"In fact, as nations around the world decriminalize and legalize cannabis, doctors are also discovering (and rediscovering) many potential uses and health benefits. Many people use cannabis for sleep management, pain management, to reduce inflammation, and as a muscle relaxant. In addition, clinical studies have shown that cannabis often serves as an effective treatment for chronic pain in adults, chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting, and multiple sclerosis-related spasticity."
"Cannabis is one of the oldest plants cultivated by humans. Genetic and archaeological evidence suggests domestication in East Asia around 10,000-12,000 years ago. Records of marijuana use date back multiple centuries. In fact, chemical evidence of burned cannabis from 500 BCE was found in the eastern Pamirs region. People all over the world continue to enjoy the psychoactive properties of weed, consuming it in different ways, whether by smoking or baking it into delicious treats."
"Here at 24/7 Wall Street, we researched and compiled a list of countries with the highest annual prevalence of cannabis use. All the data for this list is taken from public filings from cannabis dispensaries. Obviously, illegal cannabis transactions aren't included here. This post was updated on November 22, 2025 to provide on overviews on legality changes over the last 10 years, as well as to clarify the medical conditions cannabis is data-backed in treating and the timeline of cannabis domestication."
Cannabis is used for sleep management, pain management, inflammation reduction, and as a muscle relaxant. Clinical studies show cannabis is often effective for chronic pain in adults, chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting, and multiple sclerosis-related spasticity. Evidence is mixed for conditions such as fibromyalgia, Parkinson's disease, endometriosis, interstitial cystitis, and certain mental health disorders. Genetic and archaeological evidence suggests domestication in East Asia around 10,000–12,000 years ago, with chemical traces dating to 500 BCE in the eastern Pamirs. Cannabis is consumed recreationally by smoking or edibles and can be used industrially to make clothing. Data compiled from public dispensary filings lists countries by annual prevalence, excluding illegal transactions. Information was updated on November 22, 2025 to include legality changes over the prior decade and clarify medical evidence and domestication timeline.
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