Developments in cannabis enforcement practices and patterns associated with non-medical cannabis legalization policies: a basic literature/data review

Non-medical cannabis control has recently shifted to legalization policies in multiple jurisdictions, including North America. In addition to improved public health and safety, legalization aims to advance other, including ‘social justice’ outcomes, e.g. as related to cannabis law enforcement. We id...

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VerfasserInnen: Fischer, Benedikt (Verfasst von) ; Albrecht, Hans-Jörg 1950- (Verfasst von)
Medienart: Elektronisch Aufsatz
Sprache:Englisch
Veröffentlicht: 2025
In: Journal of crime and justice
Jahr: 2025, Band: 48, Heft: 5, Seiten: 589-599
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