"As of 2025, half of US states have legalized recreational adult use and/or medical programs. In states like California, which was the first to legalize medical use 29 years ago, along with Colorado and Washington, which both legalized recreational adult use in 2012, cannabis culture is ubiquitous. Even with its current limitations, the nascent category has exploded into a multi-billion-dollar industry brimming with innovation and choices, from artisanal THC-infused confections to sodas or powders you can sprinkle into any drink of your choice."
"Cannabis remains federally illegal and is still categorized as a Schedule I drug under the Controlled Substances Act of 1970; in some states, there are individuals who are serving time in prison for small-scale possession crimes. Given this inconsistency, use cannabis products containing THC (short for delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol) where its use is legal. In some instances, there are loopholes; the 2018 Farm Bill law permits states to allow vendors to sell legal hemp-derived products (see glossary below) because the THC therein is not extracted from the cannabis plant"
Half of US states have legalized recreational adult use and/or medical cannabis programs as of 2025. California legalized medical use 29 years ago, and Colorado and Washington legalized recreational adult use in 2012, making cannabis culture ubiquitous in those states. The industry has grown into a multi-billion-dollar market offering artisanal THC-infused confections, sodas, and powders that can be added to drinks. Cannabis remains federally illegal as a Schedule I drug, and some people still face prison for small-scale possession. The 2018 Farm Bill created hemp-derived product loopholes, and complex labeling at dispensaries requires consumer due diligence. Pharmaceutical scientists provide guidance on safety and product differences.
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