Marijuana is the most-consumed illegal drug in Germany, but as of this month cannabis now has expanded medical and legal allowances. Germany’s doctors are embracing the newly legal prescription of medical marijuana, which went into effect at the start of this month. SEE ALSO: Six things to know about weed in GermanyTo oversee the new distribution and control of medical marijuana, a new Cannabis Agency has been established under the Federal Institute for Drugs and Medical Devices (BfArM). Mischo said that he can already see how doctors will increasingly prescribe the drug under the new law. Germany will continue to import the marijuana it needs until the state can set up its own supervised production.

Source: The Local March 03, 2017 10:18 UTC