Cannabis

Europe in Motion

Where in the EU do most young adults consume cannabis?

According to the latest European Drug Report by the European Union Drugs Agency, some 15.4% of young Europeans aged 15 to 34 used cannabis in the past year. But which EU country tops the charts?

13/10/2025

Healthcare

Cannabis extract can help reduce chronic back pain, trial finds

Patients reported a significant reduction in pain scores in the months after starting the cannabis extract, which is not the same as smoking cannabis.

29/09/2025

Health news

Cannabis use could affect women’s fertility, new study finds

The research followed women undergoing in vitro fertilisation (IVF) to try to get pregnant.

09/09/2025

Health news

Using cannabis to cope with anxiety, depression linked to paranoia

People who start using cannabis to self-medicate are more likely to be heavy users than those who use the drug socially or for fun, a study has found.

27/08/2025

Health news

Highly potent cannabis products raise risk of psychosis, study says

Cannabis products today tend to be much stronger than the plant itself, raising concerns among researchers and policymakers about their health effects.

26/08/2025

Health news

Low doses of CBD may harm some people’s liver function, study warns

In a clinical trial, a few people who took small doses of CBD saw their liver enzyme levels rise to more than three times higher than the normal range.

08/07/2025

Health news

Thailand bans sales of cannabis without a prescription

The shift comes amid a rift between former coalition partners in the Thai government.

26/06/2025

Health news

Cannabis use doubles the risk of dying from heart disease, study finds

The widespread popularity of cannabis, and its rising potency over the years, has prompted concerns about its potential health impacts.

18/06/2025

Europe News

Popular sweets recalled in Belgium over cannabis in Dutch gummies

The same packages of fizzy colas were withdrawn in the Netherlands after sample studies revealed three bags were laced with cannabis.

02/06/2025

Thailand

Thailand vows to tighten control of cannabis as smuggling cases soar

Thailand became the first country in Asia to decriminalise cannabis in 2022, which has boosted the country's tourism industry and spawned thousands of shops.

21/05/2025

Health news

Europe's teens are turning to vapes instead of taking drugs or alcohol

The new analysis tracked nearly 114,000 teenagers across 37 countries in Europe.

21/05/2025

Hungary

Protest in favour of cannabis legalisation takes place in Budapest

The event was held by Hungarian political party 'Two-Tailed Dog', with participants pointing out that alcohol has a far more serious negative effect and causes greater social harm than marijuana, the consumption of which is criminalised.

20/04/2025

Europe News

Dutch cannabis growers welcome expansion of scheme to legalise sales

While growing cannabis is still illegal, cannabis shops — known as coffeeshops — in 10 municipalities will be allowed to sell marijuana from 10 licensed producers.

07/04/2025

Health news

Pee from 130 European cities reveals hike in recreational drug use

Illicit drugs found in wastewater from cities across Europe indicate a rise in stimulant consumption across the bloc, according to a new study.

21/03/2025

Health news

Where in Europe are illegal drugs having the worst health impact?

Cannabis and cocaine are the most commonly used drugs in the EU, but several others pose a threat to public health.

15/02/2025

Health news

Proportion of new schizophrenia cases linked to cannabis use triple

New research adds to mounting evidence of a link between heavy cannabis use and psychosis, experts say.

04/02/2025