannabis Amendment Act of 2022…
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Lifetime Cannabis Usage Rates By European Country
The European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction (EMCDDA) recently published its ‘2024 European Drug Report’ and the report contained data regarding cannabis usage rates. Every year the EMCDDA compiles reported substance usage data from most European countries and publishes an annual report of their findings. Below are the reported lifetime cannabis use rates…
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Yearly Cannabis Usage Rates By European Country
Every year the European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction (EMCDDA) compiles reported substance usage data from most European countries and publishes an annual report of their findings. The EMCDDA recently published its 2024 report and it contained a considerable amount of data on cannabis usage rates. Below are the rates of reported cannabis…
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Monthly Cannabis Usage Rates By European Country
The European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction (EMCDDA) compiles reported usage data from most European nations and publishes it in an annual report. The EMCDDA recently published its 2024 report and it contained a heavy focus on cannabis usage. “National surveys of cannabis use would suggest that, overall, an estimated 8% of European…