Drug Policy

Association of recreational cannabis legalization with changes in medical, illegal, and total cannabis expenditures in Canada

  • Recreational cannabis legalization (RCL) appears to be displacing the illegal cannabis market
  • Many medical users appear to be transitioning to the recreational market
  • The overall cannabis market in Canada increased considerably in size in 5 years post-RCL

Read more in the International Journal of Drug Policy

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