New York's first legal recreational marijuana dispensary opened on Thursday in the heart of Manhattan.
Marijuana, also known as cannabis, is a psychoactive drug that is derived from the Cannabis plant. The legal status of marijuana varies widely around the world, with some countries having legalized its use for medical and recreational purposes, while others have strict laws prohibiting it. Here is a list of 10 countries where marijuana is legal in some form:
Canada: In 2018, Canada became the second country in the world to legalize marijuana for recreational use.
Uruguay: In 2013, Uruguay became the first country in the world to legalize marijuana for recreational use.
The Netherlands: The Netherlands has a system of "coffee shops" where marijuana can be purchased and consumed, although it is technically illegal.
South Africa: In 2018, South Africa's highest court ruled that the use of marijuana for personal consumption was legal.
Georgia: In 2021, Georgia became the first country in the Caucasus region to legalize marijuana for medical use.
Peru: In 2017, Peru legalized marijuana for medical and scientific purposes.
Colombia: In 2016, Colombia legalized marijuana for medical use, and in 2021, it legalized recreational use as well.
Thailand: In 2021, Thailand became the first country in Asia to legalize marijuana for medical use.
Israel: Israel has a well-developed medical marijuana industry, with marijuana available for a range of medical conditions.
Mexico: In 2021, Mexico legalized marijuana for recreational use, becoming the third country in the world to do so.
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