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curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa152.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

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{"found_url":"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis","crawl_time":1775095025,"first_indexed_time":1376014894,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"org,wikipedia!en,\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis s443","src_root_hash":"17790707453426894952","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"Legality of cannabis - Wikipedia","meta_descriptions":[],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia\nThis article is about cannabis as a psychoactive. For information about hemp, see\nHemp\n.\nAdult legal status of cannabis possession for recreational use\n1\n \n Legal\n \n Illegal\n1\nMay include recent laws or court decisions which have not yet entered into effect.\n2\nCannabis products under 0.2% THC are legal in\nThailand\n. While products over 0.2% THC were legal before 2025, they now require a prescription, though the law is unenforced.\nAdult legal status of cannabis for medical use\n1\n \n Legal for recreational and medical uses\n \n Legal only for certain medical uses\n \n Illegal\n \n Legality unknown\n1\nMay include recent laws or court decisions which have not yet entered into effect.\nThe\nlegality of cannabis\nfor\nmedical\nand\nrecreational\nuse varies by country, in terms of its possession, distribution, and cultivation, and (in regards to medical) how it can be consumed and what medical conditions it can be used for. These policies in most countries are\nregulated by three United Nations treaties\n: the 1961\nSingle Convention on Narcotic Drugs\n, the 1971\nConvention on Psychotropic Substances\n, and the 1988\nConvention Against Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances\n.\n[\n1\n]\n[\n2\n]\nCannabis is only scheduled under the Single Convention and was\nreclassified in 2020\nto a Schedule I-only drug (from being both Schedule I and IV drug previously, with the schedules from strictest to least being IV, I, II, and III).\n[\n3\n]\n[\n4\n]\nAs a Schedule I drug under the treaty, countries can allow the medical use of cannabis but it is considered to be an addictive drug with a serious risk of abuse.\n[\n5\n]\n[\n6\n]\nand may be able to regulate non-medical cannabis industry under its\nArticle 2 paragraph 9\n.\n[\n7\n]\nThe use of\ncannabis\nfor recreational purposes is prohibited in most countries; however, many have adopted a policy of\ndecriminalization\nto make simple possession a non-criminal offense (often similar to a minor traffic violation). Others have much more severe penalties such as some\nMiddle Eastern\nand\nFar Eastern\ncountries where possession of even small amounts is punished by imprisonment for several years.\n[\n8\n]\nCountries that have legalized various recreational uses of cannabis are\nCanada\n,\nCzech Republic\n,\nGeorgia\n,\nGermany\n,\nLuxembourg\n,\nMalta\n,\nSouth Africa\n,  and\nUruguay\n, plus 24 states, 3 territories, and the\nDistrict of Columbia\nin the\nUnited States\nand the\nAustralian Capital Territory\nin\nAustralia\n. Commercial sale of recreational cannabis is legalized nationwide in two countries (Canada and Uruguay) and in all subnational U.S. jurisdictions that have legalized possession except Virginia and Washington, D.C. A policy of limited enforcement has also been adopted in many countries, in particular the\nNetherlands\nwhere the sale of cannabis is tolerated at\nlicensed coffeeshops\n.\n[\n9\n]\nThe legalization of recreational cannabis has been put forward as a solution to restrict access to the drug by minors, a method of\nharm reduction\n, a way of reducing organized crime, aid economic growth and revenue, as well as enable job creation.\n[\n10\n]\nUnregulated cannabis from the illegal black market comes with increased health risks, such as unknown THC rate, unknown potency, possible toxic additives and contaminants and synthetic cannabinoids.\n[\n11\n]\nWhereas, a legal and regulated cannabis system enables product quality and safety requirements to be mandated for public safety and consumer awareness.\n[\n12\n]\nCannabis illegality tends to become a burden on the criminal justice system, with legalization as a way to free up police time and resources to focus on more serious crimes, reduce the prison population of non-violent drug offenders and thus save taxpayers money.\n[\n13\n]\nCountries that have legalized medical use of cannabis include\nAlbania\n,\nArgentina\n,\nAustralia\n,\nBarbados\n,\nBrazil\n,\nCanada\n,\nChile\n,\nColombia\n,\nCosta Rica\n,\nCroatia\n,\nCyprus\n,\nCzech Republic\n,\nDenmark\n,\nEcuador\n,\nFinland\n,\nGermany\n,\nGreece\n,\nIreland\n,\nIsrael\n,\nItaly\n,\nJamaica\n,\nLebanon\n,\nLuxembourg\n,\nMalawi\n,\nMalta\n,\nMexico\n,\nthe Netherlands\n,\nNew Zealand\n,\nNorth Macedonia\n,\nNorway\n,\nPanama\n,\nPeru\n,\nPoland\n,\nPortugal\n,\nRwanda\n,\nSaint Vincent and the Grenadines\n,\nSan Marino\n,\nSlovenia\n,\nSouth Africa\n,\nSpain\n,\nSri Lanka\n,\nSwitzerland\n,\nThailand\n,\nUkraine\n, the\nUnited Kingdom\n,\nUruguay\n,\nVanuatu\n,\nZambia\n, and\nZimbabwe\n. Others have more restrictive laws that allow only the use of certain cannabis-derived pharmaceuticals, such as\nSativex\n,\nMarinol\n,\nCesamet\n, or\nEpidiolex\n.\n[\n14\n]\nIn the United States, 40 states, 4 territories, and the District of Columbia have legalized the medical use of cannabis, but at the federal level its use remains prohibited.\n[\n15\n]\nLegalization timeline\n[\nedit\n]\nAnnual cannabis use by country\nAdult lifetime cannabis use by country\nHarm reduction\nMinors and the legality of cannabis\nTimeline of cannabis law\nWar on drugs\n^\nHabibi, Roojin; Hoffman, Steven J. (March 2018).\n\"Legalizing Cannabis Violates the UN Drug Control Treaties, But Progressive Countries Like Canada Have Options\"\n.\nOttawa Law Review\n.\n49\n(2).\nArchived\nfrom the original on 28 August 2021\n. 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For information about hemp, see [Hemp](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Hemp \"Hemp\").\n\n[![Map of world cannabis laws for non-medical use](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/a\/a5\/Map-of-world-cannabis-laws.svg\/500px-Map-of-world-cannabis-laws.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/File:Map-of-world-cannabis-laws.svg)\n\n**Adult legal status of cannabis possession for recreational use**1\n***\nLegal\n\nIllegal but [decriminalized](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Decriminalized \"Decriminalized\")\n\nIllegal but often [unenforced](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Unenforced \"Unenforced\")2\n\nIllegal\n\n1May include recent laws or court decisions which have not yet entered into effect.  \n2Cannabis products under 0.2% THC are legal in [Thailand](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Thailand \"Cannabis in Thailand\"). While products over 0.2% THC were legal before 2025, they now require a prescription, though the law is unenforced.\n***\n\n[![Map of world cannabis laws for medical use](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/7\/7b\/Map-of-world-medical-cannabis-laws.svg\/500px-Map-of-world-medical-cannabis-laws.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/File:Map-of-world-medical-cannabis-laws.svg)\n\n**Adult legal status of cannabis for medical use**1\n***\nLegal for recreational and medical uses\n\nLegal only for certain medical uses\n\nIllegal\n\nLegality unknown\n\n1May include recent laws or court decisions which have not yet entered into effect.\n***\n\n|   |\n|---|\n| Part of a series on |\n| [Cannabis](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis \"Cannabis\") |\n| [![Cannabis](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/a\/a8\/Cannabis_leaf.svg\/120px-Cannabis_leaf.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/File:Cannabis_leaf.svg) |\n| Arts 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[Spiritual use](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Entheogenic_use_of_cannabis \"Entheogenic use of cannabis\") [Sports](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_and_sports \"Cannabis and sports\") [Stoner film](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Stoner_film \"Stoner film\") [Stoner rock](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Stoner_rock \"Stoner rock\") [Terms](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Glossary_of_cannabis_terms \"Glossary of cannabis terms\") |\n| Chemistry **[Phytocannabinoids](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Comparison_of_phytocannabinoids \"Comparison of phytocannabinoids\")** Main [THC](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Tetrahydrocannabinol \"Tetrahydrocannabinol\") [Dronabinol](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Dronabinol \"Dronabinol\") (INN) [CBD](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabidiol \"Cannabidiol\") Minor [*delta*\\-3-THC](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/%CE%94-3-Tetrahydrocannabinol \"Δ-3-Tetrahydrocannabinol\") 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\"Cannabidiphorol\") **Semi-synthetic cannabinoids** [THC-O-acetate](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/THC-O-acetate \"THC-O-acetate\") **[Synthetic cannabinoids](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Synthetic_cannabinoid \"Synthetic cannabinoid\")** [AM](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/List_of_AM_cannabinoids \"List of AM cannabinoids\") [AM-2201](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/AM-2201 \"AM-2201\") [CP](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/List_of_CP_cannabinoids \"List of CP cannabinoids\") [CP-55940](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/CP_55,940 \"CP 55,940\") [Nabilone](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Nabilone \"Nabilone\") [Dimethylheptylpyran](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Dimethylheptylpyran \"Dimethylheptylpyran\") [HU](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/List_of_HU_cannabinoids \"List of HU cannabinoids\") [HU-210](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/HU-210 \"HU-210\") [HU-331](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/HU-331 \"HU-331\") [JWH](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/List_of_JWH_cannabinoids \"List of JWH cannabinoids\") [JWH-018](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/JWH-018 \"JWH-018\") [JWH-073](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/JWH-073 \"JWH-073\") [JWH-133](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/JWH-133 \"JWH-133\") [Levonantradol](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Levonantradol \"Levonantradol\") [MDMB-CHMICA](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/MDMB-CHMICA \"MDMB-CHMICA\") [SR144528](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/SR-144,528 \"SR-144,528\") [WIN 55,212-2](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/WIN_55,212-2 \"WIN 55,212-2\") |\n| Pharmacology **[Cannabinoid receptors](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabinoid_receptor \"Cannabinoid receptor\")** [Cannabinoid receptor type 1](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabinoid_receptor_type_1 \"Cannabinoid receptor type 1\") [Cannabinoid receptor type 2](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabinoid_receptor_type_2 \"Cannabinoid receptor type 2\") 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law](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Timeline_of_cannabis_law \"Timeline of cannabis law\") [Cannabis and international law](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_and_international_law \"Cannabis and international law\") [Centenary of Cannabis prohibition](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Centenary_of_Cannabis_prohibition \"Centenary of Cannabis prohibition\") [UN 2020 descheduling](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Removal_of_cannabis_and_cannabis_resin_from_Schedule_IV_of_the_Single_Convention_on_narcotic_drugs,_1961 \"Removal of cannabis and cannabis resin from Schedule IV of the Single Convention on narcotic drugs, 1961\") [Single Convention on adult use](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Article_2_paragraph_9_of_the_Single_Convention_on_narcotic_drugs \"Article 2 paragraph 9 of the Single Convention on narcotic drugs\") [Cannabis in the United States](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_the_United_States \"Cannabis in the United States\") [Legality](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis_by_U.S._jurisdiction \"Legality of cannabis by U.S. jurisdiction\") [Legal history](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legal_history_of_cannabis_in_the_United_States \"Legal history of cannabis in the United States\") [Timeline](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Timeline_of_cannabis_laws_in_the_United_States \"Timeline of cannabis laws in the United States\") [Medical](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Medical_cannabis_in_the_United_States \"Medical cannabis in the United States\") [Non-medical](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Decriminalization_of_non-medical_cannabis_in_the_United_States \"Decriminalization of non-medical cannabis in the United States\") [Amnesty bin](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Amnesty_bin \"Amnesty bin\") [Cannabis in Canada](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Canada \"Cannabis in Canada\") [Cannabis Act](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_Act_\$Canada\$ \"Cannabis Act (Canada)\") [Cannabis laws of Canada by province or territory](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_laws_of_Canada_by_province_or_territory \"Cannabis laws of Canada by province or territory\") [Legal history of cannabis in Canada](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legal_history_of_cannabis_in_Canada \"Legal history of cannabis in Canada\") Elsewhere [Cannabis by country](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_by_country \"Cannabis by country\") [Cannabis in Malta](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Malta \"Cannabis in Malta\") [Cannabis in Spain](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Spain \"Cannabis in Spain\") [Cannabis in South Africa](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_South_Africa \"Cannabis in South Africa\") [Cannabis in Thailand](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Thailand \"Cannabis in Thailand\") [Cannabis in the Netherlands](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_the_Netherlands \"Cannabis in the Netherlands\") [Drug policy of Portugal](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Drug_policy_of_Portugal \"Drug policy of Portugal\") [Structural scheduling of synthetic cannabinoids](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Structural_scheduling_of_synthetic_cannabinoids \"Structural scheduling of synthetic cannabinoids\") |\n| Variants [Autoflowering cannabis](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Autoflowering_cannabis \"Autoflowering cannabis\") **Genus** [Cannabis](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis \"Cannabis\") **Species** [Cannabis sativa](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_sativa \"Cannabis sativa\") [Cannabis indica](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_indica \"Cannabis indica\") [Cannabis ruderalis](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_ruderalis \"Cannabis ruderalis\") **[Strains](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_strains \"Cannabis strains\")** [Acapulco Gold](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Acapulco_Gold_\$cannabis\$ \"Acapulco Gold (cannabis)\") [Charlotte's web](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Charlotte%27s_web_\$cannabis\$ \"Charlotte's web (cannabis)\") [Kush](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Kush_\$Cannabis\$ \"Kush (Cannabis)\") [Malawi Gold](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Malawi_Gold \"Malawi Gold\") [Sour Diesel](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sour_Diesel \"Sour Diesel\") |\n| Related [Drug culture](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Drug_culture \"Drug culture\") [Drug liberalization](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Drug_liberalization \"Drug liberalization\") [Illegal drug trade](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Illegal_drug_trade \"Illegal drug trade\") [Psychedelia](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Psychedelia \"Psychedelia\") |\n| [![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/4\/44\/Cannabis_leaf_2.svg\/20px-Cannabis_leaf_2.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/File:Cannabis_leaf_2.svg) [Cannabis portal](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Portal:Cannabis \"Portal:Cannabis\") [![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/6\/66\/Esculaap4.svg\/20px-Esculaap4.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/File:Esculaap4.svg) [Medicine portal](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Portal:Medicine \"Portal:Medicine\") [![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/4\/4f\/Veranotrigo.jpg\/20px-Veranotrigo.jpg)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/File:Veranotrigo.jpg) [Agriculture portal](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Portal:Agriculture \"Portal:Agriculture\") |\n| [v](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Template:Cannabis_sidebar \"Template:Cannabis sidebar\") [t](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Template_talk:Cannabis_sidebar \"Template talk:Cannabis sidebar\") [e](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Special:EditPage\/Template:Cannabis_sidebar \"Special:EditPage\/Template:Cannabis sidebar\") |\n\nThe **legality of cannabis** for [medical](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Medical_cannabis \"Medical cannabis\") and [recreational](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Recreational_drug_use \"Recreational drug use\") use varies by country, in terms of its possession, distribution, and cultivation, and (in regards to medical) how it can be consumed and what medical conditions it can be used for. These policies in most countries are [regulated by three United Nations treaties](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_and_international_law \"Cannabis and international law\"): the 1961 [Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Single_Convention_on_Narcotic_Drugs \"Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs\"), the 1971 [Convention on Psychotropic Substances](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Convention_on_Psychotropic_Substances \"Convention on Psychotropic Substances\"), and the 1988 [Convention Against Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/United_Nations_Convention_Against_Illicit_Traffic_in_Narcotic_Drugs_and_Psychotropic_Substances \"United Nations Convention Against Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances\").[\\[1\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-1)[\\[2\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-2) Cannabis is only scheduled under the Single Convention and was [reclassified in 2020](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Removal_of_cannabis_and_cannabis_resin_from_Schedule_IV_of_the_Single_Convention_on_narcotic_drugs,_1961 \"Removal of cannabis and cannabis resin from Schedule IV of the Single Convention on narcotic drugs, 1961\") to a Schedule I-only drug (from being both Schedule I and IV drug previously, with the schedules from strictest to least being IV, I, II, and III).[\\[3\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-3)[\\[4\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-:53-4) As a Schedule I drug under the treaty, countries can allow the medical use of cannabis but it is considered to be an addictive drug with a serious risk of abuse.[\\[5\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-schedules-5)[\\[6\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-:0-6) and may be able to regulate non-medical cannabis industry under its [Article 2 paragraph 9](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Article_2_paragraph_9_of_the_Single_Convention_on_narcotic_drugs \"Article 2 paragraph 9 of the Single Convention on narcotic drugs\").[\\[7\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-:52-7)\n\nThe use of [cannabis](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_\$drug\$ \"Cannabis (drug)\") for recreational purposes is prohibited in most countries; however, many have adopted a policy of [decriminalization](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Decriminalization \"Decriminalization\") to make simple possession a non-criminal offense (often similar to a minor traffic violation). Others have much more severe penalties such as some [Middle Eastern](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Middle_East \"Middle East\") and [Far Eastern](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Far_East \"Far East\") countries where possession of even small amounts is punished by imprisonment for several years.[\\[8\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-8) Countries that have legalized various recreational uses of cannabis are [Canada](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Canada \"Cannabis in Canada\"), [Czech Republic](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_the_Czech_Republic \"Cannabis in the Czech Republic\"), [Georgia](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Georgia_\$country\$ \"Cannabis in Georgia (country)\"), [Germany](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Germany \"Cannabis in Germany\"), [Luxembourg](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Luxembourg \"Cannabis in Luxembourg\"), [Malta](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Malta \"Cannabis in Malta\"), [South Africa](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_South_Africa \"Cannabis in South Africa\"), and [Uruguay](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Uruguay \"Cannabis in Uruguay\"), plus 24 states, 3 territories, and the [District of Columbia](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Washington,_D.C. \"Cannabis in Washington, D.C.\") in the [United States](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_the_United_States \"Cannabis in the United States\") and the [Australian Capital Territory](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Australian_Capital_Territory \"Australian Capital Territory\") in [Australia](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Australia \"Cannabis in Australia\"). Commercial sale of recreational cannabis is legalized nationwide in two countries (Canada and Uruguay) and in all subnational U.S. jurisdictions that have legalized possession except Virginia and Washington, D.C. A policy of limited enforcement has also been adopted in many countries, in particular the [Netherlands](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_the_Netherlands \"Cannabis in the Netherlands\") where the sale of cannabis is tolerated at [licensed coffeeshops](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Coffeeshop_\$Netherlands\$ \"Coffeeshop (Netherlands)\").[\\[9\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-coffeeshops-9)\n\nThe legalization of recreational cannabis has been put forward as a solution to restrict access to the drug by minors, a method of [harm reduction](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Harm_reduction \"Harm reduction\"), a way of reducing organized crime, aid economic growth and revenue, as well as enable job creation.[\\[10\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-10) Unregulated cannabis from the illegal black market comes with increased health risks, such as unknown THC rate, unknown potency, possible toxic additives and contaminants and synthetic cannabinoids.[\\[11\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-11) Whereas, a legal and regulated cannabis system enables product quality and safety requirements to be mandated for public safety and consumer awareness.[\\[12\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-12) Cannabis illegality tends to become a burden on the criminal justice system, with legalization as a way to free up police time and resources to focus on more serious crimes, reduce the prison population of non-violent drug offenders and thus save taxpayers money.[\\[13\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-13)\n\nCountries that have legalized medical use of cannabis include [Albania](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Albania \"Cannabis in Albania\"), [Argentina](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Argentina \"Cannabis in Argentina\"), [Australia](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Australia \"Cannabis in Australia\"), [Barbados](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Barbados \"Cannabis in Barbados\"), [Brazil](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Brazil \"Cannabis in Brazil\"), [Canada](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Canada \"Cannabis in Canada\"), [Chile](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Chile \"Cannabis in Chile\"), [Colombia](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Colombia \"Cannabis in Colombia\"), [Costa Rica](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Costa_Rica \"Cannabis in Costa Rica\"), [Croatia](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Croatia \"Cannabis in Croatia\"), [Cyprus](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Cyprus \"Cannabis in Cyprus\"), [Czech Republic](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_the_Czech_Republic \"Cannabis in the Czech Republic\"), [Denmark](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Denmark \"Cannabis in Denmark\"), [Ecuador](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Ecuador \"Cannabis in Ecuador\"), [Finland](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Finland \"Cannabis in Finland\"), [Germany](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Germany \"Cannabis in Germany\"), [Greece](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Greece \"Cannabis in Greece\"), [Ireland](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Ireland \"Cannabis in Ireland\"), [Israel](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Israel \"Cannabis in Israel\"), [Italy](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Italy \"Cannabis in Italy\"), [Jamaica](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Jamaica \"Cannabis in Jamaica\"), [Lebanon](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Lebanon \"Cannabis in Lebanon\"), [Luxembourg](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Luxembourg \"Cannabis in Luxembourg\"), [Malawi](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Malawi \"Cannabis in Malawi\"), [Malta](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Malta \"Cannabis in Malta\"), [Mexico](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Mexico \"Cannabis in Mexico\"), [the Netherlands](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_the_Netherlands \"Cannabis in the Netherlands\"), [New Zealand](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_New_Zealand \"Cannabis in New Zealand\"), [North Macedonia](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_North_Macedonia \"Cannabis in North Macedonia\"), [Norway](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Norway \"Cannabis in Norway\"), [Panama](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Panama \"Cannabis in Panama\"), [Peru](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Peru \"Cannabis in Peru\"), [Poland](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Poland \"Cannabis in Poland\"), [Portugal](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Portugal \"Cannabis in Portugal\"), [Rwanda](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Rwanda \"Cannabis in Rwanda\"), [Saint Vincent and the Grenadines](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Saint_Vincent_and_the_Grenadines \"Cannabis in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines\"), [San Marino](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_San_Marino \"Cannabis in San Marino\"), [Slovenia](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Slovenia \"Cannabis in Slovenia\"), [South Africa](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_South_Africa \"Cannabis in South Africa\"), [Spain](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Spain \"Cannabis in Spain\"), [Sri Lanka](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Sri_Lanka \"Cannabis in Sri Lanka\"), [Switzerland](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Switzerland \"Cannabis in Switzerland\"), [Thailand](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Thailand \"Cannabis in Thailand\"), [Ukraine](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Ukraine \"Cannabis in Ukraine\"), the [United Kingdom](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_the_United_Kingdom \"Cannabis in the United Kingdom\"), [Uruguay](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Uruguay \"Cannabis in Uruguay\"), [Vanuatu](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Vanuatu \"Cannabis in Vanuatu\"), [Zambia](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Zambia \"Cannabis in Zambia\"), and [Zimbabwe](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Zimbabwe \"Cannabis in Zimbabwe\"). Others have more restrictive laws that allow only the use of certain cannabis-derived pharmaceuticals, such as [Sativex](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sativex \"Sativex\"), [Marinol](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Marinol \"Marinol\"), [Cesamet](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Nabilone \"Nabilone\"), or [Epidiolex](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Epidiolex \"Epidiolex\").[\\[14\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-14) In the United States, 40 states, 4 territories, and the District of Columbia have legalized the medical use of cannabis, but at the federal level its use remains prohibited.[\\[15\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-ncsl-15)\n\n## Legalization timeline\n\\[[edit](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=Legality_of_cannabis&action=edit&section=1 \"Edit section: Legalization timeline\")\\]\n\n| Countries with legalized recreational cannabis [v](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Template:Global_cannabis_legalization_table \"Template:Global cannabis legalization table\") [t](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Template_talk:Global_cannabis_legalization_table \"Template talk:Global cannabis legalization table\") [e](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Special:EditPage\/Template:Global_cannabis_legalization_table \"Special:EditPage\/Template:Global cannabis legalization table\") |   |   |   |\n|---|---|---|---|\n| Country | Effective date | Licensed dispensary sales since | Licensed [cannabis club](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_Social_Club \"Cannabis Social Club\") sales since |\n| [![Uruguay](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/f\/fe\/Flag_of_Uruguay.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Uruguay.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Uruguay \"Uruguay\") [Uruguay](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Uruguay \"Cannabis in Uruguay\") | December 2013 | July 2017 | October 2014 |\n| [![South Africa](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/a\/af\/Flag_of_South_Africa.svg\/40px-Flag_of_South_Africa.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/South_Africa \"South Africa\") [South Africa](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_South_Africa \"Cannabis in South Africa\") | 18 September 2018 | Never authorized | Illegal, with loopholes |\n| [![Canada](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/d\/d9\/Flag_of_Canada_%28Pantone%29.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Canada_%28Pantone%29.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Canada \"Canada\") [Canada](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Canada \"Cannabis in Canada\") | 17 October 2018 | 17 October 2018 | Never authorized |\n| [![Malta](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/7\/73\/Flag_of_Malta.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Malta.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Malta \"Malta\") [Malta](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Malta \"Cannabis in Malta\") | 14 December 2021 | Never authorized | February 2024 |\n| [![Luxembourg](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/d\/da\/Flag_of_Luxembourg.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Luxembourg.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Luxembourg \"Luxembourg\") [Luxembourg](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Luxembourg \"Cannabis in Luxembourg\") | 21 July 2023 | Never authorized | Awaiting licensing |\n| [![Germany](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/b\/ba\/Flag_of_Germany.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Germany.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Germany \"Germany\") [Germany](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Germany \"Cannabis in Germany\") | 1 April 2024 | Never authorized | July 2024 |\n| [![Czech Republic](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/c\/cb\/Flag_of_the_Czech_Republic.svg\/40px-Flag_of_the_Czech_Republic.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Czech_Republic \"Czech Republic\") [Czech Republic](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Czech_Republic \"Cannabis in Czech Republic\") | 1 January 2026[\\[a\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-16) | Never authorized | Never authorized |\n\n## By country\n\\[[edit](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=Legality_of_cannabis&action=edit&section=2 \"Edit section: By country\")\\]\n\n- [A](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#A)\n- [B](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#B)\n- [C](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#C)\n- [D](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#D)\n- [E](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#E)\n- [F](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#F)\n- [G](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#G)\n- [H](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#H)\n- [I](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#I)\n- [J](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#J)\n- [K](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#K)\n- [L](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#L)\n- [M](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#M)\n- [N](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#N)\n- [O](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#O)\n- [P](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#P)\n- [Q](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#Q)\n- [R](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#R)\n- [S](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#S)\n- [T](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#T)\n- [U](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#U)\n- [V](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#V)\n- W\n- X\n- [Y](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#Y)\n- [Z](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#Z)\n\n| Country\/Territory | Recreational | Medical | Notes |\n|---|---|---|---|\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/5\/5c\/Flag_of_the_Taliban.svg\/40px-Flag_of_the_Taliban.svg.png) [Afghanistan](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Afghanistan \"Afghanistan\") | Illegal | Illegal | Main article: [Cannabis in Afghanistan](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Afghanistan \"Cannabis in Afghanistan\") Production banned by King [Zahir Shah](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Zahir_Shah \"Zahir Shah\") in 1973.[\\[16\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-Booth2011-17) |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/3\/36\/Flag_of_Albania.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Albania.svg.png) [Albania](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Albania \"Albania\") | Illegal | Legal | Main article: [Cannabis in Albania](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Albania \"Cannabis in Albania\") Prohibited but plants highly available throughout the country and law often unenforced.[\\[17\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-setimes-albania-18)[\\[18\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-balkaninsight-albania-1-19)[\\[19\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-balkaninsight-albania-2-20) On 21 July 2023 the [Albanian Parliament](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Albanian_Parliament \"Albanian Parliament\") voted 69–23 to legalize medical cannabis.[\\[20\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-21) |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/7\/77\/Flag_of_Algeria.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Algeria.svg.png) [Algeria](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Algeria \"Algeria\") | Illegal | Illegal | Main article: [Cannabis in Algeria](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Algeria \"Cannabis in Algeria\") |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/1\/19\/Flag_of_Andorra.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Andorra.svg.png) [Andorra](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Andorra \"Andorra\") | Illegal | Illegal | Main article: [Cannabis in Andorra](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Andorra \"Cannabis in Andorra\") |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/9\/9d\/Flag_of_Angola.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Angola.svg.png) [Angola](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Angola \"Angola\") | Illegal | Illegal | Main article: [Cannabis in Angola](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Angola \"Cannabis in Angola\") |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/8\/89\/Flag_of_Antigua_and_Barbuda.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Antigua_and_Barbuda.svg.png) [Antigua and Barbuda](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Antigua_and_Barbuda \"Antigua and Barbuda\") | Decriminalized. Legal to grow and use by Rastafari.[\\[21\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-22) | Illegal | Main article: [Cannabis in Antigua and Barbuda](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Antigua_and_Barbuda \"Cannabis in Antigua and Barbuda\") |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/1\/1a\/Flag_of_Argentina.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Argentina.svg.png) [Argentina](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Argentina \"Argentina\") | Illegal[\\[22\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-pagina12-2023-23)[\\[23\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-ley23737-24) | Legal | Main article: [Cannabis in Argentina](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Argentina \"Cannabis in Argentina\") Medicinal cannabis was legalized on 22 September 2017.[\\[24\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-25)[\\[25\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-26) |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/2\/2f\/Flag_of_Armenia.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Armenia.svg.png) [Armenia](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Armenia \"Armenia\") | Illegal | Illegal | Main article: [Cannabis in Armenia](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Armenia \"Cannabis in Armenia\") |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/8\/88\/Flag_of_Australia_%28converted%29.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Australia_%28converted%29.svg.png) [Australia](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Australia \"Australia\") | Decriminalized in [Northern Territory](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Northern_Territory \"Northern Territory\") and [South Australia](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/South_Australia \"South Australia\").[\\[26\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-27)[\\[27\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-28) Legal in [Australian Capital Territory](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Australian_Capital_Territory \"Australian Capital Territory\") for personal use but not for sale. | Legal at federal level and in all states.[\\[28\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-29) Qualifying conditions and other details vary by state.[\\[29\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-30) | Main article: [Cannabis in Australia](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Australia \"Cannabis in Australia\") In September 2019, the [Australian Capital Territory](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Australian_Capital_Territory \"Australian Capital Territory\") became the first state or territory of Australia to legalize recreational use of cannabis. Since 31 January 2020 residents aged 18 and over have been allowed to grow two plants and possess 50 g (1\\+3⁄4 oz), though sales or other transfer is prohibited, including cannabis seeds.[\\[30\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-31) Federal law also remains enforceable.[\\[31\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-ACT-32) |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/4\/41\/Flag_of_Austria.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Austria.svg.png) [Austria](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Austria \"Austria\") | Possession for personal use decriminalized as of January 2016. | [Dronabinol](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Dronabinol \"Dronabinol\"), [Sativex](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Nabiximols \"Nabiximols\"), [Nabilone](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Nabilone \"Nabilone\")[\\[32\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-33) | Main article: [Cannabis in Austria](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Austria \"Cannabis in Austria\") |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/d\/dd\/Flag_of_Azerbaijan.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Azerbaijan.svg.png) [Azerbaijan](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Azerbaijan \"Azerbaijan\") | Illegal | Illegal | Main article: [Cannabis in Azerbaijan](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Azerbaijan \"Cannabis in Azerbaijan\") |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/9\/93\/Flag_of_the_Bahamas.svg\/40px-Flag_of_the_Bahamas.svg.png) [Bahamas](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/The_Bahamas \"The Bahamas\") | Illegal | Illegal | Main article: [Cannabis in the Bahamas](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_the_Bahamas \"Cannabis in the Bahamas\") |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/2\/2c\/Flag_of_Bahrain.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Bahrain.svg.png) [Bahrain](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Bahrain \"Bahrain\") | Illegal | Illegal | Main article: [Cannabis in Bahrain](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Bahrain \"Cannabis in Bahrain\") |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/f\/f9\/Flag_of_Bangladesh.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Bangladesh.svg.png) [Bangladesh](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Bangladesh \"Bangladesh\") | Illegal | Illegal | Main article: [Cannabis in Bangladesh](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Bangladesh \"Cannabis in Bangladesh\") Sale banned in 1989.[\\[33\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-34)[\\[34\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-35)[\\[35\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-36) |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/e\/ef\/Flag_of_Barbados.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Barbados.svg.png) [Barbados](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Barbados \"Barbados\") | Legal for spiritual use by registered Rastafarians[\\[36\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-37) | Legal[\\[37\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-38) | Main article: [Cannabis in Barbados](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Barbados \"Cannabis in Barbados\") |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/8\/85\/Flag_of_Belarus.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Belarus.svg.png) [Belarus](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Belarus \"Belarus\") | Illegal | Illegal | Main article: [Cannabis in Belarus](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Belarus \"Cannabis in Belarus\") |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/9\/92\/Flag_of_Belgium_%28civil%29.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Belgium_%28civil%29.svg.png) [Belgium](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Belgium \"Belgium\") | Decriminalized up to 3 g (1⁄10 oz) or cultivation of one plant | Sativex[\\[38\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-39) | Main article: [Cannabis in Belgium](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Belgium \"Cannabis in Belgium\") Up to 3 g (1⁄10 oz) decriminalized for adults since 2003.[\\[39\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-40)[\\[40\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-41) |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/e\/e7\/Flag_of_Belize.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Belize.svg.png) [Belize](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Belize \"Belize\") | Decriminalized up to 10 g (3⁄8 oz) | Illegal | Main article: [Cannabis in Belize](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Belize \"Cannabis in Belize\") Possession prohibited, but use is common and largely tolerated.[\\[41\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-42) Possession of up to 10 g (3⁄8 oz) decriminalized.[\\[42\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-43) |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/0\/0a\/Flag_of_Benin.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Benin.svg.png) [Benin](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Benin \"Benin\") | Illegal | Illegal | Main article: [Cannabis in Benin](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Benin \"Cannabis in Benin\") |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/b\/bf\/Flag_of_Bermuda.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Bermuda.svg.png) [Bermuda](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Bermuda \"Bermuda\") | Decriminalized up to 7 g (1⁄4 oz) | Legal | Main article: [Cannabis in Bermuda](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Bermuda \"Cannabis in Bermuda\") In November 2016, the [Supreme Court of Bermuda](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Law_of_Bermuda#Litigation_and_the_Bermuda_Court_System \"Law of Bermuda\") ruled in favor of allowing the medical use of cannabis.[\\[43\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-44) As of July 2018, two doctors have been licensed to prescribe the drug.[\\[44\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-45) |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/9\/91\/Flag_of_Bhutan.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Bhutan.svg.png) [Bhutan](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Bhutan \"Bhutan\") | Illegal | Illegal | Main article: [Cannabis in Bhutan](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Bhutan \"Cannabis in Bhutan\") Illegal, but plants grow prolifically and have multiple traditional uses, such as feeding pigs and producing textiles.[\\[45\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-46) |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/4\/48\/Flag_of_Bolivia.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Bolivia.svg.png) [Bolivia](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Bolivia \"Bolivia\") | Illegal[\\[46\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-apbolivia-47) | Illegal[\\[46\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-apbolivia-47) | Main article: [Cannabis in Bolivia](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Bolivia \"Cannabis in Bolivia\") |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/b\/bf\/Flag_of_Bosnia_and_Herzegovina.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Bosnia_and_Herzegovina.svg.png) [Bosnia and Herzegovina](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Bosnia_and_Herzegovina \"Bosnia and Herzegovina\") | Illegal | legal | Main article: [Cannabis in Bosnia and Herzegovina](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Bosnia_and_Herzegovina \"Cannabis in Bosnia and Herzegovina\") In 2016, the Ministry of Civil Affairs formed a task force to explore the legalization of cannabis and [cannabinoids](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabinoids \"Cannabinoids\") for medicinal purposes.[\\[47\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-48)[\\[48\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-49) |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/f\/fa\/Flag_of_Botswana.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Botswana.svg.png) [Botswana](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Botswana \"Botswana\") | Illegal | Illegal | Main article: [Cannabis in Botswana](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Botswana \"Cannabis in Botswana\") Cannabis (or *dagga*) is illegal.[\\[49\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-50) |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/0\/05\/Flag_of_Brazil.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Brazil.svg.png) [Brazil](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Brazil \"Brazil\") | Decriminalized up to 40 g (1\\+3⁄8 oz) or cultivation of 6 plants for personal use[\\[50\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-51) | Legal for terminally ill patients or those who have exhausted other treatment options.[\\[51\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-52) | Main article: [Cannabis in Brazil](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Brazil \"Cannabis in Brazil\") Legislation passed in 2006 to require treatment and community service for possessing small amounts of drugs instead of jail time.[\\[52\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-53) Possession of large amounts, as well as sale, transportation, and cultivation, are considered drug trafficking.[\\[53\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-54) |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/9\/9c\/Flag_of_Brunei.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Brunei.svg.png) [Brunei](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Brunei \"Brunei\") | Illegal | Illegal | Main article: [Cannabis in Brunei](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Brunei \"Cannabis in Brunei\") |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/9\/9a\/Flag_of_Bulgaria.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Bulgaria.svg.png) [Bulgaria](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Bulgaria \"Bulgaria\") | Illegal | Illegal | Main article: [Cannabis in Bulgaria](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Bulgaria \"Cannabis in Bulgaria\") Cannabis is classified as a class A (High-risk) drug, together with [heroin](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Heroin \"Heroin\"), [cocaine](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cocaine \"Cocaine\"), [amphetamines](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Amphetamines \"Amphetamines\"), and [MDMA](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/MDMA \"MDMA\") (ecstasy). Until 2004, a loosely defined \"personal dose\" existed.[\\[54\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-55) |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/3\/31\/Flag_of_Burkina_Faso.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Burkina_Faso.svg.png) [Burkina Faso](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Burkina_Faso \"Burkina Faso\") | Illegal | Illegal | Main article: [Cannabis in Burkina Faso](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Burkina_Faso \"Cannabis in Burkina Faso\") |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/5\/50\/Flag_of_Burundi.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Burundi.svg.png) [Burundi](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Burundi \"Burundi\") | Illegal | Illegal | Main article: [Cannabis in Burundi](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Burundi \"Cannabis in Burundi\") |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/8\/83\/Flag_of_Cambodia.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Cambodia.svg.png) [Cambodia](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cambodia \"Cambodia\") | Illegal but often unenforced | Illegal | Main article: [Cannabis in Cambodia](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Cambodia \"Cannabis in Cambodia\") Illegal,[\\[55\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-56) but this prohibition is lax and enforced opportunistically.[\\[56\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-57)[\\[57\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-58)[\\[58\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-59) \"Happy\" restaurants in cities publicly offer food cooked with marijuana, or as a side garnish.[\\[59\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-60) |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/4\/4f\/Flag_of_Cameroon.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Cameroon.svg.png) [Cameroon](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cameroon \"Cameroon\") | Illegal | Illegal | Main article: [Cannabis in Cameroon](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Cameroon \"Cannabis in Cameroon\") |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/d\/d9\/Flag_of_Canada_%28Pantone%29.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Canada_%28Pantone%29.svg.png) [Canada](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Canada \"Canada\") | Legal | Legal | Main articles: [Cannabis in Canada](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Canada \"Cannabis in Canada\") and [Cannabis laws of Canada by province or territory](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_laws_of_Canada_by_province_or_territory \"Cannabis laws of Canada by province or territory\") Legal for medicinal purposes since 2001 and for recreational purposes since 17 October 2018. The age to buy or consume cannabis varies by province: 19 in most provinces, 18 in Alberta, and 21 in Quebec.[\\[60\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-61) |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/3\/38\/Flag_of_Cape_Verde.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Cape_Verde.svg.png) [Cape Verde](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cape_Verde \"Cape Verde\") | Illegal | Illegal | Main article: [Cannabis in Cape Verde](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Cape_Verde \"Cannabis in Cape Verde\") |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/6\/6f\/Flag_of_the_Central_African_Republic.svg\/40px-Flag_of_the_Central_African_Republic.svg.png) [Central African Republic](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Central_African_Republic \"Central African Republic\") | Illegal | Illegal | Main article: [Cannabis in the Central African Republic](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_the_Central_African_Republic \"Cannabis in the Central African Republic\") |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/4\/4b\/Flag_of_Chad.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Chad.svg.png) [Chad](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Chad \"Chad\") | Illegal | Illegal | Main article: [Cannabis in Chad](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Chad \"Cannabis in Chad\") |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/7\/78\/Flag_of_Chile.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Chile.svg.png) [Chile](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Chile \"Chile\") | Decriminalized for possession and cultivation | Legal | Main article: [Cannabis in Chile](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Chile \"Cannabis in Chile\") Private personal use[\\[61\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-62) and recreational cultivation[\\[62\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-63)[\\[63\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-64)[\\[64\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-65) decriminalized. Medicinal cultivation legal with the authorization of The Chilean Agriculture Service (SAG)[\\[65\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-66) and sale of medication allowed on prescription in pharmacies.[\\[66\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-67) |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/f\/fa\/Flag_of_the_People%27s_Republic_of_China.svg\/40px-Flag_of_the_People%27s_Republic_of_China.svg.png) [People's Republic of China](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/China \"China\") (PRC) | Illegal | Illegal | Main article: [Cannabis in China](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_China \"Cannabis in China\") Penalty for possession or consumption: 10–15 days' detention without prosecution and a fine.[\\[67\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-68) |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/2\/21\/Flag_of_Colombia.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Colombia.svg.png) [Colombia](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Colombia \"Colombia\") | Decriminalized up to 22 g (3⁄4 oz) or cultivation of 20 plants for personal use | Legal | Main article: [Cannabis in Colombia](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Colombia \"Cannabis in Colombia\") Decriminalized up to 22 g (3⁄4 oz) for personal consumption. Individuals carrying greater amounts, or cultivating up to 20 plants, cannot be prosecuted if the drug is for personal use.[\\[68\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-69)[\\[69\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-70)[\\[70\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-71)[\\[71\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-72) |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/9\/94\/Flag_of_the_Comoros.svg\/40px-Flag_of_the_Comoros.svg.png) [Comoros](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Comoros \"Comoros\") | Illegal | Illegal | Main article: [Cannabis in Comoros](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Comoros \"Cannabis in Comoros\") Cannabis was legal in Comoros between January 1975 and May 1978, when president [Ali Soilih](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Ali_Soilih \"Ali Soilih\") legalized cannabis consumption among other measures.[\\[72\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-73)[\\[73\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-French1997-74) |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/3\/35\/Flag_of_the_Cook_Islands.svg\/40px-Flag_of_the_Cook_Islands.svg.png) [Cook Islands](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cook_Islands \"Cook Islands\") | Illegal | Legal | Main article: [Cannabis in the Cook Islands](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_the_Cook_Islands \"Cannabis in the Cook Islands\") A [non-binding referendum](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2022_Cook_Islands_medical_cannabis_referendum \"2022 Cook Islands medical cannabis referendum\") in August 2022 asked \"Should we review our cannabis laws to allow for research and medicinal use?\" 62% voted yes.[\\[74\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-75) |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/6\/6f\/Flag_of_the_Democratic_Republic_of_the_Congo.svg\/20px-Flag_of_the_Democratic_Republic_of_the_Congo.svg.png) [Democratic Republic of the Congo](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Democratic_Republic_of_the_Congo \"Democratic Republic of the Congo\") | Illegal | Illegal | Main article: [Cannabis in the Democratic Republic of the Congo](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_the_Democratic_Republic_of_the_Congo \"Cannabis in the Democratic Republic of the Congo\") |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/9\/92\/Flag_of_the_Republic_of_the_Congo.svg\/40px-Flag_of_the_Republic_of_the_Congo.svg.png) [Republic of the Congo](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Republic_of_the_Congo \"Republic of the Congo\") | Illegal | Illegal | Main article: [Cannabis in the Republic of the Congo](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_the_Republic_of_the_Congo \"Cannabis in the Republic of the Congo\") |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/f\/f2\/Flag_of_Costa_Rica.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Costa_Rica.svg.png) [Costa Rica](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Costa_Rica \"Costa Rica\") | Decriminalized[\\[75\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-nacion1-76)[\\[76\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-tcrn-77) | Legal[\\[77\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-78) | Main article: [Cannabis in Costa Rica](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Costa_Rica \"Cannabis in Costa Rica\") Decriminalized since police officers do not detain people for personal use, yet no amount has been defined as a minimum for possession. Use of cannabis is widespread throughout the country.[\\[75\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-nacion1-76)[\\[76\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-tcrn-77) |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/1\/1b\/Flag_of_Croatia.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Croatia.svg.png) [Croatia](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Croatia \"Croatia\") | Decriminalized[\\[78\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-zakon.hr-79) | Legal[\\[79\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-Balkan_Insight-80) | Main article: [Cannabis in Croatia](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Croatia \"Cannabis in Croatia\") Possession of small amounts is considered a misdemeanor subject to fixed fines. Medicinal cannabis legal for patients with illnesses such as [cancer](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cancer \"Cancer\"), [multiple sclerosis](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Multiple_sclerosis \"Multiple sclerosis\"), or [HIV\/AIDS](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/HIV\/AIDS \"HIV\/AIDS\").[\\[79\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-Balkan_Insight-80) |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/b\/bd\/Flag_of_Cuba.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Cuba.svg.png) [Cuba](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cuba \"Cuba\") | Illegal | Illegal | Main article: [Cannabis in Cuba](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Cuba \"Cannabis in Cuba\") |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/d\/d4\/Flag_of_Cyprus.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Cyprus.svg.png) [Cyprus](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cyprus \"Cyprus\") | Illegal | Legal[\\[80\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-81) | Main article: [Cannabis in Cyprus](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Cyprus \"Cannabis in Cyprus\") Class B substance – life imprisonment is possible for use and maximum 8 years for possession (at the maximum 2 years for the first offense for people under 25).[\\[81\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-82) |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/c\/cb\/Flag_of_the_Czech_Republic.svg\/40px-Flag_of_the_Czech_Republic.svg.png) [Czech Republic](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Czech_Republic \"Czech Republic\") | Possession of up to 25 g (0.88 oz) in public and up to 100 g (3.5 oz) in private is permitted, and cultivation of up to 3 plants for personal use is allowed for those aged 21 and over. | Legal with prescription. Without prescription, sale of products up to 1% THC allowed.[\\[82\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-cz-83) | Main article: [Cannabis in the Czech Republic](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_the_Czech_Republic \"Cannabis in the Czech Republic\") Possession of less than 15 grams (½ oz) has been decriminalized since 1 January 2010.[\\[89\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-90) Since 1 January 2026, it has been legal for persons over the age of 21 to possess up to 100 g of cannabis at home and up to 25 g in public, and to grow up to 3 plants. Medical use has been legal and regulated since 2013.[\\[90\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-91)[\\[91\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-92) |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/9\/9c\/Flag_of_Denmark.svg\/20px-Flag_of_Denmark.svg.png) [Denmark](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Denmark \"Denmark\") | Illegal | Legal[\\[92\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-93) | Main article: [Cannabis in Denmark](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Denmark \"Cannabis in Denmark\") As with all drugs, cannabis-related offenses are punishable by a fine or imprisonment for up to 2 years.[\\[93\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-94) [Freetown Christiania](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Freetown_Christiania \"Freetown Christiania\"), a self-declared autonomous community in [Copenhagen](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Copenhagen \"Copenhagen\"), is known for its cannabis trade.[\\[94\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-95) |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/3\/34\/Flag_of_Djibouti.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Djibouti.svg.png) [Djibouti](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Djibouti \"Djibouti\") | Illegal | Illegal | Main article: [Cannabis in Djibouti](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Djibouti \"Cannabis in Djibouti\") |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/c\/c4\/Flag_of_Dominica.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Dominica.svg.png) [Dominica](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Dominica \"Dominica\") | Decriminalized up to 28 g (1 oz)[\\[95\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-96) | Illegal | Main article: [Cannabis in Dominica](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Dominica \"Cannabis in Dominica\") |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/9\/9f\/Flag_of_the_Dominican_Republic.svg\/40px-Flag_of_the_Dominican_Republic.svg.png) [Dominican Republic](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Dominican_Republic \"Dominican Republic\") | Illegal | Illegal | Main article: [Cannabis in the Dominican Republic](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_the_Dominican_Republic \"Cannabis in the Dominican Republic\") |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/e\/e8\/Flag_of_Ecuador.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Ecuador.svg.png) [Ecuador](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Ecuador \"Ecuador\") | Illegal | Legal[\\[96\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-97) | Main article: [Cannabis in Ecuador](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Ecuador \"Cannabis in Ecuador\") Possession of up to 10 g (3⁄8 oz) decriminalized in 2013, but policy was repealed by President [Daniel Noboa](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Daniel_Noboa \"Daniel Noboa\") in 2023.[\\[97\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-98) |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/f\/fe\/Flag_of_Egypt.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Egypt.svg.png) [Egypt](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Egypt \"Egypt\") | Illegal but often unenforced | Illegal | Main article: [Cannabis in Egypt](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Egypt \"Cannabis in Egypt\") Illegal since 1925[\\[98\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-99) but use is widespread. Convictions for personal use are rare.[\\[99\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-100) Formerly a plant of high status with several documented medicinal uses in ancient times. |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/3\/34\/Flag_of_El_Salvador.svg\/40px-Flag_of_El_Salvador.svg.png) [El Salvador](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/El_Salvador \"El Salvador\") | Illegal | Illegal | Main article: [Cannabis in El Salvador](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_El_Salvador \"Cannabis in El Salvador\") |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/3\/31\/Flag_of_Equatorial_Guinea.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Equatorial_Guinea.svg.png) [Equatorial Guinea](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Equatorial_Guinea \"Equatorial Guinea\") | Illegal | Illegal | Main article: [Cannabis in Equatorial Guinea](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Equatorial_Guinea \"Cannabis in Equatorial Guinea\") |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/2\/29\/Flag_of_Eritrea.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Eritrea.svg.png) [Eritrea](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Eritrea \"Eritrea\") | Illegal | Illegal | Main article: [Cannabis in Eritrea](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Eritrea \"Cannabis in Eritrea\") |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/8\/8f\/Flag_of_Estonia.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Estonia.svg.png) [Estonia](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Estonia \"Estonia\") | Decriminalized | With a special permit[\\[100\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-101) | Main article: [Cannabis in Estonia](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Estonia \"Cannabis in Estonia\") Up to 7\\.5 g (1⁄4 oz) is considered an amount for personal use, and is punished with a fine. Large amounts and distribution are criminal offenses punishable with a custodial sentence of up to 5 years.[\\[101\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-102) Medical cannabis is technically legal, but to get a prescription is an arduous process and is practically never given, with a single patient having received Sativex preparation.[\\[102\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-103) |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/f\/fb\/Flag_of_Eswatini.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Eswatini.svg.png) [Eswatini (Swaziland)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Eswatini \"Eswatini\") | Illegal | Illegal | Main article: [Cannabis in Eswatini](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Eswatini \"Cannabis in Eswatini\") |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/7\/71\/Flag_of_Ethiopia.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Ethiopia.svg.png) [Ethiopia](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Ethiopia \"Ethiopia\") | Illegal | Illegal | Main article: [Cannabis in Ethiopia](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Ethiopia \"Cannabis in Ethiopia\") Despite being the spiritual homeland of the [Rastafari movement](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Rastafari_movement \"Rastafari movement\"), possession of cannabis can result in up to six months imprisonment.[\\[103\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-104) |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/b\/ba\/Flag_of_Fiji.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Fiji.svg.png) [Fiji](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fiji \"Fiji\") | Illegal | Illegal | Main article: [Cannabis in Fiji](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Fiji \"Cannabis in Fiji\") |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/b\/bc\/Flag_of_Finland.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Finland.svg.png) [Finland](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Finland \"Finland\") | Illegal but sometimes not enforced | Legal under license. | Main article: [Cannabis in Finland](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Finland \"Cannabis in Finland\") Personal use is generally not prosecuted in court but subject to summary fine. Medicinal cannabis possible under a special license since 2006; in 2014, 223 licenses were issued.[\\[104\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-105) |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/c\/c3\/Flag_of_France.svg\/40px-Flag_of_France.svg.png) [France](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/France \"France\") | Illegal, but on-the-spot fines are usually issued in place of prosecution | A two-year trial program involving 3,000 patients underway[\\[105\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-106) | Main article: [Cannabis in France](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_France \"Cannabis in France\") Possession up to 100 g (3\\+1⁄2 oz) entails a €200 fine since November 2018,[\\[106\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-107) although a judge is still legally able to pronounce a stricter sentence.[\\[107\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-108) Medical use of some cannabinoid drugs legalized in 2013.[\\[108\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-109)[\\[109\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-110) |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/0\/04\/Flag_of_Gabon.svg\/20px-Flag_of_Gabon.svg.png) [Gabon](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Gabon \"Gabon\") | Illegal | Illegal | Main article: [Cannabis in Gabon](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Gabon \"Cannabis in Gabon\") |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/7\/77\/Flag_of_The_Gambia.svg\/40px-Flag_of_The_Gambia.svg.png) [Gambia](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/The_Gambia \"The Gambia\") | Illegal | Illegal | Main article: [Cannabis in the Gambia](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_the_Gambia \"Cannabis in the Gambia\") |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/0\/0f\/Flag_of_Georgia.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Georgia.svg.png) [Georgia](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Georgia_\$country\$ \"Georgia (country)\") | Technically legal for personal use but not for sale, per a July 2018 ruling by the [Constitutional Court of Georgia](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Constitutional_Court_of_Georgia \"Constitutional Court of Georgia\").[\\[110\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-111)[\\[111\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-112) Legislaitvely decriminalized up to 5g dried or 10g fresh,[\\[112\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-113) only for first offenders since 2025.\\[*[citation needed](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Wikipedia:Citation_needed \"Wikipedia:Citation needed\")*\\] | Use is technically legal, but practically limited. No system for the dispensing of cannabis exists. | Main article: [Cannabis in Georgia (country)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Georgia_\$country\$ \"Cannabis in Georgia (country)\") |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/b\/ba\/Flag_of_Germany.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Germany.svg.png) [Germany](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Germany \"Germany\") | Legal for possession, consumption, and cultivation since 1 April 2024. Distribution allowed through non-profit [cannabis clubs](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_Social_Club \"Cannabis Social Club\") since 1 July 2024. | Legal | Main article: [Cannabis in Germany](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Germany \"Cannabis in Germany\") On 23 February 2024, the German Bundestag passed the Act on the Controlled Use of Cannabis, legalizing possession of 25 g (7⁄8 oz) outside the home, 50 g (1\\+3⁄4 oz) at home, and private cultivation of three plants, for adults 18 and over, since 1 April 2024. Collective, noncommercial cultivation is legal in cultivation associations (i.e. [cannabis social clubs](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_social_club \"Cannabis social club\")) since 1 July 2024.[\\[113\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-114)[\\[114\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-115)[\\[115\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-116) |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/1\/19\/Flag_of_Ghana.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Ghana.svg.png) [Ghana](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Ghana \"Ghana\") | Illegal | Legal only for THC less than 0.3%[\\[116\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-117)[\\[117\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-118) | Main article: [Cannabis in Ghana](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Ghana \"Cannabis in Ghana\") |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/5\/5c\/Flag_of_Greece.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Greece.svg.png) [Greece](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Greece \"Greece\") | Illegal | Legal | Main article: [Cannabis in Greece](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Greece \"Cannabis in Greece\") |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/0\/09\/Flag_of_Greenland.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Greenland.svg.png) [Greenland](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Greenland \"Greenland\") (Kalaallit Nunaat) | Illegal | Illegal | Main article: [Cannabis in Greenland](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Greenland \"Cannabis in Greenland\") |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/b\/bc\/Flag_of_Grenada.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Grenada.svg.png) [Grenada](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Grenada \"Grenada\") | Illegal | Illegal | Main article: [Cannabis in Grenada](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Grenada \"Cannabis in Grenada\") |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/e\/ec\/Flag_of_Guatemala.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Guatemala.svg.png) [Guatemala](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Guatemala \"Guatemala\") | Illegal | Illegal | Main article: [Cannabis in Guatemala](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Guatemala \"Cannabis in Guatemala\") In 2016 a constitutional commission rejected proposals to legalize medicinal or recreational use of cannabis.[\\[118\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-119)[\\[119\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-120) |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/e\/ed\/Flag_of_Guinea.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Guinea.svg.png) [Guinea](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Guinea \"Guinea\") | Illegal | Illegal | Main article: [Cannabis in Guinea](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=Cannabis_in_Guinea&action=edit&redlink=1 \"Cannabis in Guinea (page does not exist)\") |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/0\/01\/Flag_of_Guinea-Bissau.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Guinea-Bissau.svg.png) [Guinea-Bissau](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Guinea-Bissau \"Guinea-Bissau\") | Illegal | Illegal | Main article: [Cannabis in Guinea-Bissau](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=Cannabis_in_Guinea-Bissau&action=edit&redlink=1 \"Cannabis in Guinea-Bissau (page does not exist)\") |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/9\/99\/Flag_of_Guyana.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Guyana.svg.png) [Guyana](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Guyana \"Guyana\") | Illegal | Illegal | Main article: [Cannabis in Guyana](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Guyana \"Cannabis in Guyana\") Possession of 15 g (1⁄2 oz) or over can result in charges of drug trafficking.[\\[120\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-stabroeknews1-121) |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/5\/56\/Flag_of_Haiti.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Haiti.svg.png) [Haiti](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Haiti \"Haiti\") | Illegal | Illegal | Main article: [Cannabis in Haiti](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Haiti \"Cannabis in Haiti\") |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/7\/79\/Flag_of_Honduras_%281949%E2%80%932022%2C_2026%E2%80%93present%29.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Honduras_%281949%E2%80%932022%2C_2026%E2%80%93present%29.svg.png) [Honduras](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Honduras \"Honduras\") | Illegal | Illegal | Main article: [Cannabis in Honduras](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Honduras \"Cannabis in Honduras\") The possession, sale, transportation, and cultivation of cannabis is illegal.[\\[121\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-122) |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/5\/5b\/Flag_of_Hong_Kong.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Hong_Kong.svg.png) [Hong Kong](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Hong_Kong \"Hong Kong\") | Illegal | Illegal | Main article: [Cannabis in Hong Kong](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Hong_Kong \"Cannabis in Hong Kong\") Possession, sale, transportation, and cultivation illegal under the Dangerous Drug Ordinance.[\\[122\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-Police.gov.hk-123) (Chapter 134 of the [Law of Hong Kong](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Law_of_Hong_Kong \"Law of Hong Kong\")) |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/c\/c1\/Flag_of_Hungary.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Hungary.svg.png) [Hungary](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Hungary \"Hungary\") | Illegal | CBD only[\\[123\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-124) | Main article: [Cannabis in Hungary](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Hungary \"Cannabis in Hungary\") There is no distinction in Hungarian law between illicit drugs according to dangers. [Heroin](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Heroin \"Heroin\") use has the same legal consequences as cannabis use.[\\[124\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-125) |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/c\/ce\/Flag_of_Iceland.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Iceland.svg.png) [Iceland](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Iceland \"Iceland\") | Illegal | Illegal | Main article: [Cannabis in Iceland](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Iceland \"Cannabis in Iceland\") Banned in 1969.[\\[125\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-126) Possession of small amounts is subject to arrest and fine but no threat of jail time.[\\[126\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-127) |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/4\/41\/Flag_of_India.svg\/40px-Flag_of_India.svg.png) [India](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/India \"India\") | Illegal, but exception is made for the use of [bhang](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Bhang \"Bhang\").[\\[127\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-128) | CBD oil legal, less than 0.3% THC[\\[128\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-129) | Main article: [Cannabis in India](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_India \"Cannabis in India\") Albeit illegal, usage is prevalent and some government-owned shops sell cannabis in the form of bhang. States have their own laws regarding cannabis, locally known as *ganja*. |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/9\/9f\/Flag_of_Indonesia.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Indonesia.svg.png) [Indonesia](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Indonesia \"Indonesia\") | Illegal | Illegal | Main article: [Cannabis in Indonesia](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Indonesia \"Cannabis in Indonesia\") Banned in 1927.[\\[129\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-Slone2003-130) Minimum sentence of 4 years in prison (additional fines may apply) if caught dealing \/ distributing. Rehabilitation or maximum sentence of 4 years if caught in possession alone.[\\[130\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-131)[\\[131\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-132) |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/c\/ca\/Flag_of_Iran.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Iran.svg.png) [Iran](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Iran \"Iran\") | Illegal, but not strictly enforced | Illegal | Main article: [Cannabis in Iran](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Iran \"Cannabis in Iran\") Maximum of capital punishment to possess [hashish](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Hashish \"Hashish\") over 5 kg (11 lb)[\\[132\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-Afshari2011-133) but unenforced.[\\[133\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-134) |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/f\/f6\/Flag_of_Iraq.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Iraq.svg.png) [Iraq](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Iraq \"Iraq\") | Illegal | Illegal | Main article: [Cannabis in Iraq](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Iraq \"Cannabis in Iraq\") |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/4\/45\/Flag_of_Ireland.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Ireland.svg.png) [Ireland](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Republic_of_Ireland \"Republic of Ireland\") | Illegal[\\[134\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-citizensinformation_ie-135) | Legal as part of 5-year pilot program enacted in June 2019[\\[135\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-136)[\\[136\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-137) | Main article: [Cannabis in Ireland](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Ireland \"Cannabis in Ireland\") The National Drugs Strategy of 2009–2016 did not favor decriminalizing cannabis.[\\[137\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-138) A new strategy was planned for 2017.[\\[138\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-139) Cannabis-derived medicines may be licensed since 2014.[\\[139\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-kildare-140)[\\[140\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-141) A review of policy on medicinal cannabis was announced in November 2016,[\\[141\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-142) and a [private member's bill](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Private_member%27s_bill \"Private member's bill\") to legalize it passed [second stage](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Second_reading \"Second reading\") in the [Dáil](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/D%C3%A1il_%C3%89ireann \"Dáil Éireann\") in December 2016.[\\[142\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-143)[\\[143\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-144)[\\[144\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-145) |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/d\/d4\/Flag_of_Israel.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Israel.svg.png) [Israel](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Israel \"Israel\") | Decriminalized | Legal | Main article: [Cannabis in Israel](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Israel \"Cannabis in Israel\") As of April 2019, public possession of small amounts is a non-criminal offense punished by escalating fines. A third offense can result in criminal charges, however. Possession in the privacy of one's home is not punished.[\\[145\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-146) |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/0\/03\/Flag_of_Italy.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Italy.svg.png) [Italy](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Italy \"Italy\") | Possession decriminalized; home cultivation legal in small amounts for personal use.[\\[146\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-147) | Legal | Main article: [Cannabis in Italy](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Italy \"Cannabis in Italy\") Possession of small amounts for personal use is a misdemeanor subject to fines and the suspension of documents (passports or driver's licenses). Sale is punishable by imprisonment, even if in small amounts. Licensed cultivation for medicinal and industrial use strictly regulated.[\\[147\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-148) |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/f\/fe\/Flag_of_C%C3%B4te_d%27Ivoire.svg\/40px-Flag_of_C%C3%B4te_d%27Ivoire.svg.png) [Ivory Coast](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Ivory_Coast \"Ivory Coast\") | Illegal | Illegal | Main article: [Cannabis in Ivory Coast](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Ivory_Coast \"Cannabis in Ivory Coast\") |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/0\/0a\/Flag_of_Jamaica.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Jamaica.svg.png) [Jamaica](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Jamaica \"Jamaica\") | Decriminalized up to 56.5 g (2 oz) or cultivation of 5 plants. Legal for [Rastafari](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Rastafari \"Rastafari\"). | Legal | Main article: [Cannabis in Jamaica](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Jamaica \"Cannabis in Jamaica\") Decriminalized since 2015, and in 2018 the first medical cannabis dispensary opened.[\\[148\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-149) |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/9\/9e\/Flag_of_Japan.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Japan.svg.png) [Japan](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Japan \"Japan\") | Illegal | CBD only[\\[149\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-150)[\\[150\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-151) | Main article: [Cannabis in Japan](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Japan \"Cannabis in Japan\") Restricted in 1948.[\\[151\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-ShikitaTsuchiya2012-152) Use and possession are punishable by up to 5 years imprisonment and a fine. Cultivation, sale, and transport are punishable by 7–10 years imprisonment and a fine.[\\[152\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-153) |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/c\/c0\/Flag_of_Jordan.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Jordan.svg.png) [Jordan](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Jordan \"Jordan\") | Illegal | Illegal | Main article: [Cannabis in Jordan](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Jordan \"Cannabis in Jordan\") |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/d\/d3\/Flag_of_Kazakhstan.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Kazakhstan.svg.png) [Kazakhstan](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Kazakhstan \"Kazakhstan\") | Illegal | Illegal | Main article: [Cannabis in Kazakhstan](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Kazakhstan \"Cannabis in Kazakhstan\") |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/4\/49\/Flag_of_Kenya.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Kenya.svg.png) [Kenya](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Kenya \"Kenya\") | Illegal | Illegal | Main article: [Cannabis in Kenya](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Kenya \"Cannabis in Kenya\") |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/d\/d3\/Flag_of_Kiribati.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Kiribati.svg.png) [Kiribati](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Kiribati \"Kiribati\") | Illegal | Illegal | Main article: [Cannabis in Kiribati](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Kiribati \"Cannabis in Kiribati\") |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/5\/51\/Flag_of_North_Korea.svg\/40px-Flag_of_North_Korea.svg.png) [Korea, North](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/North_Korea \"North Korea\") (DPRK) | Illegal, but widely unenforced according to defectors. | Use is legal when prescribed, but no system for the dispensing of cannabis confirmed. | Main article: [Cannabis in North Korea](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_North_Korea \"Cannabis in North Korea\") Cannabis is listed in Appendix 1 Narcotics in the DPRK. Narcotics Control Law (2005) states that narcotics may be used when prescribed.[\\[153\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-154) There are conflicting reports on the legal status of cannabis in North Korea. Multiple reports from defectors and tourists claim there is no law regarding the possession of cannabis in North Korea or if there is, it is mostly unenforced. However, other reports claim that cannabis is illegal.[\\[154\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-155) |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/0\/09\/Flag_of_South_Korea.svg\/40px-Flag_of_South_Korea.svg.png) [Korea, South](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/South_Korea \"South Korea\") | Illegal | Access limited to [Epidiolex](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabidiol \"Cannabidiol\"), [Marinol](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Dronabinol \"Dronabinol\") and [Sativex](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Nabiximols \"Nabiximols\") as of now due to a policy implemented by the [Ministry of Food and Drug Safety](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Ministry_of_Food_and_Drug_Safety \"Ministry of Food and Drug Safety\")[\\[155\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-156) | Main article: [Cannabis in South Korea](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_South_Korea \"Cannabis in South Korea\") Medical use of cannabis was legalized in November 2018. The plant itself, however, remains unavailable due to a policy implemented by the [Ministry of Food and Drug Safety](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Ministry_of_Food_and_Drug_Safety \"Ministry of Food and Drug Safety\").[\\[156\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-157) |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/1\/1f\/Flag_of_Kosovo.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Kosovo.svg.png) [Kosovo](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Kosovo \"Kosovo\") | Illegal | Illegal | Main article: [Cannabis in Kosovo](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Kosovo \"Cannabis in Kosovo\") |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/a\/aa\/Flag_of_Kuwait.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Kuwait.svg.png) [Kuwait](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Kuwait \"Kuwait\") | Illegal | Illegal | Main article: [Cannabis in Kuwait](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Kuwait \"Cannabis in Kuwait\") |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/c\/c7\/Flag_of_Kyrgyzstan.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Kyrgyzstan.svg.png) [Kyrgyzstan](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Kyrgyzstan \"Kyrgyzstan\") | Illegal | Illegal | Main article: [Cannabis in Kyrgyzstan](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Kyrgyzstan \"Cannabis in Kyrgyzstan\") |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/5\/56\/Flag_of_Laos.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Laos.svg.png) [Laos](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Laos \"Laos\") | Illegal but often unenforced | Illegal | Main article: [Cannabis in Laos](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Laos \"Cannabis in Laos\") |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/8\/84\/Flag_of_Latvia.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Latvia.svg.png) [Latvia](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Latvia \"Latvia\") | Illegal[\\[157\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-158) | Illegal | Main article: [Cannabis in Latvia](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Latvia \"Cannabis in Latvia\") Possession of up to 1 g (1⁄28 oz) can result in a €280 fine; for second offenses within a year period, criminal charges are applied. Larger quantities can be punished with up to 15 years in prison. |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/5\/59\/Flag_of_Lebanon.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Lebanon.svg.png) [Lebanon](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Lebanon \"Lebanon\") | Illegal | Legal | Main article: [Cannabis in Lebanon](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Lebanon \"Cannabis in Lebanon\") Hashish banned in 1926;[\\[158\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-Clarke1998-159) cultivation banned in 1992.[\\[159\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-160) Large amounts of cannabis are still grown within the country illicitly, however.[\\[160\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-161) Cultivation of cannabis for medical use was legalized in April 2020.[\\[161\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-162) |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/4\/4a\/Flag_of_Lesotho.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Lesotho.svg.png) [Lesotho](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Lesotho \"Lesotho\") | Illegal but tolerated | Illegal | Main article: [Cannabis in Lesotho](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Lesotho \"Cannabis in Lesotho\") Licensed cultivation allowed for export to other countries. Also widely grown for illicit purposes.[\\[162\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-163)[\\[163\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-164) |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/b\/b8\/Flag_of_Liberia.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Liberia.svg.png) [Liberia](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Liberia \"Liberia\") | Illegal | Illegal | Main article: [Cannabis in Liberia](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Liberia \"Cannabis in Liberia\") |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/0\/05\/Flag_of_Libya.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Libya.svg.png) [Libya](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Libya \"Libya\") | Illegal | Illegal | Main article: [Cannabis in Libya](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=Cannabis_in_Libya&action=edit&redlink=1 \"Cannabis in Libya (page does not exist)\") |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/4\/47\/Flag_of_Liechtenstein.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Liechtenstein.svg.png) [Liechtenstein](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Liechtenstein \"Liechtenstein\") | Illegal | Illegal | Main article: [Cannabis in Liechtenstein](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Liechtenstein \"Cannabis in Liechtenstein\") |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/1\/11\/Flag_of_Lithuania.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Lithuania.svg.png) [Lithuania](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Lithuania \"Lithuania\") | Illegal | Illegal | Main article: [Cannabis in Lithuania](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Lithuania \"Cannabis in Lithuania\") Medical cannabis is illegal in Lithuania, but a law allowing seriously ill patients to use drugs made from synthetic cannabinoids was passed by the [Seimas](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Seimas \"Seimas\") on 11 October 2018. |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/d\/da\/Flag_of_Luxembourg.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Luxembourg.svg.png) [Luxembourg](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Luxembourg \"Luxembourg\") | Legal to grow up to 4 plants at home for personal consumption. Possession of up to 3 g (1⁄10 oz) outside the home is decriminalized, subject to a fine. Sale remains prohibited.[\\[164\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-lu-165)[\\[165\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-law_Luxembourg-166) | Legal | Main article: [Cannabis in Luxembourg](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Luxembourg \"Cannabis in Luxembourg\") Decriminalized in 2001.[\\[166\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-167) Home use and cultivation has been legal since 21 July 2023 for those aged 18 and over.[\\[167\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-168)[\\[164\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-lu-165)[\\[165\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-law_Luxembourg-166) |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/6\/63\/Flag_of_Macau.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Macau.svg.png) [Macau](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Macau \"Macau\"), SAR of China | Illegal | Illegal | Main article: [Cannabis in Macau](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Macau \"Cannabis in Macau\") |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/b\/bc\/Flag_of_Madagascar.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Madagascar.svg.png) [Madagascar](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Madagascar \"Madagascar\") | Illegal | Illegal | Main article: [Cannabis in Madagascar](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Madagascar \"Cannabis in Madagascar\") |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/d\/d1\/Flag_of_Malawi.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Malawi.svg.png) [Malawi](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Malawi \"Malawi\") | Illegal | Legal[\\[168\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-169) | Main article: [Cannabis in Malawi](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Malawi \"Cannabis in Malawi\") Illegal but widely used and cultivated; Malawian cannabis is famed internationally for its quality.[\\[169\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-170) Chamba is grown mainly in central and northern regions like [Mzuzu](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Mzuzu \"Mzuzu\").[\\[170\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-171) |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/6\/66\/Flag_of_Malaysia.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Malaysia.svg.png) [Malaysia](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Malaysia \"Malaysia\") | Illegal | Illegal | Main article: [Cannabis in Malaysia](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Malaysia \"Cannabis in Malaysia\") Mandatory death penalty for convicted drug traffickers, legally defined as individuals possessing more than 200 g (7 oz) of cannabis.[\\[171\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-172) |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/0\/0f\/Flag_of_Maldives.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Maldives.svg.png) [Maldives](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Maldives \"Maldives\") | Illegal | Illegal | Main article: [Cannabis in the Maldives](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_the_Maldives \"Cannabis in the Maldives\") |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/9\/92\/Flag_of_Mali.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Mali.svg.png) [Mali](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Mali \"Mali\") | Illegal | Illegal | Main article: [Cannabis in Mali](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Mali \"Cannabis in Mali\") |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/7\/73\/Flag_of_Malta.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Malta.svg.png) [Malta](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Malta \"Malta\") | Legal for possession, consumption, and cultivation. Distribution is allowed through non-profit [cannabis clubs](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_Social_Club \"Cannabis Social Club\"). | Legal | Main article: [Cannabis in Malta](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Malta \"Cannabis in Malta\") On 30 March 2021, Prime Minister [Robert Abela](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Robert_Abela \"Robert Abela\") announced a proposal to legalize possession of up to 7 g (1⁄4 oz) and the cultivation of up to 4 plants, and for people charged with possession in the past to have it expunged from their criminal records.[\\[172\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-173) In December 2021, legislation for those aged 18 and over was passed by the Maltese Parliament and signed into law by President [George Vella](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/George_Vella \"George Vella\").[\\[173\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-174)[\\[174\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-175)[\\[175\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-176)[\\[176\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-177) |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/2\/2e\/Flag_of_the_Marshall_Islands.svg\/40px-Flag_of_the_Marshall_Islands.svg.png) [Marshall Islands](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Marshall_Islands \"Marshall Islands\") | Illegal | Illegal | Main article: [Cannabis in the Marshall Islands](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_the_Marshall_Islands \"Cannabis in the Marshall Islands\") |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/4\/43\/Flag_of_Mauritania.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Mauritania.svg.png) [Mauritania](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Mauritania \"Mauritania\") | Illegal | Illegal | Main article: [Cannabis in Mauritania](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Mauritania \"Cannabis in Mauritania\") |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/7\/77\/Flag_of_Mauritius.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Mauritius.svg.png) [Mauritius](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Mauritius \"Mauritius\") | Illegal | Illegal | Main article: [Cannabis in Mauritius](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Mauritius \"Cannabis in Mauritius\") |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/f\/fc\/Flag_of_Mexico.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Mexico.svg.png) [Mexico](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Mexico \"Mexico\") | Legal for possession, consumption, and cultivation with a permit, but not for sale.[\\[177\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-mexico062821-178) | Use is legal, but no system for the dispensing of cannabis exists. | Main article: [Cannabis in Mexico](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Mexico \"Cannabis in Mexico\") Possession of 5 g (3⁄16 oz) was decriminalized in 2009.[\\[178\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-179) In 2015 the Supreme Court voted 4–1 that prohibiting people from growing the drug for personal use was unconstitutional.[\\[179\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-180) In 2018 the Supreme Court reaffirmed the ruling and requested that the legislature update the country's laws regarding cannabis.[\\[180\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-181)[\\[181\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-182) After the legislature failed to act, the Supreme Court in 2021 invalidated laws regarding the personal possession and cultivation of cannabis.[\\[177\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-mexico062821-178) |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/e\/e4\/Flag_of_the_Federated_States_of_Micronesia.svg\/40px-Flag_of_the_Federated_States_of_Micronesia.svg.png) [Micronesia](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Federated_States_of_Micronesia \"Federated States of Micronesia\") | Illegal | Illegal | Main article: [Cannabis in Micronesia](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Micronesia \"Cannabis in Micronesia\") |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/2\/27\/Flag_of_Moldova.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Moldova.svg.png) [Moldova](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Moldova \"Moldova\") | Decriminalized | Illegal | Main article: [Cannabis in Moldova](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Moldova \"Cannabis in Moldova\") |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/e\/ea\/Flag_of_Monaco.svg\/20px-Flag_of_Monaco.svg.png) [Monaco](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Monaco \"Monaco\") | Illegal | Illegal | Main article: [Cannabis in Monaco](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Monaco \"Cannabis in Monaco\") |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/4\/4c\/Flag_of_Mongolia.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Mongolia.svg.png) [Mongolia](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Mongolia \"Mongolia\") | Illegal | Illegal | Main article: [Cannabis in Mongolia](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Mongolia \"Cannabis in Mongolia\") |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/6\/64\/Flag_of_Montenegro.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Montenegro.svg.png) [Montenegro](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Montenegro \"Montenegro\") | Illegal | Illegal | Main article: [Cannabis in Montenegro](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Montenegro \"Cannabis in Montenegro\") |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/2\/2c\/Flag_of_Morocco.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Morocco.svg.png) [Morocco](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Morocco \"Morocco\") | Illegal but often unenforced | Legal[\\[182\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-183)[\\[183\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-184) | Main article: [Cannabis in Morocco](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Morocco \"Cannabis in Morocco\") Morocco is among the world's top producers of hashish. |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/d\/d0\/Flag_of_Mozambique.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Mozambique.svg.png) [Mozambique](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Mozambique \"Mozambique\") | Illegal | Illegal | Main article: [Cannabis in Mozambique](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Mozambique \"Cannabis in Mozambique\") |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/8\/8c\/Flag_of_Myanmar.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Myanmar.svg.png) [Myanmar](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Myanmar \"Myanmar\") | Illegal but often unenforced | Illegal | Main article: [Cannabis in Myanmar](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Myanmar \"Cannabis in Myanmar\") |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/0\/00\/Flag_of_Namibia.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Namibia.svg.png) [Namibia](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Namibia \"Namibia\") | Illegal | Illegal | Main article: [Cannabis in Namibia](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Namibia \"Cannabis in Namibia\") Cannabis is illegal; in 2007 the government proposed but declined a 20-year jail sentence for any drug possession. |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/3\/30\/Flag_of_Nauru.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Nauru.svg.png) [Nauru](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Nauru \"Nauru\") | Illegal | Illegal | Main article: [Cannabis in Nauru](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=Cannabis_in_Nauru&action=edit&redlink=1 \"Cannabis in Nauru (page does not exist)\") |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/9\/9b\/Flag_of_Nepal.svg\/20px-Flag_of_Nepal.svg.png) [Nepal](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Nepal \"Nepal\") | Illegal,[\\[184\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-185) but allowed during [Maha Shivaratri](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Maha_Shivaratri \"Maha Shivaratri\")[\\[185\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-186) | Illegal | Main article: [Cannabis in Nepal](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Nepal \"Cannabis in Nepal\") All cannabis licenses canceled in 1973.[\\[16\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-Booth2011-17) |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/2\/20\/Flag_of_the_Netherlands.svg\/40px-Flag_of_the_Netherlands.svg.png) [Netherlands](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Netherlands \"Netherlands\") | Consumption and sale are tolerated in licensed [coffeeshops](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Coffeeshop_\$Netherlands\$ \"Coffeeshop (Netherlands)\").[\\[9\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-coffeeshops-9) Possession of up to 5 g (3⁄16 oz) is decriminalized. Cultivation of up to 5 plants is unenforced for non-commercial use (unless grown in a professional setup). | Legal | Main article: [Cannabis in the Netherlands](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_the_Netherlands \"Cannabis in the Netherlands\") Personal possession decriminalized for those aged 18 and over and sale allowed only in certain licensed [coffeeshops](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_coffee_shop \"Cannabis coffee shop\") in the continental Netherlands for those of the same age.[\\[191\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-192) Cultivation often tolerated but growers can still have their plants and equipment confiscated[\\[192\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-193) and face eviction[\\[193\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-194) or cancellation of their mortgage[\\[194\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-195) for one single plant.[\\[195\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-196) Zero tolerance policy in the [Caribbean Netherlands](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Caribbean_Netherlands \"Caribbean Netherlands\").[\\[196\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-197) |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/3\/3e\/Flag_of_New_Zealand.svg\/40px-Flag_of_New_Zealand.svg.png) [New Zealand](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/New_Zealand \"New Zealand\") | Illegal | Legal | See also: [Cannabis in New Zealand](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_New_Zealand \"Cannabis in New Zealand\") Banned in 1927.[\\[197\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-198) Possession over 28 g (1 oz) is [presumed for supply](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Presumption_of_supply_in_New_Zealand \"Presumption of supply in New Zealand\"). Medical use was legalized in 2018.[\\[198\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-199) In 2020, a [referendum to legalize recreational use](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2020_New_Zealand_cannabis_referendum \"2020 New Zealand cannabis referendum\") failed by a 50.7% to 48.4% margin.[\\[199\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-200) |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/1\/19\/Flag_of_Nicaragua.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Nicaragua.svg.png) [Nicaragua](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Nicaragua \"Nicaragua\") | Illegal | Illegal | Main article: [Cannabis in Nicaragua](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=Cannabis_in_Nicaragua&action=edit&redlink=1 \"Cannabis in Nicaragua (page does not exist)\") |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/f\/f4\/Flag_of_Niger.svg\/20px-Flag_of_Niger.svg.png) [Niger](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Niger \"Niger\") | Illegal | Illegal | Main article: [Cannabis in Niger](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=Cannabis_in_Niger&action=edit&redlink=1 \"Cannabis in Niger (page does not exist)\") |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/7\/79\/Flag_of_Nigeria.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Nigeria.svg.png) [Nigeria](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Nigeria \"Nigeria\") | Illegal | Illegal | Main article: [Cannabis in Nigeria](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Nigeria \"Cannabis in Nigeria\") |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/7\/79\/Flag_of_North_Macedonia.svg\/40px-Flag_of_North_Macedonia.svg.png) [North Macedonia](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/North_Macedonia \"North Macedonia\") | Illegal | Legal | Main article: [Cannabis in North Macedonia](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_North_Macedonia \"Cannabis in North Macedonia\") If one possesses large amounts, a jail sentence of anywhere from 3 months to 5 years may be given.[\\[200\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-201) Medicinal cannabis legalized since 2016.[\\[201\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-202) |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/d\/d9\/Flag_of_Norway.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Norway.svg.png) [Norway](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Norway \"Norway\") | Illegal | Legal[\\[202\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-203)[\\[203\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-204) | Main article: [Cannabis in Norway](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Norway \"Cannabis in Norway\") Illegal since 1965. As of 2022, use and possession of up to 15 g (1⁄2 oz) are punished with heavy fines and possible loss of driver's license.[\\[204\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-205)[\\[205\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-206)[\\[206\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-207) [Solberg's Cabinet](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Solberg%27s_Cabinet \"Solberg's Cabinet\") proposed a decriminalization bill in 2021 that would remove all sanctions for illegal drug use, including possession of up to 10 g (3⁄8 oz) of cannabis. Six parties (43,8%) voted for, while three parties (56,2%) voted against. As a result, the bill did not pass the parliament.[\\[207\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-208)[\\[208\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-209) |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/d\/dd\/Flag_of_Oman.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Oman.svg.png) [Oman](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Oman \"Oman\") | Illegal | Illegal | Main article: [Cannabis in Oman](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Oman \"Cannabis in Oman\") |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/3\/32\/Flag_of_Pakistan.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Pakistan.svg.png) [Pakistan](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Pakistan \"Pakistan\") | Illegal, but often unenforced (particularly in some tribal regions) | CBD only[\\[209\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-ExpressTribune-210) | Main article: [Cannabis in Pakistan](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Pakistan \"Cannabis in Pakistan\") Prohibited, but the smoking of hashish in [Peshawar](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Peshawar \"Peshawar\") and the northern parts of Pakistan tends to be tolerated. One may be sent to jail for up to six months if found with [charas](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Charas \"Charas\") in other parts of the country.[\\[210\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-211) CBD legalized by cabinet announcement in September 2020.[\\[209\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-ExpressTribune-210) |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/4\/48\/Flag_of_Palau.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Palau.svg.png) [Palau](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Palau \"Palau\") | Illegal | Illegal | Main article: [Cannabis in Palau](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Palau \"Cannabis in Palau\") |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/a\/ab\/Flag_of_Panama.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Panama.svg.png) [Panama](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Panama \"Panama\") | Illegal | Legal[\\[211\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-212)[\\[212\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-213) | Main article: [Cannabis in Panama](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Panama \"Cannabis in Panama\") |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/e\/e3\/Flag_of_Papua_New_Guinea.svg\/20px-Flag_of_Papua_New_Guinea.svg.png) [Papua New Guinea](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Papua_New_Guinea \"Papua New Guinea\") | Illegal | Illegal | Main article: [Cannabis in Papua New Guinea](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Papua_New_Guinea \"Cannabis in Papua New Guinea\") |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/2\/27\/Flag_of_Paraguay.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Paraguay.svg.png) [Paraguay](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Paraguay \"Paraguay\") | Decriminalized up to 10 g (3⁄8 oz) | Illegal | Main article: [Cannabis in Paraguay](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Paraguay \"Cannabis in Paraguay\") The possession of up to 10 g (3⁄8 oz) of cannabis is not punishable.[\\[213\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-214)[\\[214\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-215) |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/c\/cf\/Flag_of_Peru.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Peru.svg.png) [Peru](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Peru \"Peru\") | Decriminalized up to 8 g (1⁄4 oz) | Legal[\\[215\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-216) | Main article: [Cannabis in Peru](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Peru \"Cannabis in Peru\") Possession of up to 8 g (1⁄4 oz) is not punished.[\\[216\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-217)[\\[217\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-218)[\\[218\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-219)[\\[219\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-220) Cultivation, production, and sale are punished with 8–15 years in prison.[\\[220\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-221)[\\[221\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-222) |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/9\/99\/Flag_of_the_Philippines.svg\/40px-Flag_of_the_Philippines.svg.png) [Philippines](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Philippines \"Philippines\") | Illegal | Illegal but may be allowed with special permit | Main article: [Cannabis in the Philippines](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_the_Philippines \"Cannabis in the Philippines\") Medical use of cannabis is possible with a special permit from the Food and Drugs Authority for use by individuals with serious or terminal illness.[\\[222\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-223) |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/1\/12\/Flag_of_Poland.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Poland.svg.png) [Poland](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Poland \"Poland\") | Illegal, but may not be enforced for small amounts, legal below 0.3% THC | Legal | Main article: [Cannabis in Poland](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Poland \"Cannabis in Poland\") Since 2011, prosecutors can choose not to prosecute possession of small quantities of cannabis for personal use if it is a first offense or if the person is drug dependent.[\\[223\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-224) Possession of large quantities of drugs can result in up to 10 years in prison.[\\[224\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-225) |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/a\/a8\/Flag_of_Portugal_%28official%29.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Portugal_%28official%29.svg.png) [Portugal](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Portugal \"Portugal\") | Decriminalized up to 25 g (7⁄8 oz) of herb or 5 g (3⁄16 oz) of hashish | Legal | Main article: [Cannabis in Portugal](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Portugal \"Cannabis in Portugal\") In 2001, Portugal became the first country in the world to decriminalize the use of all drugs.[\\[225\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-Emdrug-226) |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/6\/65\/Flag_of_Qatar.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Qatar.svg.png) [Qatar](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Qatar \"Qatar\") | Illegal | Illegal | Main article: [Cannabis in Qatar](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Qatar \"Cannabis in Qatar\") |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/7\/73\/Flag_of_Romania.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Romania.svg.png) [Romania](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Romania \"Romania\") | Illegal | Cannabis-derived drugs less than 0.2% THC can be prescribed | Main article: [Cannabis in Romania](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Romania \"Cannabis in Romania\") Small quantities punishable by a large fine for first offenders or 6 months to 2 years in prison if the person has been convicted before. Possession of large amounts or trafficking is punishable by 2–7 years of jail time.[\\[226\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-227) Decriminalization proposed.[\\[227\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-228) Limited medical use approved in 2013.[\\[228\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-229)[\\[229\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-230) |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/f\/f3\/Flag_of_Russia.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Russia.svg.png) [Russia](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Russia \"Russia\") | Illegal | Illegal | Main article: [Cannabis in Russia](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Russia \"Cannabis in Russia\") Possession of up to 6 g (1⁄5 oz) of cannabis (or 2 g, 1⁄20 oz of hashish) is an administrative offense, punishable by a fine of [₽](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Russian_ruble \"Russian ruble\")5,000 or detention of up to 15 days. Possession of larger amounts is a criminal offense. Foreign nationals and stateless individuals who violate the law are subject to deportation regardless of the amount.[\\[230\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-231) |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/1\/17\/Flag_of_Rwanda.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Rwanda.svg.png) [Rwanda](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Rwanda \"Rwanda\") | Illegal | Legal[\\[231\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-232) | Main article: [Cannabis in Rwanda](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Rwanda \"Cannabis in Rwanda\") |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/f\/fe\/Flag_of_Saint_Kitts_and_Nevis.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Saint_Kitts_and_Nevis.svg.png) [Saint Kitts and Nevis](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Saint_Kitts_and_Nevis \"Saint Kitts and Nevis\") | Decriminalized up to 56 g (2 oz) | Illegal | Main article: [Cannabis in Saint Kitts and Nevis](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Saint_Kitts_and_Nevis \"Cannabis in Saint Kitts and Nevis\") |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/9\/9f\/Flag_of_Saint_Lucia.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Saint_Lucia.svg.png) [Saint Lucia](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Saint_Lucia \"Saint Lucia\") | Decriminalized up to 30 g (1\\+1⁄16 oz)[\\[232\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-233) | Illegal | Main article: [Cannabis in Saint Lucia](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Saint_Lucia \"Cannabis in Saint Lucia\") |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/6\/6d\/Flag_of_Saint_Vincent_and_the_Grenadines.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Saint_Vincent_and_the_Grenadines.svg.png) [Saint Vincent and the Grenadines](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Saint_Vincent_and_the_Grenadines \"Saint Vincent and the Grenadines\") | Decriminalized up to 56 g (2 oz)[\\[233\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-234) | Legal[\\[234\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-235)[\\[235\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-236)[\\[236\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-237) | Main article: [Cannabis in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Saint_Vincent_and_the_Grenadines \"Cannabis in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines\") |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/3\/31\/Flag_of_Samoa.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Samoa.svg.png) [Samoa](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samoa \"Samoa\") | Illegal | Illegal | Main article: [Cannabis in Samoa](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Samoa \"Cannabis in Samoa\") |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/b\/b1\/Flag_of_San_Marino.svg\/20px-Flag_of_San_Marino.svg.png) [San Marino](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/San_Marino \"San Marino\") | Illegal | Legal | Main article: [Cannabis in San Marino](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_San_Marino \"Cannabis in San Marino\") |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/0\/0a\/Flag_of_S%C3%A3o_Tom%C3%A9_and_Pr%C3%ADncipe.svg\/40px-Flag_of_S%C3%A3o_Tom%C3%A9_and_Pr%C3%ADncipe.svg.png) [São Tomé and Príncipe](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/S%C3%A3o_Tom%C3%A9_and_Pr%C3%ADncipe \"São Tomé and Príncipe\") | Illegal | Illegal | Main article: [Cannabis in São Tomé and Principe](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_S%C3%A3o_Tom%C3%A9_and_Principe \"Cannabis in São Tomé and Principe\") |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/0\/0d\/Flag_of_Saudi_Arabia.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Saudi_Arabia.svg.png) [Saudi Arabia](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Saudi_Arabia \"Saudi Arabia\") | Illegal | Illegal | Main article: [Cannabis in Saudi Arabia](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Saudi_Arabia \"Cannabis in Saudi Arabia\") Use and possession for personal use of any kind of recreational drugs is punishable by imprisonment if caught. Imprisonment for personal use can entail jail time of six months or more. Dealing and smuggling high amounts of drugs usually result in harsher prison time or even execution, although recently executions have been rare. Foreigners who use drugs might be deported.[\\[237\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-238) |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/f\/fd\/Flag_of_Senegal.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Senegal.svg.png) [Senegal](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Senegal \"Senegal\") | Illegal | Illegal | Main article: [Cannabis in Senegal](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Senegal \"Cannabis in Senegal\") |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/f\/ff\/Flag_of_Serbia.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Serbia.svg.png) [Serbia](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Serbia \"Serbia\") | Illegal[\\[238\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-239) | Illegal | Main article: [Cannabis in Serbia](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Serbia \"Cannabis in Serbia\") Possession of small amounts is punishable by fine or imprisonment of up to 3 years. Sale and transportation punishable by imprisonment of 3–12 years. Cultivation punishable by imprisonment from 6 months to 5 years. Higher penalties for [organized crime](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Organized_crime \"Organized crime\").[\\[239\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-240) |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/f\/fc\/Flag_of_Seychelles.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Seychelles.svg.png) [Seychelles](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Seychelles \"Seychelles\") | Illegal | Illegal | Main article: [Cannabis in Seychelles](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Seychelles \"Cannabis in Seychelles\") |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/1\/17\/Flag_of_Sierra_Leone.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Sierra_Leone.svg.png) [Sierra Leone](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sierra_Leone \"Sierra Leone\") | Illegal | Illegal | Main article: [Cannabis in Sierra Leone](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Sierra_Leone \"Cannabis in Sierra Leone\") Cannabis banned in 1920.[\\[240\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-AkyeampongHill2015-241) |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/4\/48\/Flag_of_Singapore.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Singapore.svg.png) [Singapore](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Singapore \"Singapore\") | Illegal | CBD only | Main article: [Cannabis in Singapore](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Singapore \"Cannabis in Singapore\") Banned in 1870.[\\[241\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-Bunyapraphats%C5%8D%CC%9Cn1999-242) Cannabis is a Class A drug under the Misuse of Drugs Act, making it illegal to cultivate, sell, or possess. Those who are caught with 500 g (1 lb 2 oz) of cannabis or more are considered drug traffickers and are liable to be punished with an automatic death penalty.[\\[242\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-243)[\\[243\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-244) In rare cases, permission has been granted to use cannabis-derived pharmaceuticals for treatment of epilepsy.[\\[244\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-245) |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/e\/e6\/Flag_of_Slovakia.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Slovakia.svg.png) [Slovakia](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Slovakia \"Slovakia\") | Illegal | CBD only | Main article: [Cannabis in Slovakia](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Slovakia \"Cannabis in Slovakia\") Possession of small amounts punishable by up to 8 years in prison.[\\[245\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-246)[\\[246\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-WSJSlovakia-247) |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/f\/f0\/Flag_of_Slovenia.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Slovenia.svg.png) [Slovenia](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Slovenia \"Slovenia\") | Decriminalized | Legal | Main article: [Cannabis in Slovenia](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Slovenia \"Cannabis in Slovenia\") Medical cannabis legalized in 2025.[\\[247\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-248)[\\[248\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-249) Prior to 2025, cannabis-based drugs were legal for medicinal use, but not cannabis itself.[\\[249\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-250)[\\[250\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-251) Possession of any drug for personal use is decriminalized.[\\[251\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-252) |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/7\/74\/Flag_of_the_Solomon_Islands.svg\/40px-Flag_of_the_Solomon_Islands.svg.png) [Solomon Islands](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Solomon_Islands \"Solomon Islands\") | Illegal | Illegal | Main article: [Cannabis in the Solomon Islands](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_the_Solomon_Islands \"Cannabis in the Solomon Islands\") |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/a\/a0\/Flag_of_Somalia.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Somalia.svg.png) [Somalia](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Somalia \"Somalia\") | Illegal | Illegal | Main article: [Cannabis in Somalia](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Somalia \"Cannabis in Somalia\") |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/a\/af\/Flag_of_South_Africa.svg\/40px-Flag_of_South_Africa.svg.png) [South Africa](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/South_Africa \"South Africa\") | Legal for possession, cultivation and use in private places but not for sale. | Use is legal, but no system for the dispensing of medicinal cannabis exists. | Main article: [Cannabis in South Africa](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_South_Africa \"Cannabis in South Africa\") Private use and cultivation have been legal for those 18 years and older since September 2018.[\\[252\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-253)[\\[253\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-254)[\\[254\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-255)[\\[255\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-256)[\\[256\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-257) |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/7\/7a\/Flag_of_South_Sudan.svg\/40px-Flag_of_South_Sudan.svg.png) [South Sudan](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/South_Sudan \"South Sudan\") | Illegal | Illegal | Main article: [Cannabis in South Sudan](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=Cannabis_in_South_Sudan&action=edit&redlink=1 \"Cannabis in South Sudan (page does not exist)\") |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/9\/9a\/Flag_of_Spain.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Spain.svg.png) [Spain](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Spain \"Spain\") | Decriminalized. Use and possession in private areas allowed for own consumption.[\\[257\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-clubs_games-258) Public possession or consumption can result in a fine.[\\[258\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-259) Cultivation for personal use allowed in private areas including [Cannabis Social Clubs](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_Social_Club \"Cannabis Social Club\").[\\[257\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-clubs_games-258) | Legal[\\[259\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-260)[\\[260\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-261)[\\[261\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-262) | Main article: [Cannabis in Spain](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Spain \"Cannabis in Spain\") All actions related to cannabis for own consumption aren't considered criminal offenses,[\\[262\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-263) but misdemeanors punishable by a fine.[\\[263\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-264) Cannabis trafficking, including sale, import, or cultivation for sale, is punishable by jail time. Cannabis was legalized in [Catalonia](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Catalonia \"Catalonia\") in 2017 for those 18 and over,[\\[264\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-265) but that law was challenged by the Spanish state and declared unconstitutional in 2018.[\\[265\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-266) Cultivation in private areas for own consumption is allowed if the plants cannot be seen from the street or other public spaces.[\\[266\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-267) |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/1\/11\/Flag_of_Sri_Lanka.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Sri_Lanka.svg.png) [Sri Lanka](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sri_Lanka \"Sri Lanka\") | Illegal | Legalized by amendment made in colonial law by 1980s and through the Ayurveda Act.[\\[267\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-268) | Main article: [Cannabis in Sri Lanka](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Sri_Lanka \"Cannabis in Sri Lanka\") The sale of cannabis is decriminalized for traditional medicine vendors and it is commonly used in [Ayurvedic](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Ayurveda \"Ayurveda\") traditional medicines.[\\[268\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-269) |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/0\/01\/Flag_of_Sudan.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Sudan.svg.png) [Sudan](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sudan \"Sudan\") | Illegal | Illegal | Main article: [Cannabis in Sudan](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Sudan \"Cannabis in Sudan\") |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/6\/60\/Flag_of_Suriname.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Suriname.svg.png) [Suriname](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Suriname \"Suriname\") | Illegal | Illegal | Main article: [Cannabis in Suriname](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Suriname \"Cannabis in Suriname\") Cannabis was banned in Suriname in the early 20th century, having been popularized there by Asian immigrants.[\\[269\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-Hoefte1998-270) |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/4\/4c\/Flag_of_Sweden.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Sweden.svg.png) [Sweden](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sweden \"Sweden\") | Illegal | Legal under limited circumstances for patients who obtain a license.[\\[270\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-271) | Main article: [Cannabis in Sweden](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Sweden \"Cannabis in Sweden\") All cannabis-related activity illegal. The national police runs a \"disturb and annoy\" program aimed at users supported by the national \"zero tolerance\" policy.[\\[271\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-272)[\\[272\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-273) |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/0\/08\/Flag_of_Switzerland_%28Pantone%29.svg\/20px-Flag_of_Switzerland_%28Pantone%29.svg.png) [Switzerland](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Switzerland \"Switzerland\") | Decriminalized. Legal below 1.0% THC. | Legal | Main article: [Cannabis in Switzerland](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Switzerland \"Cannabis in Switzerland\") Since 2017, consuming cannabis in Switzerland may result in a fine, but possession of up to 10 g (3⁄8 oz) without evidence of consumption is not penalized; and as of 2023, confiscated amounts under this limit must be returned to the individual.[\\[273\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-274)[\\[274\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-275) |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/5\/54\/Flag_of_Syria_%282025-%29.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Syria_%282025-%29.svg.png) [Syria](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Syria \"Syria\") | Illegal, widely unenforced since the start of the Syrian civil war | Illegal | Main article: [Cannabis in Syria](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Syria \"Cannabis in Syria\") If someone is considered an addict by the Syrian government then they face no criminal penalties for drug possession.[\\[275\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-276) |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/7\/72\/Flag_of_the_Republic_of_China.svg\/40px-Flag_of_the_Republic_of_China.svg.png) [Taiwan](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Taiwan \"Taiwan\") | Illegal | Illegal | Main article: [Cannabis in Taiwan](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Taiwan \"Cannabis in Taiwan\") Cannabis is a schedule 2 narcotic in the ROC, and possession can result in up to 3 years imprisonment.[\\[276\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-277) |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/d\/d0\/Flag_of_Tajikistan.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Tajikistan.svg.png) [Tajikistan](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Tajikistan \"Tajikistan\") | Illegal | Illegal | Main article: [Cannabis in Tajikistan](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Tajikistan \"Cannabis in Tajikistan\") |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/3\/38\/Flag_of_Tanzania.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Tanzania.svg.png) [Tanzania](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Tanzania \"Tanzania\") | Illegal | Illegal | Main article: [Cannabis in Tanzania](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Tanzania \"Cannabis in Tanzania\") |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/a\/a9\/Flag_of_Thailand.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Thailand.svg.png) [Thailand](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Thailand \"Thailand\") | Illegal but often unenforced | Legal | Main article: [Cannabis in Thailand](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Thailand \"Cannabis in Thailand\") Criminalized in 1935, medical use legalized in 2018. Recreational use legalized in 2022 for those aged 20 and over. Unprescribed products with over 0.2% THC were recriminalized in 2025, but this law is often unenforced.[\\[277\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-278)[\\[278\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-279) |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/2\/26\/Flag_of_East_Timor.svg\/40px-Flag_of_East_Timor.svg.png) [Timor-Leste](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Timor-Leste \"Timor-Leste\") | Illegal | Illegal | Main article: [Cannabis in Timor-Leste](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Timor-Leste \"Cannabis in Timor-Leste\") |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/7\/7a\/Flag_of_Togo_%283-2%29.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Togo_%283-2%29.svg.png) [Togo](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Togo \"Togo\") | Illegal | Illegal | Main article: [Cannabis in Togo](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Togo \"Cannabis in Togo\") |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/9\/9a\/Flag_of_Tonga.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Tonga.svg.png) [Tonga](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Tonga \"Tonga\") | Illegal | Illegal | Main article: [Cannabis in Tonga](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Tonga \"Cannabis in Tonga\") |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/6\/64\/Flag_of_Trinidad_and_Tobago.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Trinidad_and_Tobago.svg.png) [Trinidad and Tobago](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Trinidad_and_Tobago \"Trinidad and Tobago\") | Decriminalized up to 30 g (1\\+1⁄16 oz), cultivation of 4 plants per adult | Illegal | Main article: [Cannabis in Trinidad and Tobago](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Trinidad_and_Tobago \"Cannabis in Trinidad and Tobago\") Banned in 1925.[\\[279\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-KleinDay2004-280) Decriminalized in 2019.[\\[280\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-281) |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/c\/ce\/Flag_of_Tunisia.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Tunisia.svg.png) [Tunisia](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Tunisia \"Tunisia\") | Illegal | Illegal | Main article: [Cannabis in Tunisia](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Tunisia \"Cannabis in Tunisia\") Banned in 1953.[\\[281\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-Drugs1949-282) Using or possessing entails 1–5 years of imprisonment and 1000–3000 [dinars](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Tunisian_dinar \"Tunisian dinar\") (around \\$500–1500).[\\[282\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-283)[\\[283\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-284)[\\[284\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-285) |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/b\/b4\/Flag_of_Turkey.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Turkey.svg.png) [Turkey](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Turkey \"Turkey\") | Illegal | Cannabis-derived drugs less than 0.3% THC can be prescribed | Main article: [Cannabis in Turkey](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Turkey \"Cannabis in Turkey\") Medical grade cannabis containing less than 0.3% THC legalized in 2025.[\\[285\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-286)[\\[286\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-287) Recreational use is illegal and is punishable by 1 year of probation while repetition is punishable by 2 years of probation and enforced treatment.[\\[287\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-EMCDDATurkey-288) Sale and supply is punishable by a prison term of 5–10 years, and production or trafficking by a minimum term of 10 years.[\\[287\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-EMCDDATurkey-288)[\\[288\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-289) |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/1\/1b\/Flag_of_Turkmenistan.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Turkmenistan.svg.png) [Turkmenistan](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Turkmenistan \"Turkmenistan\") | Illegal | Illegal | Main article: [Cannabis in Turkmenistan](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Turkmenistan \"Cannabis in Turkmenistan\") |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/3\/38\/Flag_of_Tuvalu.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Tuvalu.svg.png) [Tuvalu](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Tuvalu \"Tuvalu\") | Illegal | Illegal | Main article: [Cannabis in Tuvalu](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Tuvalu \"Cannabis in Tuvalu\") |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/4\/4e\/Flag_of_Uganda.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Uganda.svg.png) [Uganda](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Uganda \"Uganda\") | Illegal | Illegal | Main article: [Cannabis in Uganda](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Uganda \"Cannabis in Uganda\") |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/4\/49\/Flag_of_Ukraine.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Ukraine.svg.png) [Ukraine](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Ukraine \"Ukraine\") | Illegal | Legal | Main article: [Cannabis in Ukraine](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Ukraine \"Cannabis in Ukraine\") In December 2023, Parliament adopted a bill to legalize medical cannabis on second reading.[\\[289\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-290) It was signed into law by President Zelensky on 15 February 2024.[\\[290\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-291) |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/c\/cb\/Flag_of_the_United_Arab_Emirates.svg\/40px-Flag_of_the_United_Arab_Emirates.svg.png) [United Arab Emirates](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/United_Arab_Emirates \"United Arab Emirates\") | Illegal | Illegal | Main article: [Cannabis in the United Arab Emirates](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_the_United_Arab_Emirates \"Cannabis in the United Arab Emirates\") In 2008, even the smallest amounts of the drug could lead to a mandatory 4-year prison sentence.[\\[291\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-292)\\[*[needs update](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Wikipedia:Manual_of_Style\/Dates_and_numbers#Chronological_items \"Wikipedia:Manual of Style\/Dates and numbers\")*\\] |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/a\/a5\/Flag_of_the_United_Kingdom_%281-2%29.svg\/40px-Flag_of_the_United_Kingdom_%281-2%29.svg.png) [United Kingdom](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/United_Kingdom \"United Kingdom\") | Illegal,[\\[292\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-293) but a cannabis warning or an on-the-spot fine (\"Penalty Notice for Disorder\") may be issued instead of prosecution for simple possession.[\\[293\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-294) | Cannabis-derived medicines may be prescribed only by a specialist [consultant](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Consultant_\$medicine\$ \"Consultant (medicine)\").[\\[294\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-BBC_News1-295) | Main article: [Cannabis in the United Kingdom](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_the_United_Kingdom \"Cannabis in the United Kingdom\") Banned in 1928.[\\[295\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-Manning2013-296) A [class B drug](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_classification_in_the_United_Kingdom \"Cannabis classification in the United Kingdom\") under the [Misuse of Drugs Act 1971](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Misuse_of_Drugs_Act_1971 \"Misuse of Drugs Act 1971\").[\\[296\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-297) Limited medical use legal since 1 November 2018[\\[297\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-BBC_News2-298) when prescribed by a specialist consultant, not a [GP](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/General_practitioner \"General practitioner\"). Guidance: only prescribe when clearly beneficial and no other option available.[\\[294\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-BBC_News1-295) |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/a\/a4\/Flag_of_the_United_States.svg\/40px-Flag_of_the_United_States.svg.png) [United States](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/United_States \"United States\") | Legalized in 24 states, 3 [territories](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Territories_of_the_United_States \"Territories of the United States\"), and the [District of Columbia](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Washington,_D.C. \"Washington, D.C.\") – but illegal at federal level. Decriminalized in another 7 states. *See also*: [Legalization of non-medical cannabis in the United States](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legalization_of_non-medical_cannabis_in_the_United_States \"Legalization of non-medical cannabis in the United States\") | Legalized in 40 states, 4 territories, and the District of Columbia – but illegal at federal level.[\\[15\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-ncsl-15) *See also*: [Medical cannabis in the United States](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Medical_cannabis_in_the_United_States \"Medical cannabis in the United States\") | Main articles: [Cannabis in the United States](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_the_United_States \"Cannabis in the United States\") and [Legality of cannabis by U.S. jurisdiction](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis_by_U.S._jurisdiction \"Legality of cannabis by U.S. jurisdiction\") See also: [Cannabis on American Indian reservations](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_on_American_Indian_reservations \"Cannabis on American Indian reservations\") Cannabis remains a [Schedule I drug](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Controlled_Substances_Act#Schedule_I_controlled_substances \"Controlled Substances Act\") at federal level, prohibiting even its medical use with [narrow exceptions](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Medical_cannabis_in_the_United_States#Compassionate_IND_program \"Medical cannabis in the United States\"). The [Rohrabacher–Farr amendment](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Rohrabacher%E2%80%93Farr_amendment \"Rohrabacher–Farr amendment\") prevents federal enforcement in states that have legalized medical, however. No such protections exist regarding recreational, but the federal government has so far generally not intervened. Recognized [Indian reservations](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Indian_reservation \"Indian reservation\") are allowed to legalize for either use under a policy announced in 2014.[\\[298\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-299) Every U.S. state that has legalized recreational use has set a mandatory legal minimum age of 21 for purchase, possession, and use.[\\[299\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-300) In 2024, the [Drug Enforcement Administration](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Drug_Enforcement_Administration \"Drug Enforcement Administration\") and the [Department of Justice](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/United_States_Department_of_Justice \"United States Department of Justice\") indicated they were planning to [reschedule](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Removal_of_cannabis_from_Schedule_I_of_the_Controlled_Substances_Act \"Removal of cannabis from Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act\") cannabis to [Schedule III.](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/List_of_Schedule_III_controlled_substances_\$U.S.\$ \"List of Schedule III controlled substances (U.S.)\")[\\[300\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-301) |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/f\/fe\/Flag_of_Uruguay.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Uruguay.svg.png) [Uruguay](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Uruguay \"Uruguay\") | Legal, but buying prohibited for non-residents. Cultivation allowed up to six plants. [Cannabis Social Clubs](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_Social_Club \"Cannabis Social Club\") authorized up to 45 members | Legal for all uses. | Main article: [Cannabis in Uruguay](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Uruguay \"Cannabis in Uruguay\") Legal since late 2013.[\\[301\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-erowid-SA-302) Buyers must be eighteen or older, residents of Uruguay, and must register with the authorities. Authorities grow the cannabis that can be sold legally.[\\[302\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-303)[\\[303\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-304)[\\[304\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-305) [Non-profit Cannabis Clubs](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_Social_Club \"Cannabis Social Club\") can also operate.[\\[305\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-306) The minimum age to purchase or obtain cannabis in Uruguay is 18.[\\[306\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-307) |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/8\/84\/Flag_of_Uzbekistan.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Uzbekistan.svg.png) [Uzbekistan](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Uzbekistan \"Uzbekistan\") | Illegal | Illegal | Main article: [Cannabis in Uzbekistan](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Uzbekistan \"Cannabis in Uzbekistan\") Opiates, cannabis and other plants containing psychotropic substances are illegal.[\\[307\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-308) |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/b\/bc\/Flag_of_Vanuatu.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Vanuatu.svg.png) [Vanuatu](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Vanuatu \"Vanuatu\") | Illegal | Legal | Main article: [Cannabis in Vanuatu](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Vanuatu \"Cannabis in Vanuatu\") |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/b\/b3\/Flag_of_Vatican_City_%282023%E2%80%93present%29.svg\/20px-Flag_of_Vatican_City_%282023%E2%80%93present%29.svg.png) [Vatican City](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Vatican_City \"Vatican City\") | Illegal | Illegal |   |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/0\/06\/Flag_of_Venezuela.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Venezuela.svg.png) [Venezuela](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Venezuela \"Venezuela\") | Illegal | Illegal | Main article: [Cannabis in Venezuela](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Venezuela \"Cannabis in Venezuela\") Possession of up to 20 g (3⁄4 oz) of marijuana or 5 g (3⁄16 oz) of genetically modified marijuana for commercial purposes is punishable by 1–2 years in prison at judge's discretion. If deemed to be for personal consumption, the user is subject to security measures involving rehabilitation and detoxification procedures.[\\[308\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-309) |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/2\/21\/Flag_of_Vietnam.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Vietnam.svg.png) [Vietnam](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Vietnam \"Vietnam\") | Illegal | Illegal | Main article: [Cannabis in Vietnam](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Vietnam \"Cannabis in Vietnam\") |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/8\/89\/Flag_of_Yemen.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Yemen.svg.png) [Yemen](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Yemen \"Yemen\") | Illegal | Illegal | Main article: [Cannabis in Yemen](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Yemen \"Cannabis in Yemen\") |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/0\/06\/Flag_of_Zambia.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Zambia.svg.png) [Zambia](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Zambia \"Zambia\") | Illegal | Legal | Main article: [Cannabis in Zambia](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Zambia \"Cannabis in Zambia\") |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/6\/6a\/Flag_of_Zimbabwe.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Zimbabwe.svg.png) [Zimbabwe](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Zimbabwe \"Zimbabwe\") | Illegal | Legal | Main article: [Cannabis in Zimbabwe](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Zimbabwe \"Cannabis in Zimbabwe\") |\n| Country\/Territory | Recreational | Medical | Notes |\n\n## See also\n\\[[edit](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=Legality_of_cannabis&action=edit&section=3 \"Edit section: See also\")\\]\n\n- [![icon](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/a\/a8\/Cannabis_leaf.svg\/40px-Cannabis_leaf.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/File:Cannabis_leaf.svg)[Cannabis portal](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Portal:Cannabis \"Portal:Cannabis\")\n\n- [Annual cannabis use by country](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Annual_cannabis_use_by_country \"Annual cannabis use by country\")\n- [Adult lifetime cannabis use by country](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Adult_lifetime_cannabis_use_by_country \"Adult lifetime cannabis use by country\")\n- [Harm reduction](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Harm_reduction \"Harm reduction\")\n- [Minors and the legality of cannabis](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Minors_and_the_legality_of_cannabis \"Minors and the legality of cannabis\")\n- [Timeline of cannabis law](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Timeline_of_cannabis_law \"Timeline of cannabis law\")\n- [War on drugs](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/War_on_drugs \"War on drugs\")\n\n## References\n\\[[edit](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=Legality_of_cannabis&action=edit&section=4 \"Edit section: References\")\\]\n\n1. **[^](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_ref-1)**\n   Habibi, Roojin; Hoffman, Steven J. 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of cannabis\") [Recreational and medical applications](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_\$drug\$ \"Cannabis (drug)\") [Industrial applications](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Hemp \"Hemp\") |   |\n| General | [Autoflowering cannabis](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Autoflowering_cannabis \"Autoflowering cannabis\") *[Cannabis](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis \"Cannabis\")* *[indica](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_indica \"Cannabis indica\")* *[ruderalis](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_ruderalis \"Cannabis ruderalis\")* *[sativa](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_sativa \"Cannabis sativa\")* [Chemical defenses in Cannabis](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Chemical_defenses_in_Cannabis \"Chemical defenses in Cannabis\") [Consumption](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_consumption \"Cannabis consumption\") [Conversion of CBD to THC](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Conversion_of_CBD_to_THC \"Conversion of CBD to THC\") [Cultivation](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_cultivation \"Cannabis cultivation\") [Glossary](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Glossary_of_cannabis_terms \"Glossary of cannabis terms\") [Names](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/List_of_names_for_cannabis \"List of names for cannabis\") ([cannabis](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Etymology_of_cannabis \"Etymology of cannabis\"), [dagga](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Dagga \"Dagga\"), [ganja](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Ganja \"Ganja\"), [marijuana](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Marijuana_\$word\$ \"Marijuana (word)\"), [slang](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/List_of_slang_names_for_cannabis \"List of slang names for cannabis\")) [Strains](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_strains \"Cannabis strains\") [Synthetic cannabis](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Synthetic_cannabinoids \"Synthetic cannabinoids\") |\n| Usage |   |\n|   |   |\n| General | [Cannabis use and trauma](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_use_and_trauma \"Cannabis use and trauma\") [Medical cannabis](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Medical_cannabis \"Medical cannabis\") [Cannabis product testing](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_product_testing \"Cannabis product testing\") [History](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/History_of_medical_cannabis \"History of medical cannabis\") [In the US](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Medical_cannabis_in_the_United_States \"Medical cannabis in the United States\") [Medical cannabis card](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Medical_cannabis_card \"Medical cannabis card\") [Religious and spiritual use](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Entheogenic_use_of_cannabis \"Entheogenic use of cannabis\") [Chalice](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Chalice_\$pipe\$ \"Chalice (pipe)\") [Drug testing](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_drug_testing \"Cannabis drug testing\") [Marijuana Anonymous](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Marijuana_Anonymous \"Marijuana Anonymous\") |\n| [Hemp](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Hemp \"Hemp\") | [Hanfparade](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Hanfparade \"Hanfparade\") [List of hemp diseases](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/List_of_hemp_diseases \"List of hemp diseases\") [List of hemp products](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/List_of_hemp_products \"List of hemp products\") [hempcrete](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Hempcrete \"Hempcrete\") [jewelry](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Hemp_jewelry \"Hemp jewelry\") [milk](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Hemp_milk \"Hemp milk\") [oil](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Hemp_oil \"Hemp oil\") [paper](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Hemp_paper \"Hemp paper\") [rolling paper](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Rolling_paper \"Rolling paper\") [List of hemp varieties](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/List_of_hemp_varieties \"List of hemp varieties\") *[Hemp for Victory](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Hemp_for_Victory \"Hemp for Victory\")* [Hemp Industries Association](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Hemp_Industries_Association \"Hemp Industries Association\") *[The Emperor Wears No Clothes](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/The_Emperor_Wears_No_Clothes \"The Emperor Wears No Clothes\")* |\n| Variants | [Cannabis edible](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_edible \"Cannabis edible\") [Bhang](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Bhang \"Bhang\") [Cannabis tea](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_tea \"Cannabis tea\") [Cannabis smoking](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_smoking \"Cannabis smoking\") [Joint](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Joint_\$cannabis\$ \"Joint (cannabis)\") [Vaporizing](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Vaporizer_\$inhalation_device\$ \"Vaporizer (inhalation device)\") [Cannabis concentrate](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_concentrate \"Cannabis concentrate\") [Essential oil](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_flower_essential_oil \"Cannabis flower essential oil\") [Charas](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Charas \"Charas\") [Hashish](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Hashish \"Hashish\") [Hash oil](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Hash_oil \"Hash oil\") [Kief](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Kief \"Kief\") [Tincture](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Tincture_of_cannabis \"Tincture of cannabis\") [*Marihuana prensada*](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Marihuana_prensada \"Marihuana prensada\") [Phytocannabinoids](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Comparison_of_phytocannabinoids \"Comparison of phytocannabinoids\") Quasi-psychedelic [*delta*\\-3-THC](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/%CE%94-3-Tetrahydrocannabinol \"Δ-3-Tetrahydrocannabinol\") [*delta*\\-4-THC](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/%CE%94-4-Tetrahydrocannabinol \"Δ-4-Tetrahydrocannabinol\") [*delta*\\-7-THC](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/%CE%94-7-Tetrahydrocannabinol \"Δ-7-Tetrahydrocannabinol\") [*delta*\\-8-THC](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/%CE%94-8-Tetrahydrocannabinol \"Δ-8-Tetrahydrocannabinol\") [*delta*\\-10-THC](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/%CE%94-10-Tetrahydrocannabinol \"Δ-10-Tetrahydrocannabinol\") [*delta*\\-11-THC](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/%CE%94-11-Tetrahydrocannabinol \"Δ-11-Tetrahydrocannabinol\") [THC](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Tetrahydrocannabinol \"Tetrahydrocannabinol\") [THCB](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Tetrahydrocannabutol \"Tetrahydrocannabutol\") [THCH](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Tetrahydrocannabihexol \"Tetrahydrocannabihexol\") [THCP](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Tetrahydrocannabiphorol \"Tetrahydrocannabiphorol\") Other [CBD](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabidiol \"Cannabidiol\") [CBDH](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Tetrahydrocannabihexol \"Tetrahydrocannabihexol\") [CBDP](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabidiphorol \"Cannabidiphorol\") |\n| [Effects](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Effects_of_cannabis \"Effects of cannabis\") | [Amotivational syndrome](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Amotivational_syndrome \"Amotivational syndrome\") [Cannabis in pregnancy](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_pregnancy \"Cannabis in pregnancy\") [Cannabis use disorder](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_use_disorder \"Cannabis use disorder\") (CUD) [Cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabinoid_hyperemesis_syndrome \"Cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome\") (CHS) [Clinical endocannabinoid deficiency syndrome](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Clinical_endocannabinoid_deficiency_syndrome \"Clinical endocannabinoid deficiency syndrome\") [Entourage effect](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Entourage_effect \"Entourage effect\") [Endocannabinoid system](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Endocannabinoid_system \"Endocannabinoid system\") [Impaired driving](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_and_impaired_driving \"Cannabis and impaired driving\") [Time perception](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_and_time_perception \"Cannabis and time perception\") [Long-term effects](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Long-term_effects_of_cannabis \"Long-term effects of cannabis\") [Occupational health concerns](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Occupational_health_concerns_of_cannabis_use \"Occupational health concerns of cannabis use\") [Medical cannabis research](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Medical_cannabis_research \"Medical cannabis research\") |\n| [Culture](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_culture \"Cannabis culture\") | [420](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/420_\$cannabis_culture\$ \"420 (cannabis culture)\") [Budtender](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Budtender \"Budtender\") [Cannabis by country](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_by_country \"Cannabis by country\") [Cookbooks](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_cookbook \"Cannabis cookbook\") [Etiquette](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_etiquette \"Cannabis etiquette\") [Cannabis Social Club](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_Social_Club \"Cannabis Social Club\") [Head shop](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Head_shop \"Head shop\") [Books](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/List_of_books_about_cannabis \"List of books about cannabis\") *[Cannabis Culture](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_Culture_\$magazine\$ \"Cannabis Culture (magazine)\")* [Columns](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/List_of_cannabis_columns \"List of cannabis columns\") [Competitions](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/List_of_cannabis_competitions \"List of cannabis competitions\") [List of cannabis hoaxes](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/List_of_cannabis_hoaxes \"List of cannabis hoaxes\") [Films](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Category:Films_about_cannabis \"Category:Films about cannabis\") ([Stoner film](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Stoner_film \"Stoner film\")) *[High Times](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/High_Times \"High Times\")* [Music](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Category:Cannabis_music \"Category:Cannabis music\") [Religion](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_and_religion \"Cannabis and religion\") [Restaurants](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_the_restaurant_industry \"Cannabis in the restaurant industry\") [Sports](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_and_sports \"Cannabis and sports\") [Smoke-in](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Smoke-in \"Smoke-in\") [Stoner TV](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Stoner_TV \"Stoner TV\") [Video games](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_and_video_game_culture \"Cannabis and video game culture\") |\n| Organizations |   |\n|   |   |\n| [Cannabis rights](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/List_of_cannabis_rights_organizations \"List of cannabis rights organizations\") | [ACT](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Alliance_for_Cannabis_Therapeutics \"Alliance for Cannabis Therapeutics\") [ALCP](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Aotearoa_Legalise_Cannabis_Party \"Aotearoa Legalise Cannabis Party\") [AMMA](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/American_Medical_Marijuana_Association \"American Medical Marijuana Association\") [ASA](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Americans_for_Safe_Access \"Americans for Safe Access\") [CAN](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_Action_Network \"Cannabis Action Network\") [CBN](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Colorado_Badged_Network \"Colorado Badged Network\") [CLEAR](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_Law_Reform \"Cannabis Law Reform\") [CRC](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Coalition_for_Rescheduling_Cannabis \"Coalition for Rescheduling Cannabis\") [Dagga Couple](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Dagga_Couple \"Dagga Couple\") [DFCR](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Doctors_for_Cannabis_Regulation \"Doctors for Cannabis Regulation\") [DPA](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Drug_Policy_Alliance \"Drug Policy Alliance\") [ENCOD](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/ENCOD \"ENCOD\") [FAAAT](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/FAAAT_think_%26_do_tank \"FAAAT think & do tank\") [FCA](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Finnish_Cannabis_Association \"Finnish Cannabis Association\") [GLM India](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Great_Legalisation_Movement_India \"Great Legalisation Movement India\") [GMM](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Global_Marijuana_March \"Global Marijuana March\") [LEAP](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Law_Enforcement_Action_Partnership \"Law Enforcement Action Partnership\") [MAPS](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Multidisciplinary_Association_for_Psychedelic_Studies \"Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies\") [MPP](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Marijuana_Policy_Project \"Marijuana Policy Project\") [NCIA](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/National_Cannabis_Industry_Association \"National Cannabis Industry Association\") [NORML](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/National_Organization_for_the_Reform_of_Marijuana_Laws \"National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws\") [France](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/NORML_France \"NORML France\") [NZ](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/NORML_New_Zealand \"NORML New Zealand\") [UK](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/NORML_UK \"NORML UK\") [SAFER](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Safer_Alternative_for_Enjoyable_Recreation \"Safer Alternative for Enjoyable Recreation\") [SCC](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Society_of_Cannabis_Clinicians \"Society of Cannabis Clinicians\") [SSDP](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Students_for_Sensible_Drug_Policy \"Students for Sensible Drug Policy\") [VMCA](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Veterans_for_Medical_Cannabis_Access \"Veterans for Medical Cannabis Access\") |\n| Science | [IACM](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/International_Association_for_Cannabinoid_Medicines \"International Association for Cannabinoid Medicines\") [ICRS](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/International_Cannabinoid_Research_Society \"International Cannabinoid Research Society\") [ICEERS](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/International_Center_for_Ethnobotanical_Education,_Research_and_Service \"International Center for Ethnobotanical Education, Research and Service\") |\n| Demographics | [Adult lifetime use by country](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Adult_lifetime_cannabis_use_by_country \"Adult lifetime cannabis use by country\") [Annual use by country](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Annual_cannabis_use_by_country \"Annual cannabis use by country\") |\n| Politics |   |\n|   |   |\n| General | [Activists](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/List_of_cannabis_rights_leaders \"List of cannabis rights leaders\") [Bootleggers and Baptists](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Bootleggers_and_Baptists#Cannabis \"Bootleggers and Baptists\") [Cannabis rights](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_rights \"Cannabis rights\") [Capital punishment for cannabis trafficking](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Capital_punishment_for_cannabis_trafficking \"Capital punishment for cannabis trafficking\") [Centenary of Cannabis prohibition](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Centenary_of_Cannabis_prohibition \"Centenary of Cannabis prohibition\") [Effects of legalized cannabis](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Effects_of_legalized_cannabis \"Effects of legalized cannabis\") [Global Marijuana March](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Global_Marijuana_March \"Global Marijuana March\") [Legality of cannabis]() [Internationally](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Drug_control_treaties \"Drug control treaties\") [Regulatory agencies](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/List_of_cannabis_regulatory_agencies \"List of cannabis regulatory agencies\") [1961 Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Single_Convention_on_Narcotic_Drugs \"Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs\") [Article 2 paragraph 9 on non-medical uses](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Article_2_paragraph_9_of_the_Single_Convention_on_narcotic_drugs \"Article 2 paragraph 9 of the Single Convention on narcotic drugs\") [1971 Vienna Convention on Psychotropic Substances](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Convention_on_Psychotropic_Substances \"Convention on Psychotropic Substances\") [1998 UN Convention on Illicit Trafficking](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/United_Nations_Convention_Against_Illicit_Traffic_in_Narcotic_Drugs_and_Psychotropic_Substances \"United Nations Convention Against Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances\") In the U.S. [Legal history in the United States](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legal_history_of_cannabis_in_the_United_States \"Legal history of cannabis in the United States\") [Marihuana Tax Act of 1937](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Marihuana_Tax_Act_of_1937 \"Marihuana Tax Act of 1937\") [Timeline of cannabis law](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Timeline_of_cannabis_law \"Timeline of cannabis law\") |\n| Major legal reforms | Treaty law: [Rescheduling of cannabis in 2020](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Removal_of_cannabis_and_cannabis_resin_from_Schedule_IV_of_the_Single_Convention_on_narcotic_drugs,_1961 \"Removal of cannabis and cannabis resin from Schedule IV of the Single Convention on narcotic drugs, 1961\") Canada: [2018 Cannabis Act](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_Act_\$Canada\$ \"Cannabis Act (Canada)\") Germany: [German cannabis control bill](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_Act_\$Germany\$ \"Cannabis Act (Germany)\") UK: [Return to class B](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_classification_in_the_United_Kingdom#Return_to_class_B \"Cannabis classification in the United Kingdom\") Uruguay: [Law No. 19172](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Uruguay \"Cannabis in Uruguay\") US: [Legalization of non-medical cannabis in the US](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legalization_of_non-medical_cannabis_in_the_United_States \"Legalization of non-medical cannabis in the United States\") [Rescheduling per the Controlled Substances Act](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Removal_of_cannabis_from_Schedule_I_of_the_Controlled_Substances_Act \"Removal of cannabis from Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act\") [Hemp Farming Act of 2018](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Hemp_Farming_Act_of_2018 \"Hemp Farming Act of 2018\") |\n| Politicians and parties | [Cannabis political parties](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_political_parties \"Cannabis political parties\") [of the US](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_political_parties_of_the_United_States \"Cannabis political parties of the United States\") [of Minnesota](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_political_parties_of_Minnesota \"Cannabis political parties of Minnesota\") [of Spain](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_Party_\$Spain\$ \"Cannabis Party (Spain)\") [List of British politicians who have acknowledged cannabis use](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/List_of_British_politicians_who_have_acknowledged_cannabis_use \"List of British politicians who have acknowledged cannabis use\") [List of American politicians who have acknowledged cannabis use](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/List_of_United_States_politicians_who_have_acknowledged_cannabis_use \"List of United States politicians who have acknowledged cannabis use\") |\n| Legal cases | *[Ker v. California](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Ker_v._California \"Ker v. California\")* (1963) *[Leary v. United States](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Leary_v._United_States \"Leary v. United States\")* (1969) *[Kyllo v. United States](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Kyllo_v._United_States \"Kyllo v. United States\")* (2001) *[Gonzales v. Raich](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Gonzales_v._Raich \"Gonzales v. Raich\")* (2005) *[ADPF 187](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/ADPF_187 \"ADPF 187\")* (2011) |\n| Related | [Drug liberalization](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Drug_liberalization \"Drug liberalization\") [Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the cannabis industry](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Impact_of_the_COVID-19_pandemic_on_the_cannabis_industry \"Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the cannabis industry\") Substances [Cannabinoid receptor antagonist](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabinoid_receptor_antagonist \"Cannabinoid receptor antagonist\") [Endocannabinoid enhancer](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Endocannabinoid_enhancer \"Endocannabinoid enhancer\") [Endocannabinoid reuptake inhibitor](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Endocannabinoid_reuptake_inhibitor \"Endocannabinoid reuptake inhibitor\") |\n| [![icon](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/a\/a8\/Cannabis_leaf.svg\/20px-Cannabis_leaf.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/File:Cannabis_leaf.svg) [*Cannabis* portal](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Portal:Cannabis \"Portal:Cannabis\") ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/9\/96\/Symbol_category_class.svg\/20px-Symbol_category_class.svg.png) [Category](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Category:Cannabis \"Category:Cannabis\") |   |\n\n| [v](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Template:Drug_use \"Template:Drug use\") [t](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Template_talk:Drug_use \"Template talk:Drug use\") [e](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Special:EditPage\/Template:Drug_use \"Special:EditPage\/Template:Drug use\")[Recreational drug use](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Recreational_drug_use \"Recreational drug use\") |   |\n|---|---|\n| Major recreational drugs |   |\n|   |   |\n| [Depressants](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Depressant \"Depressant\") | [Barbiturates](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Barbiturate \"Barbiturate\") [Benzodiazepines](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Benzodiazepine \"Benzodiazepine\") [Carbamates](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Carbamate \"Carbamate\") [Ethanol (alcohol)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Alcohol_\$drug\$ \"Alcohol (drug)\") [Alcoholic beverage](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Alcoholic_beverage \"Alcoholic beverage\") [Beer](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Beer \"Beer\") [Wine](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Wine \"Wine\") [Gabapentinoids](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Gabapentinoid \"Gabapentinoid\") [GHB](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Gamma-Hydroxybutyric_acid \"Gamma-Hydroxybutyric acid\") [Inhalants](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Inhalant \"Inhalant\") Medical [Nitrous oxide](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Nitrous_oxide \"Nitrous oxide\") ([recreational use](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Recreational_use_of_nitrous_oxide \"Recreational use of nitrous oxide\")) Hazardous [solvents](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Solvent \"Solvent\") [contact adhesives](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Adhesive#Contact \"Adhesive\") [Gasoline](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Gasoline \"Gasoline\") [nail polish remover](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Nail_polish#Nail_polish_remover \"Nail polish\") [Paint thinner](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Paint_thinner \"Paint thinner\") Other [Freon](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Freon \"Freon\") [Kava](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Kava \"Kava\") [Nonbenzodiazepines](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Nonbenzodiazepine \"Nonbenzodiazepine\") [Quinazolinones](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Quinazolinone \"Quinazolinone\") [Quaaludes](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Methaqualone \"Methaqualone\") |\n| [Opioids](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Opioid \"Opioid\") | [Buprenorphine](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Buprenorphine \"Buprenorphine\") Suboxone Subutex [Codeine](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Codeine \"Codeine\") [Lean](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Lean_\$drug\$ \"Lean (drug)\") [Desomorphine](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Desomorphine \"Desomorphine\") Krokodil [Dextropropoxyphene](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Dextropropoxyphene \"Dextropropoxyphene\") Darvocet Darvon [Fentanyl](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fentanyl \"Fentanyl\") [Diamorphine](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Heroin \"Heroin\") Heroin [Hydrocodone](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Hydrocodone \"Hydrocodone\") [Hydromorphone](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Hydromorphone \"Hydromorphone\") Dilaudid [Methadone](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Methadone \"Methadone\") [Mitragyna speciosa](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Mitragyna_speciosa \"Mitragyna speciosa\") [Kratom](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Kratom \"Kratom\") [Morphine](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Morphine \"Morphine\") [Opium](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Opium \"Opium\") [Oxycodone](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Oxycodone \"Oxycodone\") [\/paracetamol](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Oxycodone\/paracetamol \"Oxycodone\/paracetamol\") [Tramadol](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Tramadol \"Tramadol\") |\n| [Stimulants](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Stimulant \"Stimulant\") | [Amphetamine](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Amphetamine \"Amphetamine\") [Arecoline](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Arecoline \"Arecoline\") [Areca](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Areca \"Areca\") [Betel](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Paan \"Paan\") [Caffeine](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Caffeine \"Caffeine\") [Coffee](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Coffee \"Coffee\") [Energy drinks](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Energy_drink \"Energy drink\") [Tea](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Tea \"Tea\") [Cathinone](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cathinone \"Cathinone\") [Khat](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Khat \"Khat\") [Cocaine](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cocaine \"Cocaine\") [Coca](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Coca \"Coca\") [Cocaine paste](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cocaine_paste \"Cocaine paste\") [Crack](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Crack_cocaine \"Crack cocaine\") [Ephedrine](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Ephedrine \"Ephedrine\") [Ephedra](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Ephedra_\$medicine\$ \"Ephedra (medicine)\") [MDPV](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Methylenedioxypyrovalerone \"Methylenedioxypyrovalerone\") [Mephedrone](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Mephedrone \"Mephedrone\") [Methamphetamine](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Methamphetamine \"Methamphetamine\") [Methylone](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Methylone \"Methylone\") [Methylphenidate](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Methylphenidate \"Methylphenidate\") [Modafinil](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Modafinil \"Modafinil\") [Nicotine](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Nicotine \"Nicotine\") [Polacrilex](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Nicotine_polacrilex \"Nicotine polacrilex\") [Salt](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Nicotine_salt \"Nicotine salt\") [Tobacco](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Tobacco \"Tobacco\") [Theobromine](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Theobromine \"Theobromine\") [Cocoa](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cocoa_bean \"Cocoa bean\") [Chocolate](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Chocolate \"Chocolate\") |\n| [Entactogens](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Empathogen%E2%80%93entactogen \"Empathogen–entactogen\") | [2C series](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2C_\$psychedelics\$ \"2C (psychedelics)\") [6-APB](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/6-APB \"6-APB\") Benzofury [AMT](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Alpha-Methyltryptamine \"Alpha-Methyltryptamine\") [MDA](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/3,4-Methylenedioxyamphetamine \"3,4-Methylenedioxyamphetamine\") [MDMA](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/MDMA \"MDMA\") [Ecstasy](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/MDMA#Forms \"MDMA\") [Molly](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/MDMA#Forms \"MDMA\") |\n| [Hallucinogens](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Hallucinogen \"Hallucinogen\") |   |\n|   |   |\n| [Psychedelics](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Psychedelic_drug \"Psychedelic drug\") | [2C-B](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2C-B \"2C-B\") [25I-NBOMe](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/25I-NBOMe \"25I-NBOMe\") [4-AcO-DMT](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/4-AcO-DMT \"4-AcO-DMT\") [5-MeO-DMT](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/5-MeO-DMT \"5-MeO-DMT\") [Psychoactive toads](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Colorado_River_toad \"Colorado River toad\") [Bufotenin](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Bufotenin \"Bufotenin\") [Vilca](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Anadenanthera_colubrina \"Anadenanthera colubrina\") [Yopo](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Anadenanthera_peregrina \"Anadenanthera peregrina\") [DMT](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Dimethyltryptamine \"Dimethyltryptamine\") [Ayahuasca](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Ayahuasca \"Ayahuasca\") [LSA](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Ergine \"Ergine\") and [iso-LSA](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Isoergine \"Isoergine\") [Morning glory](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Morning_glory \"Morning glory\") [Ergot](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Ergot \"Ergot\") [LSD](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/LSD \"LSD\") [Mescaline](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Mescaline \"Mescaline\") [Peruvian torch](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Echinopsis_macrogona \"Echinopsis macrogona\") [Peyote](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Peyote \"Peyote\") [San Pedro](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Echinopsis_pachanoi \"Echinopsis pachanoi\") [Psilocybin](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Psilocybin \"Psilocybin\") and [psilocin](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Psilocin \"Psilocin\") [Psilocybin mushrooms](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Psilocybin_mushroom \"Psilocybin mushroom\") |\n| [Dissociatives](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Dissociative \"Dissociative\") | [DXM](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Dextromethorphan \"Dextromethorphan\") ([recreational use](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Recreational_use_of_dextromethorphan \"Recreational use of dextromethorphan\")) [Inhalants](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Inhalant \"Inhalant\") [Nitrous oxide](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Nitrous_oxide \"Nitrous oxide\") ([recreational use](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Recreational_use_of_nitrous_oxide \"Recreational use of nitrous oxide\")) [Ketamine](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Ketamine \"Ketamine\") [MXE](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Methoxetamine \"Methoxetamine\") [PCP](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Phencyclidine \"Phencyclidine\") |\n| [Deliriants](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Deliriant \"Deliriant\") | [Atropine](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Atropine \"Atropine\") and [Scopolamine](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Scopolamine \"Scopolamine\") [Atropa belladonna](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Atropa_belladonna \"Atropa belladonna\") [Datura](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Datura \"Datura\") [Hyoscyamus niger](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Hyoscyamus_niger \"Hyoscyamus niger\") [Mandragora officinarum](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Mandragora_officinarum \"Mandragora officinarum\") [Dimenhydrinate](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Dimenhydrinate \"Dimenhydrinate\") [Diphenhydramine](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Diphenhydramine \"Diphenhydramine\") |\n| [Cannabinoids](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabinoid \"Cannabinoid\") | [THC](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Tetrahydrocannabinol \"Tetrahydrocannabinol\") [Cannabis (Marijuana)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_\$drug\$ \"Cannabis (drug)\") [Hashish](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Hashish \"Hashish\") [Hash oil](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Hash_oil \"Hash oil\") [Synthetic cannabinoids](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Synthetic_cannabinoid \"Synthetic cannabinoid\") [JWH-018](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/JWH-018 \"JWH-018\") [APICA](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/APICA_\$synthetic_cannabinoid_drug\$ \"APICA (synthetic cannabinoid drug)\") [APINACA](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/APINACA \"APINACA\") [Spice](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Spice_\$drug\$ \"Spice (drug)\") |\n| Others | [Ibogaine](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Ibogaine \"Ibogaine\") *[Tabernanthe iboga](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Tabernanthe_iboga \"Tabernanthe iboga\")* [Muscimol](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Muscimol \"Muscimol\") *[Amanita muscaria](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Amanita_muscaria \"Amanita muscaria\")* [Oneirogens](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Oneirogen \"Oneirogen\") *[Calea zacatechichi](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Calea_ternifolia \"Calea ternifolia\")* *[Silene capensis](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Silene_undulata \"Silene undulata\")* [Salvinorin A](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Salvinorin_A \"Salvinorin A\") *[Salvia divinorum](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Salvia_divinorum \"Salvia divinorum\")* |\n| [Drug culture](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Drug_culture \"Drug culture\") |   |\n|   |   |\n| [Cannabis culture](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_culture \"Cannabis culture\") | [420](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/420_\$cannabis_culture\$ \"420 (cannabis culture)\") [Cannabis consumption](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_consumption \"Cannabis consumption\") [Cannabis cultivation](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_cultivation \"Cannabis cultivation\") [Cannabis edible](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_edible \"Cannabis edible\") [Cannabis rights](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_rights \"Cannabis rights\") [Cannabis rights leaders](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/List_of_cannabis_rights_leaders \"List of cannabis rights leaders\") [List of cannabis rights organizations](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/List_of_cannabis_rights_organizations \"List of cannabis rights organizations\") [Cannabis smoking](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_smoking \"Cannabis smoking\") [Cannabis Social Club](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_Social_Club \"Cannabis Social Club\") [Cannabis tea](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_tea \"Cannabis tea\") [Cannabis vaping](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Vaporizer_\$inhalation_device\$#Cannabis_vaporizers \"Vaporizer (inhalation device)\") [Head shop](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Head_shop \"Head shop\") [Legal history of cannabis in the United States](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legal_history_of_cannabis_in_the_United_States \"Legal history of cannabis in the United States\") [Legality of cannabis]() [Marijuana Policy Project](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Marijuana_Policy_Project \"Marijuana Policy Project\") [Medical cannabis](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Medical_cannabis \"Medical cannabis\") [Mushroom edible](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Mushroom_edible \"Mushroom edible\") [NORML](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/National_Organization_for_the_Reform_of_Marijuana_Laws \"National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws\") [Cannabis and religion](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_and_religion \"Cannabis and religion\") [Stoner film](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Stoner_film \"Stoner film\") |\n| [Coffee culture](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Coffee_culture \"Coffee culture\") | [Coffee break](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Break_\$work\$#Coffee_break \"Break (work)\") [Coffeehouse](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Coffeehouse \"Coffeehouse\") [Latte art](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Latte_art \"Latte art\") [Teahouse](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Teahouse \"Teahouse\") |\n| [Drinking culture](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Drinking_culture \"Drinking culture\") | [Bartending](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Bartender \"Bartender\") [Beer culture](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Beer#Beer_and_society \"Beer\") [Beer festival](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Beer_festival \"Beer festival\") [Binge drinking](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Binge_drinking \"Binge drinking\") [Diethyl ether](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Diethyl_ether#Recreational_use \"Diethyl ether\") [Drinking games](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Drinking_game \"Drinking game\") [Drinking song](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Drinking_song \"Drinking song\") [Happy hour](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Happy_hour \"Happy hour\") [Hip flask](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Hip_flask \"Hip flask\") [Nightclub](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Nightclub \"Nightclub\") [Oktoberfest](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Oktoberfest \"Oktoberfest\") [Pub](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Pub \"Pub\") [Pub crawl](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Pub_crawl \"Pub crawl\") [Sommelier](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sommelier \"Sommelier\") [Sports bar](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Bar_\$establishment\$ \"Bar (establishment)\") [Tailgate party](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Tailgate_party \"Tailgate party\") [Wine bar](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Wine_bar \"Wine bar\") [Wine tasting](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Wine_tasting \"Wine tasting\") |\n| [Psychedelia](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Psychedelia \"Psychedelia\") | [Psychonautics](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Psychonautics \"Psychonautics\") [Art](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Psychedelic_art \"Psychedelic art\") [Drug](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Psychedelic_drug \"Psychedelic drug\") [Era](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Psychedelic_era \"Psychedelic era\") [Experience](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Psychedelic_experience \"Psychedelic experience\") [Literature](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Psychedelic_literature \"Psychedelic literature\") [Music](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Psychedelic_music \"Psychedelic music\") [Microdosing](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Psychedelic_microdosing \"Psychedelic microdosing\") [Smart shop](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Smart_shop \"Smart shop\") [Therapy](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Psychedelic_therapy \"Psychedelic therapy\") [Trip report](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Trip_report \"Trip report\") |\n| [Smoking culture](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Smoking#Society_and_culture \"Smoking\") | [Cigarette card](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cigarette_card \"Cigarette card\") [Fashion cigarettes](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fashion_cigarettes \"Fashion cigarettes\") [Cloud-chasing](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cloud-chasing \"Cloud-chasing\") [Loosie](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Loosie \"Loosie\") [Smokeasy](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Smokeasy \"Smokeasy\") [Smoking fetishism](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Smoking_fetishism \"Smoking fetishism\") [Tobacco smoking](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Tobacco_smoking \"Tobacco smoking\") |\n| Other | [Chasing the dragon](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Chasing_the_dragon \"Chasing the dragon\") [Club drug](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Club_drug \"Club drug\") [Counterculture of the 1960s](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Counterculture_of_the_1960s \"Counterculture of the 1960s\") [Dance party](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Dance_party \"Dance party\") [Drug paraphernalia](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Drug_paraphernalia \"Drug paraphernalia\") [Drug tourism](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Recreational_drug_tourism \"Recreational drug tourism\") [Entheogen](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Entheogen \"Entheogen\") [Hippie](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Hippie \"Hippie\") [Needle sharing](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Needle_sharing \"Needle sharing\") [Nootropic](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Nootropic \"Nootropic\") [Party and play](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Party_and_play \"Party and play\") [Poly drug use](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Poly_drug_use \"Poly drug use\") [Rave](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Rave \"Rave\") [Religion and drugs](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Religion_and_drugs \"Religion and drugs\") [Self-medication](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Self-medication \"Self-medication\") [Sex and drugs](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sex_and_drugs \"Sex and drugs\") [Urban legends about drugs](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Urban_legends_about_drugs \"Urban legends about drugs\") [Whoonga](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Whoonga \"Whoonga\") |\n| Legality of drug use |   |\n|   |   |\n| International | [International drug control conventions](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/United_Nations_drug_control_conventions \"United Nations drug control conventions\") [1961 Narcotic Drugs](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Single_Convention_on_Narcotic_Drugs \"Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs\") [1971 Psychotropic Substances](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Convention_on_Psychotropic_Substances \"Convention on Psychotropic Substances\") [1988 Drug Trafficking](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/United_Nations_Convention_Against_Illicit_Traffic_in_Narcotic_Drugs_and_Psychotropic_Substances \"United Nations Convention Against Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances\") Other treaties addressing drugs [Law of the Sea Convention](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/United_Nations_Convention_on_the_Law_of_the_Sea \"United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea\") [Convention Against Doping](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/International_Convention_Against_Doping_in_Sport \"International Convention Against Doping in Sport\") [Council of the European Union decisions on designer drugs](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Council_of_the_European_Union_decisions_on_designer_drugs \"Council of the European Union decisions on designer drugs\") |\n| State level | [Drug policy](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Drug_policy \"Drug policy\") [Decriminalization](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Decriminalization \"Decriminalization\") [Legalization](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legalization \"Legalization\") [Prohibition](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Prohibition_of_drugs \"Prohibition of drugs\") [Regulation](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Regulation \"Regulation\") [Supply reduction](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Supply_reduction \"Supply reduction\") [Policy reform](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Drug_policy_reform \"Drug policy reform\") [Demand reduction](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Demand_reduction \"Demand reduction\") [Drug Policy Alliance](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Drug_Policy_Alliance \"Drug Policy Alliance\") [Harm reduction](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Harm_reduction \"Harm reduction\") [Law Enforcement Action Partnership](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Law_Enforcement_Action_Partnership \"Law Enforcement Action Partnership\") [Liberalization](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Drug_liberalization \"Drug liberalization\") [Latin America](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Latin_American_drug_legalization \"Latin American drug legalization\") [Students for Sensible Drug Policy](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Students_for_Sensible_Drug_Policy \"Students for Sensible Drug Policy\") |\n| Drug policy  by country | [Australia](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Drug_policy#Australia \"Drug policy\") [Canada](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Drug_policy_of_Canada \"Drug policy of Canada\") [China](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Drug_policy_of_China \"Drug policy of China\") [Czech Republic](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Drug_policy_of_the_Czech_Republic \"Drug policy of the Czech Republic\") [Germany](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Drug_policy#Germany \"Drug policy\") [India](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Drug_policy_of_India \"Drug policy of India\") [Laos](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Drug_policy_of_Laos \"Drug policy of Laos\") [Netherlands](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Drug_policy_of_the_Netherlands \"Drug policy of the Netherlands\") [Philippines](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Drug_policy_of_the_Philippines \"Drug policy of the Philippines\") [Poland](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Drug_policy_of_Poland \"Drug policy of Poland\") [Portugal](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Drug_policy_of_Portugal \"Drug policy of Portugal\") [Romania](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Drug_policy_of_Romania \"Drug policy of Romania\") [Slovakia](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Drug_policy_of_Slovakia \"Drug policy of Slovakia\") [South Korea](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Drug_policy_of_South_Korea \"Drug policy of South Korea\") [Soviet Union](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Drug_policy_of_the_Soviet_Union \"Drug policy of the Soviet Union\") [Sweden](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Drug_policy_of_Sweden \"Drug policy of Sweden\") [Switzerland](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Drug_policy#Switzerland \"Drug policy\") [United States](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Federal_drug_policy_of_the_United_States \"Federal drug policy of the United States\") [Just Say No](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Just_Say_No \"Just Say No\") [Office of National Drug Control Policy](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Office_of_National_Drug_Control_Policy \"Office of National Drug Control Policy\") [School district drug policies](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/School_district_drug_policies \"School district drug policies\") [California](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Drug_policy_of_California \"Drug policy of California\") [Colorado](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Colorado \"Cannabis in Colorado\") [Maryland](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Drug_policy_of_Maryland \"Drug policy of Maryland\") [Oregon](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Drug_policy_of_Oregon \"Drug policy of Oregon\") [Virginia](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Drug_policy_of_Virginia \"Drug policy of Virginia\") [United Kingdom](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Drug_policy_of_the_United_Kingdom \"Drug policy of the United Kingdom\") |\n| Drug legality | [Alcohol legality](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Alcohol_law \"Alcohol law\") [Anabolic steroid legality](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Anabolic_steroid#Legal_status \"Anabolic steroid\") [Cannabis legality]() [Cocaine legality](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legal_status_of_cocaine \"Legal status of cocaine\") [Methamphetamine legality](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legal_status_of_methamphetamine \"Legal status of methamphetamine\") [Psilocybin decriminalization in the U.S.](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Psilocybin_decriminalization_in_the_United_States \"Psilocybin decriminalization in the United States\") [Psilocybin mushrooms legality](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legal_status_of_psilocybin_mushrooms \"Legal status of psilocybin mushrooms\") [Salvia legality](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legal_status_of_Salvia_divinorum \"Legal status of Salvia divinorum\") |\n| Other | [Arguments for and against drug prohibition](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Arguments_for_and_against_drug_prohibition \"Arguments for and against drug prohibition\") [Cannabis rights](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_rights \"Cannabis rights\") [Capital punishment for drug trafficking](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Capital_punishment_for_drug_trafficking \"Capital punishment for drug trafficking\") [Cognitive liberty](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cognitive_liberty \"Cognitive liberty\") [Designer drug](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Designer_drug \"Designer drug\") [Drug court](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Drug_court \"Drug court\") [Drug possession](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Drug_possession \"Drug possession\") [Drug test](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Drug_test \"Drug test\") [Narc](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Informant \"Informant\") [Politics of drug abuse](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Politics_of_drug_abuse \"Politics of drug abuse\") [War on drugs](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/War_on_drugs \"War on drugs\") [Mexican drug war](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Mexican_drug_war \"Mexican drug war\") [Plan Colombia](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Plan_Colombia \"Plan Colombia\") [Philippine drug war](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Philippine_drug_war \"Philippine drug war\") [Zero tolerance](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Zero_tolerance \"Zero tolerance\") |\n| Other |   |\n|   |   |\n| Drug  production  and trade |   |\n|   |   |\n| Drug  production | [Coca production in Colombia](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Coca_production_in_Colombia \"Coca production in Colombia\") [Drug precursors](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Drug_precursors \"Drug precursors\") [Opium production in Afghanistan](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Opium_production_in_Afghanistan \"Opium production in Afghanistan\") [Rolling meth lab](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Rolling_meth_lab \"Rolling meth lab\") |\n| Drug trade | [Illegal drug trade](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Illegal_drug_trade \"Illegal drug trade\") [Afghanistan](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Illegal_drug_trade_in_Afghanistan \"Illegal drug trade in Afghanistan\") [Aruba](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Illegal_drug_trade_in_Aruba \"Illegal drug trade in Aruba\") [Australia](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Illegal_drug_trade_in_Australia \"Illegal drug trade in Australia\") [Bangladesh](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Illegal_drug_trade_in_Bangladesh \"Illegal drug trade in Bangladesh\") [Belize](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Illegal_drug_trade_in_Belize \"Illegal drug trade in Belize\") [Benin](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Illegal_drug_trade_in_Benin \"Illegal drug trade in Benin\") [Bhutan](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Illegal_drug_trade_in_Bhutan \"Illegal drug trade in Bhutan\") [Bolivia](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Illegal_drug_trade_in_Bolivia \"Illegal drug trade in Bolivia\") [Brazil](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Illegal_drug_trade_in_Brazil \"Illegal drug trade in Brazil\") [Burma](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Illegal_drug_trade_in_Burma \"Illegal drug trade in Burma\") [Cambodia](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Drugs_in_Cambodia \"Drugs in Cambodia\") [Chile](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Illegal_drug_trade_in_Chile \"Illegal drug trade in Chile\") [China](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Illegal_drug_trade_in_China \"Illegal drug trade in China\") [Colombia](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Illegal_drug_trade_in_Colombia \"Illegal drug trade in Colombia\") [Costa Rica](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Illegal_drug_trade_in_Costa_Rica \"Illegal drug trade in Costa Rica\") [Cuba](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Illegal_drug_trade_in_Cuba \"Illegal drug trade in Cuba\") [Cyprus](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Illegal_drug_trade_in_Cyprus \"Illegal drug trade in Cyprus\") [Dominican Republic](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Illegal_drug_trade_in_the_Dominican_Republic \"Illegal drug trade in the Dominican Republic\") [El Salvador](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Illegal_drug_trade_in_El_Salvador \"Illegal drug trade in El Salvador\") [Estonia](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Illegal_drug_trade_in_Estonia \"Illegal drug trade in Estonia\") [Finland](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Illegal_drug_trade_in_Finland \"Illegal drug trade in Finland\") [Germany](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Illegal_drug_trade_in_Germany \"Illegal drug trade in Germany\") [Haiti](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Illegal_drug_trade_in_Haiti \"Illegal drug trade in Haiti\") [Honduras](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Illegal_drug_trade_in_Honduras \"Illegal drug trade in Honduras\") [India](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Illegal_drug_trade_in_India \"Illegal drug trade in India\") [Indian Ocean region](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Illegal_drug_trade_in_the_Indian_Ocean_region \"Illegal drug trade in the Indian Ocean region\") [Iran](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Illegal_drug_trade_in_Iran \"Illegal drug trade in Iran\") [Italy](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Illegal_drug_trade_in_Italy \"Illegal drug trade in Italy\") [Japan](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Illegal_drug_trade_in_Japan \"Illegal drug trade in Japan\") [Kenya](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Illegal_drug_trade_in_Kenya \"Illegal drug trade in Kenya\") [Kosovo](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Illegal_drug_trade_in_Kosovo \"Illegal drug trade in Kosovo\") [Kyrgyzstan](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Illegal_drug_trade_in_Kyrgyzstan \"Illegal drug trade in Kyrgyzstan\") [Laos](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Illegal_drug_trade_in_Laos \"Illegal drug trade in Laos\") [Latin America](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Illegal_drug_trade_in_Latin_America \"Illegal drug trade in Latin America\") [Latvia](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Illegal_drug_trade_in_Latvia \"Illegal drug trade in Latvia\") [Malaysia](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Illegal_drug_trade_in_Malaysia \"Illegal drug trade in Malaysia\") [Mauritius](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Drug_trafficking_in_Mauritius \"Drug trafficking in Mauritius\") [Moldova](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Illegal_drug_trade_in_Moldova \"Illegal drug trade in Moldova\") [Nigeria](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Illegal_drug_trade_in_Nigeria \"Illegal drug trade in Nigeria\") [Norway](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Illegal_drug_trade_in_Norway \"Illegal drug trade in Norway\") [Oman](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Illegal_drug_trade_in_Oman \"Illegal drug trade in Oman\") [Panama](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Illegal_drug_trade_in_Panama \"Illegal drug trade in Panama\") [Papua New Guinea](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Illegal_drug_trade_in_Papua_New_Guinea \"Illegal drug trade in Papua New Guinea\") [Paraguay](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Illegal_drug_trade_in_Paraguay \"Illegal drug trade in Paraguay\") [Philippines](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Illegal_drug_trade_in_the_Philippines \"Illegal drug trade in the Philippines\") [Poland](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Illegal_drug_trade_in_Poland \"Illegal drug trade in Poland\") [Portugal](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Illegal_drug_trade_in_Portugal \"Illegal drug trade in Portugal\") [Puerto Rico](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Illegal_drug_trade_in_Puerto_Rico \"Illegal drug trade in Puerto Rico\") [Russia](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Illegal_drug_trade_in_Russia \"Illegal drug trade in Russia\") [Saint Kitts and Nevis](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Illegal_drug_trade_in_Saint_Kitts_and_Nevis \"Illegal drug trade in Saint Kitts and Nevis\") [Seychelles](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Illegal_drug_trade_in_Seychelles \"Illegal drug trade in Seychelles\") [Slovakia](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Illegal_drug_trade_in_Slovakia \"Illegal drug trade in Slovakia\") [South Africa](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Illegal_drug_trade_in_South_Africa \"Illegal drug trade in South Africa\") [South Korea](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Illegal_drug_trade_in_South_Korea \"Illegal drug trade in South Korea\") [Spain](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Illegal_drug_trade_in_Spain \"Illegal drug trade in Spain\") [Suriname](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Illegal_drug_trade_in_Suriname \"Illegal drug trade in Suriname\") [Switzerland](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Illegal_drug_trade_in_Switzerland \"Illegal drug trade in Switzerland\") [Taiwan](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Illegal_drug_trade_in_Taiwan \"Illegal drug trade in Taiwan\") [Thailand](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Illegal_drug_trade_in_Thailand \"Illegal drug trade in Thailand\") [Turkey](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Illegal_drug_trade_in_Turkey \"Illegal drug trade in Turkey\") [Turks and Caicos Islands](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Illegal_drug_trade_in_the_Turks_and_Caicos_Islands \"Illegal drug trade in the Turks and Caicos Islands\") [United Arab Emirates](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Illegal_drug_trade_in_the_United_Arab_Emirates \"Illegal drug trade in the United Arab Emirates\") [United States](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Illegal_drug_trade_in_the_United_States \"Illegal drug trade in the United States\") [Venezuela](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Illegal_drug_trade_in_Venezuela \"Illegal drug trade in Venezuela\") [Darknet market](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Darknet_market \"Darknet market\") [Online illicit drug vendor](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Online_illicit_drug_vendor \"Online illicit drug vendor\") [Pharmaceutical distribution](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Pharmaceutical_distribution \"Pharmaceutical distribution\") [Beer shop](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Beer_shop \"Beer shop\") [Cannabis shop](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_shop \"Cannabis shop\") [Liquor store](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Liquor_store \"Liquor store\") [Liquor license](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Liquor_license \"Liquor license\") |\n| Issues with drug use | [Abuse](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Substance_abuse \"Substance abuse\") [Addiction](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Addiction \"Addiction\") [Date rape drug](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Date_rape_drug \"Date rape drug\") [Dependence](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Substance_dependence \"Substance dependence\") [Driving impaired](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Driving_under_the_influence \"Driving under the influence\") [Drug harmfulness](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Drug_harmfulness \"Drug harmfulness\") [Effects of cannabis](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Effects_of_cannabis \"Effects of cannabis\") [Drug-related crime](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Drug-related_crime \"Drug-related crime\") [Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fetal_alcohol_spectrum_disorder \"Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder\") [Long-term effects of cannabis](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Long-term_effects_of_cannabis \"Long-term effects of cannabis\") [Neurotoxicity](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Neurotoxicity \"Neurotoxicity\") [Overdose](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Drug_overdose \"Drug overdose\") [Passive smoking](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Passive_smoking \"Passive smoking\") of tobacco or other substances |\n| Harm reduction | [Drug checking](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Drug_checking \"Drug checking\") [Drug legalization](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Drug_legalization \"Drug legalization\") [Drug rehabilitation](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Drug_rehabilitation \"Drug rehabilitation\") [Needle and syringe programmes](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Needle_and_syringe_programmes \"Needle and syringe programmes\") [Opioid replacement therapy](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Opioid_replacement_therapy \"Opioid replacement therapy\") [Pharmacovigilance](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Pharmacovigilance \"Pharmacovigilance\") [Reagent testing](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Reagent_testing \"Reagent testing\") [Regulation of therapeutic goods](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Regulation_of_therapeutic_goods \"Regulation of therapeutic goods\") [Responsible drug use](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Responsible_drug_use \"Responsible drug use\") [Substance abuse prevention](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Substance_abuse_prevention \"Substance abuse prevention\") [Supervised injection site](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Supervised_injection_site \"Supervised injection site\") [Trip killer](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Trip_killer \"Trip killer\") |\n| Countries by   drug use | [Alcohol consumption](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/List_of_countries_by_alcohol_consumption_per_capita \"List of countries by alcohol consumption per capita\") [Cocaine use](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/List_of_countries_by_prevalence_of_cocaine_use \"List of countries by prevalence of cocaine use\") Cannabis [Annual use](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Annual_cannabis_use_by_country \"Annual cannabis use by country\") [Lifetime use](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Adult_lifetime_cannabis_use_by_country \"Adult lifetime cannabis use by country\") [Opiates use](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/List_of_countries_by_prevalence_of_opiates_use \"List of countries by prevalence of opiates use\") [Tobacco consumption](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/List_of_countries_by_tobacco_consumption \"List of countries by tobacco consumption\") |\n| Other | [Psilocybin therapy](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Psilocybin_therapy \"Psilocybin therapy\") |\n\n| [v](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Template:Law_country_lists \"Template:Law country lists\") [t](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Template_talk:Law_country_lists \"Template talk:Law country lists\") [e](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Special:EditPage\/Template:Law_country_lists \"Special:EditPage\/Template:Law country lists\")[Lists of countries](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Lists_of_sovereign_states_and_dependent_territories \"Lists of sovereign states and dependent territories\") by [laws](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Law \"Law\") and [law enforcement](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Law_enforcement \"Law enforcement\") [rankings](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/List_of_international_rankings \"List of international rankings\") |   |\n|---|---|\n| Age of | [Candidacy for political office](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Age_of_candidacy \"Age of candidacy\") [Consent](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Age_of_consent \"Age of consent\") [Criminal responsibility](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Age_of_criminal_responsibility \"Age of criminal responsibility\") [Drinking](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legal_drinking_age \"Legal drinking age\") [Driving](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/List_of_minimum_driving_ages \"List of minimum driving ages\") [Energy drinks](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Age_restrictions_on_energy_drinks_by_country \"Age restrictions on energy drinks by country\") [Enlistment](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/List_of_enlistment_age_by_country \"List of enlistment age by country\") [Gambling](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Gambling_age \"Gambling age\") [Majority](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Age_of_majority \"Age of majority\") [Marriage](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Marriageable_age \"Marriageable age\") [in the U.S.](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Marriage_age_in_the_United_States \"Marriage age in the United States\") [Retirement](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Retirement_age \"Retirement age\") [Mandatory retirement](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Mandatory_retirement \"Mandatory retirement\") [Regulation of electronic cigarettes](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Regulation_of_electronic_cigarettes \"Regulation of electronic cigarettes\") [School-leaving](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/School-leaving_age \"School-leaving age\") [Smoking](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legal_smoking_age \"Legal smoking age\") [in the U.S.](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/History_of_tobacco_minimum_purchase_age_by_U.S._jurisdiction \"History of tobacco minimum purchase age by U.S. jurisdiction\") [Tattooing in European countries](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legal_status_of_tattooing_in_European_countries \"Legal status of tattooing in European countries\") [Tattooing in the United States](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legal_status_of_tattooing_in_the_United_States \"Legal status of tattooing in the United States\") [Voting](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Voting_age \"Voting age\") [Suffrage](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Suffrage \"Suffrage\") [Youth suffrage](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Youth_suffrage \"Youth suffrage\") [Working](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legal_working_age \"Legal working age\") |\n| Drugs and  alcohol | [Drug and precursor laws by country or territory](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Drug_and_precursor_laws_by_country_or_territory \"Drug and precursor laws by country or territory\") [Alcohol](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Alcoholic_drink \"Alcoholic drink\") [Alcohol consumption](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/List_of_countries_by_alcohol_consumption_per_capita \"List of countries by alcohol consumption per capita\") [Bath salts](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Bath_salts_\$drug\$ \"Bath salts (drug)\") [Legal status of Mephedrone](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Mephedrone#Legal_status \"Mephedrone\") [Legal status of Methylone](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Methylone#Legal_status \"Methylone\") [Legal status of MPDV](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Methylenedioxypyrovalerone#Legality \"Methylenedioxypyrovalerone\") [Cocaine use](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/List_of_countries_by_prevalence_of_cocaine_use \"List of countries by prevalence of cocaine use\") [Legality](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legal_status_of_cocaine \"Legal status of cocaine\") [Methamphetamine](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Methamphetamine \"Methamphetamine\") [Legality](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legal_status_of_methamphetamine \"Legal status of methamphetamine\") [Opiate use](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/List_of_countries_by_prevalence_of_opiates_use \"List of countries by prevalence of opiates use\") Psychedelics [Amanita mushroom](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Amanita#Psychoactive_species \"Amanita\") [Legality](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legal_status_of_psychoactive_Amanita_mushrooms \"Legal status of psychoactive Amanita mushrooms\") [Ayahuasca](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Ayahuasca \"Ayahuasca\") [Legality](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legal_status_of_ayahuasca_by_country \"Legal status of ayahuasca by country\") [Cannabis](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_\$drug\$ \"Cannabis (drug)\") [Legality]() [Annual use](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Annual_cannabis_use_by_country \"Annual cannabis use by country\") [Lifetime use](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Adult_lifetime_cannabis_use_by_country \"Adult lifetime cannabis use by country\") [Ibogaine](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Ibogaine \"Ibogaine\") [Legality](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legal_status_of_ibogaine_by_country \"Legal status of ibogaine by country\") [LSD](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/LSD \"LSD\") [Legality](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/LSD#Legal_status \"LSD\") [Psilocybin mushroom](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Psilocybin_mushroom \"Psilocybin mushroom\") [Legality](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legal_status_of_psilocybin_mushrooms \"Legal status of psilocybin mushrooms\") [Salvia divinorum](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Salvia_divinorum \"Salvia divinorum\") [Legality](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legal_status_of_Salvia_divinorum \"Legal status of Salvia divinorum\") |\n| Death | [List of prison deaths](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/List_of_prison_deaths \"List of prison 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For information about hemp, see [Hemp](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Hemp \"Hemp\").\n\n[![Map of world cannabis laws for non-medical use](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/a\/a5\/Map-of-world-cannabis-laws.svg\/500px-Map-of-world-cannabis-laws.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/File:Map-of-world-cannabis-laws.svg)\n\n**Adult legal status of cannabis possession for recreational use**1\n***\nLegal\n\nIllegal\n\n1May include recent laws or court decisions which have not yet entered into effect.  \n2Cannabis products under 0.2% THC are legal in [Thailand](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Thailand \"Cannabis in Thailand\"). While products over 0.2% THC were legal before 2025, they now require a prescription, though the law is unenforced.\n***\n\n[![Map of world cannabis laws for medical use](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/7\/7b\/Map-of-world-medical-cannabis-laws.svg\/500px-Map-of-world-medical-cannabis-laws.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/File:Map-of-world-medical-cannabis-laws.svg)\n\n**Adult legal status of cannabis for medical use**1\n***\nLegal for recreational and medical uses\n\nLegal only for certain medical uses\n\nIllegal\n\nLegality unknown\n\n1May include recent laws or court decisions which have not yet entered into effect.\n***\n\nThe **legality of cannabis** for [medical](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Medical_cannabis \"Medical cannabis\") and [recreational](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Recreational_drug_use \"Recreational drug use\") use varies by country, in terms of its possession, distribution, and cultivation, and (in regards to medical) how it can be consumed and what medical conditions it can be used for. These policies in most countries are [regulated by three United Nations treaties](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_and_international_law \"Cannabis and international law\"): the 1961 [Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Single_Convention_on_Narcotic_Drugs \"Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs\"), the 1971 [Convention on Psychotropic Substances](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Convention_on_Psychotropic_Substances \"Convention on Psychotropic Substances\"), and the 1988 [Convention Against Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/United_Nations_Convention_Against_Illicit_Traffic_in_Narcotic_Drugs_and_Psychotropic_Substances \"United Nations Convention Against Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances\").[\\[1\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-1)[\\[2\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-2) Cannabis is only scheduled under the Single Convention and was [reclassified in 2020](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Removal_of_cannabis_and_cannabis_resin_from_Schedule_IV_of_the_Single_Convention_on_narcotic_drugs,_1961 \"Removal of cannabis and cannabis resin from Schedule IV of the Single Convention on narcotic drugs, 1961\") to a Schedule I-only drug (from being both Schedule I and IV drug previously, with the schedules from strictest to least being IV, I, II, and III).[\\[3\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-3)[\\[4\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-:53-4) As a Schedule I drug under the treaty, countries can allow the medical use of cannabis but it is considered to be an addictive drug with a serious risk of abuse.[\\[5\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-schedules-5)[\\[6\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-:0-6) and may be able to regulate non-medical cannabis industry under its [Article 2 paragraph 9](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Article_2_paragraph_9_of_the_Single_Convention_on_narcotic_drugs \"Article 2 paragraph 9 of the Single Convention on narcotic drugs\").[\\[7\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-:52-7)\n\nThe use of [cannabis](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_\$drug\$ \"Cannabis (drug)\") for recreational purposes is prohibited in most countries; however, many have adopted a policy of [decriminalization](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Decriminalization \"Decriminalization\") to make simple possession a non-criminal offense (often similar to a minor traffic violation). Others have much more severe penalties such as some [Middle Eastern](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Middle_East \"Middle East\") and [Far Eastern](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Far_East \"Far East\") countries where possession of even small amounts is punished by imprisonment for several years.[\\[8\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-8) Countries that have legalized various recreational uses of cannabis are [Canada](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Canada \"Cannabis in Canada\"), [Czech Republic](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_the_Czech_Republic \"Cannabis in the Czech Republic\"), [Georgia](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Georgia_\$country\$ \"Cannabis in Georgia (country)\"), [Germany](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Germany \"Cannabis in Germany\"), [Luxembourg](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Luxembourg \"Cannabis in Luxembourg\"), [Malta](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Malta \"Cannabis in Malta\"), [South Africa](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_South_Africa \"Cannabis in South Africa\"), and [Uruguay](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Uruguay \"Cannabis in Uruguay\"), plus 24 states, 3 territories, and the [District of Columbia](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Washington,_D.C. \"Cannabis in Washington, D.C.\") in the [United States](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_the_United_States \"Cannabis in the United States\") and the [Australian Capital Territory](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Australian_Capital_Territory \"Australian Capital Territory\") in [Australia](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Australia \"Cannabis in Australia\"). Commercial sale of recreational cannabis is legalized nationwide in two countries (Canada and Uruguay) and in all subnational U.S. jurisdictions that have legalized possession except Virginia and Washington, D.C. A policy of limited enforcement has also been adopted in many countries, in particular the [Netherlands](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_the_Netherlands \"Cannabis in the Netherlands\") where the sale of cannabis is tolerated at [licensed coffeeshops](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Coffeeshop_\$Netherlands\$ \"Coffeeshop (Netherlands)\").[\\[9\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-coffeeshops-9)\n\nThe legalization of recreational cannabis has been put forward as a solution to restrict access to the drug by minors, a method of [harm reduction](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Harm_reduction \"Harm reduction\"), a way of reducing organized crime, aid economic growth and revenue, as well as enable job creation.[\\[10\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-10) Unregulated cannabis from the illegal black market comes with increased health risks, such as unknown THC rate, unknown potency, possible toxic additives and contaminants and synthetic cannabinoids.[\\[11\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-11) Whereas, a legal and regulated cannabis system enables product quality and safety requirements to be mandated for public safety and consumer awareness.[\\[12\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-12) Cannabis illegality tends to become a burden on the criminal justice system, with legalization as a way to free up police time and resources to focus on more serious crimes, reduce the prison population of non-violent drug offenders and thus save taxpayers money.[\\[13\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-13)\n\nCountries that have legalized medical use of cannabis include [Albania](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Albania \"Cannabis in Albania\"), [Argentina](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Argentina \"Cannabis in Argentina\"), [Australia](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Australia \"Cannabis in Australia\"), [Barbados](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Barbados \"Cannabis in Barbados\"), [Brazil](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Brazil \"Cannabis in Brazil\"), [Canada](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Canada \"Cannabis in Canada\"), [Chile](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Chile \"Cannabis in Chile\"), [Colombia](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Colombia \"Cannabis in Colombia\"), [Costa Rica](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Costa_Rica \"Cannabis in Costa Rica\"), [Croatia](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Croatia \"Cannabis in Croatia\"), [Cyprus](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Cyprus \"Cannabis in Cyprus\"), [Czech Republic](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_the_Czech_Republic \"Cannabis in the Czech Republic\"), [Denmark](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Denmark \"Cannabis in Denmark\"), [Ecuador](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Ecuador \"Cannabis in Ecuador\"), [Finland](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Finland \"Cannabis in Finland\"), [Germany](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Germany \"Cannabis in Germany\"), [Greece](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Greece \"Cannabis in Greece\"), [Ireland](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Ireland \"Cannabis in Ireland\"), [Israel](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Israel \"Cannabis in Israel\"), [Italy](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Italy \"Cannabis in Italy\"), [Jamaica](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Jamaica \"Cannabis in Jamaica\"), [Lebanon](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Lebanon \"Cannabis in Lebanon\"), [Luxembourg](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Luxembourg \"Cannabis in Luxembourg\"), [Malawi](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Malawi \"Cannabis in Malawi\"), [Malta](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Malta \"Cannabis in Malta\"), [Mexico](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Mexico \"Cannabis in Mexico\"), [the Netherlands](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_the_Netherlands \"Cannabis in the Netherlands\"), [New Zealand](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_New_Zealand \"Cannabis in New Zealand\"), [North Macedonia](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_North_Macedonia \"Cannabis in North Macedonia\"), [Norway](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Norway \"Cannabis in Norway\"), [Panama](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Panama \"Cannabis in Panama\"), [Peru](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Peru \"Cannabis in Peru\"), [Poland](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Poland \"Cannabis in Poland\"), [Portugal](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Portugal \"Cannabis in Portugal\"), [Rwanda](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Rwanda \"Cannabis in Rwanda\"), [Saint Vincent and the Grenadines](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Saint_Vincent_and_the_Grenadines \"Cannabis in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines\"), [San Marino](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_San_Marino \"Cannabis in San Marino\"), [Slovenia](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Slovenia \"Cannabis in Slovenia\"), [South Africa](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_South_Africa \"Cannabis in South Africa\"), [Spain](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Spain \"Cannabis in Spain\"), [Sri Lanka](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Sri_Lanka \"Cannabis in Sri Lanka\"), [Switzerland](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Switzerland \"Cannabis in Switzerland\"), [Thailand](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Thailand \"Cannabis in Thailand\"), [Ukraine](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Ukraine \"Cannabis in Ukraine\"), the [United Kingdom](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_the_United_Kingdom \"Cannabis in the United Kingdom\"), [Uruguay](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Uruguay \"Cannabis in Uruguay\"), [Vanuatu](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Vanuatu \"Cannabis in Vanuatu\"), [Zambia](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Zambia \"Cannabis in Zambia\"), and [Zimbabwe](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Zimbabwe \"Cannabis in Zimbabwe\"). Others have more restrictive laws that allow only the use of certain cannabis-derived pharmaceuticals, such as [Sativex](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sativex \"Sativex\"), [Marinol](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Marinol \"Marinol\"), [Cesamet](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Nabilone \"Nabilone\"), or [Epidiolex](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Epidiolex \"Epidiolex\").[\\[14\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-14) In the United States, 40 states, 4 territories, and the District of Columbia have legalized the medical use of cannabis, but at the federal level its use remains prohibited.[\\[15\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-ncsl-15)\n\n## Legalization timeline\n\\[[edit](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=Legality_of_cannabis&action=edit&section=1 \"Edit section: Legalization timeline\")\\]\n\n- [Annual cannabis use by country](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Annual_cannabis_use_by_country \"Annual cannabis use by country\")\n- [Adult lifetime cannabis use by country](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Adult_lifetime_cannabis_use_by_country \"Adult lifetime cannabis use by country\")\n- [Harm reduction](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Harm_reduction \"Harm reduction\")\n- [Minors and the legality of cannabis](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Minors_and_the_legality_of_cannabis \"Minors and the legality of cannabis\")\n- [Timeline of cannabis law](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Timeline_of_cannabis_law \"Timeline of cannabis law\")\n- [War on drugs](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/War_on_drugs \"War on drugs\")\n\n1. **[^](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_ref-1)**\n   Habibi, Roojin; Hoffman, Steven J. 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Boilerpipe Text	From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia This article is about cannabis as a psychoactive. For information about hemp, see Hemp . Adult legal status of cannabis possession for recreational use 1 Legal Illegal 1 May include recent laws or court decisions which have not yet entered into effect. 2 Cannabis products under 0.2% THC are legal in Thailand . While products over 0.2% THC were legal before 2025, they now require a prescription, though the law is unenforced. Adult legal status of cannabis for medical use 1 Legal for recreational and medical uses Legal only for certain medical uses Illegal Legality unknown 1 May include recent laws or court decisions which have not yet entered into effect. The legality of cannabis for medical and recreational use varies by country, in terms of its possession, distribution, and cultivation, and (in regards to medical) how it can be consumed and what medical conditions it can be used for. These policies in most countries are regulated by three United Nations treaties : the 1961 Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs , the 1971 Convention on Psychotropic Substances , and the 1988 Convention Against Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances . [ 1 ] [ 2 ] Cannabis is only scheduled under the Single Convention and was reclassified in 2020 to a Schedule I-only drug (from being both Schedule I and IV drug previously, with the schedules from strictest to least being IV, I, II, and III). [ 3 ] [ 4 ] As a Schedule I drug under the treaty, countries can allow the medical use of cannabis but it is considered to be an addictive drug with a serious risk of abuse. [ 5 ] [ 6 ] and may be able to regulate non-medical cannabis industry under its Article 2 paragraph 9 . [ 7 ] The use of cannabis for recreational purposes is prohibited in most countries; however, many have adopted a policy of decriminalization to make simple possession a non-criminal offense (often similar to a minor traffic violation). Others have much more severe penalties such as some Middle Eastern and Far Eastern countries where possession of even small amounts is punished by imprisonment for several years. [ 8 ] Countries that have legalized various recreational uses of cannabis are Canada , Czech Republic , Georgia , Germany , Luxembourg , Malta , South Africa , and Uruguay , plus 24 states, 3 territories, and the District of Columbia in the United States and the Australian Capital Territory in Australia . Commercial sale of recreational cannabis is legalized nationwide in two countries (Canada and Uruguay) and in all subnational U.S. jurisdictions that have legalized possession except Virginia and Washington, D.C. A policy of limited enforcement has also been adopted in many countries, in particular the Netherlands where the sale of cannabis is tolerated at licensed coffeeshops . [ 9 ] The legalization of recreational cannabis has been put forward as a solution to restrict access to the drug by minors, a method of harm reduction , a way of reducing organized crime, aid economic growth and revenue, as well as enable job creation. [ 10 ] Unregulated cannabis from the illegal black market comes with increased health risks, such as unknown THC rate, unknown potency, possible toxic additives and contaminants and synthetic cannabinoids. [ 11 ] Whereas, a legal and regulated cannabis system enables product quality and safety requirements to be mandated for public safety and consumer awareness. [ 12 ] Cannabis illegality tends to become a burden on the criminal justice system, with legalization as a way to free up police time and resources to focus on more serious crimes, reduce the prison population of non-violent drug offenders and thus save taxpayers money. [ 13 ] Countries that have legalized medical use of cannabis include Albania , Argentina , Australia , Barbados , Brazil , Canada , Chile , Colombia , Costa Rica , Croatia , Cyprus , Czech Republic , Denmark , Ecuador , Finland , Germany , Greece , Ireland , Israel , Italy , Jamaica , Lebanon , Luxembourg , Malawi , Malta , Mexico , the Netherlands , New Zealand , North Macedonia , Norway , Panama , Peru , Poland , Portugal , Rwanda , Saint Vincent and the Grenadines , San Marino , Slovenia , South Africa , Spain , Sri Lanka , Switzerland , Thailand , Ukraine , the United Kingdom , Uruguay , Vanuatu , Zambia , and Zimbabwe . 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[Suomi](https://fi.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kannabiksen_lains%C3%A4%C3%A4d%C3%A4nn%C3%B6llinen_asema "Kannabiksen lainsäädännöllinen asema – Finnish") - [Français](https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/L%C3%A9gislation_sur_le_cannabis "Législation sur le cannabis – French") - [Magyar](https://hu.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orsz%C3%A1gok_list%C3%A1ja_a_kannabisz_jogi_helyzete_alapj%C3%A1n "Országok listája a kannabisz jogi helyzete alapján – Hungarian") - [Հայերեն](https://hy.wikipedia.org/wiki/%D4%BF%D5%A1%D5%B6%D5%A5%D6%83%D5%AB_%D5%AB%D6%80%D5%A1%D5%BE%D5%A1%D5%AF%D5%A1%D5%B6_%D5%AF%D5%A1%D6%80%D5%A3%D5%A1%D5%BE%D5%AB%D5%B3%D5%A1%D5%AF "Կանեփի իրավական կարգավիճակ – Armenian") - [Italiano](https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legalit%C3%A0_della_cannabis "Legalità della cannabis – Italian") - [Polski](https://pl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legalno%C5%9B%C4%87_marihuany "Legalność marihuany – Polish") - [Português](https://pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legisla%C3%A7%C3%A3o_sobre_a_cannabis "Legislação sobre a cannabis – Portuguese") - [Русский](https://ru.wikipedia.org/wiki/%D0%9F%D1%80%D0%B0%D0%B2%D0%BE%D0%B2%D0%BE%D0%B9_%D1%80%D0%B5%D0%B6%D0%B8%D0%BC_%D0%BA%D0%BE%D0%BD%D0%BE%D0%BF%D0%BB%D0%B8 "Правовой режим конопли – Russian") - [Srpskohrvatski / српскохрватски](https://sh.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zakonski_status_konoplje "Zakonski status konoplje – Serbo-Croatian") - [Simple English](https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis "Legality of cannabis – Simple English") - [Српски / srpski](https://sr.wikipedia.org/wiki/%D0%97%D0%B0%D0%BA%D0%BE%D0%BD%D1%81%D0%BA%D0%B8_%D1%81%D1%82%D0%B0%D1%82%D1%83%D1%81_%D0%BA%D0%BE%D0%BD%D0%BE%D0%BF%D1%99%D0%B5 "Законски статус конопље – Serbian") - [Türkçe](https://tr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Esrar%C4%B1n_yasall%C4%B1%C4%9F%C4%B1 "Esrarın yasallığı – Turkish") - [Українська](https://uk.wikipedia.org/wiki/%D0%9F%D1%80%D0%B0%D0%B2%D0%BE%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B9_%D1%81%D1%82%D0%B0%D1%82%D1%83%D1%81_%D0%BA%D0%B0%D0%BD%D0%B0%D0%B1%D1%96%D1%81%D1%83 "Правовий статус канабісу – Ukrainian") - [中文](https://zh.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E5%A4%A7%E9%BA%BB%E7%9A%84%E5%90%88%E6%B3%95%E6%80%A7 "大麻的合法性 – Chinese") [Edit links](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Special:EntityPage/Q2135494#sitelinks-wikipedia "Edit interlanguage links") - 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For information about hemp, see [Hemp](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hemp "Hemp"). [![Map of world cannabis laws for non-medical use](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/a5/Map-of-world-cannabis-laws.svg/500px-Map-of-world-cannabis-laws.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Map-of-world-cannabis-laws.svg) Adult legal status of cannabis possession for recreational use1 * Legal Illegal but [decriminalized](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Decriminalized "Decriminalized") Illegal but often [unenforced](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unenforced "Unenforced")2 Illegal 1May include recent laws or court decisions which have not yet entered into effect. 2Cannabis products under 0.2% THC are legal in [Thailand](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Thailand "Cannabis in Thailand"). While products over 0.2% THC were legal before 2025, they now require a prescription, though the law is unenforced. * [![Map of world cannabis laws for medical use](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/7/7b/Map-of-world-medical-cannabis-laws.svg/500px-Map-of-world-medical-cannabis-laws.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Map-of-world-medical-cannabis-laws.svg) Adult legal status of cannabis for medical use1 * Legal for recreational and medical uses Legal only for certain medical uses Illegal Legality unknown 1May include recent laws or court decisions which have not yet entered into effect. * \| \| \|---\| \| Part of a series on \| \| [Cannabis](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis "Cannabis") \| \| [![Cannabis](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/a8/Cannabis_leaf.svg/120px-Cannabis_leaf.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Cannabis_leaf.svg) \| \| Arts [Culture](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_culture "Cannabis culture") [420](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/420_$cannabis_culture$ "420 (cannabis culture)") ([chan](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/420chan "420chan")) [Books](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_books_about_cannabis "List of books about cannabis") [Magu (deity)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magu_$deity$ "Magu (deity)") [Names](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_names_for_cannabis "List of names for cannabis") [Religion](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_and_religion "Cannabis and religion") [Judaism](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_and_Judaism "Cannabis and Judaism") [Latter-day Saints](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_and_Latter-day_Saints "Cannabis and Latter-day Saints") [Sikhism](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_and_Sikhism "Cannabis and Sikhism") [Smoke-in](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smoke-in "Smoke-in") [Spiritual use](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Entheogenic_use_of_cannabis "Entheogenic use of cannabis") [Sports](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_and_sports "Cannabis and sports") [Stoner film](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stoner_film "Stoner film") [Stoner rock](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stoner_rock "Stoner rock") [Terms](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glossary_of_cannabis_terms "Glossary of cannabis terms") \| \| Chemistry [Phytocannabinoids](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comparison_of_phytocannabinoids "Comparison of phytocannabinoids") Main [THC](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tetrahydrocannabinol "Tetrahydrocannabinol") [Dronabinol](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dronabinol "Dronabinol") (INN) [CBD](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabidiol "Cannabidiol") Minor [delta\-3-THC](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%CE%94-3-Tetrahydrocannabinol "Δ-3-Tetrahydrocannabinol") [delta\-4-THC](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%CE%94-4-Tetrahydrocannabinol "Δ-4-Tetrahydrocannabinol") [delta\-7-THC](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%CE%94-7-Tetrahydrocannabinol "Δ-7-Tetrahydrocannabinol") [delta\-8-THC](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%CE%94-8-Tetrahydrocannabinol "Δ-8-Tetrahydrocannabinol") [delta\-10-THC](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%CE%94-10-Tetrahydrocannabinol "Δ-10-Tetrahydrocannabinol") [delta\-11-THC](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%CE%94-11-Tetrahydrocannabinol "Δ-11-Tetrahydrocannabinol") [THCB](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tetrahydrocannabutol "Tetrahydrocannabutol") [THCH](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tetrahydrocannabihexol "Tetrahydrocannabihexol") [THCP](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tetrahydrocannabiphorol "Tetrahydrocannabiphorol") [CBDH](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tetrahydrocannabihexol "Tetrahydrocannabihexol") [CBDP](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabidiphorol "Cannabidiphorol") Semi-synthetic cannabinoids [THC-O-acetate](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/THC-O-acetate "THC-O-acetate") [Synthetic cannabinoids](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Synthetic_cannabinoid "Synthetic cannabinoid") [AM](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_AM_cannabinoids "List of AM cannabinoids") [AM-2201](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AM-2201 "AM-2201") [CP](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_CP_cannabinoids "List of CP cannabinoids") [CP-55940](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CP_55,940 "CP 55,940") [Nabilone](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nabilone "Nabilone") [Dimethylheptylpyran](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dimethylheptylpyran "Dimethylheptylpyran") [HU](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_HU_cannabinoids "List of HU cannabinoids") [HU-210](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HU-210 "HU-210") [HU-331](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HU-331 "HU-331") [JWH](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_JWH_cannabinoids "List of JWH cannabinoids") [JWH-018](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/JWH-018 "JWH-018") [JWH-073](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/JWH-073 "JWH-073") [JWH-133](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/JWH-133 "JWH-133") [Levonantradol](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Levonantradol "Levonantradol") [MDMB-CHMICA](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MDMB-CHMICA "MDMB-CHMICA") [SR144528](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SR-144,528 "SR-144,528") [WIN 55,212-2](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WIN_55,212-2 "WIN 55,212-2") \| \| Pharmacology [Cannabinoid receptors](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabinoid_receptor "Cannabinoid receptor") [Cannabinoid receptor type 1](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabinoid_receptor_type_1 "Cannabinoid receptor type 1") [Cannabinoid receptor type 2](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabinoid_receptor_type_2 "Cannabinoid receptor type 2") [Endocannabinoids](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Endocannabinoid_system "Endocannabinoid system") (activate cannabinoid receptors) [2-AG](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2-Arachidonoylglycerol "2-Arachidonoylglycerol") [Anandamide](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anandamide "Anandamide") [NADA](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/N-Arachidonoyl_dopamine "N-Arachidonoyl dopamine") [Virodhamine](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virodhamine "Virodhamine") \| \| [Consumption](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_consumption "Cannabis consumption") [Drinks](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_consumption#Drink "Cannabis consumption") [Edibles](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_edible "Cannabis edible") [Smoking](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_smoking "Cannabis smoking") [Tea](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_tea "Cannabis tea") [Conversion of CBD to THC](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conversion_of_CBD_to_THC "Conversion of CBD to THC") [Vaping](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vaporizer_$inhalation_device$ "Vaporizer (inhalation device)") [Adult lifetime cannabis use by country](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adult_lifetime_cannabis_use_by_country "Adult lifetime cannabis use by country") [Annual cannabis use by country](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Annual_cannabis_use_by_country "Annual cannabis use by country") \| \| Economics [Coffeeshop](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coffeeshop_$Netherlands$ "Coffeeshop (Netherlands)") [Cultivation](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_cultivation "Cannabis cultivation") [Shop](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_shop "Cannabis shop") [Social Club](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_Social_Club "Cannabis Social Club") [Employment](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Occupational_health_concerns_of_cannabis_use "Occupational health concerns of cannabis use") [Grow house](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grow_house "Grow house") [Grow shop](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grow_shop "Grow shop") [Head shop](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Head_shop "Head shop") [Marijuana vending machine](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marijuana_vending_machine "Marijuana vending machine") \| \| [Effects](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Effects_of_cannabis "Effects of cannabis") [Dependence](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_dependence "Cannabis dependence") [Driving](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_and_impaired_driving "Cannabis and impaired driving") [Drug testing](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_drug_testing "Cannabis drug testing") [Effects of legalized cannabis](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Effects_of_legalized_cannabis "Effects of legalized cannabis") [Gateway drug theory](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gateway_drug_theory "Gateway drug theory") [Long term effects](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Long-term_effects_of_cannabis "Long-term effects of cannabis") [Medicine](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Medical_cannabis "Medical cannabis") [Memory](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_and_memory "Cannabis and memory") [Pregnancy](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_pregnancy "Cannabis in pregnancy") [Time perception](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_and_time_perception "Cannabis and time perception") \| \| Forms [Bhang](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bhang "Bhang") [Blunt](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blunt_$cannabis_cigar$ "Blunt (cannabis cigar)") [Charas](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charas "Charas") [Flower essential oil](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_flower_essential_oil "Cannabis flower essential oil") [Hashish](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hashish "Hashish") [Oil](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hash_oil "Hash oil") [Hemp](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hemp "Hemp") [Beer](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hemp_beer "Hemp beer") [Milk](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hemp_milk "Hemp milk") [Oil](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hemp_oil "Hemp oil") [Protein](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hemp_protein "Hemp protein") [Hempcrete](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hempcrete "Hempcrete") [Joint](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joint_$cannabis$ "Joint (cannabis)") [Kief](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kief "Kief") [Roach](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roach_$smoking$ "Roach (smoking)") [Synthetic cannabis](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Synthetic_cannabis "Synthetic cannabis") [Tincture](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tincture_of_cannabis "Tincture of cannabis") \| \| Law [Cannabis rights](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_rights "Cannabis rights") [Legality of cannabis]() [Timeline of cannabis law](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timeline_of_cannabis_law "Timeline of cannabis law") [Cannabis and international law](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_and_international_law "Cannabis and international law") [Centenary of Cannabis prohibition](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Centenary_of_Cannabis_prohibition "Centenary of Cannabis prohibition") [UN 2020 descheduling](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Removal_of_cannabis_and_cannabis_resin_from_Schedule_IV_of_the_Single_Convention_on_narcotic_drugs,_1961 "Removal of cannabis and cannabis resin from Schedule IV of the Single Convention on narcotic drugs, 1961") [Single Convention on adult use](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Article_2_paragraph_9_of_the_Single_Convention_on_narcotic_drugs "Article 2 paragraph 9 of the Single Convention on narcotic drugs") [Cannabis in the United States](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_the_United_States "Cannabis in the United States") [Legality](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis_by_U.S._jurisdiction "Legality of cannabis by U.S. jurisdiction") [Legal history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legal_history_of_cannabis_in_the_United_States "Legal history of cannabis in the United States") [Timeline](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timeline_of_cannabis_laws_in_the_United_States "Timeline of cannabis laws in the United States") [Medical](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Medical_cannabis_in_the_United_States "Medical cannabis in the United States") [Non-medical](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Decriminalization_of_non-medical_cannabis_in_the_United_States "Decriminalization of non-medical cannabis in the United States") [Amnesty bin](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amnesty_bin "Amnesty bin") [Cannabis in Canada](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Canada "Cannabis in Canada") [Cannabis Act](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_Act_$Canada$ "Cannabis Act (Canada)") [Cannabis laws of Canada by province or territory](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_laws_of_Canada_by_province_or_territory "Cannabis laws of Canada by province or territory") [Legal history of cannabis in Canada](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legal_history_of_cannabis_in_Canada "Legal history of cannabis in Canada") Elsewhere [Cannabis by country](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_by_country "Cannabis by country") [Cannabis in Malta](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Malta "Cannabis in Malta") [Cannabis in Spain](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Spain "Cannabis in Spain") [Cannabis in South Africa](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_South_Africa "Cannabis in South Africa") [Cannabis in Thailand](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Thailand "Cannabis in Thailand") [Cannabis in the Netherlands](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_the_Netherlands "Cannabis in the Netherlands") [Drug policy of Portugal](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drug_policy_of_Portugal "Drug policy of Portugal") [Structural scheduling of synthetic cannabinoids](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Structural_scheduling_of_synthetic_cannabinoids "Structural scheduling of synthetic cannabinoids") \| \| Variants [Autoflowering cannabis](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Autoflowering_cannabis "Autoflowering cannabis") Genus [Cannabis](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis "Cannabis") Species [Cannabis sativa](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_sativa "Cannabis sativa") [Cannabis indica](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_indica "Cannabis indica") [Cannabis ruderalis](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_ruderalis "Cannabis ruderalis") [Strains](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_strains "Cannabis strains") [Acapulco Gold](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acapulco_Gold_$cannabis$ "Acapulco Gold (cannabis)") [Charlotte's web](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charlotte%27s_web_$cannabis$ "Charlotte's web (cannabis)") [Kush](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kush_$Cannabis$ "Kush (Cannabis)") [Malawi Gold](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malawi_Gold "Malawi Gold") [Sour Diesel](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sour_Diesel "Sour Diesel") \| \| Related [Drug culture](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drug_culture "Drug culture") [Drug liberalization](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drug_liberalization "Drug liberalization") [Illegal drug trade](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Illegal_drug_trade "Illegal drug trade") [Psychedelia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Psychedelia "Psychedelia") \| \| [![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/44/Cannabis_leaf_2.svg/20px-Cannabis_leaf_2.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Cannabis_leaf_2.svg) [Cannabis portal](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portal:Cannabis "Portal:Cannabis") [![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/66/Esculaap4.svg/20px-Esculaap4.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Esculaap4.svg) [Medicine portal](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portal:Medicine "Portal:Medicine") [![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/4f/Veranotrigo.jpg/20px-Veranotrigo.jpg)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Veranotrigo.jpg) [Agriculture portal](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portal:Agriculture "Portal:Agriculture") \| \| [v](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Template:Cannabis_sidebar "Template:Cannabis sidebar") [t](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Template_talk:Cannabis_sidebar "Template talk:Cannabis sidebar") [e](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:EditPage/Template:Cannabis_sidebar "Special:EditPage/Template:Cannabis sidebar") \| The legality of cannabis for [medical](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Medical_cannabis "Medical cannabis") and [recreational](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Recreational_drug_use "Recreational drug use") use varies by country, in terms of its possession, distribution, and cultivation, and (in regards to medical) how it can be consumed and what medical conditions it can be used for. These policies in most countries are [regulated by three United Nations treaties](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_and_international_law "Cannabis and international law"): the 1961 [Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Single_Convention_on_Narcotic_Drugs "Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs"), the 1971 [Convention on Psychotropic Substances](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Convention_on_Psychotropic_Substances "Convention on Psychotropic Substances"), and the 1988 [Convention Against Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_Nations_Convention_Against_Illicit_Traffic_in_Narcotic_Drugs_and_Psychotropic_Substances "United Nations Convention Against Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances").[\[1\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-1)[\[2\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-2) Cannabis is only scheduled under the Single Convention and was [reclassified in 2020](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Removal_of_cannabis_and_cannabis_resin_from_Schedule_IV_of_the_Single_Convention_on_narcotic_drugs,_1961 "Removal of cannabis and cannabis resin from Schedule IV of the Single Convention on narcotic drugs, 1961") to a Schedule I-only drug (from being both Schedule I and IV drug previously, with the schedules from strictest to least being IV, I, II, and III).[\[3\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-3)[\[4\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-:53-4) As a Schedule I drug under the treaty, countries can allow the medical use of cannabis but it is considered to be an addictive drug with a serious risk of abuse.[\[5\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-schedules-5)[\[6\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-:0-6) and may be able to regulate non-medical cannabis industry under its [Article 2 paragraph 9](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Article_2_paragraph_9_of_the_Single_Convention_on_narcotic_drugs "Article 2 paragraph 9 of the Single Convention on narcotic drugs").[\[7\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-:52-7) The use of [cannabis](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_$drug$ "Cannabis (drug)") for recreational purposes is prohibited in most countries; however, many have adopted a policy of [decriminalization](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Decriminalization "Decriminalization") to make simple possession a non-criminal offense (often similar to a minor traffic violation). Others have much more severe penalties such as some [Middle Eastern](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Middle_East "Middle East") and [Far Eastern](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Far_East "Far East") countries where possession of even small amounts is punished by imprisonment for several years.[\[8\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-8) Countries that have legalized various recreational uses of cannabis are [Canada](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Canada "Cannabis in Canada"), [Czech Republic](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_the_Czech_Republic "Cannabis in the Czech Republic"), [Georgia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Georgia_$country$ "Cannabis in Georgia (country)"), [Germany](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Germany "Cannabis in Germany"), [Luxembourg](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Luxembourg "Cannabis in Luxembourg"), [Malta](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Malta "Cannabis in Malta"), [South Africa](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_South_Africa "Cannabis in South Africa"), and [Uruguay](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Uruguay "Cannabis in Uruguay"), plus 24 states, 3 territories, and the [District of Columbia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Washington,_D.C. "Cannabis in Washington, D.C.") in the [United States](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_the_United_States "Cannabis in the United States") and the [Australian Capital Territory](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australian_Capital_Territory "Australian Capital Territory") in [Australia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Australia "Cannabis in Australia"). Commercial sale of recreational cannabis is legalized nationwide in two countries (Canada and Uruguay) and in all subnational U.S. jurisdictions that have legalized possession except Virginia and Washington, D.C. A policy of limited enforcement has also been adopted in many countries, in particular the [Netherlands](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_the_Netherlands "Cannabis in the Netherlands") where the sale of cannabis is tolerated at [licensed coffeeshops](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coffeeshop_$Netherlands$ "Coffeeshop (Netherlands)").[\[9\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-coffeeshops-9) The legalization of recreational cannabis has been put forward as a solution to restrict access to the drug by minors, a method of [harm reduction](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harm_reduction "Harm reduction"), a way of reducing organized crime, aid economic growth and revenue, as well as enable job creation.[\[10\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-10) Unregulated cannabis from the illegal black market comes with increased health risks, such as unknown THC rate, unknown potency, possible toxic additives and contaminants and synthetic cannabinoids.[\[11\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-11) Whereas, a legal and regulated cannabis system enables product quality and safety requirements to be mandated for public safety and consumer awareness.[\[12\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-12) Cannabis illegality tends to become a burden on the criminal justice system, with legalization as a way to free up police time and resources to focus on more serious crimes, reduce the prison population of non-violent drug offenders and thus save taxpayers money.[\[13\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-13) Countries that have legalized medical use of cannabis include [Albania](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Albania "Cannabis in Albania"), [Argentina](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Argentina "Cannabis in Argentina"), [Australia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Australia "Cannabis in Australia"), [Barbados](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Barbados "Cannabis in Barbados"), [Brazil](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Brazil "Cannabis in Brazil"), [Canada](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Canada "Cannabis in Canada"), [Chile](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Chile "Cannabis in Chile"), [Colombia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Colombia "Cannabis in Colombia"), [Costa Rica](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Costa_Rica "Cannabis in Costa Rica"), [Croatia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Croatia "Cannabis in Croatia"), [Cyprus](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Cyprus "Cannabis in Cyprus"), [Czech Republic](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_the_Czech_Republic "Cannabis in the Czech Republic"), [Denmark](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Denmark "Cannabis in Denmark"), [Ecuador](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Ecuador "Cannabis in Ecuador"), [Finland](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Finland "Cannabis in Finland"), [Germany](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Germany "Cannabis in Germany"), [Greece](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Greece "Cannabis in Greece"), [Ireland](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Ireland "Cannabis in Ireland"), [Israel](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Israel "Cannabis in Israel"), [Italy](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Italy "Cannabis in Italy"), [Jamaica](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Jamaica "Cannabis in Jamaica"), [Lebanon](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Lebanon "Cannabis in Lebanon"), [Luxembourg](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Luxembourg "Cannabis in Luxembourg"), [Malawi](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Malawi "Cannabis in Malawi"), [Malta](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Malta "Cannabis in Malta"), [Mexico](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Mexico "Cannabis in Mexico"), [the Netherlands](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_the_Netherlands "Cannabis in the Netherlands"), [New Zealand](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_New_Zealand "Cannabis in New Zealand"), [North Macedonia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_North_Macedonia "Cannabis in North Macedonia"), [Norway](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Norway "Cannabis in Norway"), [Panama](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Panama "Cannabis in Panama"), [Peru](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Peru "Cannabis in Peru"), [Poland](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Poland "Cannabis in Poland"), [Portugal](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Portugal "Cannabis in Portugal"), [Rwanda](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Rwanda "Cannabis in Rwanda"), [Saint Vincent and the Grenadines](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Saint_Vincent_and_the_Grenadines "Cannabis in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines"), [San Marino](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_San_Marino "Cannabis in San Marino"), [Slovenia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Slovenia "Cannabis in Slovenia"), [South Africa](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_South_Africa "Cannabis in South Africa"), [Spain](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Spain "Cannabis in Spain"), [Sri Lanka](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Sri_Lanka "Cannabis in Sri Lanka"), [Switzerland](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Switzerland "Cannabis in Switzerland"), [Thailand](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Thailand "Cannabis in Thailand"), [Ukraine](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Ukraine "Cannabis in Ukraine"), the [United Kingdom](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_the_United_Kingdom "Cannabis in the United Kingdom"), [Uruguay](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Uruguay "Cannabis in Uruguay"), [Vanuatu](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Vanuatu "Cannabis in Vanuatu"), [Zambia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Zambia "Cannabis in Zambia"), and [Zimbabwe](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Zimbabwe "Cannabis in Zimbabwe"). Others have more restrictive laws that allow only the use of certain cannabis-derived pharmaceuticals, such as [Sativex](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sativex "Sativex"), [Marinol](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marinol "Marinol"), [Cesamet](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nabilone "Nabilone"), or [Epidiolex](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Epidiolex "Epidiolex").[\[14\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-14) In the United States, 40 states, 4 territories, and the District of Columbia have legalized the medical use of cannabis, but at the federal level its use remains prohibited.[\[15\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-ncsl-15) ## Legalization timeline \[[edit](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Legality_of_cannabis&action=edit&section=1 "Edit section: Legalization timeline")\] \| Countries with legalized recreational cannabis [v](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Template:Global_cannabis_legalization_table "Template:Global cannabis legalization table") [t](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Template_talk:Global_cannabis_legalization_table "Template talk:Global cannabis legalization table") [e](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:EditPage/Template:Global_cannabis_legalization_table "Special:EditPage/Template:Global cannabis legalization table") \| \| \| \| \|---\|---\|---\|---\| \| Country \| Effective date \| Licensed dispensary sales since \| Licensed [cannabis club](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_Social_Club "Cannabis Social Club") sales since \| \| [![Uruguay](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/fe/Flag_of_Uruguay.svg/40px-Flag_of_Uruguay.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uruguay "Uruguay") [Uruguay](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Uruguay "Cannabis in Uruguay") \| December 2013 \| July 2017 \| October 2014 \| \| [![South Africa](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/af/Flag_of_South_Africa.svg/40px-Flag_of_South_Africa.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/South_Africa "South Africa") [South Africa](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_South_Africa "Cannabis in South Africa") \| 18 September 2018 \| Never authorized \| Illegal, with loopholes \| \| [![Canada](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/d9/Flag_of_Canada_%28Pantone%29.svg/40px-Flag_of_Canada_%28Pantone%29.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canada "Canada") [Canada](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Canada "Cannabis in Canada") \| 17 October 2018 \| 17 October 2018 \| Never authorized \| \| [![Malta](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/7/73/Flag_of_Malta.svg/40px-Flag_of_Malta.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malta "Malta") [Malta](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Malta "Cannabis in Malta") \| 14 December 2021 \| Never authorized \| February 2024 \| \| [![Luxembourg](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/da/Flag_of_Luxembourg.svg/40px-Flag_of_Luxembourg.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luxembourg "Luxembourg") [Luxembourg](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Luxembourg "Cannabis in Luxembourg") \| 21 July 2023 \| Never authorized \| Awaiting licensing \| \| [![Germany](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/b/ba/Flag_of_Germany.svg/40px-Flag_of_Germany.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Germany "Germany") [Germany](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Germany "Cannabis in Germany") \| 1 April 2024 \| Never authorized \| July 2024 \| \| [![Czech Republic](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/cb/Flag_of_the_Czech_Republic.svg/40px-Flag_of_the_Czech_Republic.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Czech_Republic "Czech Republic") [Czech Republic](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Czech_Republic "Cannabis in Czech Republic") \| 1 January 2026[\[a\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-16) \| Never authorized \| Never authorized \| ## By country \[[edit](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Legality_of_cannabis&action=edit&section=2 "Edit section: By country")\] - [A](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#A) - [B](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#B) - [C](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#C) - [D](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#D) - [E](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#E) - [F](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#F) - [G](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#G) - [H](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#H) - [I](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#I) - [J](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#J) - [K](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#K) - [L](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#L) - [M](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#M) - [N](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#N) - [O](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#O) - [P](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#P) - [Q](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#Q) - [R](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#R) - [S](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#S) - [T](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#T) - [U](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#U) - [V](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#V) - W - X - [Y](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#Y) - [Z](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#Z) \| Country/Territory \| Recreational \| Medical \| Notes \| \|---\|---\|---\|---\| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/5c/Flag_of_the_Taliban.svg/40px-Flag_of_the_Taliban.svg.png) [Afghanistan](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Afghanistan "Afghanistan") \| Illegal \| Illegal \| Main article: [Cannabis in Afghanistan](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Afghanistan "Cannabis in Afghanistan") Production banned by King [Zahir Shah](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zahir_Shah "Zahir Shah") in 1973.[\[16\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-Booth2011-17) \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/36/Flag_of_Albania.svg/40px-Flag_of_Albania.svg.png) [Albania](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Albania "Albania") \| Illegal \| Legal \| Main article: [Cannabis in Albania](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Albania "Cannabis in Albania") Prohibited but plants highly available throughout the country and law often unenforced.[\[17\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-setimes-albania-18)[\[18\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-balkaninsight-albania-1-19)[\[19\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-balkaninsight-albania-2-20) On 21 July 2023 the [Albanian Parliament](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Albanian_Parliament "Albanian Parliament") voted 69–23 to legalize medical cannabis.[\[20\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-21) \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/7/77/Flag_of_Algeria.svg/40px-Flag_of_Algeria.svg.png) [Algeria](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Algeria "Algeria") \| Illegal \| Illegal \| Main article: [Cannabis in Algeria](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Algeria "Cannabis in Algeria") \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/19/Flag_of_Andorra.svg/40px-Flag_of_Andorra.svg.png) [Andorra](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andorra "Andorra") \| Illegal \| Illegal \| Main article: [Cannabis in Andorra](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Andorra "Cannabis in Andorra") \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/9d/Flag_of_Angola.svg/40px-Flag_of_Angola.svg.png) [Angola](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Angola "Angola") \| Illegal \| Illegal \| Main article: [Cannabis in Angola](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Angola "Cannabis in Angola") \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/89/Flag_of_Antigua_and_Barbuda.svg/40px-Flag_of_Antigua_and_Barbuda.svg.png) [Antigua and Barbuda](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antigua_and_Barbuda "Antigua and Barbuda") \| Decriminalized. Legal to grow and use by Rastafari.[\[21\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-22) \| Illegal \| Main article: [Cannabis in Antigua and Barbuda](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Antigua_and_Barbuda "Cannabis in Antigua and Barbuda") \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/1a/Flag_of_Argentina.svg/40px-Flag_of_Argentina.svg.png) [Argentina](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Argentina "Argentina") \| Illegal[\[22\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-pagina12-2023-23)[\[23\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-ley23737-24) \| Legal \| Main article: [Cannabis in Argentina](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Argentina "Cannabis in Argentina") Medicinal cannabis was legalized on 22 September 2017.[\[24\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-25)[\[25\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-26) \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/2f/Flag_of_Armenia.svg/40px-Flag_of_Armenia.svg.png) [Armenia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Armenia "Armenia") \| Illegal \| Illegal \| Main article: [Cannabis in Armenia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Armenia "Cannabis in Armenia") \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/88/Flag_of_Australia_%28converted%29.svg/40px-Flag_of_Australia_%28converted%29.svg.png) [Australia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australia "Australia") \| Decriminalized in [Northern Territory](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Northern_Territory "Northern Territory") and [South Australia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/South_Australia "South Australia").[\[26\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-27)[\[27\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-28) Legal in [Australian Capital Territory](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australian_Capital_Territory "Australian Capital Territory") for personal use but not for sale. \| Legal at federal level and in all states.[\[28\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-29) Qualifying conditions and other details vary by state.[\[29\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-30) \| Main article: [Cannabis in Australia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Australia "Cannabis in Australia") In September 2019, the [Australian Capital Territory](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australian_Capital_Territory "Australian Capital Territory") became the first state or territory of Australia to legalize recreational use of cannabis. Since 31 January 2020 residents aged 18 and over have been allowed to grow two plants and possess 50 g (1\+3⁄4 oz), though sales or other transfer is prohibited, including cannabis seeds.[\[30\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-31) Federal law also remains enforceable.[\[31\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-ACT-32) \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/41/Flag_of_Austria.svg/40px-Flag_of_Austria.svg.png) [Austria](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Austria "Austria") \| Possession for personal use decriminalized as of January 2016. \| [Dronabinol](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dronabinol "Dronabinol"), [Sativex](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nabiximols "Nabiximols"), [Nabilone](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nabilone "Nabilone")[\[32\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-33) \| Main article: [Cannabis in Austria](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Austria "Cannabis in Austria") \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/dd/Flag_of_Azerbaijan.svg/40px-Flag_of_Azerbaijan.svg.png) [Azerbaijan](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Azerbaijan "Azerbaijan") \| Illegal \| Illegal \| Main article: [Cannabis in Azerbaijan](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Azerbaijan "Cannabis in Azerbaijan") \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/93/Flag_of_the_Bahamas.svg/40px-Flag_of_the_Bahamas.svg.png) [Bahamas](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Bahamas "The Bahamas") \| Illegal \| Illegal \| Main article: [Cannabis in the Bahamas](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_the_Bahamas "Cannabis in the Bahamas") \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/2c/Flag_of_Bahrain.svg/40px-Flag_of_Bahrain.svg.png) [Bahrain](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bahrain "Bahrain") \| Illegal \| Illegal \| Main article: [Cannabis in Bahrain](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Bahrain "Cannabis in Bahrain") \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f9/Flag_of_Bangladesh.svg/40px-Flag_of_Bangladesh.svg.png) [Bangladesh](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bangladesh "Bangladesh") \| Illegal \| Illegal \| Main article: [Cannabis in Bangladesh](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Bangladesh "Cannabis in Bangladesh") Sale banned in 1989.[\[33\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-34)[\[34\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-35)[\[35\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-36) \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/ef/Flag_of_Barbados.svg/40px-Flag_of_Barbados.svg.png) [Barbados](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barbados "Barbados") \| Legal for spiritual use by registered Rastafarians[\[36\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-37) \| Legal[\[37\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-38) \| Main article: [Cannabis in Barbados](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Barbados "Cannabis in Barbados") \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/85/Flag_of_Belarus.svg/40px-Flag_of_Belarus.svg.png) [Belarus](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Belarus "Belarus") \| Illegal \| Illegal \| Main article: [Cannabis in Belarus](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Belarus "Cannabis in Belarus") \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/92/Flag_of_Belgium_%28civil%29.svg/40px-Flag_of_Belgium_%28civil%29.svg.png) [Belgium](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Belgium "Belgium") \| Decriminalized up to 3 g (1⁄10 oz) or cultivation of one plant \| Sativex[\[38\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-39) \| Main article: [Cannabis in Belgium](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Belgium "Cannabis in Belgium") Up to 3 g (1⁄10 oz) decriminalized for adults since 2003.[\[39\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-40)[\[40\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-41) \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/e7/Flag_of_Belize.svg/40px-Flag_of_Belize.svg.png) [Belize](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Belize "Belize") \| Decriminalized up to 10 g (3⁄8 oz) \| Illegal \| Main article: [Cannabis in Belize](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Belize "Cannabis in Belize") Possession prohibited, but use is common and largely tolerated.[\[41\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-42) Possession of up to 10 g (3⁄8 oz) decriminalized.[\[42\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-43) \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/0a/Flag_of_Benin.svg/40px-Flag_of_Benin.svg.png) [Benin](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benin "Benin") \| Illegal \| Illegal \| Main article: [Cannabis in Benin](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Benin "Cannabis in Benin") \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/bf/Flag_of_Bermuda.svg/40px-Flag_of_Bermuda.svg.png) [Bermuda](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bermuda "Bermuda") \| Decriminalized up to 7 g (1⁄4 oz) \| Legal \| Main article: [Cannabis in Bermuda](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Bermuda "Cannabis in Bermuda") In November 2016, the [Supreme Court of Bermuda](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Law_of_Bermuda#Litigation_and_the_Bermuda_Court_System "Law of Bermuda") ruled in favor of allowing the medical use of cannabis.[\[43\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-44) As of July 2018, two doctors have been licensed to prescribe the drug.[\[44\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-45) \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/91/Flag_of_Bhutan.svg/40px-Flag_of_Bhutan.svg.png) [Bhutan](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bhutan "Bhutan") \| Illegal \| Illegal \| Main article: [Cannabis in Bhutan](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Bhutan "Cannabis in Bhutan") Illegal, but plants grow prolifically and have multiple traditional uses, such as feeding pigs and producing textiles.[\[45\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-46) \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/48/Flag_of_Bolivia.svg/40px-Flag_of_Bolivia.svg.png) [Bolivia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bolivia "Bolivia") \| Illegal[\[46\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-apbolivia-47) \| Illegal[\[46\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-apbolivia-47) \| Main article: [Cannabis in Bolivia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Bolivia "Cannabis in Bolivia") \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/bf/Flag_of_Bosnia_and_Herzegovina.svg/40px-Flag_of_Bosnia_and_Herzegovina.svg.png) [Bosnia and Herzegovina](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bosnia_and_Herzegovina "Bosnia and Herzegovina") \| Illegal \| legal \| Main article: [Cannabis in Bosnia and Herzegovina](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Bosnia_and_Herzegovina "Cannabis in Bosnia and Herzegovina") In 2016, the Ministry of Civil Affairs formed a task force to explore the legalization of cannabis and [cannabinoids](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabinoids "Cannabinoids") for medicinal purposes.[\[47\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-48)[\[48\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-49) \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/fa/Flag_of_Botswana.svg/40px-Flag_of_Botswana.svg.png) [Botswana](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Botswana "Botswana") \| Illegal \| Illegal \| Main article: [Cannabis in Botswana](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Botswana "Cannabis in Botswana") Cannabis (or dagga) is illegal.[\[49\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-50) \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/0/05/Flag_of_Brazil.svg/40px-Flag_of_Brazil.svg.png) [Brazil](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brazil "Brazil") \| Decriminalized up to 40 g (1\+3⁄8 oz) or cultivation of 6 plants for personal use[\[50\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-51) \| Legal for terminally ill patients or those who have exhausted other treatment options.[\[51\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-52) \| Main article: [Cannabis in Brazil](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Brazil "Cannabis in Brazil") Legislation passed in 2006 to require treatment and community service for possessing small amounts of drugs instead of jail time.[\[52\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-53) Possession of large amounts, as well as sale, transportation, and cultivation, are considered drug trafficking.[\[53\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-54) \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/9c/Flag_of_Brunei.svg/40px-Flag_of_Brunei.svg.png) [Brunei](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brunei "Brunei") \| Illegal \| Illegal \| Main article: [Cannabis in Brunei](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Brunei "Cannabis in Brunei") \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/9a/Flag_of_Bulgaria.svg/40px-Flag_of_Bulgaria.svg.png) [Bulgaria](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bulgaria "Bulgaria") \| Illegal \| Illegal \| Main article: [Cannabis in Bulgaria](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Bulgaria "Cannabis in Bulgaria") Cannabis is classified as a class A (High-risk) drug, together with [heroin](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heroin "Heroin"), [cocaine](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cocaine "Cocaine"), [amphetamines](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amphetamines "Amphetamines"), and [MDMA](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MDMA "MDMA") (ecstasy). Until 2004, a loosely defined "personal dose" existed.[\[54\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-55) \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/31/Flag_of_Burkina_Faso.svg/40px-Flag_of_Burkina_Faso.svg.png) [Burkina Faso](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burkina_Faso "Burkina Faso") \| Illegal \| Illegal \| Main article: [Cannabis in Burkina Faso](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Burkina_Faso "Cannabis in Burkina Faso") \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/50/Flag_of_Burundi.svg/40px-Flag_of_Burundi.svg.png) [Burundi](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burundi "Burundi") \| Illegal \| Illegal \| Main article: [Cannabis in Burundi](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Burundi "Cannabis in Burundi") \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/83/Flag_of_Cambodia.svg/40px-Flag_of_Cambodia.svg.png) [Cambodia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cambodia "Cambodia") \| Illegal but often unenforced \| Illegal \| Main article: [Cannabis in Cambodia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Cambodia "Cannabis in Cambodia") Illegal,[\[55\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-56) but this prohibition is lax and enforced opportunistically.[\[56\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-57)[\[57\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-58)[\[58\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-59) "Happy" restaurants in cities publicly offer food cooked with marijuana, or as a side garnish.[\[59\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-60) \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/4f/Flag_of_Cameroon.svg/40px-Flag_of_Cameroon.svg.png) [Cameroon](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cameroon "Cameroon") \| Illegal \| Illegal \| Main article: [Cannabis in Cameroon](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Cameroon "Cannabis in Cameroon") \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/d9/Flag_of_Canada_%28Pantone%29.svg/40px-Flag_of_Canada_%28Pantone%29.svg.png) [Canada](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canada "Canada") \| Legal \| Legal \| Main articles: [Cannabis in Canada](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Canada "Cannabis in Canada") and [Cannabis laws of Canada by province or territory](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_laws_of_Canada_by_province_or_territory "Cannabis laws of Canada by province or territory") Legal for medicinal purposes since 2001 and for recreational purposes since 17 October 2018. The age to buy or consume cannabis varies by province: 19 in most provinces, 18 in Alberta, and 21 in Quebec.[\[60\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-61) \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/38/Flag_of_Cape_Verde.svg/40px-Flag_of_Cape_Verde.svg.png) [Cape Verde](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cape_Verde "Cape Verde") \| Illegal \| Illegal \| Main article: [Cannabis in Cape Verde](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Cape_Verde "Cannabis in Cape Verde") \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/6f/Flag_of_the_Central_African_Republic.svg/40px-Flag_of_the_Central_African_Republic.svg.png) [Central African Republic](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Central_African_Republic "Central African Republic") \| Illegal \| Illegal \| Main article: [Cannabis in the Central African Republic](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_the_Central_African_Republic "Cannabis in the Central African Republic") \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/4b/Flag_of_Chad.svg/40px-Flag_of_Chad.svg.png) [Chad](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chad "Chad") \| Illegal \| Illegal \| Main article: [Cannabis in Chad](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Chad "Cannabis in Chad") \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/7/78/Flag_of_Chile.svg/40px-Flag_of_Chile.svg.png) [Chile](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chile "Chile") \| Decriminalized for possession and cultivation \| Legal \| Main article: [Cannabis in Chile](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Chile "Cannabis in Chile") Private personal use[\[61\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-62) and recreational cultivation[\[62\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-63)[\[63\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-64)[\[64\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-65) decriminalized. Medicinal cultivation legal with the authorization of The Chilean Agriculture Service (SAG)[\[65\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-66) and sale of medication allowed on prescription in pharmacies.[\[66\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-67) \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/fa/Flag_of_the_People%27s_Republic_of_China.svg/40px-Flag_of_the_People%27s_Republic_of_China.svg.png) [People's Republic of China](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/China "China") (PRC) \| Illegal \| Illegal \| Main article: [Cannabis in China](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_China "Cannabis in China") Penalty for possession or consumption: 10–15 days' detention without prosecution and a fine.[\[67\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-68) \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/21/Flag_of_Colombia.svg/40px-Flag_of_Colombia.svg.png) [Colombia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colombia "Colombia") \| Decriminalized up to 22 g (3⁄4 oz) or cultivation of 20 plants for personal use \| Legal \| Main article: [Cannabis in Colombia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Colombia "Cannabis in Colombia") Decriminalized up to 22 g (3⁄4 oz) for personal consumption. Individuals carrying greater amounts, or cultivating up to 20 plants, cannot be prosecuted if the drug is for personal use.[\[68\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-69)[\[69\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-70)[\[70\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-71)[\[71\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-72) \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/94/Flag_of_the_Comoros.svg/40px-Flag_of_the_Comoros.svg.png) [Comoros](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comoros "Comoros") \| Illegal \| Illegal \| Main article: [Cannabis in Comoros](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Comoros "Cannabis in Comoros") Cannabis was legal in Comoros between January 1975 and May 1978, when president [Ali Soilih](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ali_Soilih "Ali Soilih") legalized cannabis consumption among other measures.[\[72\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-73)[\[73\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-French1997-74) \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/35/Flag_of_the_Cook_Islands.svg/40px-Flag_of_the_Cook_Islands.svg.png) [Cook Islands](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cook_Islands "Cook Islands") \| Illegal \| Legal \| Main article: [Cannabis in the Cook Islands](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_the_Cook_Islands "Cannabis in the Cook Islands") A [non-binding referendum](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2022_Cook_Islands_medical_cannabis_referendum "2022 Cook Islands medical cannabis referendum") in August 2022 asked "Should we review our cannabis laws to allow for research and medicinal use?" 62% voted yes.[\[74\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-75) \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/6f/Flag_of_the_Democratic_Republic_of_the_Congo.svg/20px-Flag_of_the_Democratic_Republic_of_the_Congo.svg.png) [Democratic Republic of the Congo](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Democratic_Republic_of_the_Congo "Democratic Republic of the Congo") \| Illegal \| Illegal \| Main article: [Cannabis in the Democratic Republic of the Congo](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_the_Democratic_Republic_of_the_Congo "Cannabis in the Democratic Republic of the Congo") \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/92/Flag_of_the_Republic_of_the_Congo.svg/40px-Flag_of_the_Republic_of_the_Congo.svg.png) [Republic of the Congo](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Republic_of_the_Congo "Republic of the Congo") \| Illegal \| Illegal \| Main article: [Cannabis in the Republic of the Congo](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_the_Republic_of_the_Congo "Cannabis in the Republic of the Congo") \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f2/Flag_of_Costa_Rica.svg/40px-Flag_of_Costa_Rica.svg.png) [Costa Rica](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Costa_Rica "Costa Rica") \| Decriminalized[\[75\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-nacion1-76)[\[76\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-tcrn-77) \| Legal[\[77\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-78) \| Main article: [Cannabis in Costa Rica](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Costa_Rica "Cannabis in Costa Rica") Decriminalized since police officers do not detain people for personal use, yet no amount has been defined as a minimum for possession. Use of cannabis is widespread throughout the country.[\[75\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-nacion1-76)[\[76\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-tcrn-77) \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/1b/Flag_of_Croatia.svg/40px-Flag_of_Croatia.svg.png) [Croatia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Croatia "Croatia") \| Decriminalized[\[78\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-zakon.hr-79) \| Legal[\[79\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-Balkan_Insight-80) \| Main article: [Cannabis in Croatia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Croatia "Cannabis in Croatia") Possession of small amounts is considered a misdemeanor subject to fixed fines. Medicinal cannabis legal for patients with illnesses such as [cancer](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cancer "Cancer"), [multiple sclerosis](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Multiple_sclerosis "Multiple sclerosis"), or [HIV/AIDS](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HIV/AIDS "HIV/AIDS").[\[79\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-Balkan_Insight-80) \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/bd/Flag_of_Cuba.svg/40px-Flag_of_Cuba.svg.png) [Cuba](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cuba "Cuba") \| Illegal \| Illegal \| Main article: [Cannabis in Cuba](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Cuba "Cannabis in Cuba") \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/d4/Flag_of_Cyprus.svg/40px-Flag_of_Cyprus.svg.png) [Cyprus](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cyprus "Cyprus") \| Illegal \| Legal[\[80\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-81) \| Main article: [Cannabis in Cyprus](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Cyprus "Cannabis in Cyprus") Class B substance – life imprisonment is possible for use and maximum 8 years for possession (at the maximum 2 years for the first offense for people under 25).[\[81\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-82) \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/cb/Flag_of_the_Czech_Republic.svg/40px-Flag_of_the_Czech_Republic.svg.png) [Czech Republic](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Czech_Republic "Czech Republic") \| Possession of up to 25 g (0.88 oz) in public and up to 100 g (3.5 oz) in private is permitted, and cultivation of up to 3 plants for personal use is allowed for those aged 21 and over. \| Legal with prescription. Without prescription, sale of products up to 1% THC allowed.[\[82\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-cz-83) \| Main article: [Cannabis in the Czech Republic](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_the_Czech_Republic "Cannabis in the Czech Republic") Possession of less than 15 grams (½ oz) has been decriminalized since 1 January 2010.[\[89\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-90) Since 1 January 2026, it has been legal for persons over the age of 21 to possess up to 100 g of cannabis at home and up to 25 g in public, and to grow up to 3 plants. Medical use has been legal and regulated since 2013.[\[90\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-91)[\[91\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-92) \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/9c/Flag_of_Denmark.svg/20px-Flag_of_Denmark.svg.png) [Denmark](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Denmark "Denmark") \| Illegal \| Legal[\[92\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-93) \| Main article: [Cannabis in Denmark](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Denmark "Cannabis in Denmark") As with all drugs, cannabis-related offenses are punishable by a fine or imprisonment for up to 2 years.[\[93\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-94) [Freetown Christiania](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freetown_Christiania "Freetown Christiania"), a self-declared autonomous community in [Copenhagen](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Copenhagen "Copenhagen"), is known for its cannabis trade.[\[94\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-95) \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/34/Flag_of_Djibouti.svg/40px-Flag_of_Djibouti.svg.png) [Djibouti](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Djibouti "Djibouti") \| Illegal \| Illegal \| Main article: [Cannabis in Djibouti](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Djibouti "Cannabis in Djibouti") \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/c4/Flag_of_Dominica.svg/40px-Flag_of_Dominica.svg.png) [Dominica](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dominica "Dominica") \| Decriminalized up to 28 g (1 oz)[\[95\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-96) \| Illegal \| Main article: [Cannabis in Dominica](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Dominica "Cannabis in Dominica") \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/9f/Flag_of_the_Dominican_Republic.svg/40px-Flag_of_the_Dominican_Republic.svg.png) [Dominican Republic](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dominican_Republic "Dominican Republic") \| Illegal \| Illegal \| Main article: [Cannabis in the Dominican Republic](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_the_Dominican_Republic "Cannabis in the Dominican Republic") \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/e8/Flag_of_Ecuador.svg/40px-Flag_of_Ecuador.svg.png) [Ecuador](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ecuador "Ecuador") \| Illegal \| Legal[\[96\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-97) \| Main article: [Cannabis in Ecuador](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Ecuador "Cannabis in Ecuador") Possession of up to 10 g (3⁄8 oz) decriminalized in 2013, but policy was repealed by President [Daniel Noboa](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daniel_Noboa "Daniel Noboa") in 2023.[\[97\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-98) \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/fe/Flag_of_Egypt.svg/40px-Flag_of_Egypt.svg.png) [Egypt](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Egypt "Egypt") \| Illegal but often unenforced \| Illegal \| Main article: [Cannabis in Egypt](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Egypt "Cannabis in Egypt") Illegal since 1925[\[98\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-99) but use is widespread. Convictions for personal use are rare.[\[99\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-100) Formerly a plant of high status with several documented medicinal uses in ancient times. \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/34/Flag_of_El_Salvador.svg/40px-Flag_of_El_Salvador.svg.png) [El Salvador](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/El_Salvador "El Salvador") \| Illegal \| Illegal \| Main article: [Cannabis in El Salvador](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_El_Salvador "Cannabis in El Salvador") \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/31/Flag_of_Equatorial_Guinea.svg/40px-Flag_of_Equatorial_Guinea.svg.png) [Equatorial Guinea](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Equatorial_Guinea "Equatorial Guinea") \| Illegal \| Illegal \| Main article: [Cannabis in Equatorial Guinea](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Equatorial_Guinea "Cannabis in Equatorial Guinea") \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/29/Flag_of_Eritrea.svg/40px-Flag_of_Eritrea.svg.png) [Eritrea](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eritrea "Eritrea") \| Illegal \| Illegal \| Main article: [Cannabis in Eritrea](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Eritrea "Cannabis in Eritrea") \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/8f/Flag_of_Estonia.svg/40px-Flag_of_Estonia.svg.png) [Estonia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Estonia "Estonia") \| Decriminalized \| With a special permit[\[100\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-101) \| Main article: [Cannabis in Estonia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Estonia "Cannabis in Estonia") Up to 7\.5 g (1⁄4 oz) is considered an amount for personal use, and is punished with a fine. Large amounts and distribution are criminal offenses punishable with a custodial sentence of up to 5 years.[\[101\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-102) Medical cannabis is technically legal, but to get a prescription is an arduous process and is practically never given, with a single patient having received Sativex preparation.[\[102\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-103) \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/fb/Flag_of_Eswatini.svg/40px-Flag_of_Eswatini.svg.png) [Eswatini (Swaziland)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eswatini "Eswatini") \| Illegal \| Illegal \| Main article: [Cannabis in Eswatini](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Eswatini "Cannabis in Eswatini") \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/7/71/Flag_of_Ethiopia.svg/40px-Flag_of_Ethiopia.svg.png) [Ethiopia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ethiopia "Ethiopia") \| Illegal \| Illegal \| Main article: [Cannabis in Ethiopia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Ethiopia "Cannabis in Ethiopia") Despite being the spiritual homeland of the [Rastafari movement](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rastafari_movement "Rastafari movement"), possession of cannabis can result in up to six months imprisonment.[\[103\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-104) \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/ba/Flag_of_Fiji.svg/40px-Flag_of_Fiji.svg.png) [Fiji](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fiji "Fiji") \| Illegal \| Illegal \| Main article: [Cannabis in Fiji](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Fiji "Cannabis in Fiji") \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/bc/Flag_of_Finland.svg/40px-Flag_of_Finland.svg.png) [Finland](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Finland "Finland") \| Illegal but sometimes not enforced \| Legal under license. \| Main article: [Cannabis in Finland](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Finland "Cannabis in Finland") Personal use is generally not prosecuted in court but subject to summary fine. Medicinal cannabis possible under a special license since 2006; in 2014, 223 licenses were issued.[\[104\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-105) \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/c/c3/Flag_of_France.svg/40px-Flag_of_France.svg.png) [France](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/France "France") \| Illegal, but on-the-spot fines are usually issued in place of prosecution \| A two-year trial program involving 3,000 patients underway[\[105\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-106) \| Main article: [Cannabis in France](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_France "Cannabis in France") Possession up to 100 g (3\+1⁄2 oz) entails a €200 fine since November 2018,[\[106\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-107) although a judge is still legally able to pronounce a stricter sentence.[\[107\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-108) Medical use of some cannabinoid drugs legalized in 2013.[\[108\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-109)[\[109\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-110) \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/04/Flag_of_Gabon.svg/20px-Flag_of_Gabon.svg.png) [Gabon](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gabon "Gabon") \| Illegal \| Illegal \| Main article: [Cannabis in Gabon](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Gabon "Cannabis in Gabon") \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/7/77/Flag_of_The_Gambia.svg/40px-Flag_of_The_Gambia.svg.png) [Gambia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Gambia "The Gambia") \| Illegal \| Illegal \| Main article: [Cannabis in the Gambia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_the_Gambia "Cannabis in the Gambia") \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/0f/Flag_of_Georgia.svg/40px-Flag_of_Georgia.svg.png) [Georgia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Georgia_$country$ "Georgia (country)") \| Technically legal for personal use but not for sale, per a July 2018 ruling by the [Constitutional Court of Georgia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Constitutional_Court_of_Georgia "Constitutional Court of Georgia").[\[110\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-111)[\[111\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-112) Legislaitvely decriminalized up to 5g dried or 10g fresh,[\[112\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-113) only for first offenders since 2025.\[[citation needed](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Citation_needed "Wikipedia:Citation needed")\] \| Use is technically legal, but practically limited. No system for the dispensing of cannabis exists. \| Main article: [Cannabis in Georgia (country)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Georgia_$country$ "Cannabis in Georgia (country)") \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/b/ba/Flag_of_Germany.svg/40px-Flag_of_Germany.svg.png) [Germany](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Germany "Germany") \| Legal for possession, consumption, and cultivation since 1 April 2024. Distribution allowed through non-profit [cannabis clubs](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_Social_Club "Cannabis Social Club") since 1 July 2024. \| Legal \| Main article: [Cannabis in Germany](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Germany "Cannabis in Germany") On 23 February 2024, the German Bundestag passed the Act on the Controlled Use of Cannabis, legalizing possession of 25 g (7⁄8 oz) outside the home, 50 g (1\+3⁄4 oz) at home, and private cultivation of three plants, for adults 18 and over, since 1 April 2024. Collective, noncommercial cultivation is legal in cultivation associations (i.e. [cannabis social clubs](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_social_club "Cannabis social club")) since 1 July 2024.[\[113\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-114)[\[114\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-115)[\[115\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-116) \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/19/Flag_of_Ghana.svg/40px-Flag_of_Ghana.svg.png) [Ghana](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ghana "Ghana") \| Illegal \| Legal only for THC less than 0.3%[\[116\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-117)[\[117\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-118) \| Main article: [Cannabis in Ghana](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Ghana "Cannabis in Ghana") \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/5c/Flag_of_Greece.svg/40px-Flag_of_Greece.svg.png) [Greece](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greece "Greece") \| Illegal \| Legal \| Main article: [Cannabis in Greece](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Greece "Cannabis in Greece") \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/09/Flag_of_Greenland.svg/40px-Flag_of_Greenland.svg.png) [Greenland](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greenland "Greenland") (Kalaallit Nunaat) \| Illegal \| Illegal \| Main article: [Cannabis in Greenland](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Greenland "Cannabis in Greenland") \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/bc/Flag_of_Grenada.svg/40px-Flag_of_Grenada.svg.png) [Grenada](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grenada "Grenada") \| Illegal \| Illegal \| Main article: [Cannabis in Grenada](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Grenada "Cannabis in Grenada") \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/ec/Flag_of_Guatemala.svg/40px-Flag_of_Guatemala.svg.png) [Guatemala](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guatemala "Guatemala") \| Illegal \| Illegal \| Main article: [Cannabis in Guatemala](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Guatemala "Cannabis in Guatemala") In 2016 a constitutional commission rejected proposals to legalize medicinal or recreational use of cannabis.[\[118\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-119)[\[119\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-120) \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/ed/Flag_of_Guinea.svg/40px-Flag_of_Guinea.svg.png) [Guinea](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guinea "Guinea") \| Illegal \| Illegal \| Main article: [Cannabis in Guinea](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Cannabis_in_Guinea&action=edit&redlink=1 "Cannabis in Guinea (page does not exist)") \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/01/Flag_of_Guinea-Bissau.svg/40px-Flag_of_Guinea-Bissau.svg.png) [Guinea-Bissau](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guinea-Bissau "Guinea-Bissau") \| Illegal \| Illegal \| Main article: [Cannabis in Guinea-Bissau](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Cannabis_in_Guinea-Bissau&action=edit&redlink=1 "Cannabis in Guinea-Bissau (page does not exist)") \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/99/Flag_of_Guyana.svg/40px-Flag_of_Guyana.svg.png) [Guyana](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guyana "Guyana") \| Illegal \| Illegal \| Main article: [Cannabis in Guyana](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Guyana "Cannabis in Guyana") Possession of 15 g (1⁄2 oz) or over can result in charges of drug trafficking.[\[120\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-stabroeknews1-121) \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/56/Flag_of_Haiti.svg/40px-Flag_of_Haiti.svg.png) [Haiti](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haiti "Haiti") \| Illegal \| Illegal \| Main article: [Cannabis in Haiti](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Haiti "Cannabis in Haiti") \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/7/79/Flag_of_Honduras_%281949%E2%80%932022%2C_2026%E2%80%93present%29.svg/40px-Flag_of_Honduras_%281949%E2%80%932022%2C_2026%E2%80%93present%29.svg.png) [Honduras](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honduras "Honduras") \| Illegal \| Illegal \| Main article: [Cannabis in Honduras](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Honduras "Cannabis in Honduras") The possession, sale, transportation, and cultivation of cannabis is illegal.[\[121\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-122) \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/5b/Flag_of_Hong_Kong.svg/40px-Flag_of_Hong_Kong.svg.png) [Hong Kong](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hong_Kong "Hong Kong") \| Illegal \| Illegal \| Main article: [Cannabis in Hong Kong](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Hong_Kong "Cannabis in Hong Kong") Possession, sale, transportation, and cultivation illegal under the Dangerous Drug Ordinance.[\[122\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-Police.gov.hk-123) (Chapter 134 of the [Law of Hong Kong](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Law_of_Hong_Kong "Law of Hong Kong")) \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/c1/Flag_of_Hungary.svg/40px-Flag_of_Hungary.svg.png) [Hungary](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hungary "Hungary") \| Illegal \| CBD only[\[123\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-124) \| Main article: [Cannabis in Hungary](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Hungary "Cannabis in Hungary") There is no distinction in Hungarian law between illicit drugs according to dangers. [Heroin](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heroin "Heroin") use has the same legal consequences as cannabis use.[\[124\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-125) \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/ce/Flag_of_Iceland.svg/40px-Flag_of_Iceland.svg.png) [Iceland](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iceland "Iceland") \| Illegal \| Illegal \| Main article: [Cannabis in Iceland](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Iceland "Cannabis in Iceland") Banned in 1969.[\[125\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-126) Possession of small amounts is subject to arrest and fine but no threat of jail time.[\[126\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-127) \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/4/41/Flag_of_India.svg/40px-Flag_of_India.svg.png) [India](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/India "India") \| Illegal, but exception is made for the use of [bhang](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bhang "Bhang").[\[127\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-128) \| CBD oil legal, less than 0.3% THC[\[128\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-129) \| Main article: [Cannabis in India](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_India "Cannabis in India") Albeit illegal, usage is prevalent and some government-owned shops sell cannabis in the form of bhang. States have their own laws regarding cannabis, locally known as ganja. \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/9f/Flag_of_Indonesia.svg/40px-Flag_of_Indonesia.svg.png) [Indonesia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indonesia "Indonesia") \| Illegal \| Illegal \| Main article: [Cannabis in Indonesia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Indonesia "Cannabis in Indonesia") Banned in 1927.[\[129\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-Slone2003-130) Minimum sentence of 4 years in prison (additional fines may apply) if caught dealing / distributing. Rehabilitation or maximum sentence of 4 years if caught in possession alone.[\[130\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-131)[\[131\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-132) \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/ca/Flag_of_Iran.svg/40px-Flag_of_Iran.svg.png) [Iran](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iran "Iran") \| Illegal, but not strictly enforced \| Illegal \| Main article: [Cannabis in Iran](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Iran "Cannabis in Iran") Maximum of capital punishment to possess [hashish](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hashish "Hashish") over 5 kg (11 lb)[\[132\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-Afshari2011-133) but unenforced.[\[133\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-134) \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f6/Flag_of_Iraq.svg/40px-Flag_of_Iraq.svg.png) [Iraq](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iraq "Iraq") \| Illegal \| Illegal \| Main article: [Cannabis in Iraq](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Iraq "Cannabis in Iraq") \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/45/Flag_of_Ireland.svg/40px-Flag_of_Ireland.svg.png) [Ireland](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Republic_of_Ireland "Republic of Ireland") \| Illegal[\[134\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-citizensinformation_ie-135) \| Legal as part of 5-year pilot program enacted in June 2019[\[135\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-136)[\[136\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-137) \| Main article: [Cannabis in Ireland](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Ireland "Cannabis in Ireland") The National Drugs Strategy of 2009–2016 did not favor decriminalizing cannabis.[\[137\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-138) A new strategy was planned for 2017.[\[138\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-139) Cannabis-derived medicines may be licensed since 2014.[\[139\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-kildare-140)[\[140\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-141) A review of policy on medicinal cannabis was announced in November 2016,[\[141\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-142) and a [private member's bill](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Private_member%27s_bill "Private member's bill") to legalize it passed [second stage](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Second_reading "Second reading") in the [Dáil](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/D%C3%A1il_%C3%89ireann "Dáil Éireann") in December 2016.[\[142\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-143)[\[143\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-144)[\[144\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-145) \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/d4/Flag_of_Israel.svg/40px-Flag_of_Israel.svg.png) [Israel](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Israel "Israel") \| Decriminalized \| Legal \| Main article: [Cannabis in Israel](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Israel "Cannabis in Israel") As of April 2019, public possession of small amounts is a non-criminal offense punished by escalating fines. A third offense can result in criminal charges, however. Possession in the privacy of one's home is not punished.[\[145\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-146) \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/0/03/Flag_of_Italy.svg/40px-Flag_of_Italy.svg.png) [Italy](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Italy "Italy") \| Possession decriminalized; home cultivation legal in small amounts for personal use.[\[146\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-147) \| Legal \| Main article: [Cannabis in Italy](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Italy "Cannabis in Italy") Possession of small amounts for personal use is a misdemeanor subject to fines and the suspension of documents (passports or driver's licenses). Sale is punishable by imprisonment, even if in small amounts. Licensed cultivation for medicinal and industrial use strictly regulated.[\[147\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-148) \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/fe/Flag_of_C%C3%B4te_d%27Ivoire.svg/40px-Flag_of_C%C3%B4te_d%27Ivoire.svg.png) [Ivory Coast](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ivory_Coast "Ivory Coast") \| Illegal \| Illegal \| Main article: [Cannabis in Ivory Coast](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Ivory_Coast "Cannabis in Ivory Coast") \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/0a/Flag_of_Jamaica.svg/40px-Flag_of_Jamaica.svg.png) [Jamaica](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jamaica "Jamaica") \| Decriminalized up to 56.5 g (2 oz) or cultivation of 5 plants. Legal for [Rastafari](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rastafari "Rastafari"). \| Legal \| Main article: [Cannabis in Jamaica](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Jamaica "Cannabis in Jamaica") Decriminalized since 2015, and in 2018 the first medical cannabis dispensary opened.[\[148\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-149) \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/9/9e/Flag_of_Japan.svg/40px-Flag_of_Japan.svg.png) [Japan](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japan "Japan") \| Illegal \| CBD only[\[149\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-150)[\[150\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-151) \| Main article: [Cannabis in Japan](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Japan "Cannabis in Japan") Restricted in 1948.[\[151\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-ShikitaTsuchiya2012-152) Use and possession are punishable by up to 5 years imprisonment and a fine. Cultivation, sale, and transport are punishable by 7–10 years imprisonment and a fine.[\[152\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-153) \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/c0/Flag_of_Jordan.svg/40px-Flag_of_Jordan.svg.png) [Jordan](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jordan "Jordan") \| Illegal \| Illegal \| Main article: [Cannabis in Jordan](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Jordan "Cannabis in Jordan") \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/d3/Flag_of_Kazakhstan.svg/40px-Flag_of_Kazakhstan.svg.png) [Kazakhstan](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kazakhstan "Kazakhstan") \| Illegal \| Illegal \| Main article: [Cannabis in Kazakhstan](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Kazakhstan "Cannabis in Kazakhstan") \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/49/Flag_of_Kenya.svg/40px-Flag_of_Kenya.svg.png) [Kenya](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kenya "Kenya") \| Illegal \| Illegal \| Main article: [Cannabis in Kenya](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Kenya "Cannabis in Kenya") \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/d3/Flag_of_Kiribati.svg/40px-Flag_of_Kiribati.svg.png) [Kiribati](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kiribati "Kiribati") \| Illegal \| Illegal \| Main article: [Cannabis in Kiribati](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Kiribati "Cannabis in Kiribati") \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/51/Flag_of_North_Korea.svg/40px-Flag_of_North_Korea.svg.png) [Korea, North](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_Korea "North Korea") (DPRK) \| Illegal, but widely unenforced according to defectors. \| Use is legal when prescribed, but no system for the dispensing of cannabis confirmed. \| Main article: [Cannabis in North Korea](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_North_Korea "Cannabis in North Korea") Cannabis is listed in Appendix 1 Narcotics in the DPRK. Narcotics Control Law (2005) states that narcotics may be used when prescribed.[\[153\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-154) There are conflicting reports on the legal status of cannabis in North Korea. Multiple reports from defectors and tourists claim there is no law regarding the possession of cannabis in North Korea or if there is, it is mostly unenforced. However, other reports claim that cannabis is illegal.[\[154\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-155) \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/09/Flag_of_South_Korea.svg/40px-Flag_of_South_Korea.svg.png) [Korea, South](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/South_Korea "South Korea") \| Illegal \| Access limited to [Epidiolex](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabidiol "Cannabidiol"), [Marinol](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dronabinol "Dronabinol") and [Sativex](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nabiximols "Nabiximols") as of now due to a policy implemented by the [Ministry of Food and Drug Safety](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ministry_of_Food_and_Drug_Safety "Ministry of Food and Drug Safety")[\[155\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-156) \| Main article: [Cannabis in South Korea](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_South_Korea "Cannabis in South Korea") Medical use of cannabis was legalized in November 2018. The plant itself, however, remains unavailable due to a policy implemented by the [Ministry of Food and Drug Safety](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ministry_of_Food_and_Drug_Safety "Ministry of Food and Drug Safety").[\[156\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-157) \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/1f/Flag_of_Kosovo.svg/40px-Flag_of_Kosovo.svg.png) [Kosovo](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kosovo "Kosovo") \| Illegal \| Illegal \| Main article: [Cannabis in Kosovo](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Kosovo "Cannabis in Kosovo") \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/aa/Flag_of_Kuwait.svg/40px-Flag_of_Kuwait.svg.png) [Kuwait](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kuwait "Kuwait") \| Illegal \| Illegal \| Main article: [Cannabis in Kuwait](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Kuwait "Cannabis in Kuwait") \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/c7/Flag_of_Kyrgyzstan.svg/40px-Flag_of_Kyrgyzstan.svg.png) [Kyrgyzstan](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kyrgyzstan "Kyrgyzstan") \| Illegal \| Illegal \| Main article: [Cannabis in Kyrgyzstan](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Kyrgyzstan "Cannabis in Kyrgyzstan") \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/56/Flag_of_Laos.svg/40px-Flag_of_Laos.svg.png) [Laos](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laos "Laos") \| Illegal but often unenforced \| Illegal \| Main article: [Cannabis in Laos](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Laos "Cannabis in Laos") \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/84/Flag_of_Latvia.svg/40px-Flag_of_Latvia.svg.png) [Latvia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Latvia "Latvia") \| Illegal[\[157\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-158) \| Illegal \| Main article: [Cannabis in Latvia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Latvia "Cannabis in Latvia") Possession of up to 1 g (1⁄28 oz) can result in a €280 fine; for second offenses within a year period, criminal charges are applied. Larger quantities can be punished with up to 15 years in prison. \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/59/Flag_of_Lebanon.svg/40px-Flag_of_Lebanon.svg.png) [Lebanon](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lebanon "Lebanon") \| Illegal \| Legal \| Main article: [Cannabis in Lebanon](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Lebanon "Cannabis in Lebanon") Hashish banned in 1926;[\[158\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-Clarke1998-159) cultivation banned in 1992.[\[159\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-160) Large amounts of cannabis are still grown within the country illicitly, however.[\[160\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-161) Cultivation of cannabis for medical use was legalized in April 2020.[\[161\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-162) \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/4a/Flag_of_Lesotho.svg/40px-Flag_of_Lesotho.svg.png) [Lesotho](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lesotho "Lesotho") \| Illegal but tolerated \| Illegal \| Main article: [Cannabis in Lesotho](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Lesotho "Cannabis in Lesotho") Licensed cultivation allowed for export to other countries. Also widely grown for illicit purposes.[\[162\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-163)[\[163\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-164) \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b8/Flag_of_Liberia.svg/40px-Flag_of_Liberia.svg.png) [Liberia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liberia "Liberia") \| Illegal \| Illegal \| Main article: [Cannabis in Liberia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Liberia "Cannabis in Liberia") \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/05/Flag_of_Libya.svg/40px-Flag_of_Libya.svg.png) [Libya](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Libya "Libya") \| Illegal \| Illegal \| Main article: [Cannabis in Libya](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Cannabis_in_Libya&action=edit&redlink=1 "Cannabis in Libya (page does not exist)") \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/47/Flag_of_Liechtenstein.svg/40px-Flag_of_Liechtenstein.svg.png) [Liechtenstein](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liechtenstein "Liechtenstein") \| Illegal \| Illegal \| Main article: [Cannabis in Liechtenstein](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Liechtenstein "Cannabis in Liechtenstein") \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/11/Flag_of_Lithuania.svg/40px-Flag_of_Lithuania.svg.png) [Lithuania](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lithuania "Lithuania") \| Illegal \| Illegal \| Main article: [Cannabis in Lithuania](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Lithuania "Cannabis in Lithuania") Medical cannabis is illegal in Lithuania, but a law allowing seriously ill patients to use drugs made from synthetic cannabinoids was passed by the [Seimas](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seimas "Seimas") on 11 October 2018. \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/da/Flag_of_Luxembourg.svg/40px-Flag_of_Luxembourg.svg.png) [Luxembourg](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luxembourg "Luxembourg") \| Legal to grow up to 4 plants at home for personal consumption. Possession of up to 3 g (1⁄10 oz) outside the home is decriminalized, subject to a fine. Sale remains prohibited.[\[164\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-lu-165)[\[165\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-law_Luxembourg-166) \| Legal \| Main article: [Cannabis in Luxembourg](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Luxembourg "Cannabis in Luxembourg") Decriminalized in 2001.[\[166\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-167) Home use and cultivation has been legal since 21 July 2023 for those aged 18 and over.[\[167\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-168)[\[164\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-lu-165)[\[165\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-law_Luxembourg-166) \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/63/Flag_of_Macau.svg/40px-Flag_of_Macau.svg.png) [Macau](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Macau "Macau"), SAR of China \| Illegal \| Illegal \| Main article: [Cannabis in Macau](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Macau "Cannabis in Macau") \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/bc/Flag_of_Madagascar.svg/40px-Flag_of_Madagascar.svg.png) [Madagascar](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Madagascar "Madagascar") \| Illegal \| Illegal \| Main article: [Cannabis in Madagascar](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Madagascar "Cannabis in Madagascar") \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/d1/Flag_of_Malawi.svg/40px-Flag_of_Malawi.svg.png) [Malawi](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malawi "Malawi") \| Illegal \| Legal[\[168\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-169) \| Main article: [Cannabis in Malawi](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Malawi "Cannabis in Malawi") Illegal but widely used and cultivated; Malawian cannabis is famed internationally for its quality.[\[169\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-170) Chamba is grown mainly in central and northern regions like [Mzuzu](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mzuzu "Mzuzu").[\[170\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-171) \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/66/Flag_of_Malaysia.svg/40px-Flag_of_Malaysia.svg.png) [Malaysia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malaysia "Malaysia") \| Illegal \| Illegal \| Main article: [Cannabis in Malaysia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Malaysia "Cannabis in Malaysia") Mandatory death penalty for convicted drug traffickers, legally defined as individuals possessing more than 200 g (7 oz) of cannabis.[\[171\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-172) \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/0f/Flag_of_Maldives.svg/40px-Flag_of_Maldives.svg.png) [Maldives](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maldives "Maldives") \| Illegal \| Illegal \| Main article: [Cannabis in the Maldives](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_the_Maldives "Cannabis in the Maldives") \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/92/Flag_of_Mali.svg/40px-Flag_of_Mali.svg.png) [Mali](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mali "Mali") \| Illegal \| Illegal \| Main article: [Cannabis in Mali](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Mali "Cannabis in Mali") \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/7/73/Flag_of_Malta.svg/40px-Flag_of_Malta.svg.png) [Malta](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malta "Malta") \| Legal for possession, consumption, and cultivation. Distribution is allowed through non-profit [cannabis clubs](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_Social_Club "Cannabis Social Club"). \| Legal \| Main article: [Cannabis in Malta](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Malta "Cannabis in Malta") On 30 March 2021, Prime Minister [Robert Abela](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Abela "Robert Abela") announced a proposal to legalize possession of up to 7 g (1⁄4 oz) and the cultivation of up to 4 plants, and for people charged with possession in the past to have it expunged from their criminal records.[\[172\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-173) In December 2021, legislation for those aged 18 and over was passed by the Maltese Parliament and signed into law by President [George Vella](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Vella "George Vella").[\[173\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-174)[\[174\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-175)[\[175\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-176)[\[176\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-177) \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/2e/Flag_of_the_Marshall_Islands.svg/40px-Flag_of_the_Marshall_Islands.svg.png) [Marshall Islands](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marshall_Islands "Marshall Islands") \| Illegal \| Illegal \| Main article: [Cannabis in the Marshall Islands](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_the_Marshall_Islands "Cannabis in the Marshall Islands") \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/43/Flag_of_Mauritania.svg/40px-Flag_of_Mauritania.svg.png) [Mauritania](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mauritania "Mauritania") \| Illegal \| Illegal \| Main article: [Cannabis in Mauritania](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Mauritania "Cannabis in Mauritania") \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/7/77/Flag_of_Mauritius.svg/40px-Flag_of_Mauritius.svg.png) [Mauritius](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mauritius "Mauritius") \| Illegal \| Illegal \| Main article: [Cannabis in Mauritius](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Mauritius "Cannabis in Mauritius") \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/fc/Flag_of_Mexico.svg/40px-Flag_of_Mexico.svg.png) [Mexico](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mexico "Mexico") \| Legal for possession, consumption, and cultivation with a permit, but not for sale.[\[177\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-mexico062821-178) \| Use is legal, but no system for the dispensing of cannabis exists. \| Main article: [Cannabis in Mexico](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Mexico "Cannabis in Mexico") Possession of 5 g (3⁄16 oz) was decriminalized in 2009.[\[178\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-179) In 2015 the Supreme Court voted 4–1 that prohibiting people from growing the drug for personal use was unconstitutional.[\[179\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-180) In 2018 the Supreme Court reaffirmed the ruling and requested that the legislature update the country's laws regarding cannabis.[\[180\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-181)[\[181\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-182) After the legislature failed to act, the Supreme Court in 2021 invalidated laws regarding the personal possession and cultivation of cannabis.[\[177\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-mexico062821-178) \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/e4/Flag_of_the_Federated_States_of_Micronesia.svg/40px-Flag_of_the_Federated_States_of_Micronesia.svg.png) [Micronesia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Federated_States_of_Micronesia "Federated States of Micronesia") \| Illegal \| Illegal \| Main article: [Cannabis in Micronesia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Micronesia "Cannabis in Micronesia") \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/27/Flag_of_Moldova.svg/40px-Flag_of_Moldova.svg.png) [Moldova](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moldova "Moldova") \| Decriminalized \| Illegal \| Main article: [Cannabis in Moldova](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Moldova "Cannabis in Moldova") \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/ea/Flag_of_Monaco.svg/20px-Flag_of_Monaco.svg.png) [Monaco](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monaco "Monaco") \| Illegal \| Illegal \| Main article: [Cannabis in Monaco](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Monaco "Cannabis in Monaco") \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/4c/Flag_of_Mongolia.svg/40px-Flag_of_Mongolia.svg.png) [Mongolia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mongolia "Mongolia") \| Illegal \| Illegal \| Main article: [Cannabis in Mongolia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Mongolia "Cannabis in Mongolia") \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/64/Flag_of_Montenegro.svg/40px-Flag_of_Montenegro.svg.png) [Montenegro](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Montenegro "Montenegro") \| Illegal \| Illegal \| Main article: [Cannabis in Montenegro](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Montenegro "Cannabis in Montenegro") \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/2c/Flag_of_Morocco.svg/40px-Flag_of_Morocco.svg.png) [Morocco](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Morocco "Morocco") \| Illegal but often unenforced \| Legal[\[182\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-183)[\[183\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-184) \| Main article: [Cannabis in Morocco](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Morocco "Cannabis in Morocco") Morocco is among the world's top producers of hashish. \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/d0/Flag_of_Mozambique.svg/40px-Flag_of_Mozambique.svg.png) [Mozambique](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mozambique "Mozambique") \| Illegal \| Illegal \| Main article: [Cannabis in Mozambique](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Mozambique "Cannabis in Mozambique") \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/8c/Flag_of_Myanmar.svg/40px-Flag_of_Myanmar.svg.png) [Myanmar](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Myanmar "Myanmar") \| Illegal but often unenforced \| Illegal \| Main article: [Cannabis in Myanmar](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Myanmar "Cannabis in Myanmar") \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/00/Flag_of_Namibia.svg/40px-Flag_of_Namibia.svg.png) [Namibia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Namibia "Namibia") \| Illegal \| Illegal \| Main article: [Cannabis in Namibia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Namibia "Cannabis in Namibia") Cannabis is illegal; in 2007 the government proposed but declined a 20-year jail sentence for any drug possession. \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/30/Flag_of_Nauru.svg/40px-Flag_of_Nauru.svg.png) [Nauru](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nauru "Nauru") \| Illegal \| Illegal \| Main article: [Cannabis in Nauru](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Cannabis_in_Nauru&action=edit&redlink=1 "Cannabis in Nauru (page does not exist)") \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/9b/Flag_of_Nepal.svg/20px-Flag_of_Nepal.svg.png) [Nepal](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nepal "Nepal") \| Illegal,[\[184\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-185) but allowed during [Maha Shivaratri](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maha_Shivaratri "Maha Shivaratri")[\[185\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-186) \| Illegal \| Main article: [Cannabis in Nepal](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Nepal "Cannabis in Nepal") All cannabis licenses canceled in 1973.[\[16\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-Booth2011-17) \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/20/Flag_of_the_Netherlands.svg/40px-Flag_of_the_Netherlands.svg.png) [Netherlands](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Netherlands "Netherlands") \| Consumption and sale are tolerated in licensed [coffeeshops](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coffeeshop_$Netherlands$ "Coffeeshop (Netherlands)").[\[9\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-coffeeshops-9) Possession of up to 5 g (3⁄16 oz) is decriminalized. Cultivation of up to 5 plants is unenforced for non-commercial use (unless grown in a professional setup). \| Legal \| Main article: [Cannabis in the Netherlands](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_the_Netherlands "Cannabis in the Netherlands") Personal possession decriminalized for those aged 18 and over and sale allowed only in certain licensed [coffeeshops](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_coffee_shop "Cannabis coffee shop") in the continental Netherlands for those of the same age.[\[191\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-192) Cultivation often tolerated but growers can still have their plants and equipment confiscated[\[192\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-193) and face eviction[\[193\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-194) or cancellation of their mortgage[\[194\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-195) for one single plant.[\[195\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-196) Zero tolerance policy in the [Caribbean Netherlands](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caribbean_Netherlands "Caribbean Netherlands").[\[196\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-197) \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/3e/Flag_of_New_Zealand.svg/40px-Flag_of_New_Zealand.svg.png) [New Zealand](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Zealand "New Zealand") \| Illegal \| Legal \| See also: [Cannabis in New Zealand](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_New_Zealand "Cannabis in New Zealand") Banned in 1927.[\[197\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-198) Possession over 28 g (1 oz) is [presumed for supply](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Presumption_of_supply_in_New_Zealand "Presumption of supply in New Zealand"). Medical use was legalized in 2018.[\[198\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-199) In 2020, a [referendum to legalize recreational use](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2020_New_Zealand_cannabis_referendum "2020 New Zealand cannabis referendum") failed by a 50.7% to 48.4% margin.[\[199\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-200) \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/19/Flag_of_Nicaragua.svg/40px-Flag_of_Nicaragua.svg.png) [Nicaragua](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nicaragua "Nicaragua") \| Illegal \| Illegal \| Main article: [Cannabis in Nicaragua](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Cannabis_in_Nicaragua&action=edit&redlink=1 "Cannabis in Nicaragua (page does not exist)") \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f4/Flag_of_Niger.svg/20px-Flag_of_Niger.svg.png) [Niger](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Niger "Niger") \| Illegal \| Illegal \| Main article: [Cannabis in Niger](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Cannabis_in_Niger&action=edit&redlink=1 "Cannabis in Niger (page does not exist)") \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/7/79/Flag_of_Nigeria.svg/40px-Flag_of_Nigeria.svg.png) [Nigeria](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nigeria "Nigeria") \| Illegal \| Illegal \| Main article: [Cannabis in Nigeria](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Nigeria "Cannabis in Nigeria") \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/7/79/Flag_of_North_Macedonia.svg/40px-Flag_of_North_Macedonia.svg.png) [North Macedonia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_Macedonia "North Macedonia") \| Illegal \| Legal \| Main article: [Cannabis in North Macedonia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_North_Macedonia "Cannabis in North Macedonia") If one possesses large amounts, a jail sentence of anywhere from 3 months to 5 years may be given.[\[200\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-201) Medicinal cannabis legalized since 2016.[\[201\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-202) \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/d9/Flag_of_Norway.svg/40px-Flag_of_Norway.svg.png) [Norway](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Norway "Norway") \| Illegal \| Legal[\[202\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-203)[\[203\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-204) \| Main article: [Cannabis in Norway](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Norway "Cannabis in Norway") Illegal since 1965. As of 2022, use and possession of up to 15 g (1⁄2 oz) are punished with heavy fines and possible loss of driver's license.[\[204\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-205)[\[205\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-206)[\[206\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-207) [Solberg's Cabinet](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solberg%27s_Cabinet "Solberg's Cabinet") proposed a decriminalization bill in 2021 that would remove all sanctions for illegal drug use, including possession of up to 10 g (3⁄8 oz) of cannabis. Six parties (43,8%) voted for, while three parties (56,2%) voted against. As a result, the bill did not pass the parliament.[\[207\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-208)[\[208\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-209) \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/dd/Flag_of_Oman.svg/40px-Flag_of_Oman.svg.png) [Oman](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oman "Oman") \| Illegal \| Illegal \| Main article: [Cannabis in Oman](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Oman "Cannabis in Oman") \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/32/Flag_of_Pakistan.svg/40px-Flag_of_Pakistan.svg.png) [Pakistan](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pakistan "Pakistan") \| Illegal, but often unenforced (particularly in some tribal regions) \| CBD only[\[209\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-ExpressTribune-210) \| Main article: [Cannabis in Pakistan](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Pakistan "Cannabis in Pakistan") Prohibited, but the smoking of hashish in [Peshawar](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peshawar "Peshawar") and the northern parts of Pakistan tends to be tolerated. One may be sent to jail for up to six months if found with [charas](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charas "Charas") in other parts of the country.[\[210\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-211) CBD legalized by cabinet announcement in September 2020.[\[209\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-ExpressTribune-210) \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/48/Flag_of_Palau.svg/40px-Flag_of_Palau.svg.png) [Palau](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palau "Palau") \| Illegal \| Illegal \| Main article: [Cannabis in Palau](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Palau "Cannabis in Palau") \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/ab/Flag_of_Panama.svg/40px-Flag_of_Panama.svg.png) [Panama](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Panama "Panama") \| Illegal \| Legal[\[211\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-212)[\[212\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-213) \| Main article: [Cannabis in Panama](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Panama "Cannabis in Panama") \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/e3/Flag_of_Papua_New_Guinea.svg/20px-Flag_of_Papua_New_Guinea.svg.png) [Papua New Guinea](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Papua_New_Guinea "Papua New Guinea") \| Illegal \| Illegal \| Main article: [Cannabis in Papua New Guinea](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Papua_New_Guinea "Cannabis in Papua New Guinea") \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/27/Flag_of_Paraguay.svg/40px-Flag_of_Paraguay.svg.png) [Paraguay](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paraguay "Paraguay") \| Decriminalized up to 10 g (3⁄8 oz) \| Illegal \| Main article: [Cannabis in Paraguay](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Paraguay "Cannabis in Paraguay") The possession of up to 10 g (3⁄8 oz) of cannabis is not punishable.[\[213\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-214)[\[214\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-215) \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/cf/Flag_of_Peru.svg/40px-Flag_of_Peru.svg.png) [Peru](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peru "Peru") \| Decriminalized up to 8 g (1⁄4 oz) \| Legal[\[215\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-216) \| Main article: [Cannabis in Peru](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Peru "Cannabis in Peru") Possession of up to 8 g (1⁄4 oz) is not punished.[\[216\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-217)[\[217\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-218)[\[218\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-219)[\[219\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-220) Cultivation, production, and sale are punished with 8–15 years in prison.[\[220\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-221)[\[221\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-222) \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/99/Flag_of_the_Philippines.svg/40px-Flag_of_the_Philippines.svg.png) [Philippines](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philippines "Philippines") \| Illegal \| Illegal but may be allowed with special permit \| Main article: [Cannabis in the Philippines](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_the_Philippines "Cannabis in the Philippines") Medical use of cannabis is possible with a special permit from the Food and Drugs Authority for use by individuals with serious or terminal illness.[\[222\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-223) \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/1/12/Flag_of_Poland.svg/40px-Flag_of_Poland.svg.png) [Poland](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poland "Poland") \| Illegal, but may not be enforced for small amounts, legal below 0.3% THC \| Legal \| Main article: [Cannabis in Poland](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Poland "Cannabis in Poland") Since 2011, prosecutors can choose not to prosecute possession of small quantities of cannabis for personal use if it is a first offense or if the person is drug dependent.[\[223\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-224) Possession of large quantities of drugs can result in up to 10 years in prison.[\[224\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-225) \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/a8/Flag_of_Portugal_%28official%29.svg/40px-Flag_of_Portugal_%28official%29.svg.png) [Portugal](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portugal "Portugal") \| Decriminalized up to 25 g (7⁄8 oz) of herb or 5 g (3⁄16 oz) of hashish \| Legal \| Main article: [Cannabis in Portugal](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Portugal "Cannabis in Portugal") In 2001, Portugal became the first country in the world to decriminalize the use of all drugs.[\[225\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-Emdrug-226) \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/65/Flag_of_Qatar.svg/40px-Flag_of_Qatar.svg.png) [Qatar](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Qatar "Qatar") \| Illegal \| Illegal \| Main article: [Cannabis in Qatar](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Qatar "Cannabis in Qatar") \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/7/73/Flag_of_Romania.svg/40px-Flag_of_Romania.svg.png) [Romania](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Romania "Romania") \| Illegal \| Cannabis-derived drugs less than 0.2% THC can be prescribed \| Main article: [Cannabis in Romania](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Romania "Cannabis in Romania") Small quantities punishable by a large fine for first offenders or 6 months to 2 years in prison if the person has been convicted before. Possession of large amounts or trafficking is punishable by 2–7 years of jail time.[\[226\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-227) Decriminalization proposed.[\[227\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-228) Limited medical use approved in 2013.[\[228\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-229)[\[229\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-230) \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/f/f3/Flag_of_Russia.svg/40px-Flag_of_Russia.svg.png) [Russia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russia "Russia") \| Illegal \| Illegal \| Main article: [Cannabis in Russia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Russia "Cannabis in Russia") Possession of up to 6 g (1⁄5 oz) of cannabis (or 2 g, 1⁄20 oz of hashish) is an administrative offense, punishable by a fine of [₽](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russian_ruble "Russian ruble")5,000 or detention of up to 15 days. Possession of larger amounts is a criminal offense. Foreign nationals and stateless individuals who violate the law are subject to deportation regardless of the amount.[\[230\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-231) \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/17/Flag_of_Rwanda.svg/40px-Flag_of_Rwanda.svg.png) [Rwanda](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rwanda "Rwanda") \| Illegal \| Legal[\[231\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-232) \| Main article: [Cannabis in Rwanda](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Rwanda "Cannabis in Rwanda") \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/fe/Flag_of_Saint_Kitts_and_Nevis.svg/40px-Flag_of_Saint_Kitts_and_Nevis.svg.png) [Saint Kitts and Nevis](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_Kitts_and_Nevis "Saint Kitts and Nevis") \| Decriminalized up to 56 g (2 oz) \| Illegal \| Main article: [Cannabis in Saint Kitts and Nevis](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Saint_Kitts_and_Nevis "Cannabis in Saint Kitts and Nevis") \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/9f/Flag_of_Saint_Lucia.svg/40px-Flag_of_Saint_Lucia.svg.png) [Saint Lucia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_Lucia "Saint Lucia") \| Decriminalized up to 30 g (1\+1⁄16 oz)[\[232\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-233) \| Illegal \| Main article: [Cannabis in Saint Lucia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Saint_Lucia "Cannabis in Saint Lucia") \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/6d/Flag_of_Saint_Vincent_and_the_Grenadines.svg/40px-Flag_of_Saint_Vincent_and_the_Grenadines.svg.png) [Saint Vincent and the Grenadines](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_Vincent_and_the_Grenadines "Saint Vincent and the Grenadines") \| Decriminalized up to 56 g (2 oz)[\[233\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-234) \| Legal[\[234\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-235)[\[235\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-236)[\[236\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-237) \| Main article: [Cannabis in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Saint_Vincent_and_the_Grenadines "Cannabis in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines") \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/31/Flag_of_Samoa.svg/40px-Flag_of_Samoa.svg.png) [Samoa](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samoa "Samoa") \| Illegal \| Illegal \| Main article: [Cannabis in Samoa](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Samoa "Cannabis in Samoa") \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b1/Flag_of_San_Marino.svg/20px-Flag_of_San_Marino.svg.png) [San Marino](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/San_Marino "San Marino") \| Illegal \| Legal \| Main article: [Cannabis in San Marino](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_San_Marino "Cannabis in San Marino") \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/0a/Flag_of_S%C3%A3o_Tom%C3%A9_and_Pr%C3%ADncipe.svg/40px-Flag_of_S%C3%A3o_Tom%C3%A9_and_Pr%C3%ADncipe.svg.png) [São Tomé and Príncipe](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/S%C3%A3o_Tom%C3%A9_and_Pr%C3%ADncipe "São Tomé and Príncipe") \| Illegal \| Illegal \| Main article: [Cannabis in São Tomé and Principe](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_S%C3%A3o_Tom%C3%A9_and_Principe "Cannabis in São Tomé and Principe") \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/0d/Flag_of_Saudi_Arabia.svg/40px-Flag_of_Saudi_Arabia.svg.png) [Saudi Arabia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saudi_Arabia "Saudi Arabia") \| Illegal \| Illegal \| Main article: [Cannabis in Saudi Arabia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Saudi_Arabia "Cannabis in Saudi Arabia") Use and possession for personal use of any kind of recreational drugs is punishable by imprisonment if caught. Imprisonment for personal use can entail jail time of six months or more. Dealing and smuggling high amounts of drugs usually result in harsher prison time or even execution, although recently executions have been rare. Foreigners who use drugs might be deported.[\[237\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-238) \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/fd/Flag_of_Senegal.svg/40px-Flag_of_Senegal.svg.png) [Senegal](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Senegal "Senegal") \| Illegal \| Illegal \| Main article: [Cannabis in Senegal](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Senegal "Cannabis in Senegal") \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/ff/Flag_of_Serbia.svg/40px-Flag_of_Serbia.svg.png) [Serbia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Serbia "Serbia") \| Illegal[\[238\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-239) \| Illegal \| Main article: [Cannabis in Serbia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Serbia "Cannabis in Serbia") Possession of small amounts is punishable by fine or imprisonment of up to 3 years. Sale and transportation punishable by imprisonment of 3–12 years. Cultivation punishable by imprisonment from 6 months to 5 years. Higher penalties for [organized crime](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Organized_crime "Organized crime").[\[239\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-240) \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/fc/Flag_of_Seychelles.svg/40px-Flag_of_Seychelles.svg.png) [Seychelles](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seychelles "Seychelles") \| Illegal \| Illegal \| Main article: [Cannabis in Seychelles](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Seychelles "Cannabis in Seychelles") \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/17/Flag_of_Sierra_Leone.svg/40px-Flag_of_Sierra_Leone.svg.png) [Sierra Leone](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sierra_Leone "Sierra Leone") \| Illegal \| Illegal \| Main article: [Cannabis in Sierra Leone](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Sierra_Leone "Cannabis in Sierra Leone") Cannabis banned in 1920.[\[240\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-AkyeampongHill2015-241) \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/48/Flag_of_Singapore.svg/40px-Flag_of_Singapore.svg.png) [Singapore](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Singapore "Singapore") \| Illegal \| CBD only \| Main article: [Cannabis in Singapore](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Singapore "Cannabis in Singapore") Banned in 1870.[\[241\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-Bunyapraphats%C5%8D%CC%9Cn1999-242) Cannabis is a Class A drug under the Misuse of Drugs Act, making it illegal to cultivate, sell, or possess. Those who are caught with 500 g (1 lb 2 oz) of cannabis or more are considered drug traffickers and are liable to be punished with an automatic death penalty.[\[242\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-243)[\[243\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-244) In rare cases, permission has been granted to use cannabis-derived pharmaceuticals for treatment of epilepsy.[\[244\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-245) \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/e6/Flag_of_Slovakia.svg/40px-Flag_of_Slovakia.svg.png) [Slovakia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slovakia "Slovakia") \| Illegal \| CBD only \| Main article: [Cannabis in Slovakia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Slovakia "Cannabis in Slovakia") Possession of small amounts punishable by up to 8 years in prison.[\[245\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-246)[\[246\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-WSJSlovakia-247) \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f0/Flag_of_Slovenia.svg/40px-Flag_of_Slovenia.svg.png) [Slovenia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slovenia "Slovenia") \| Decriminalized \| Legal \| Main article: [Cannabis in Slovenia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Slovenia "Cannabis in Slovenia") Medical cannabis legalized in 2025.[\[247\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-248)[\[248\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-249) Prior to 2025, cannabis-based drugs were legal for medicinal use, but not cannabis itself.[\[249\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-250)[\[250\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-251) Possession of any drug for personal use is decriminalized.[\[251\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-252) \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/7/74/Flag_of_the_Solomon_Islands.svg/40px-Flag_of_the_Solomon_Islands.svg.png) [Solomon Islands](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solomon_Islands "Solomon Islands") \| Illegal \| Illegal \| Main article: [Cannabis in the Solomon Islands](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_the_Solomon_Islands "Cannabis in the Solomon Islands") \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/a0/Flag_of_Somalia.svg/40px-Flag_of_Somalia.svg.png) [Somalia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Somalia "Somalia") \| Illegal \| Illegal \| Main article: [Cannabis in Somalia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Somalia "Cannabis in Somalia") \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/af/Flag_of_South_Africa.svg/40px-Flag_of_South_Africa.svg.png) [South Africa](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/South_Africa "South Africa") \| Legal for possession, cultivation and use in private places but not for sale. \| Use is legal, but no system for the dispensing of medicinal cannabis exists. \| Main article: [Cannabis in South Africa](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_South_Africa "Cannabis in South Africa") Private use and cultivation have been legal for those 18 years and older since September 2018.[\[252\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-253)[\[253\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-254)[\[254\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-255)[\[255\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-256)[\[256\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-257) \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/7/7a/Flag_of_South_Sudan.svg/40px-Flag_of_South_Sudan.svg.png) [South Sudan](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/South_Sudan "South Sudan") \| Illegal \| Illegal \| Main article: [Cannabis in South Sudan](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Cannabis_in_South_Sudan&action=edit&redlink=1 "Cannabis in South Sudan (page does not exist)") \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/9/9a/Flag_of_Spain.svg/40px-Flag_of_Spain.svg.png) [Spain](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spain "Spain") \| Decriminalized. Use and possession in private areas allowed for own consumption.[\[257\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-clubs_games-258) Public possession or consumption can result in a fine.[\[258\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-259) Cultivation for personal use allowed in private areas including [Cannabis Social Clubs](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_Social_Club "Cannabis Social Club").[\[257\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-clubs_games-258) \| Legal[\[259\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-260)[\[260\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-261)[\[261\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-262) \| Main article: [Cannabis in Spain](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Spain "Cannabis in Spain") All actions related to cannabis for own consumption aren't considered criminal offenses,[\[262\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-263) but misdemeanors punishable by a fine.[\[263\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-264) Cannabis trafficking, including sale, import, or cultivation for sale, is punishable by jail time. Cannabis was legalized in [Catalonia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catalonia "Catalonia") in 2017 for those 18 and over,[\[264\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-265) but that law was challenged by the Spanish state and declared unconstitutional in 2018.[\[265\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-266) Cultivation in private areas for own consumption is allowed if the plants cannot be seen from the street or other public spaces.[\[266\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-267) \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/11/Flag_of_Sri_Lanka.svg/40px-Flag_of_Sri_Lanka.svg.png) [Sri Lanka](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sri_Lanka "Sri Lanka") \| Illegal \| Legalized by amendment made in colonial law by 1980s and through the Ayurveda Act.[\[267\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-268) \| Main article: [Cannabis in Sri Lanka](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Sri_Lanka "Cannabis in Sri Lanka") The sale of cannabis is decriminalized for traditional medicine vendors and it is commonly used in [Ayurvedic](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ayurveda "Ayurveda") traditional medicines.[\[268\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-269) \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/01/Flag_of_Sudan.svg/40px-Flag_of_Sudan.svg.png) [Sudan](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sudan "Sudan") \| Illegal \| Illegal \| Main article: [Cannabis in Sudan](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Sudan "Cannabis in Sudan") \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/60/Flag_of_Suriname.svg/40px-Flag_of_Suriname.svg.png) [Suriname](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suriname "Suriname") \| Illegal \| Illegal \| Main article: [Cannabis in Suriname](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Suriname "Cannabis in Suriname") Cannabis was banned in Suriname in the early 20th century, having been popularized there by Asian immigrants.[\[269\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-Hoefte1998-270) \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/4/4c/Flag_of_Sweden.svg/40px-Flag_of_Sweden.svg.png) [Sweden](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sweden "Sweden") \| Illegal \| Legal under limited circumstances for patients who obtain a license.[\[270\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-271) \| Main article: [Cannabis in Sweden](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Sweden "Cannabis in Sweden") All cannabis-related activity illegal. The national police runs a "disturb and annoy" program aimed at users supported by the national "zero tolerance" policy.[\[271\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-272)[\[272\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-273) \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/08/Flag_of_Switzerland_%28Pantone%29.svg/20px-Flag_of_Switzerland_%28Pantone%29.svg.png) [Switzerland](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Switzerland "Switzerland") \| Decriminalized. Legal below 1.0% THC. \| Legal \| Main article: [Cannabis in Switzerland](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Switzerland "Cannabis in Switzerland") Since 2017, consuming cannabis in Switzerland may result in a fine, but possession of up to 10 g (3⁄8 oz) without evidence of consumption is not penalized; and as of 2023, confiscated amounts under this limit must be returned to the individual.[\[273\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-274)[\[274\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-275) \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/54/Flag_of_Syria_%282025-%29.svg/40px-Flag_of_Syria_%282025-%29.svg.png) [Syria](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Syria "Syria") \| Illegal, widely unenforced since the start of the Syrian civil war \| Illegal \| Main article: [Cannabis in Syria](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Syria "Cannabis in Syria") If someone is considered an addict by the Syrian government then they face no criminal penalties for drug possession.[\[275\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-276) \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/7/72/Flag_of_the_Republic_of_China.svg/40px-Flag_of_the_Republic_of_China.svg.png) [Taiwan](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taiwan "Taiwan") \| Illegal \| Illegal \| Main article: [Cannabis in Taiwan](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Taiwan "Cannabis in Taiwan") Cannabis is a schedule 2 narcotic in the ROC, and possession can result in up to 3 years imprisonment.[\[276\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-277) \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/d0/Flag_of_Tajikistan.svg/40px-Flag_of_Tajikistan.svg.png) [Tajikistan](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tajikistan "Tajikistan") \| Illegal \| Illegal \| Main article: [Cannabis in Tajikistan](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Tajikistan "Cannabis in Tajikistan") \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/38/Flag_of_Tanzania.svg/40px-Flag_of_Tanzania.svg.png) [Tanzania](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tanzania "Tanzania") \| Illegal \| Illegal \| Main article: [Cannabis in Tanzania](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Tanzania "Cannabis in Tanzania") \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/a9/Flag_of_Thailand.svg/40px-Flag_of_Thailand.svg.png) [Thailand](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thailand "Thailand") \| Illegal but often unenforced \| Legal \| Main article: [Cannabis in Thailand](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Thailand "Cannabis in Thailand") Criminalized in 1935, medical use legalized in 2018. Recreational use legalized in 2022 for those aged 20 and over. Unprescribed products with over 0.2% THC were recriminalized in 2025, but this law is often unenforced.[\[277\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-278)[\[278\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-279) \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/26/Flag_of_East_Timor.svg/40px-Flag_of_East_Timor.svg.png) [Timor-Leste](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timor-Leste "Timor-Leste") \| Illegal \| Illegal \| Main article: [Cannabis in Timor-Leste](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Timor-Leste "Cannabis in Timor-Leste") \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/7/7a/Flag_of_Togo_%283-2%29.svg/40px-Flag_of_Togo_%283-2%29.svg.png) [Togo](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Togo "Togo") \| Illegal \| Illegal \| Main article: [Cannabis in Togo](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Togo "Cannabis in Togo") \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/9a/Flag_of_Tonga.svg/40px-Flag_of_Tonga.svg.png) [Tonga](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tonga "Tonga") \| Illegal \| Illegal \| Main article: [Cannabis in Tonga](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Tonga "Cannabis in Tonga") \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/64/Flag_of_Trinidad_and_Tobago.svg/40px-Flag_of_Trinidad_and_Tobago.svg.png) [Trinidad and Tobago](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trinidad_and_Tobago "Trinidad and Tobago") \| Decriminalized up to 30 g (1\+1⁄16 oz), cultivation of 4 plants per adult \| Illegal \| Main article: [Cannabis in Trinidad and Tobago](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Trinidad_and_Tobago "Cannabis in Trinidad and Tobago") Banned in 1925.[\[279\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-KleinDay2004-280) Decriminalized in 2019.[\[280\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-281) \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/ce/Flag_of_Tunisia.svg/40px-Flag_of_Tunisia.svg.png) [Tunisia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tunisia "Tunisia") \| Illegal \| Illegal \| Main article: [Cannabis in Tunisia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Tunisia "Cannabis in Tunisia") Banned in 1953.[\[281\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-Drugs1949-282) Using or possessing entails 1–5 years of imprisonment and 1000–3000 [dinars](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tunisian_dinar "Tunisian dinar") (around \$500–1500).[\[282\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-283)[\[283\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-284)[\[284\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-285) \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b4/Flag_of_Turkey.svg/40px-Flag_of_Turkey.svg.png) [Turkey](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turkey "Turkey") \| Illegal \| Cannabis-derived drugs less than 0.3% THC can be prescribed \| Main article: [Cannabis in Turkey](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Turkey "Cannabis in Turkey") Medical grade cannabis containing less than 0.3% THC legalized in 2025.[\[285\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-286)[\[286\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-287) Recreational use is illegal and is punishable by 1 year of probation while repetition is punishable by 2 years of probation and enforced treatment.[\[287\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-EMCDDATurkey-288) Sale and supply is punishable by a prison term of 5–10 years, and production or trafficking by a minimum term of 10 years.[\[287\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-EMCDDATurkey-288)[\[288\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-289) \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/1b/Flag_of_Turkmenistan.svg/40px-Flag_of_Turkmenistan.svg.png) [Turkmenistan](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turkmenistan "Turkmenistan") \| Illegal \| Illegal \| Main article: [Cannabis in Turkmenistan](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Turkmenistan "Cannabis in Turkmenistan") \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/38/Flag_of_Tuvalu.svg/40px-Flag_of_Tuvalu.svg.png) [Tuvalu](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tuvalu "Tuvalu") \| Illegal \| Illegal \| Main article: [Cannabis in Tuvalu](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Tuvalu "Cannabis in Tuvalu") \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/4e/Flag_of_Uganda.svg/40px-Flag_of_Uganda.svg.png) [Uganda](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uganda "Uganda") \| Illegal \| Illegal \| Main article: [Cannabis in Uganda](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Uganda "Cannabis in Uganda") \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/49/Flag_of_Ukraine.svg/40px-Flag_of_Ukraine.svg.png) [Ukraine](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ukraine "Ukraine") \| Illegal \| Legal \| Main article: [Cannabis in Ukraine](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Ukraine "Cannabis in Ukraine") In December 2023, Parliament adopted a bill to legalize medical cannabis on second reading.[\[289\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-290) It was signed into law by President Zelensky on 15 February 2024.[\[290\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-291) \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/cb/Flag_of_the_United_Arab_Emirates.svg/40px-Flag_of_the_United_Arab_Emirates.svg.png) [United Arab Emirates](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_Arab_Emirates "United Arab Emirates") \| Illegal \| Illegal \| Main article: [Cannabis in the United Arab Emirates](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_the_United_Arab_Emirates "Cannabis in the United Arab Emirates") In 2008, even the smallest amounts of the drug could lead to a mandatory 4-year prison sentence.[\[291\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-292)\[[needs update](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Manual_of_Style/Dates_and_numbers#Chronological_items "Wikipedia:Manual of Style/Dates and numbers")\] \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/a5/Flag_of_the_United_Kingdom_%281-2%29.svg/40px-Flag_of_the_United_Kingdom_%281-2%29.svg.png) [United Kingdom](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_Kingdom "United Kingdom") \| Illegal,[\[292\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-293) but a cannabis warning or an on-the-spot fine ("Penalty Notice for Disorder") may be issued instead of prosecution for simple possession.[\[293\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-294) \| Cannabis-derived medicines may be prescribed only by a specialist [consultant](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Consultant_$medicine$ "Consultant (medicine)").[\[294\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-BBC_News1-295) \| Main article: [Cannabis in the United Kingdom](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_the_United_Kingdom "Cannabis in the United Kingdom") Banned in 1928.[\[295\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-Manning2013-296) A [class B drug](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_classification_in_the_United_Kingdom "Cannabis classification in the United Kingdom") under the [Misuse of Drugs Act 1971](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Misuse_of_Drugs_Act_1971 "Misuse of Drugs Act 1971").[\[296\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-297) Limited medical use legal since 1 November 2018[\[297\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-BBC_News2-298) when prescribed by a specialist consultant, not a [GP](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/General_practitioner "General practitioner"). Guidance: only prescribe when clearly beneficial and no other option available.[\[294\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-BBC_News1-295) \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/a/a4/Flag_of_the_United_States.svg/40px-Flag_of_the_United_States.svg.png) [United States](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States "United States") \| Legalized in 24 states, 3 [territories](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Territories_of_the_United_States "Territories of the United States"), and the [District of Columbia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Washington,_D.C. "Washington, D.C.") – but illegal at federal level. Decriminalized in another 7 states. See also: [Legalization of non-medical cannabis in the United States](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legalization_of_non-medical_cannabis_in_the_United_States "Legalization of non-medical cannabis in the United States") \| Legalized in 40 states, 4 territories, and the District of Columbia – but illegal at federal level.[\[15\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-ncsl-15) See also: [Medical cannabis in the United States](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Medical_cannabis_in_the_United_States "Medical cannabis in the United States") \| Main articles: [Cannabis in the United States](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_the_United_States "Cannabis in the United States") and [Legality of cannabis by U.S. jurisdiction](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis_by_U.S._jurisdiction "Legality of cannabis by U.S. jurisdiction") See also: [Cannabis on American Indian reservations](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_on_American_Indian_reservations "Cannabis on American Indian reservations") Cannabis remains a [Schedule I drug](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Controlled_Substances_Act#Schedule_I_controlled_substances "Controlled Substances Act") at federal level, prohibiting even its medical use with [narrow exceptions](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Medical_cannabis_in_the_United_States#Compassionate_IND_program "Medical cannabis in the United States"). The [Rohrabacher–Farr amendment](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rohrabacher%E2%80%93Farr_amendment "Rohrabacher–Farr amendment") prevents federal enforcement in states that have legalized medical, however. No such protections exist regarding recreational, but the federal government has so far generally not intervened. Recognized [Indian reservations](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indian_reservation "Indian reservation") are allowed to legalize for either use under a policy announced in 2014.[\[298\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-299) Every U.S. state that has legalized recreational use has set a mandatory legal minimum age of 21 for purchase, possession, and use.[\[299\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-300) In 2024, the [Drug Enforcement Administration](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drug_Enforcement_Administration "Drug Enforcement Administration") and the [Department of Justice](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Department_of_Justice "United States Department of Justice") indicated they were planning to [reschedule](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Removal_of_cannabis_from_Schedule_I_of_the_Controlled_Substances_Act "Removal of cannabis from Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act") cannabis to [Schedule III.](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Schedule_III_controlled_substances_$U.S.$ "List of Schedule III controlled substances (U.S.)")[\[300\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-301) \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/fe/Flag_of_Uruguay.svg/40px-Flag_of_Uruguay.svg.png) [Uruguay](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uruguay "Uruguay") \| Legal, but buying prohibited for non-residents. Cultivation allowed up to six plants. [Cannabis Social Clubs](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_Social_Club "Cannabis Social Club") authorized up to 45 members \| Legal for all uses. \| Main article: [Cannabis in Uruguay](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Uruguay "Cannabis in Uruguay") Legal since late 2013.[\[301\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-erowid-SA-302) Buyers must be eighteen or older, residents of Uruguay, and must register with the authorities. Authorities grow the cannabis that can be sold legally.[\[302\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-303)[\[303\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-304)[\[304\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-305) [Non-profit Cannabis Clubs](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_Social_Club "Cannabis Social Club") can also operate.[\[305\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-306) The minimum age to purchase or obtain cannabis in Uruguay is 18.[\[306\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-307) \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/84/Flag_of_Uzbekistan.svg/40px-Flag_of_Uzbekistan.svg.png) [Uzbekistan](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uzbekistan "Uzbekistan") \| Illegal \| Illegal \| Main article: [Cannabis in Uzbekistan](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Uzbekistan "Cannabis in Uzbekistan") Opiates, cannabis and other plants containing psychotropic substances are illegal.[\[307\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-308) \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/bc/Flag_of_Vanuatu.svg/40px-Flag_of_Vanuatu.svg.png) [Vanuatu](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vanuatu "Vanuatu") \| Illegal \| Legal \| Main article: [Cannabis in Vanuatu](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Vanuatu "Cannabis in Vanuatu") \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b3/Flag_of_Vatican_City_%282023%E2%80%93present%29.svg/20px-Flag_of_Vatican_City_%282023%E2%80%93present%29.svg.png) [Vatican City](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vatican_City "Vatican City") \| Illegal \| Illegal \| \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/06/Flag_of_Venezuela.svg/40px-Flag_of_Venezuela.svg.png) [Venezuela](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Venezuela "Venezuela") \| Illegal \| Illegal \| Main article: [Cannabis in Venezuela](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Venezuela "Cannabis in Venezuela") Possession of up to 20 g (3⁄4 oz) of marijuana or 5 g (3⁄16 oz) of genetically modified marijuana for commercial purposes is punishable by 1–2 years in prison at judge's discretion. If deemed to be for personal consumption, the user is subject to security measures involving rehabilitation and detoxification procedures.[\[308\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-309) \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/21/Flag_of_Vietnam.svg/40px-Flag_of_Vietnam.svg.png) [Vietnam](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vietnam "Vietnam") \| Illegal \| Illegal \| Main article: [Cannabis in Vietnam](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Vietnam "Cannabis in Vietnam") \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/89/Flag_of_Yemen.svg/40px-Flag_of_Yemen.svg.png) [Yemen](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yemen "Yemen") \| Illegal \| Illegal \| Main article: [Cannabis in Yemen](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Yemen "Cannabis in Yemen") \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/06/Flag_of_Zambia.svg/40px-Flag_of_Zambia.svg.png) [Zambia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zambia "Zambia") \| Illegal \| Legal \| Main article: [Cannabis in Zambia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Zambia "Cannabis in Zambia") \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/6a/Flag_of_Zimbabwe.svg/40px-Flag_of_Zimbabwe.svg.png) [Zimbabwe](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zimbabwe "Zimbabwe") \| Illegal \| Legal \| Main article: [Cannabis in Zimbabwe](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Zimbabwe "Cannabis in Zimbabwe") \| \| Country/Territory \| Recreational \| Medical \| Notes \| ## See also \[[edit](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Legality_of_cannabis&action=edit&section=3 "Edit section: See also")\] - [![icon](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/a8/Cannabis_leaf.svg/40px-Cannabis_leaf.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Cannabis_leaf.svg)[Cannabis portal](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portal:Cannabis "Portal:Cannabis") - [Annual cannabis use by country](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Annual_cannabis_use_by_country "Annual cannabis use by country") - [Adult lifetime cannabis use by country](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adult_lifetime_cannabis_use_by_country "Adult lifetime cannabis use by country") - [Harm reduction](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harm_reduction "Harm reduction") - [Minors and the legality of cannabis](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minors_and_the_legality_of_cannabis "Minors and the legality of cannabis") - [Timeline of cannabis law](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timeline_of_cannabis_law "Timeline of cannabis law") - [War on drugs](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/War_on_drugs "War on drugs") ## References \[[edit](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Legality_of_cannabis&action=edit&section=4 "Edit section: References")\] 1. 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[delta\-4-THC](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%CE%94-4-Tetrahydrocannabinol "Δ-4-Tetrahydrocannabinol") [delta\-7-THC](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%CE%94-7-Tetrahydrocannabinol "Δ-7-Tetrahydrocannabinol") [delta\-8-THC](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%CE%94-8-Tetrahydrocannabinol "Δ-8-Tetrahydrocannabinol") [delta\-10-THC](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%CE%94-10-Tetrahydrocannabinol "Δ-10-Tetrahydrocannabinol") [delta\-11-THC](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%CE%94-11-Tetrahydrocannabinol "Δ-11-Tetrahydrocannabinol") [THC](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tetrahydrocannabinol "Tetrahydrocannabinol") [THCB](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tetrahydrocannabutol "Tetrahydrocannabutol") [THCH](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tetrahydrocannabihexol "Tetrahydrocannabihexol") [THCP](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tetrahydrocannabiphorol "Tetrahydrocannabiphorol") Other [CBD](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabidiol "Cannabidiol") [CBDH](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tetrahydrocannabihexol "Tetrahydrocannabihexol") [CBDP](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabidiphorol "Cannabidiphorol") \| \| [Effects](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Effects_of_cannabis "Effects of cannabis") \| [Amotivational syndrome](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amotivational_syndrome "Amotivational syndrome") [Cannabis in pregnancy](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_pregnancy "Cannabis in pregnancy") [Cannabis use disorder](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_use_disorder "Cannabis use disorder") (CUD) [Cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabinoid_hyperemesis_syndrome "Cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome") (CHS) [Clinical endocannabinoid deficiency syndrome](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clinical_endocannabinoid_deficiency_syndrome "Clinical endocannabinoid deficiency syndrome") [Entourage effect](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Entourage_effect "Entourage effect") [Endocannabinoid system](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Endocannabinoid_system "Endocannabinoid system") [Impaired driving](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_and_impaired_driving "Cannabis and impaired driving") [Time perception](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_and_time_perception "Cannabis and time perception") [Long-term effects](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Long-term_effects_of_cannabis "Long-term effects of cannabis") [Occupational health concerns](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Occupational_health_concerns_of_cannabis_use "Occupational health concerns of cannabis use") [Medical cannabis research](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Medical_cannabis_research "Medical cannabis research") \| \| [Culture](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_culture "Cannabis culture") \| [420](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/420_$cannabis_culture$ "420 (cannabis culture)") [Budtender](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Budtender "Budtender") [Cannabis by country](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_by_country "Cannabis by country") [Cookbooks](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_cookbook "Cannabis cookbook") [Etiquette](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_etiquette "Cannabis etiquette") [Cannabis Social Club](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_Social_Club "Cannabis Social Club") [Head shop](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Head_shop "Head shop") [Books](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_books_about_cannabis "List of books about cannabis") [Cannabis Culture](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_Culture_$magazine$ "Cannabis Culture (magazine)") [Columns](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_cannabis_columns "List of cannabis columns") [Competitions](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_cannabis_competitions "List of cannabis competitions") [List of cannabis hoaxes](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_cannabis_hoaxes "List of cannabis hoaxes") [Films](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Films_about_cannabis "Category:Films about cannabis") ([Stoner film](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stoner_film "Stoner film")) [High Times](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/High_Times "High Times") [Music](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Cannabis_music "Category:Cannabis music") [Religion](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_and_religion "Cannabis and religion") [Restaurants](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_the_restaurant_industry "Cannabis in the restaurant industry") [Sports](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_and_sports "Cannabis and sports") [Smoke-in](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smoke-in "Smoke-in") [Stoner TV](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stoner_TV "Stoner TV") [Video games](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_and_video_game_culture "Cannabis and video game culture") \| \| Organizations \| \| \| \| \| \| [Cannabis rights](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_cannabis_rights_organizations "List of cannabis rights organizations") \| [ACT](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alliance_for_Cannabis_Therapeutics "Alliance for Cannabis Therapeutics") [ALCP](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aotearoa_Legalise_Cannabis_Party "Aotearoa Legalise Cannabis Party") [AMMA](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Medical_Marijuana_Association "American Medical Marijuana Association") [ASA](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Americans_for_Safe_Access "Americans for Safe Access") [CAN](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_Action_Network "Cannabis Action Network") [CBN](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colorado_Badged_Network "Colorado Badged Network") [CLEAR](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_Law_Reform "Cannabis Law Reform") [CRC](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coalition_for_Rescheduling_Cannabis "Coalition for Rescheduling Cannabis") [Dagga Couple](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dagga_Couple "Dagga Couple") [DFCR](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doctors_for_Cannabis_Regulation "Doctors for Cannabis Regulation") [DPA](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drug_Policy_Alliance "Drug Policy Alliance") [ENCOD](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ENCOD "ENCOD") [FAAAT](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FAAAT_think_%26_do_tank "FAAAT think & do tank") [FCA](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Finnish_Cannabis_Association "Finnish Cannabis Association") [GLM India](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Legalisation_Movement_India "Great Legalisation Movement India") [GMM](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Global_Marijuana_March "Global Marijuana March") [LEAP](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Law_Enforcement_Action_Partnership "Law Enforcement Action Partnership") [MAPS](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Multidisciplinary_Association_for_Psychedelic_Studies "Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies") [MPP](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marijuana_Policy_Project "Marijuana Policy Project") [NCIA](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Cannabis_Industry_Association "National Cannabis Industry Association") [NORML](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Organization_for_the_Reform_of_Marijuana_Laws "National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws") [France](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NORML_France "NORML France") [NZ](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NORML_New_Zealand "NORML New Zealand") [UK](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NORML_UK "NORML UK") [SAFER](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Safer_Alternative_for_Enjoyable_Recreation "Safer Alternative for Enjoyable Recreation") [SCC](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Society_of_Cannabis_Clinicians "Society of Cannabis Clinicians") [SSDP](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Students_for_Sensible_Drug_Policy "Students for Sensible Drug Policy") [VMCA](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Veterans_for_Medical_Cannabis_Access "Veterans for Medical Cannabis Access") \| \| Science \| [IACM](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Association_for_Cannabinoid_Medicines "International Association for Cannabinoid Medicines") [ICRS](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Cannabinoid_Research_Society "International Cannabinoid Research Society") [ICEERS](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Center_for_Ethnobotanical_Education,_Research_and_Service "International Center for Ethnobotanical Education, Research and Service") \| \| Demographics \| [Adult lifetime use by country](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adult_lifetime_cannabis_use_by_country "Adult lifetime cannabis use by country") [Annual use by country](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Annual_cannabis_use_by_country "Annual cannabis use by country") \| \| Politics \| \| \| \| \| \| General \| [Activists](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_cannabis_rights_leaders "List of cannabis rights leaders") [Bootleggers and Baptists](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bootleggers_and_Baptists#Cannabis "Bootleggers and Baptists") [Cannabis rights](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_rights "Cannabis rights") [Capital punishment for cannabis trafficking](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capital_punishment_for_cannabis_trafficking "Capital punishment for cannabis trafficking") [Centenary of Cannabis prohibition](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Centenary_of_Cannabis_prohibition "Centenary of Cannabis prohibition") [Effects of legalized cannabis](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Effects_of_legalized_cannabis "Effects of legalized cannabis") [Global Marijuana March](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Global_Marijuana_March "Global Marijuana March") [Legality of cannabis]() [Internationally](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drug_control_treaties "Drug control treaties") [Regulatory agencies](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_cannabis_regulatory_agencies "List of cannabis regulatory agencies") [1961 Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Single_Convention_on_Narcotic_Drugs "Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs") [Article 2 paragraph 9 on non-medical uses](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Article_2_paragraph_9_of_the_Single_Convention_on_narcotic_drugs "Article 2 paragraph 9 of the Single Convention on narcotic drugs") [1971 Vienna Convention on Psychotropic Substances](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Convention_on_Psychotropic_Substances "Convention on Psychotropic Substances") [1998 UN Convention on Illicit Trafficking](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_Nations_Convention_Against_Illicit_Traffic_in_Narcotic_Drugs_and_Psychotropic_Substances "United Nations Convention Against Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances") In the U.S. [Legal history in the United States](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legal_history_of_cannabis_in_the_United_States "Legal history of cannabis in the United States") [Marihuana Tax Act of 1937](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marihuana_Tax_Act_of_1937 "Marihuana Tax Act of 1937") [Timeline of cannabis law](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timeline_of_cannabis_law "Timeline of cannabis law") \| \| Major legal reforms \| Treaty law: [Rescheduling of cannabis in 2020](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Removal_of_cannabis_and_cannabis_resin_from_Schedule_IV_of_the_Single_Convention_on_narcotic_drugs,_1961 "Removal of cannabis and cannabis resin from Schedule IV of the Single Convention on narcotic drugs, 1961") Canada: [2018 Cannabis Act](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_Act_$Canada$ "Cannabis Act (Canada)") Germany: [German cannabis control bill](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_Act_$Germany$ "Cannabis Act (Germany)") UK: [Return to class B](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_classification_in_the_United_Kingdom#Return_to_class_B "Cannabis classification in the United Kingdom") Uruguay: [Law No. 19172](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Uruguay "Cannabis in Uruguay") US: [Legalization of non-medical cannabis in the US](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legalization_of_non-medical_cannabis_in_the_United_States "Legalization of non-medical cannabis in the United States") [Rescheduling per the Controlled Substances Act](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Removal_of_cannabis_from_Schedule_I_of_the_Controlled_Substances_Act "Removal of cannabis from Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act") [Hemp Farming Act of 2018](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hemp_Farming_Act_of_2018 "Hemp Farming Act of 2018") \| \| Politicians and parties \| [Cannabis political parties](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_political_parties "Cannabis political parties") [of the US](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_political_parties_of_the_United_States "Cannabis political parties of the United States") [of Minnesota](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_political_parties_of_Minnesota "Cannabis political parties of Minnesota") [of Spain](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_Party_$Spain$ "Cannabis Party (Spain)") [List of British politicians who have acknowledged cannabis use](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_British_politicians_who_have_acknowledged_cannabis_use "List of British politicians who have acknowledged cannabis use") [List of American politicians who have acknowledged cannabis use](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_United_States_politicians_who_have_acknowledged_cannabis_use "List of United States politicians who have acknowledged cannabis use") \| \| Legal cases \| [Ker v. California](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ker_v._California "Ker v. California") (1963) [Leary v. United States](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leary_v._United_States "Leary v. United States") (1969) [Kyllo v. United States](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kyllo_v._United_States "Kyllo v. United States") (2001) [Gonzales v. Raich](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gonzales_v._Raich "Gonzales v. Raich") (2005) [ADPF 187](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ADPF_187 "ADPF 187") (2011) \| \| Related \| [Drug liberalization](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drug_liberalization "Drug liberalization") [Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the cannabis industry](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Impact_of_the_COVID-19_pandemic_on_the_cannabis_industry "Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the cannabis industry") Substances [Cannabinoid receptor antagonist](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabinoid_receptor_antagonist "Cannabinoid receptor antagonist") [Endocannabinoid enhancer](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Endocannabinoid_enhancer "Endocannabinoid enhancer") [Endocannabinoid reuptake inhibitor](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Endocannabinoid_reuptake_inhibitor "Endocannabinoid reuptake inhibitor") \| \| [![icon](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/a8/Cannabis_leaf.svg/20px-Cannabis_leaf.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Cannabis_leaf.svg) [Cannabis portal](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portal:Cannabis "Portal:Cannabis") ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/9/96/Symbol_category_class.svg/20px-Symbol_category_class.svg.png) [Category](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Cannabis "Category:Cannabis") \| \| \| [v](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Template:Drug_use "Template:Drug use") [t](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Template_talk:Drug_use "Template talk:Drug use") [e](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:EditPage/Template:Drug_use "Special:EditPage/Template:Drug use")[Recreational drug use](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Recreational_drug_use "Recreational drug use") \| \| \|---\|---\| \| Major recreational drugs \| \| \| \| \| \| [Depressants](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Depressant "Depressant") \| [Barbiturates](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barbiturate "Barbiturate") [Benzodiazepines](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benzodiazepine "Benzodiazepine") [Carbamates](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carbamate "Carbamate") [Ethanol (alcohol)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alcohol_$drug$ "Alcohol (drug)") [Alcoholic beverage](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alcoholic_beverage "Alcoholic beverage") [Beer](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beer "Beer") [Wine](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wine "Wine") [Gabapentinoids](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gabapentinoid "Gabapentinoid") [GHB](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gamma-Hydroxybutyric_acid "Gamma-Hydroxybutyric acid") [Inhalants](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inhalant "Inhalant") Medical [Nitrous oxide](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nitrous_oxide "Nitrous oxide") ([recreational use](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Recreational_use_of_nitrous_oxide "Recreational use of nitrous oxide")) Hazardous [solvents](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solvent "Solvent") [contact adhesives](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adhesive#Contact "Adhesive") [Gasoline](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gasoline "Gasoline") [nail polish remover](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nail_polish#Nail_polish_remover "Nail polish") [Paint thinner](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paint_thinner "Paint thinner") Other [Freon](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freon "Freon") [Kava](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kava "Kava") [Nonbenzodiazepines](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nonbenzodiazepine "Nonbenzodiazepine") [Quinazolinones](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quinazolinone "Quinazolinone") [Quaaludes](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Methaqualone "Methaqualone") \| \| [Opioids](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Opioid "Opioid") \| [Buprenorphine](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buprenorphine "Buprenorphine") Suboxone Subutex [Codeine](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Codeine "Codeine") [Lean](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lean_$drug$ "Lean (drug)") [Desomorphine](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Desomorphine "Desomorphine") Krokodil [Dextropropoxyphene](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dextropropoxyphene "Dextropropoxyphene") Darvocet Darvon [Fentanyl](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fentanyl "Fentanyl") [Diamorphine](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heroin "Heroin") Heroin [Hydrocodone](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hydrocodone "Hydrocodone") [Hydromorphone](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hydromorphone "Hydromorphone") Dilaudid [Methadone](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Methadone "Methadone") [Mitragyna speciosa](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mitragyna_speciosa "Mitragyna speciosa") [Kratom](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kratom "Kratom") [Morphine](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Morphine "Morphine") [Opium](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Opium "Opium") [Oxycodone](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oxycodone "Oxycodone") [/paracetamol](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oxycodone/paracetamol "Oxycodone/paracetamol") [Tramadol](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tramadol "Tramadol") \| \| [Stimulants](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stimulant "Stimulant") \| [Amphetamine](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amphetamine "Amphetamine") [Arecoline](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arecoline "Arecoline") [Areca](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Areca "Areca") [Betel](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paan "Paan") [Caffeine](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caffeine "Caffeine") [Coffee](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coffee "Coffee") [Energy drinks](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Energy_drink "Energy drink") [Tea](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tea "Tea") [Cathinone](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cathinone "Cathinone") [Khat](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Khat "Khat") [Cocaine](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cocaine "Cocaine") [Coca](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coca "Coca") [Cocaine paste](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cocaine_paste "Cocaine paste") [Crack](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crack_cocaine "Crack cocaine") [Ephedrine](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ephedrine "Ephedrine") [Ephedra](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ephedra_$medicine$ "Ephedra (medicine)") [MDPV](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Methylenedioxypyrovalerone "Methylenedioxypyrovalerone") [Mephedrone](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mephedrone "Mephedrone") [Methamphetamine](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Methamphetamine "Methamphetamine") [Methylone](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Methylone "Methylone") [Methylphenidate](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Methylphenidate "Methylphenidate") [Modafinil](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Modafinil "Modafinil") [Nicotine](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nicotine "Nicotine") [Polacrilex](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nicotine_polacrilex "Nicotine polacrilex") [Salt](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nicotine_salt "Nicotine salt") [Tobacco](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tobacco "Tobacco") [Theobromine](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theobromine "Theobromine") [Cocoa](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cocoa_bean "Cocoa bean") [Chocolate](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chocolate "Chocolate") \| \| [Entactogens](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Empathogen%E2%80%93entactogen "Empathogen–entactogen") \| [2C series](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2C_$psychedelics$ "2C (psychedelics)") [6-APB](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/6-APB "6-APB") Benzofury [AMT](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alpha-Methyltryptamine "Alpha-Methyltryptamine") [MDA](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/3,4-Methylenedioxyamphetamine "3,4-Methylenedioxyamphetamine") [MDMA](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MDMA "MDMA") [Ecstasy](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MDMA#Forms "MDMA") [Molly](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MDMA#Forms "MDMA") \| \| [Hallucinogens](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hallucinogen "Hallucinogen") \| \| \| \| \| \| [Psychedelics](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Psychedelic_drug "Psychedelic drug") \| [2C-B](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2C-B "2C-B") [25I-NBOMe](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/25I-NBOMe "25I-NBOMe") [4-AcO-DMT](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/4-AcO-DMT "4-AcO-DMT") [5-MeO-DMT](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/5-MeO-DMT "5-MeO-DMT") [Psychoactive toads](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colorado_River_toad "Colorado River toad") [Bufotenin](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bufotenin "Bufotenin") [Vilca](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anadenanthera_colubrina "Anadenanthera colubrina") [Yopo](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anadenanthera_peregrina "Anadenanthera peregrina") [DMT](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dimethyltryptamine "Dimethyltryptamine") [Ayahuasca](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ayahuasca "Ayahuasca") [LSA](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ergine "Ergine") and [iso-LSA](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Isoergine "Isoergine") [Morning glory](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Morning_glory "Morning glory") [Ergot](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ergot "Ergot") [LSD](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LSD "LSD") [Mescaline](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mescaline "Mescaline") [Peruvian torch](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Echinopsis_macrogona "Echinopsis macrogona") [Peyote](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peyote "Peyote") [San Pedro](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Echinopsis_pachanoi "Echinopsis pachanoi") [Psilocybin](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Psilocybin "Psilocybin") and [psilocin](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Psilocin "Psilocin") [Psilocybin mushrooms](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Psilocybin_mushroom "Psilocybin mushroom") \| \| [Dissociatives](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dissociative "Dissociative") \| [DXM](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dextromethorphan "Dextromethorphan") ([recreational use](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Recreational_use_of_dextromethorphan "Recreational use of dextromethorphan")) [Inhalants](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inhalant "Inhalant") [Nitrous oxide](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nitrous_oxide "Nitrous oxide") ([recreational use](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Recreational_use_of_nitrous_oxide "Recreational use of nitrous oxide")) [Ketamine](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ketamine "Ketamine") [MXE](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Methoxetamine "Methoxetamine") [PCP](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phencyclidine "Phencyclidine") \| \| [Deliriants](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deliriant "Deliriant") \| [Atropine](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atropine "Atropine") and [Scopolamine](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scopolamine "Scopolamine") [Atropa belladonna](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atropa_belladonna "Atropa belladonna") [Datura](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Datura "Datura") [Hyoscyamus niger](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hyoscyamus_niger "Hyoscyamus niger") [Mandragora officinarum](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mandragora_officinarum "Mandragora officinarum") [Dimenhydrinate](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dimenhydrinate "Dimenhydrinate") [Diphenhydramine](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diphenhydramine "Diphenhydramine") \| \| [Cannabinoids](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabinoid "Cannabinoid") \| [THC](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tetrahydrocannabinol "Tetrahydrocannabinol") [Cannabis (Marijuana)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_$drug$ "Cannabis (drug)") [Hashish](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hashish "Hashish") [Hash oil](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hash_oil "Hash oil") [Synthetic cannabinoids](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Synthetic_cannabinoid "Synthetic cannabinoid") [JWH-018](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/JWH-018 "JWH-018") [APICA](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/APICA_$synthetic_cannabinoid_drug$ "APICA (synthetic cannabinoid drug)") [APINACA](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/APINACA "APINACA") [Spice](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spice_$drug$ "Spice (drug)") \| \| Others \| [Ibogaine](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ibogaine "Ibogaine") [Tabernanthe iboga](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tabernanthe_iboga "Tabernanthe iboga") [Muscimol](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Muscimol "Muscimol") [Amanita muscaria](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amanita_muscaria "Amanita muscaria") [Oneirogens](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oneirogen "Oneirogen") [Calea zacatechichi](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calea_ternifolia "Calea ternifolia") [Silene capensis](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silene_undulata "Silene undulata") [Salvinorin A](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salvinorin_A "Salvinorin A") [Salvia divinorum](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salvia_divinorum "Salvia divinorum") \| \| [Drug culture](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drug_culture "Drug culture") \| \| \| \| \| \| [Cannabis culture](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_culture "Cannabis culture") \| [420](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/420_$cannabis_culture$ "420 (cannabis culture)") [Cannabis consumption](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_consumption "Cannabis consumption") [Cannabis cultivation](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_cultivation "Cannabis cultivation") [Cannabis edible](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_edible "Cannabis edible") [Cannabis rights](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_rights "Cannabis rights") [Cannabis rights leaders](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_cannabis_rights_leaders "List of cannabis rights leaders") [List of cannabis rights organizations](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_cannabis_rights_organizations "List of cannabis rights organizations") [Cannabis smoking](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_smoking "Cannabis smoking") [Cannabis Social Club](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_Social_Club "Cannabis Social Club") [Cannabis tea](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_tea "Cannabis tea") [Cannabis vaping](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vaporizer_$inhalation_device$#Cannabis_vaporizers "Vaporizer (inhalation device)") [Head shop](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Head_shop "Head shop") [Legal history of cannabis in the United States](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legal_history_of_cannabis_in_the_United_States "Legal history of cannabis in the United States") [Legality of cannabis]() [Marijuana Policy Project](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marijuana_Policy_Project "Marijuana Policy Project") [Medical cannabis](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Medical_cannabis "Medical cannabis") [Mushroom edible](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mushroom_edible "Mushroom edible") [NORML](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Organization_for_the_Reform_of_Marijuana_Laws "National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws") [Cannabis and religion](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_and_religion "Cannabis and religion") [Stoner film](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stoner_film "Stoner film") \| \| [Coffee culture](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coffee_culture "Coffee culture") \| [Coffee break](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Break_$work$#Coffee_break "Break (work)") [Coffeehouse](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coffeehouse "Coffeehouse") [Latte art](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Latte_art "Latte art") [Teahouse](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Teahouse "Teahouse") \| \| [Drinking culture](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drinking_culture "Drinking culture") \| [Bartending](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bartender "Bartender") [Beer culture](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beer#Beer_and_society "Beer") [Beer festival](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beer_festival "Beer festival") [Binge drinking](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Binge_drinking "Binge drinking") [Diethyl ether](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diethyl_ether#Recreational_use "Diethyl ether") [Drinking games](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drinking_game "Drinking game") [Drinking song](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drinking_song "Drinking song") [Happy hour](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Happy_hour "Happy hour") [Hip flask](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hip_flask "Hip flask") [Nightclub](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nightclub "Nightclub") [Oktoberfest](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oktoberfest "Oktoberfest") [Pub](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pub "Pub") [Pub crawl](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pub_crawl "Pub crawl") [Sommelier](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sommelier "Sommelier") [Sports bar](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bar_$establishment$ "Bar (establishment)") [Tailgate party](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tailgate_party "Tailgate party") [Wine bar](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wine_bar "Wine bar") [Wine tasting](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wine_tasting "Wine tasting") \| \| [Psychedelia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Psychedelia "Psychedelia") \| [Psychonautics](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Psychonautics "Psychonautics") [Art](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Psychedelic_art "Psychedelic art") [Drug](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Psychedelic_drug "Psychedelic drug") [Era](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Psychedelic_era "Psychedelic era") [Experience](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Psychedelic_experience "Psychedelic experience") [Literature](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Psychedelic_literature "Psychedelic literature") [Music](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Psychedelic_music "Psychedelic music") [Microdosing](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Psychedelic_microdosing "Psychedelic microdosing") [Smart shop](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smart_shop "Smart shop") [Therapy](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Psychedelic_therapy "Psychedelic therapy") [Trip report](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trip_report "Trip report") \| \| [Smoking culture](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smoking#Society_and_culture "Smoking") \| [Cigarette card](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cigarette_card "Cigarette card") [Fashion cigarettes](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fashion_cigarettes "Fashion cigarettes") [Cloud-chasing](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cloud-chasing "Cloud-chasing") [Loosie](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Loosie "Loosie") [Smokeasy](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smokeasy "Smokeasy") [Smoking fetishism](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smoking_fetishism "Smoking fetishism") [Tobacco smoking](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tobacco_smoking "Tobacco smoking") \| \| Other \| [Chasing the dragon](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chasing_the_dragon "Chasing the dragon") [Club drug](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Club_drug "Club drug") [Counterculture of the 1960s](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Counterculture_of_the_1960s "Counterculture of the 1960s") [Dance party](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dance_party "Dance party") [Drug paraphernalia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drug_paraphernalia "Drug paraphernalia") [Drug tourism](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Recreational_drug_tourism "Recreational drug tourism") [Entheogen](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Entheogen "Entheogen") [Hippie](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hippie "Hippie") [Needle sharing](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Needle_sharing "Needle sharing") [Nootropic](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nootropic "Nootropic") [Party and play](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Party_and_play "Party and play") [Poly drug use](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poly_drug_use "Poly drug use") [Rave](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rave "Rave") [Religion and drugs](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Religion_and_drugs "Religion and drugs") [Self-medication](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Self-medication "Self-medication") [Sex and drugs](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sex_and_drugs "Sex and drugs") [Urban legends about drugs](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Urban_legends_about_drugs "Urban legends about drugs") [Whoonga](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Whoonga "Whoonga") \| \| Legality of drug use \| \| \| \| \| \| International \| [International drug control conventions](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_Nations_drug_control_conventions "United Nations drug control conventions") [1961 Narcotic Drugs](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Single_Convention_on_Narcotic_Drugs "Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs") [1971 Psychotropic Substances](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Convention_on_Psychotropic_Substances "Convention on Psychotropic Substances") [1988 Drug Trafficking](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_Nations_Convention_Against_Illicit_Traffic_in_Narcotic_Drugs_and_Psychotropic_Substances "United Nations Convention Against Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances") Other treaties addressing drugs [Law of the Sea Convention](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_Nations_Convention_on_the_Law_of_the_Sea "United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea") [Convention Against Doping](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Convention_Against_Doping_in_Sport "International Convention Against Doping in Sport") [Council of the European Union decisions on designer drugs](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Council_of_the_European_Union_decisions_on_designer_drugs "Council of the European Union decisions on designer drugs") \| \| State level \| [Drug policy](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drug_policy "Drug policy") [Decriminalization](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Decriminalization "Decriminalization") [Legalization](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legalization "Legalization") [Prohibition](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prohibition_of_drugs "Prohibition of drugs") [Regulation](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Regulation "Regulation") [Supply reduction](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Supply_reduction "Supply reduction") [Policy reform](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drug_policy_reform "Drug policy reform") [Demand reduction](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Demand_reduction "Demand reduction") [Drug Policy Alliance](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drug_Policy_Alliance "Drug Policy Alliance") [Harm reduction](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harm_reduction "Harm reduction") [Law Enforcement Action Partnership](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Law_Enforcement_Action_Partnership "Law Enforcement Action Partnership") [Liberalization](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drug_liberalization "Drug liberalization") [Latin America](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Latin_American_drug_legalization "Latin American drug legalization") [Students for Sensible Drug Policy](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Students_for_Sensible_Drug_Policy "Students for Sensible Drug Policy") \| \| Drug policy by country \| [Australia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drug_policy#Australia "Drug policy") [Canada](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drug_policy_of_Canada "Drug policy of Canada") [China](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drug_policy_of_China "Drug policy of China") [Czech Republic](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drug_policy_of_the_Czech_Republic "Drug policy of the Czech Republic") [Germany](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drug_policy#Germany "Drug policy") [India](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drug_policy_of_India "Drug policy of India") [Laos](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drug_policy_of_Laos "Drug policy of Laos") [Netherlands](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drug_policy_of_the_Netherlands "Drug policy of the Netherlands") [Philippines](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drug_policy_of_the_Philippines "Drug policy of the Philippines") [Poland](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drug_policy_of_Poland "Drug policy of Poland") [Portugal](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drug_policy_of_Portugal "Drug policy of Portugal") [Romania](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drug_policy_of_Romania "Drug policy of Romania") [Slovakia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drug_policy_of_Slovakia "Drug policy of Slovakia") [South Korea](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drug_policy_of_South_Korea "Drug policy of South Korea") [Soviet Union](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drug_policy_of_the_Soviet_Union "Drug policy of the Soviet Union") [Sweden](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drug_policy_of_Sweden "Drug policy of Sweden") [Switzerland](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drug_policy#Switzerland "Drug policy") [United States](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Federal_drug_policy_of_the_United_States "Federal drug policy of the United States") [Just Say No](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Just_Say_No "Just Say No") [Office of National Drug Control Policy](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Office_of_National_Drug_Control_Policy "Office of National Drug Control Policy") [School district drug policies](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/School_district_drug_policies "School district drug policies") [California](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drug_policy_of_California "Drug policy of California") [Colorado](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Colorado "Cannabis in Colorado") [Maryland](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drug_policy_of_Maryland "Drug policy of Maryland") [Oregon](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drug_policy_of_Oregon "Drug policy of Oregon") [Virginia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drug_policy_of_Virginia "Drug policy of Virginia") [United Kingdom](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drug_policy_of_the_United_Kingdom "Drug policy of the United Kingdom") \| \| Drug legality \| [Alcohol legality](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alcohol_law "Alcohol law") [Anabolic steroid legality](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anabolic_steroid#Legal_status "Anabolic steroid") [Cannabis legality]() [Cocaine legality](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legal_status_of_cocaine "Legal status of cocaine") [Methamphetamine legality](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legal_status_of_methamphetamine "Legal status of methamphetamine") [Psilocybin decriminalization in the U.S.](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Psilocybin_decriminalization_in_the_United_States "Psilocybin decriminalization in the United States") [Psilocybin mushrooms legality](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legal_status_of_psilocybin_mushrooms "Legal status of psilocybin mushrooms") [Salvia legality](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legal_status_of_Salvia_divinorum "Legal status of Salvia divinorum") \| \| Other \| [Arguments for and against drug prohibition](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arguments_for_and_against_drug_prohibition "Arguments for and against drug prohibition") [Cannabis rights](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_rights "Cannabis rights") [Capital punishment for drug trafficking](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capital_punishment_for_drug_trafficking "Capital punishment for drug trafficking") [Cognitive liberty](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cognitive_liberty "Cognitive liberty") [Designer drug](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Designer_drug "Designer drug") [Drug court](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drug_court "Drug court") [Drug possession](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drug_possession "Drug possession") [Drug test](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drug_test "Drug test") [Narc](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Informant "Informant") [Politics of drug abuse](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Politics_of_drug_abuse "Politics of drug abuse") [War on drugs](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/War_on_drugs "War on drugs") [Mexican drug war](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mexican_drug_war "Mexican drug war") [Plan Colombia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plan_Colombia "Plan Colombia") [Philippine drug war](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philippine_drug_war "Philippine drug war") [Zero tolerance](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zero_tolerance "Zero tolerance") \| \| Other \| \| \| \| \| \| Drug production and trade \| \| \| \| \| \| Drug production \| [Coca production in Colombia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coca_production_in_Colombia "Coca production in Colombia") [Drug precursors](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drug_precursors "Drug precursors") [Opium production in Afghanistan](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Opium_production_in_Afghanistan "Opium production in Afghanistan") [Rolling meth lab](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rolling_meth_lab "Rolling meth lab") \| \| Drug trade \| [Illegal drug trade](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Illegal_drug_trade "Illegal drug trade") [Afghanistan](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Illegal_drug_trade_in_Afghanistan "Illegal drug trade in Afghanistan") [Aruba](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Illegal_drug_trade_in_Aruba "Illegal drug trade in Aruba") [Australia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Illegal_drug_trade_in_Australia "Illegal drug trade in Australia") [Bangladesh](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Illegal_drug_trade_in_Bangladesh "Illegal drug trade in Bangladesh") [Belize](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Illegal_drug_trade_in_Belize "Illegal drug trade in Belize") [Benin](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Illegal_drug_trade_in_Benin "Illegal drug trade in Benin") [Bhutan](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Illegal_drug_trade_in_Bhutan "Illegal drug trade in Bhutan") [Bolivia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Illegal_drug_trade_in_Bolivia "Illegal drug trade in Bolivia") [Brazil](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Illegal_drug_trade_in_Brazil "Illegal drug trade in Brazil") [Burma](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Illegal_drug_trade_in_Burma "Illegal drug trade in Burma") [Cambodia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drugs_in_Cambodia "Drugs in Cambodia") [Chile](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Illegal_drug_trade_in_Chile "Illegal drug trade in Chile") [China](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Illegal_drug_trade_in_China "Illegal drug trade in China") [Colombia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Illegal_drug_trade_in_Colombia "Illegal drug trade in Colombia") [Costa Rica](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Illegal_drug_trade_in_Costa_Rica "Illegal drug trade in Costa Rica") [Cuba](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Illegal_drug_trade_in_Cuba "Illegal drug trade in Cuba") [Cyprus](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Illegal_drug_trade_in_Cyprus "Illegal drug trade in Cyprus") [Dominican Republic](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Illegal_drug_trade_in_the_Dominican_Republic "Illegal drug trade in the Dominican Republic") [El Salvador](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Illegal_drug_trade_in_El_Salvador "Illegal drug trade in El Salvador") [Estonia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Illegal_drug_trade_in_Estonia "Illegal drug trade in Estonia") [Finland](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Illegal_drug_trade_in_Finland "Illegal drug trade in Finland") [Germany](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Illegal_drug_trade_in_Germany "Illegal drug trade in Germany") [Haiti](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Illegal_drug_trade_in_Haiti "Illegal drug trade in Haiti") [Honduras](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Illegal_drug_trade_in_Honduras "Illegal drug trade in Honduras") [India](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Illegal_drug_trade_in_India "Illegal drug trade in India") [Indian Ocean region](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Illegal_drug_trade_in_the_Indian_Ocean_region "Illegal drug trade in the Indian Ocean region") [Iran](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Illegal_drug_trade_in_Iran "Illegal drug trade in Iran") [Italy](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Illegal_drug_trade_in_Italy "Illegal drug trade in Italy") [Japan](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Illegal_drug_trade_in_Japan "Illegal drug trade in Japan") [Kenya](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Illegal_drug_trade_in_Kenya "Illegal drug trade in Kenya") [Kosovo](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Illegal_drug_trade_in_Kosovo "Illegal drug trade in Kosovo") [Kyrgyzstan](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Illegal_drug_trade_in_Kyrgyzstan "Illegal drug trade in Kyrgyzstan") [Laos](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Illegal_drug_trade_in_Laos "Illegal drug trade in Laos") [Latin America](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Illegal_drug_trade_in_Latin_America "Illegal drug trade in Latin America") [Latvia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Illegal_drug_trade_in_Latvia "Illegal drug trade in Latvia") [Malaysia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Illegal_drug_trade_in_Malaysia "Illegal drug trade in Malaysia") [Mauritius](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drug_trafficking_in_Mauritius "Drug trafficking in Mauritius") [Moldova](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Illegal_drug_trade_in_Moldova "Illegal drug trade in Moldova") [Nigeria](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Illegal_drug_trade_in_Nigeria "Illegal drug trade in Nigeria") [Norway](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Illegal_drug_trade_in_Norway "Illegal drug trade in Norway") [Oman](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Illegal_drug_trade_in_Oman "Illegal drug trade in Oman") [Panama](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Illegal_drug_trade_in_Panama "Illegal drug trade in Panama") [Papua New Guinea](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Illegal_drug_trade_in_Papua_New_Guinea "Illegal drug trade in Papua New Guinea") [Paraguay](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Illegal_drug_trade_in_Paraguay "Illegal drug trade in Paraguay") [Philippines](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Illegal_drug_trade_in_the_Philippines "Illegal drug trade in the Philippines") [Poland](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Illegal_drug_trade_in_Poland "Illegal drug trade in Poland") [Portugal](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Illegal_drug_trade_in_Portugal "Illegal drug trade in Portugal") [Puerto Rico](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Illegal_drug_trade_in_Puerto_Rico "Illegal drug trade in Puerto Rico") [Russia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Illegal_drug_trade_in_Russia "Illegal drug trade in Russia") [Saint Kitts and Nevis](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Illegal_drug_trade_in_Saint_Kitts_and_Nevis "Illegal drug trade in Saint Kitts and Nevis") [Seychelles](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Illegal_drug_trade_in_Seychelles "Illegal drug trade in Seychelles") [Slovakia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Illegal_drug_trade_in_Slovakia "Illegal drug trade in Slovakia") [South Africa](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Illegal_drug_trade_in_South_Africa "Illegal drug trade in South Africa") [South Korea](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Illegal_drug_trade_in_South_Korea "Illegal drug trade in South Korea") [Spain](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Illegal_drug_trade_in_Spain "Illegal drug trade in Spain") [Suriname](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Illegal_drug_trade_in_Suriname "Illegal drug trade in Suriname") [Switzerland](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Illegal_drug_trade_in_Switzerland "Illegal drug trade in Switzerland") [Taiwan](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Illegal_drug_trade_in_Taiwan "Illegal drug trade in Taiwan") [Thailand](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Illegal_drug_trade_in_Thailand "Illegal drug trade in Thailand") [Turkey](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Illegal_drug_trade_in_Turkey "Illegal drug trade in Turkey") [Turks and Caicos Islands](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Illegal_drug_trade_in_the_Turks_and_Caicos_Islands "Illegal drug trade in the Turks and Caicos Islands") [United Arab Emirates](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Illegal_drug_trade_in_the_United_Arab_Emirates "Illegal drug trade in the United Arab Emirates") [United States](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Illegal_drug_trade_in_the_United_States "Illegal drug trade in the United States") [Venezuela](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Illegal_drug_trade_in_Venezuela "Illegal drug trade in Venezuela") [Darknet market](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Darknet_market "Darknet market") [Online illicit drug vendor](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Online_illicit_drug_vendor "Online illicit drug vendor") [Pharmaceutical distribution](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pharmaceutical_distribution "Pharmaceutical distribution") [Beer shop](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beer_shop "Beer shop") [Cannabis shop](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_shop "Cannabis shop") [Liquor store](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liquor_store "Liquor store") [Liquor license](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liquor_license "Liquor license") \| \| Issues with drug use \| [Abuse](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Substance_abuse "Substance abuse") [Addiction](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Addiction "Addiction") [Date rape drug](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Date_rape_drug "Date rape drug") [Dependence](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Substance_dependence "Substance dependence") [Driving impaired](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Driving_under_the_influence "Driving under the influence") [Drug harmfulness](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drug_harmfulness "Drug harmfulness") [Effects of cannabis](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Effects_of_cannabis "Effects of cannabis") [Drug-related crime](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drug-related_crime "Drug-related crime") [Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fetal_alcohol_spectrum_disorder "Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder") [Long-term effects of cannabis](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Long-term_effects_of_cannabis "Long-term effects of cannabis") [Neurotoxicity](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neurotoxicity "Neurotoxicity") [Overdose](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drug_overdose "Drug overdose") [Passive smoking](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Passive_smoking "Passive smoking") of tobacco or other substances \| \| Harm reduction \| [Drug checking](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drug_checking "Drug checking") [Drug legalization](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drug_legalization "Drug legalization") [Drug rehabilitation](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drug_rehabilitation "Drug rehabilitation") [Needle and syringe programmes](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Needle_and_syringe_programmes "Needle and syringe programmes") [Opioid replacement therapy](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Opioid_replacement_therapy "Opioid replacement therapy") [Pharmacovigilance](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pharmacovigilance "Pharmacovigilance") [Reagent testing](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reagent_testing "Reagent testing") [Regulation of therapeutic goods](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Regulation_of_therapeutic_goods "Regulation of therapeutic goods") [Responsible drug use](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Responsible_drug_use "Responsible drug use") [Substance abuse prevention](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Substance_abuse_prevention "Substance abuse prevention") [Supervised injection site](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Supervised_injection_site "Supervised injection site") [Trip killer](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trip_killer "Trip killer") \| \| Countries by drug use \| [Alcohol consumption](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_countries_by_alcohol_consumption_per_capita "List of countries by alcohol consumption per capita") [Cocaine use](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_countries_by_prevalence_of_cocaine_use "List of countries by prevalence of cocaine use") Cannabis [Annual use](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Annual_cannabis_use_by_country "Annual cannabis use by country") [Lifetime use](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adult_lifetime_cannabis_use_by_country "Adult lifetime cannabis use by country") [Opiates use](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_countries_by_prevalence_of_opiates_use "List of countries by prevalence of opiates use") [Tobacco consumption](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_countries_by_tobacco_consumption "List of countries by tobacco consumption") \| \| Other \| [Psilocybin therapy](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Psilocybin_therapy "Psilocybin therapy") \| \| [v](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Template:Law_country_lists "Template:Law country lists") [t](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Template_talk:Law_country_lists "Template talk:Law country lists") 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[Driving](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_minimum_driving_ages "List of minimum driving ages") [Energy drinks](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Age_restrictions_on_energy_drinks_by_country "Age restrictions on energy drinks by country") [Enlistment](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_enlistment_age_by_country "List of enlistment age by country") [Gambling](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gambling_age "Gambling age") [Majority](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Age_of_majority "Age of majority") [Marriage](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marriageable_age "Marriageable age") [in the U.S.](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marriage_age_in_the_United_States "Marriage age in the United States") [Retirement](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Retirement_age "Retirement age") [Mandatory retirement](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mandatory_retirement "Mandatory retirement") [Regulation of electronic cigarettes](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Regulation_of_electronic_cigarettes "Regulation of electronic cigarettes") [School-leaving](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/School-leaving_age "School-leaving age") [Smoking](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legal_smoking_age "Legal smoking age") [in the U.S.](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_tobacco_minimum_purchase_age_by_U.S._jurisdiction "History of tobacco minimum purchase age by U.S. jurisdiction") [Tattooing in European countries](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legal_status_of_tattooing_in_European_countries "Legal status of tattooing in European countries") [Tattooing in the United States](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legal_status_of_tattooing_in_the_United_States "Legal status of tattooing in the United States") [Voting](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Voting_age "Voting age") [Suffrage](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suffrage "Suffrage") [Youth suffrage](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Youth_suffrage "Youth suffrage") [Working](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legal_working_age "Legal working age") \| \| Drugs and alcohol \| [Drug and precursor laws by country or territory](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drug_and_precursor_laws_by_country_or_territory "Drug and precursor laws by country or territory") [Alcohol](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alcoholic_drink "Alcoholic drink") [Alcohol consumption](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_countries_by_alcohol_consumption_per_capita "List of countries by alcohol consumption per capita") [Bath salts](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bath_salts_$drug$ "Bath salts (drug)") [Legal status of Mephedrone](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mephedrone#Legal_status "Mephedrone") [Legal status of Methylone](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Methylone#Legal_status "Methylone") [Legal status of MPDV](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Methylenedioxypyrovalerone#Legality "Methylenedioxypyrovalerone") [Cocaine use](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_countries_by_prevalence_of_cocaine_use "List of countries by prevalence of cocaine use") [Legality](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legal_status_of_cocaine "Legal status of cocaine") [Methamphetamine](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Methamphetamine "Methamphetamine") [Legality](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legal_status_of_methamphetamine "Legal status of methamphetamine") [Opiate use](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_countries_by_prevalence_of_opiates_use "List of countries by prevalence of opiates use") Psychedelics [Amanita mushroom](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amanita#Psychoactive_species "Amanita") [Legality](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legal_status_of_psychoactive_Amanita_mushrooms "Legal status of psychoactive Amanita mushrooms") [Ayahuasca](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ayahuasca "Ayahuasca") [Legality](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legal_status_of_ayahuasca_by_country "Legal status of ayahuasca by country") [Cannabis](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_$drug$ "Cannabis (drug)") [Legality]() [Annual use](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Annual_cannabis_use_by_country "Annual cannabis use by country") [Lifetime use](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adult_lifetime_cannabis_use_by_country "Adult lifetime cannabis use by country") [Ibogaine](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ibogaine "Ibogaine") [Legality](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legal_status_of_ibogaine_by_country "Legal status of ibogaine by country") [LSD](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LSD "LSD") [Legality](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LSD#Legal_status "LSD") [Psilocybin mushroom](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Psilocybin_mushroom "Psilocybin mushroom") [Legality](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legal_status_of_psilocybin_mushrooms "Legal status of psilocybin mushrooms") [Salvia divinorum](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salvia_divinorum "Salvia divinorum") [Legality](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legal_status_of_Salvia_divinorum "Legal status of Salvia divinorum") \| \| Death \| [List of prison deaths](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_prison_deaths "List of prison deaths") [Murder](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder "Murder") [Intentional homicide](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_countries_by_intentional_homicide_rate "List of countries by intentional homicide rate") [By gender](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Homicide_statistics_by_gender "Homicide statistics by gender") [Legality of euthanasia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_euthanasia "Legality of euthanasia") [Legality of suicide](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suicide_legislation "Suicide legislation") [Legality of assisted suicide](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Assisted_suicide "Assisted suicide") \| \| Weapons and explosives \| [Air guns](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Air_gun_laws "Air gun laws") [Guns](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gun_control "Gun control") [Deaths](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_countries_by_firearm-related_death_rate "List of countries by firearm-related death rate") [Households](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Percent_of_households_with_guns_by_country "Percent of households with guns by country") [Laws](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overview_of_gun_laws_by_nation "Overview of gun laws by nation") [Ownership](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Estimated_number_of_civilian_guns_per_capita_by_country "Estimated number of civilian guns per capita by country") [Knives](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Knife_legislation "Knife legislation") [Pepper spray](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pepper_spray#Legality "Pepper spray") [Tasers](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taser#Usage_worldwide "Taser") \| \| Punishment \| [Death penalty](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capital_punishment_by_country "Capital punishment by country") [Incarceration](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_countries_by_incarceration_rate "List of countries by incarceration rate") [Life imprisonment](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Life_imprisonment "Life imprisonment") \| \| Crime and [policing](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Policing "Policing") \| [Crime statistics](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crime_statistics "Crime statistics") [Global Organized Crime Index](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Global_Organized_Crime_Index "Global Organized Crime Index") [Size of police forces](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_countries_and_dependencies_by_number_of_police_officers "List of countries and dependencies by number of police officers") [List of countries by intentional homicide rate](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_countries_by_intentional_homicide_rate "List of countries by intentional homicide rate") \| \| [Obscenity](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Obscenity "Obscenity") \| [Incest](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Incest "Incest") [Laws](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_incest "Legality of incest") [Pornography](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pornography_laws_by_region "Pornography laws by region") [Child pornography](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_child_pornography "Legality of child pornography") [Fictional pornography depicting minors](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legal_status_of_fictional_pornography_depicting_minors "Legal status of fictional pornography depicting minors") [Simulated child pornography](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Simulated_child_pornography "Simulated child pornography") [Internet pornography](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Internet_pornography#Legal_status "Internet pornography") [Prostitution](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prostitution_by_region "Prostitution by region") [Decriminalization](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Decriminalization_of_sex_work "Decriminalization of sex work") [Laws](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prostitution_law "Prostitution law") [Reproductive rights](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reproductive_rights "Reproductive rights") [Right to sexuality](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Right_to_sexuality "Right to sexuality") [Sex trafficking](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sex_trafficking "Sex trafficking") [Sex workers' rights](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sex_workers%27_rights "Sex workers' rights") [Sexual and reproductive health and rights](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sexual_and_reproductive_health_and_rights "Sexual and reproductive health and rights") [Sexual assault](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sexual_assault "Sexual assault") [Child sexual abuse](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laws_regarding_child_sexual_abuse "Laws regarding child sexual abuse") [Rape](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laws_regarding_rape "Laws regarding rape") [Sodomy law](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sodomy_law "Sodomy law") \| \| Reproduction \| [Abortion law](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abortion_law "Abortion law") [Minors and abortion](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minors_and_abortion "Minors and abortion") [Adoption law](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adoption_law "Adoption law") [International adoption](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_adoption "International adoption") [Human cloning](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human_cloning#Current_law "Human cloning") [Sterilization](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legal_status_of_human_sterilization_by_country "Legal status of human sterilization by country") [Surrogacy](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Surrogacy_laws_by_country "Surrogacy laws by country") \| \| Marriage \| [Marriage law](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marriage_law "Marriage law") [Cousin marriage](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cousin_marriage#Legal_status "Cousin marriage") [in the US](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cousin_marriage_law_in_the_United_States "Cousin marriage law in the United States") [Divorce](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Divorce_law_by_country "Divorce law by country") [Impotence](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Impotence_and_marriage "Impotence and marriage") [Polygamy](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_polygamy "Legality of polygamy") [Same-sex marriage](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legal_status_of_same-sex_marriage "Legal status of same-sex marriage") \| \| Human rights \| [Children's rights](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Children%27s_rights "Children's rights") [Children in the military](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Children_in_the_military "Children in the military") [Digital rights](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Digital_rights "Digital rights") [Freedom from fear](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freedom_from_fear "Freedom from fear") [Freedom of association](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freedom_of_association "Freedom of association") [Freedom of speech](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freedom_of_speech "Freedom of speech") [Human trafficking](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human_trafficking "Human trafficking") [Intersex rights](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intersex_human_rights "Intersex human rights") [Legal recognition](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legal_recognition_of_intersex_people "Legal recognition of intersex people") [LGBT rights](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LGBT_rights_by_country_or_territory "LGBT rights by country or territory") [By country](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LGBTQ_rights_by_country_or_territory "LGBTQ rights by country or territory") [Decriminalization](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Decriminalization_of_homosexuality "Decriminalization of homosexuality") [Gender self-identification](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gender_self-identification "Gender self-identification") [Legal recognition of non-binary gender](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legal_recognition_of_non-binary_gender "Legal recognition of non-binary gender") [Legal status of transgender people](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legal_status_of_transgender_people "Legal status of transgender people") [Patients' rights](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patients%27_rights "Patients' rights") [Prisoners' rights](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prisoners%27_rights "Prisoners' rights") [Right to a fair trial](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Right_to_a_fair_trial "Right to a fair trial") [Right to clothing](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Right_to_clothing "Right to clothing") [Right to food](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Right_to_food "Right to food") [Right to health](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Right_to_health "Right to health") [Right to housing](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Right_to_housing "Right to housing") [Right to know](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Right_to_know "Right to know") [Right to personal identity](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Right_to_personal_identity "Right to personal identity") [Right to privacy](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Right_to_privacy "Right to privacy") [Right to property](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Right_to_property "Right to property") [Right to protest](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Right_to_protest "Right to protest") [Right to resist](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Right_to_resist "Right to resist") [Right to rest and leisure](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Right_to_rest_and_leisure "Right to rest and leisure") [Right of self-defense](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Right_of_self-defense "Right of self-defense") [Right to truth](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Right_to_truth "Right to truth") [Water and sanitation](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human_right_to_water_and_sanitation "Human right to water and sanitation") [Women's rights](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Women%27s_rights_by_country "Women's rights by country") \| \| [Freedom of movement](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freedom_of_movement "Freedom of movement") \| [By country](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freedom_of_movement#Examples_by_jurisdiction "Freedom of movement") [In the air](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freedoms_of_the_air "Freedoms of the air") [Abode](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Right_of_abode "Right of abode") \| \| [Property](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Right_to_property "Right to property") and [environment](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Environmental_law "Environmental law") \| [Air](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Air_rights "Air rights") [Estate](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Administration_$probate_law$ "Administration (probate law)") [Land](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Land_law "Land law") [Minerals](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mineral_rights "Mineral rights") [Mining](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mining_law "Mining law") [Mortgage](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mortgage_law "Mortgage law") [Water](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Water_right "Water right") [Riparian water](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Riparian_water_rights "Riparian water rights") \| \| [Business](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Commercial_law "Commercial law") \| [Competition](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Competition_law "Competition law") [Mergers and acquisitions](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mergers_and_acquisitions "Mergers and acquisitions") [Monopoly](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monopoly "Monopoly") [Corporate](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corporate_law "Corporate law") [Corporate 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Readable Markdown	From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia This article is about cannabis as a psychoactive. For information about hemp, see [Hemp](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hemp "Hemp"). [![Map of world cannabis laws for non-medical use](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/a5/Map-of-world-cannabis-laws.svg/500px-Map-of-world-cannabis-laws.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Map-of-world-cannabis-laws.svg) Adult legal status of cannabis possession for recreational use1 * Legal Illegal 1May include recent laws or court decisions which have not yet entered into effect. 2Cannabis products under 0.2% THC are legal in [Thailand](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Thailand "Cannabis in Thailand"). While products over 0.2% THC were legal before 2025, they now require a prescription, though the law is unenforced. * [![Map of world cannabis laws for medical use](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/7/7b/Map-of-world-medical-cannabis-laws.svg/500px-Map-of-world-medical-cannabis-laws.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Map-of-world-medical-cannabis-laws.svg) Adult legal status of cannabis for medical use1 * Legal for recreational and medical uses Legal only for certain medical uses Illegal Legality unknown 1May include recent laws or court decisions which have not yet entered into effect. * The legality of cannabis for [medical](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Medical_cannabis "Medical cannabis") and [recreational](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Recreational_drug_use "Recreational drug use") use varies by country, in terms of its possession, distribution, and cultivation, and (in regards to medical) how it can be consumed and what medical conditions it can be used for. These policies in most countries are [regulated by three United Nations treaties](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_and_international_law "Cannabis and international law"): the 1961 [Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Single_Convention_on_Narcotic_Drugs "Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs"), the 1971 [Convention on Psychotropic Substances](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Convention_on_Psychotropic_Substances "Convention on Psychotropic Substances"), and the 1988 [Convention Against Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_Nations_Convention_Against_Illicit_Traffic_in_Narcotic_Drugs_and_Psychotropic_Substances "United Nations Convention Against Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances").[\[1\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-1)[\[2\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-2) Cannabis is only scheduled under the Single Convention and was [reclassified in 2020](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Removal_of_cannabis_and_cannabis_resin_from_Schedule_IV_of_the_Single_Convention_on_narcotic_drugs,_1961 "Removal of cannabis and cannabis resin from Schedule IV of the Single Convention on narcotic drugs, 1961") to a Schedule I-only drug (from being both Schedule I and IV drug previously, with the schedules from strictest to least being IV, I, II, and III).[\[3\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-3)[\[4\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-:53-4) As a Schedule I drug under the treaty, countries can allow the medical use of cannabis but it is considered to be an addictive drug with a serious risk of abuse.[\[5\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-schedules-5)[\[6\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-:0-6) and may be able to regulate non-medical cannabis industry under its [Article 2 paragraph 9](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Article_2_paragraph_9_of_the_Single_Convention_on_narcotic_drugs "Article 2 paragraph 9 of the Single Convention on narcotic drugs").[\[7\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-:52-7) The use of [cannabis](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_$drug$ "Cannabis (drug)") for recreational purposes is prohibited in most countries; however, many have adopted a policy of [decriminalization](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Decriminalization "Decriminalization") to make simple possession a non-criminal offense (often similar to a minor traffic violation). Others have much more severe penalties such as some [Middle Eastern](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Middle_East "Middle East") and [Far Eastern](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Far_East "Far East") countries where possession of even small amounts is punished by imprisonment for several years.[\[8\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-8) Countries that have legalized various recreational uses of cannabis are [Canada](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Canada "Cannabis in Canada"), [Czech Republic](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_the_Czech_Republic "Cannabis in the Czech Republic"), [Georgia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Georgia_$country$ "Cannabis in Georgia (country)"), [Germany](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Germany "Cannabis in Germany"), [Luxembourg](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Luxembourg "Cannabis in Luxembourg"), [Malta](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Malta "Cannabis in Malta"), [South Africa](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_South_Africa "Cannabis in South Africa"), and [Uruguay](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Uruguay "Cannabis in Uruguay"), plus 24 states, 3 territories, and the [District of Columbia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Washington,_D.C. "Cannabis in Washington, D.C.") in the [United States](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_the_United_States "Cannabis in the United States") and the [Australian Capital Territory](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australian_Capital_Territory "Australian Capital Territory") in [Australia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Australia "Cannabis in Australia"). Commercial sale of recreational cannabis is legalized nationwide in two countries (Canada and Uruguay) and in all subnational U.S. jurisdictions that have legalized possession except Virginia and Washington, D.C. A policy of limited enforcement has also been adopted in many countries, in particular the [Netherlands](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_the_Netherlands "Cannabis in the Netherlands") where the sale of cannabis is tolerated at [licensed coffeeshops](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coffeeshop_$Netherlands$ "Coffeeshop (Netherlands)").[\[9\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-coffeeshops-9) The legalization of recreational cannabis has been put forward as a solution to restrict access to the drug by minors, a method of [harm reduction](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harm_reduction "Harm reduction"), a way of reducing organized crime, aid economic growth and revenue, as well as enable job creation.[\[10\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-10) Unregulated cannabis from the illegal black market comes with increased health risks, such as unknown THC rate, unknown potency, possible toxic additives and contaminants and synthetic cannabinoids.[\[11\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-11) Whereas, a legal and regulated cannabis system enables product quality and safety requirements to be mandated for public safety and consumer awareness.[\[12\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-12) Cannabis illegality tends to become a burden on the criminal justice system, with legalization as a way to free up police time and resources to focus on more serious crimes, reduce the prison population of non-violent drug offenders and thus save taxpayers money.[\[13\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-13) Countries that have legalized medical use of cannabis include [Albania](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Albania "Cannabis in Albania"), [Argentina](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Argentina "Cannabis in Argentina"), [Australia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Australia "Cannabis in Australia"), [Barbados](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Barbados "Cannabis in Barbados"), [Brazil](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Brazil "Cannabis in Brazil"), [Canada](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Canada "Cannabis in Canada"), [Chile](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Chile "Cannabis in Chile"), [Colombia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Colombia "Cannabis in Colombia"), [Costa Rica](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Costa_Rica "Cannabis in Costa Rica"), [Croatia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Croatia "Cannabis in Croatia"), [Cyprus](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Cyprus "Cannabis in Cyprus"), [Czech Republic](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_the_Czech_Republic "Cannabis in the Czech Republic"), [Denmark](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Denmark "Cannabis in Denmark"), [Ecuador](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Ecuador "Cannabis in Ecuador"), [Finland](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Finland "Cannabis in Finland"), [Germany](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Germany "Cannabis in Germany"), [Greece](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Greece "Cannabis in Greece"), [Ireland](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Ireland "Cannabis in Ireland"), [Israel](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Israel "Cannabis in Israel"), [Italy](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Italy "Cannabis in Italy"), [Jamaica](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Jamaica "Cannabis in Jamaica"), [Lebanon](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Lebanon "Cannabis in Lebanon"), [Luxembourg](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Luxembourg "Cannabis in Luxembourg"), [Malawi](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Malawi "Cannabis in Malawi"), [Malta](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Malta "Cannabis in Malta"), [Mexico](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Mexico "Cannabis in Mexico"), [the Netherlands](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_the_Netherlands "Cannabis in the Netherlands"), [New Zealand](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_New_Zealand "Cannabis in New Zealand"), [North Macedonia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_North_Macedonia "Cannabis in North Macedonia"), [Norway](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Norway "Cannabis in Norway"), [Panama](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Panama "Cannabis in Panama"), [Peru](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Peru "Cannabis in Peru"), [Poland](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Poland "Cannabis in Poland"), [Portugal](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Portugal "Cannabis in Portugal"), [Rwanda](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Rwanda "Cannabis in Rwanda"), [Saint Vincent and the Grenadines](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Saint_Vincent_and_the_Grenadines "Cannabis in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines"), [San Marino](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_San_Marino "Cannabis in San Marino"), [Slovenia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Slovenia "Cannabis in Slovenia"), [South Africa](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_South_Africa "Cannabis in South Africa"), [Spain](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Spain "Cannabis in Spain"), [Sri Lanka](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Sri_Lanka "Cannabis in Sri Lanka"), [Switzerland](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Switzerland "Cannabis in Switzerland"), [Thailand](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Thailand "Cannabis in Thailand"), [Ukraine](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Ukraine "Cannabis in Ukraine"), the [United Kingdom](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_the_United_Kingdom "Cannabis in the United Kingdom"), [Uruguay](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Uruguay "Cannabis in Uruguay"), [Vanuatu](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Vanuatu "Cannabis in Vanuatu"), [Zambia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Zambia "Cannabis in Zambia"), and [Zimbabwe](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Zimbabwe "Cannabis in Zimbabwe"). Others have more restrictive laws that allow only the use of certain cannabis-derived pharmaceuticals, such as [Sativex](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sativex "Sativex"), [Marinol](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marinol "Marinol"), [Cesamet](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nabilone "Nabilone"), or [Epidiolex](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Epidiolex "Epidiolex").[\[14\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-14) In the United States, 40 states, 4 territories, and the District of Columbia have legalized the medical use of cannabis, but at the federal level its use remains prohibited.[\[15\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#cite_note-ncsl-15) ## Legalization timeline \[[edit](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Legality_of_cannabis&action=edit&section=1 "Edit section: Legalization timeline")\] - [Annual cannabis use by country](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Annual_cannabis_use_by_country "Annual cannabis use by country") - [Adult lifetime cannabis use by country](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adult_lifetime_cannabis_use_by_country "Adult lifetime cannabis use by country") - [Harm reduction](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harm_reduction "Harm reduction") - [Minors and the legality of cannabis](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minors_and_the_legality_of_cannabis "Minors and the legality of cannabis") - [Timeline of cannabis law](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timeline_of_cannabis_law "Timeline of cannabis law") - [War on drugs](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/War_on_drugs "War on drugs") 1. 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