Public policy and population attitudes around cannabis are rapidly shifting. Most U.S. states have legalized some form of cannabis use and sale, and countries across the globe are exploring decriminalization or legalization.

These shifts are creating economic opportunities, expanding legal market access and moving away from a history marred by misinformation and unjust criminalization policies.

But legalization is not a single act – it’s a process. After laws change comes real work. Governments have to set up business regulations. Businesses have to get used to being regulated. And consumers have to learn what safe and responsible use looks like. 

Amid all this change, information and expertise are needed.