Cannabis in Hesse: Ten clubs start, youth consumption drops massively!

Cannabis in Hesse: Ten clubs start, youth consumption drops massively!

Vogelsbergkreis, Deutschland - Hessen, the state with the pioneering role in cannabis legalization, now has ten cultivation associations that are officially approved for the community cultivation of cannabis. So far, 38 applications have been received by the Darmstadt regional council, which shows that interest in the new legal situation is great. These clubs extend across all of Hesse, from Frankfurt to Darmstadt to places such as Kassel, Fulda and even in the district of Gießen, where two cultivation associations were approved. There are also facilities in the Vogelsbergkreis, Wetteraukreis, Limburg-Weilburg and Waldeck-Frankenberg. According to hessenschau.de these cultivation associations must meet strict editions, especially in terms of attachment, number, number of members Cannabis that they grow - be it marijuana or hashish.

One of the innovations that should be particularly interesting for many is private owner. From April 1, 2024, each person has the opportunity to cultivate up to three cannabis plants for personal needs. It becomes even more exciting when you consider that the joint cultivation in clubs has been allowed since July 1, 2022. This could lead to theoretically over 1,000 such associations in Hessen could result in significantly.

youth consumption under the magnifying glass

Especially at a time when the topic of drug use among young people is much discussed, a current study is surprising. The MosyD study shows that the interest of young people even decreases in cannabis consumption. In Frankfurt, only 22 percent of 15 to 18 year olds stated that they had already consumed cannabis. This has been the lowest value since the beginning of the study in 2002. Bernd Werse, the study manager, notes that the originally expressed fears that consumption among young people could not be evident from partialization. This positive news comes at a time when some people were concerned that legalization could have the opposite effect-but reality speaks a different language, as daily newsp. confirmed.

Overall, the community cultivation of cannabis in Germany has been allowed since last year, and Hessen plays a special role. The approved ten cultivation associations show that the country is a pioneer in the legalization movement. While the clubs are already in full swing, it remains to be seen how the legal framework will develop and whether other members flock to the cultivation associations. The situation could change at any time, and it remains exciting to see what the coming months will bring, both for legalization and the social acceptance of cannabis. Further information on the distribution and approval of cannabis associations can also be found at the [FAZ.