Cannabis & drug use

Illegal street drug or medicine?

Depending upon where you live, cannabis can be accessed either through a doctor, a corner store, or on the street from a dealer. How do laws and regulations change how cannabis is used? Is the public health impact of cannabis changing?

International Cannabis Policy Study

International Cannabis Policy Study

'Recreational' cannabis is now legal in Uruguay, Canada, and most US states. Does legalization lead to greater prevalence of use? What is the most effective approach for regulating cannabis in a legal market?
Cannabis products

Cannabis products

Cannabis products are rapidly changing, with a shift towards 'stronger' more highly processed product forms, including vaping liquids, edibles, oral oils, and a wide diversity of solid extracts. How does this trend affect consumer patterns of use and adverse outcomes?
Medical cannabis

Medical cannabis

An increasing number of countries are legalizing medical cannabis. How does medical use differ from 'recreational' use? What are the broader implications for social norms, stigma, and accessibility of cannabis products in society?