Regulating Cannabis by Todd Subritzky

Regulating Cannabis is a comprehensive investigation into the world’s first fully regulated cannabis market for pleasure, implemented in Colorado. Spanning five years of research, this book provides an evidence-based account of the challenges and insights from regulators, industry executives, and public health representatives. It serves as a vital handbook for policymakers and anyone interested in the global trend of cannabis legalisation.

Kind Words for Regulating Cannabis:

**”This book clearly demonstrates authority in the field of international drug policy and draws predominantly on the latest evidence in doing so. It is a substantial contribution to an emerging policy issue with a plethora of new knowledge displayed throughout. Overall, I found this to be a vital addition to the canon of knowledge regarding cannabis policy change.”** — *Dr Mark Monaghan, Head of the Department of Social Policy, Sociology and Criminology, University of Birmingham*

“The author has broadened the understanding of cannabis regulation when it comes to conflicts between consumer protection, private profit, and public health. He has successfully applied and enriched several theoretical concepts in the context of cannabis legalization, especially when it comes to ‘the elephant in the room’ – the wellness potential of cannabis on legal markets.”
— Vendula Belackova, PhD, Drug Policy Researcher & Adjunct Senior Lecturer, University of New South Wales

Contents at a Glance:

At a time when cannabis legalisation is expanding globally, this book offers an in-depth look at Colorado’s regulated adult-use cannabis market. It includes:

• Analysis of government documents, media articles, and interviews with over 30 experts
• A detailed examination of cannabis policy, regulation, and its social implications
• Discussions on the commodification of cannabis vs. the craft approach
• Recommendations for jurisdictions considering legalisation
• A new framework proposed in Appendix 1: The Spectrum of Wellness

Note: This book draws on PhD research by the author, with numerous papers published in academic journals.