By Michael Sassano, CEO of Somai Pharmaceuticals
Portugal has long been ahead of other European countries in its understanding and stance on drug reform, so it is no surprise the relatively small country is leading the way to recreational cannabis in the European market.
In 2001, Portugal decriminalized drug use and concentrated on treating people as patients, not criminals. In 2018, Portugal was one of the first EU countries to legalize medical cannabis and consequently created one of the best environments for cultivating and producing medicinal cannabis for the world. Likewise, now in 2021 Portugal is again leading the pack in the EU and working to craft a recreational cannabis market. The timing could not be more ideal for Portugal, producers and patients.
Portuguese politicians agree: It’s time for recreational passage
