By 2045, almost half the Swiss population will have consumed cannabis. (istock/Tunatura)
Three decades from now, nearly half of the Swiss population will have had some experience with cannabis use. According to a new study by the University of Zurich, the number of active users will rise as well, increasing by 50% compared to 2015 - unless the government establishes new regulations. Countries such as Canada and Uruguay have introduced new paradigms when it comes to regulating the sale and consumption of cannabis. There is also a current debate in Switzerland regarding the best policy approach to the cultivation, use and selling of cannabis. However, there are fears that new regulations could increase the number of young people consuming cannabis and developing health problems. In order to have a sound public policy debate, it is important to understand how cannabis consumption will develop under the current legal framework. Researchers at the Universities of Basel and Zurich have created a forecast that charts the increase of cannabis consumption through 2045.
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