Cannabis is one of the most consumed illegal drugs in Europe, notwithstanding its ever increasing local production. From the inception of the drug in the early 1970s, Cannabis continues to get preeminence in the European market. With the rise of crime organized groups, and politicians who favor the drug and its production. It’s worth noting that the production and growth of Cannabis are not only supported by criminal groups but also small scale farmers who produce the drug for their local consumption. That goes in line with the attitude towards the drug and the trends of globalization and legislation in European countries. Many consumers in Europe would use the drug for leisure, however; most of them get affected and remain dependant on the drug. It is with that view that the governments and other stakeholders had to find alternative ways to the approach and use of Cannabis within Europe.
The changes include:
It became paramount that legislation is made that would help in controlling the production and consumption of the drug. That came through the state passing laws through a referendum unlike the debate in parliament that was taking long for such legislations. For a long period, Cannabis has been widely used in Europe for medicinal purposes. The same is finding its way for use for recreation purposes. That allows for the free use of the drug without fear of acing the law.
With the growth of the media and advertising, the drug has found itself on media platforms. There is a direct consumer advertising of the drug. That is mainly done as a medicinal drug that would help the people within Europe as they consume Cannabis. With the development of individual rights of the people in Europe especially, the ‘freedom of commercial speech,’ the state has been limited on its ability to properly regulate the media when it comes to advertising.
There has been a development of Cannabis health and occupational safety. Its main purpose is to empower the employees in the industry to nature and build health programs, and occupational safety. However, it should be noted that the Marijuana industry does not get anything unique from the health regulations and occupational safety. The safety plans include respiratory protection, hazard communication, and hearing conversation plan.
Developed an official information center that provides laws and health effects to the people regarding Marijuana consumption. That includes the laws about Marijuana use, federal implications, and licensees. The health effects include long term and immediate, and during pregnancy and breastfeeding period. The portal is important as it provides information to parents regarding helping their children, work with the youths, and provide health care to the people who have been affected or infected with Cannabis consumption.
Conclusion
All these changes have ensured a safer Europe with a responsible way of consuming the drug in society. That will be either as a drug, medicine or for recreational purposes.