Core Insights - A study in Europe supports arguments for global marijuana law reform, indicating potential benefits from legalization [1] - Curaleaf's share price increased by nearly 6% following the study's release, outperforming the S&P 500 index [2] Industry Trends - The German Federal Institute for Public Health's study revealed a decrease in marijuana use among young people (ages 12 to 17) from 6.7% to 6.1% after the legalization of recreational marijuana in April 2024 [3][5] - Conversely, marijuana use among young adults (ages 18 to 25) increased from 23.3% to 25.6% between 2023 and 2025 [6] Implications for Reform - The findings challenge the anti-legalization argument that legalization would lead to increased use among vulnerable youth, providing evidence that marijuana law reform is a sensible approach in Germany and globally [7]
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The Motley Fool·2025-09-23 19:19