Turkey's relationship with cannabis, known as kenevir, is deeply rooted in history but contrasted by its modern stringent legal framework. Recreational use remains illegal, subjecting violators to severe penalties, while medical cannabis was cautiously accepted since 2016 with a regulated approach. Industrial hemp cultivation is permitted under strict conditions, signaling a cautious shift amidst historical cultivation traditions. The Turkish government enforces tight regulations surrounding cannabis to control its medical use and prevent illicit activities amidst a conservative social context and international pressures.
Turkey has a long history with cannabis, known locally as kenevir, but maintains strict laws against its recreational use, with severe penalties for violations.
While the country has cautiously accepted medical cannabis since 2016, the use of whole-plant cannabis remains prohibited, with access tightly regulated.
Despite its ancient cultivation traditions, modern Turkey's strict legal framework limits cannabis growing to industrial hemp under government oversight, complicating its historical significance.
Turkey's conservative stance on cannabis reflects its role as a transit route in international drug trafficking and a broader cultural apprehension towards recreational drug use.
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