Cannabis has been popular in Europe for a very long time.
While it’s unclear when cannabis consumption first became popular in Europe, it’s as popular today as ever before.
Parts of Europe such as Amsterdam and Barcelona have been top cannabis tourist destinations among cannabis fans for many years.
Europe has yet to see a country fully legalize cannabis for adult use, although momentum for legalization has gained steam in recent years.
A court decision in Italy, similar to one issued in Mexico, determined that cannabis prohibition is unconstitutional, however, lawmakers in Italy have yet to implement the court’s mandate.
A new trend is emerging in Europe that was probably unexpected to occur even a handful of years ago, and it could play a big role in what legalization eventually looks like in Europe.
Low-Dose THC
The legal cannabis industry is booming in Switzerland, but not in the way that most people think.
Unlike legal cannabis in Canada, which involves cannabis that is very high in THC, Switzerland’s cannabis industry is based on a low-THC model.
‘Floral hemp’ is very popular in Switzerland right now.
Floral hemp differs from industrial hemp in that it is cultivated to be smoked versus being cultivated to be made into textiles.
Floral hemp that contains less than 1% THC is legal in Switzerland, and many entrepreneurs are selling the low-dose form of…