What About Cannabis In Turkey
By Terry Hacienda The Fresh Toast Turkey has been in the news lately so what about the country and marijuana Turkey is in news for being the site of the latest peace talks The people at the table will need to be reflective and chill This leaves people thinking what about cannabis in Turkey Known locally as kenevir marijuana has a long and complex history in Turkey While its cultivation and use date back thousands of years modern Turkish law maintains a strict stance against recreational cannabis with limited exceptions for curative and industrial purposes Recreational use of cannabis is illegal in Turkey with severe penalties for possession purchase or distribution Individuals caught with cannabis can face prison sentences ranging from two to five years First-time offenders may be offered healing or probation as alternatives but repeat offenses lead to mandatory imprisonment Sale supply or trafficking of cannabis carries even harsher sentences reflecting the country s conservative approach and its role as a transit way in international drug trafficking Anatomical cannabis however has seen cautious acceptance Since specific cannabinoid medications like Sativex have been permitted for patients with a specialist s prescription Whole-plant cannabis remains prohibited and access to physiological cannabis is tightly regulated The Turkish Ministry of Wellbeing oversees the importation of approved pharmaceutical cannabis products and only registered robustness professionals can prescribe them Cannabis has been cultivated in Anatolia for nearly years serving the Ottoman Empire for rope textiles and medicinal uses Turkey was once a leading global producer but production was sharply curtailed in the th century due to international pressure and domestic act The present day industrial hemp cultivation is legal in provinces under strict ruling body supervision with expansion to other regions workable by permit Licensed growers must destroy all plant residues after harvest to prevent diversion to illicit markets Despite strict laws cannabis is the majority of commonly used illicit drug in Turkey A national survey uncovered a lifetime prevalence of cannabis use-low compared to global averages but still a constituents robustness concern Wastewater analysis in Istanbul Turkey s largest city reveals high levels of cannabis metabolites suggesting major urban consumption especially in low-income neighborhoods Istanbul ranks among the top global cities for cannabis use just behind Barcelona Interest in cannabis products especially for biological and wellness purposes is growing among Turkish consumers mirroring global trends The pharmaceutical cannabis territory is projected to reach nearly million in with broader cannabis revenues expected to surpass million This advance is driven by increasing awareness of cannabis s possible physical condition benefits and a shift toward natural remedies Turkey maintains a strict prohibition on recreational cannabis with limited highly regulated exceptions for diagnostic and industrial hemp use While historical ties to cannabis remain strong and urban consumption persists the country s legal framework reflects ongoing concerns about society wellness and international drug trafficking However evolving consumer attitudes and a growing biological cannabis arena may signal gradual change in the years ahead The Fresh Toast is a daily lifestyle platform with a side of cannabis For more information visit www thefreshtoast com Copyright The Fresh Toast Distributed by TRIBUNE CONTENT AGENCY LLC Related Articles How Curative Marijuana Helps With Leg Injuries AAPI Month Celebrating Asian-Owned Cannabis Brands The Top Misconceptions About Cannabis Any Hope From The Administration On Cannabis Feds More Open To Anatomical Marijuiana For Veterans
