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Cannabis Commercialisation — Not Decriminalisation — Drives Up Use and Mental Health Problems, Study Finds
The Guardian·Sunday, 21 June 2026
A major international review of cannabis policies between 2000 and 2025 found that decriminalising or strictly regulating cannabis does not increase usage, but commercial sale of the drug does — and it comes with a rise in psychosis rates. The study adds hard data to a debate many countries, including India, are actively navigating.
Why It Matters
India has an ongoing conversation about cannabis regulation, especially around traditional uses like bhang. This study gives policymakers fresh evidence to weigh as they consider any liberalisation.
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