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Cannabis Commercialisation — Not Decriminalisation — Drives Up Use and Psychosis, Global Study Finds

The Guardian·Saturday, 20 June 2026
Cannabis Commercialisation — Not Decriminalisation — Drives Up Use and Psychosis, Global Study Finds

A new review of cannabis policies between 2000 and 2025 found that decriminalising possession or strictly regulating access does not increase usage. But when cannabis is sold commercially, the number of users rises and more mental health problems appear. An international team conducted the analysis.

Why It Matters

India has an ongoing policy conversation about cannabis, particularly bhang. This study gives policymakers concrete evidence about which regulatory models carry real health risks.

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