TRTC - Extensive Use of Cannabis Around the Globe Prompts Governments to Ponder Legalization

NEW YORK, March 14, 2019 /CNW/ — In 2017, over 182 million people consumed cannabis, but data suggests that the number could grow to be as high as 238 million people worldwide, according to the United Nations’ World Drug Report. Moreover, the UN’s report highlights that 135 countries were involved in some form of cultivation. Those countries account for 92% of the global population. Primarily, the North American region is the biggest driver of the cannabis marketplace, and with Canada’s recent legalization and the U.S.’s ongoing efforts, the two nations are seeing a proliferation of cannabis users. The ...