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Substances
Compare substances laws across 198 countries. See what's legal, restricted, or illegal before you travel.
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| Country | Alcohol | Cigarettes | Cannabis/Weed | CBD oil | Cannabis | Vaping |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andorra | Legal (18+) | Legal (18+); cheap due to low VAT | Illegal | — | — | — |
| UAE (Dubai/Abu Dhabi) | License needed (tourists OK in hotels) | Legal | 4+ years prison | Prison | — | Legal (regulated) |
| Afghanistan | Illegal under Taliban rule | Legal | Severe penalties | Treated as cannabis | — | — |
| Antigua and Barbuda | Legal (18+) | Legal (18+) | — | — | — | — |
| Albania | Legal (18+) | Legal (18+) | Illegal (history of cultivation) | Gray zone | — | — |
| Armenia | Legal (18+) | Legal (18+) | Illegal | Gray zone | — | — |
| Angola | Legal (18+) | Legal | Illegal | Treated as cannabis | — | — |
| Argentina | Legal | Legal | — | — | Personal use decriminalized | — |
| Austria | Legal | Legal | — | — | — | — |
| Australia | Legal (18+) | Legal (18+) | — | Prescription only | Illegal (except ACT personal) | — |
| Azerbaijan | Legal (18+) | Legal (18+) | Illegal | Treated as cannabis | — | — |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | Legal (18+) | Legal (18+) | Illegal | — | — | — |
| Barbados | Legal (18+) | Legal (18+) | — | — | — | — |
| Bangladesh | Permit required for non-Muslims; dry country | Legal | Illegal | Treated as cannabis | — | — |
| Belgium | Legal | Legal | — | — | Legal possession (3g+), no public use | Legal |
| Burkina Faso | Legal | Legal | Illegal | Treated as cannabis | — | — |
| Bulgaria | — | — | Illegal | — | — | — |
| Bahrain | Legal in licensed venues; 21+ | Legal | Severe penalties | Treated as cannabis | — | — |
| Burundi | Legal (18+); jogging-while-drinking ban | Legal | Illegal | Treated as cannabis | — | — |
| Benin | Legal (18+) | Legal | Illegal | Treated as cannabis | — | — |
| Brunei | Sale banned; non-Muslims may import small personal allowance | Legal | Severe penalties (death penalty possible per code) | Treated as cannabis | — | — |
| Bolivia | Legal (18+) | Legal (18+) | Illegal | — | — | — |
| Brazil | Legal | Legal | — | — | Possession ≤40g decriminalized (STF 2024); supply still criminal | Legal |
| Bahamas | Legal (18+) | Legal (18+) | Illegal | Gray zone | — | — |
| Bhutan | Legal (18+); dry days exist | — | Illegal (despite local growth) | Treated as cannabis | — | — |
| Botswana | Legal (18+); various dry-day rules | Legal (21+) | Illegal | Gray zone | — | — |
| Belarus | Legal (18+) | Legal (18+) | Severe penalties | Treated as cannabis | — | — |
| Belize | Legal (18+) | Legal (18+) | — | Gray zone | — | — |
| Canada | 18-19 (varies by province) | — | — | Legal | Legal nationwide | Legal |
| DR Congo | Legal | Legal | Illegal | Treated as cannabis | — | — |
| Central African Republic | Legal | Legal | Illegal | Treated as cannabis | — | — |
| Republic of the Congo | Legal | Legal | Illegal | Treated as cannabis | — | — |
| Switzerland | Legal | Legal (expensive) | — | — | Regular THC illegal | — |
| Côte d'Ivoire | Legal (18+) | Legal | Illegal | Treated as cannabis | — | — |
| Chile | Legal | Legal (graphic warnings) | — | — | Illegal, prison possible | Regulated |
| Cameroon | Legal | Legal | Illegal | Treated as cannabis | — | — |
| China | Legal (generally 18+) | Legal (18+) | Severe — life or death (trafficking) | Treated as cannabis at customs | — | — |
| Colombia | Legal | Legal | — | — | Personal use decriminalized (≤22g) | — |
| Costa Rica | Legal (18+) | Legal (18+) | — | Legal | — | — |
| Cuba | Legal (16+) | — | Severe penalties (years) | Treated as cannabis | — | — |
| Cabo Verde | Legal (18+) | Legal (18+) | Illegal | Gray zone | — | — |
| Cyprus | Legal (18+) | Legal (18+) | Illegal (south) | — | — | — |
| Czech Republic | Legal (beer culture) | Legal | — | — | Small amounts tolerated (15g) | Legal |
| Germany | Beer 16+, spirits 18+ | — | — | Legal | 25g legal (April 2024) | Legal |
| Djibouti | Legal in licensed venues; limited | Legal | Illegal | Treated as cannabis | — | — |
| Denmark | Legal | Legal | — | — | Illegal (except Christiania tolerance) | Legal |
| Dominica | Legal (18+) | Legal (18+) | Illegal (decriminalization in legislative discussion) | — | — | — |
| Dominican Republic | Legal (18+) | Legal (18+) | Illegal | Gray zone | — | — |
| Algeria | Sale restricted; not in supermarkets | Legal | Illegal | Treated as cannabis | — | — |
| Ecuador | Legal (18+) | Legal (18+) | — | Legal | — | — |
| Estonia | Legal (18+); night sale restrictions | Legal (18+) | Illegal (small amounts admin offense) | — | — | — |
| Egypt | Non-Muslims, licensed areas | Legal | — | — | Death penalty possible | Illegal |
| Eritrea | Legal | Legal | Illegal | Treated as cannabis | — | — |
| Spain | Legal (18+) | Legal (18+) | Private clubs OK, public illegal | Legal if <0.2% THC | — | Legal (18+) |
| Ethiopia | Legal | Legal | Illegal | Treated as cannabis | — | — |
| Finland | State monopoly (Alko) | Legal | — | — | Illegal | — |
| Fiji | Legal (18+) | Legal (18+) | Severe penalties | Treated as cannabis | — | — |
| Micronesia (Federated States) | State-level rules (Chuuk has dry-state history; verify current) | Legal | Illegal | Gray zone | — | — |
| France | Legal (18+, 16 supervised) | Legal (18+) | €200-3750 fine + prison | Legal if <0.3% THC | — | Legal (18+) |
| Gabon | Legal | Legal | Illegal | Treated as cannabis | — | — |
| Grenada | Legal (18+) | Legal (18+) | Illegal (decriminalization debated) | — | — | — |
| Georgia | Legal (18+) | Legal (18+) | — | Legal | — | — |
| Ghana | Legal (18+) | Legal | Illegal | Treated as cannabis | — | — |
| Gambia | Legal in licensed venues | Legal | Illegal | Treated as cannabis | — | — |
| Guinea | Legal | Legal | Illegal | Treated as cannabis | — | — |
| Equatorial Guinea | Legal | Legal | Illegal | Treated as cannabis | — | — |
| Greece | Legal | Legal | — | — | Personal use decriminalized | Legal |
| Guatemala | Legal (18+) | Legal (18+) | Illegal | Gray zone | — | — |
| Guinea-Bissau | Legal | Legal | Illegal | Treated as cannabis | — | — |
| Guyana | Legal (18+) | Legal (18+) | Illegal | Treated as cannabis | — | — |
| Hong Kong | Legal (18+) | Legal (18+) | Up to 7 years (possession) | — | — | — |
| Honduras | Legal (18+) | Legal (18+) | Illegal | Gray zone | — | — |
| Croatia | Legal (18+) | Legal (18+) | Illegal | — | — | — |
| Haiti | Legal | Legal | Illegal | Gray zone | — | — |
| Hungary | Legal | Legal | — | — | Zero tolerance | Legal |
| Indonesia | Restricted areas | Legal (18+) | — | — | Death penalty possible | Regulated, taxed (PMK 192/2022); enforcement varies |
| Ireland | Legal (strong culture) | Legal | — | — | Illegal but tolerated | Legal |
| Israel | Legal | Legal | — | — | Decriminalized personal use | Legal |
| India | Banned in Bihar, Gujarat, Nagaland | Legal (18+) | Illegal (state laws vary) | Complex laws | — | — |
| Iraq | Federal sale ban 2023; partial enforcement; KRG more permissive | Legal | Severe penalties | Treated as cannabis | — | — |
| Iran | Illegal for Muslims and visitors | Legal | Severe penalties | — | — | — |
| Iceland | State monopoly (ÁTVR) | Legal (expensive) | — | — | Illegal | Legal |
| Italy | Legal (18+, 16 supervised) | Legal (18+) | Personal use fine only | Legal if <0.6% THC | — | Legal (18+) |
| Jamaica | Legal (18+) | Legal (18+) | — | Legal | — | — |
| Jordan | Legal in licensed venues; 18+ | Legal | Illegal | Gray zone | — | Generally legal |
| Japan | Legal (20+) | Legal (20+) | Up to 7 years (use criminalized in Dec 2023 amendment) | Legal at 0% THC since Dec 2023 amendment; trace-THC products risky | — | — |
| Kenya | Legal (18+) | Legal | Illegal | Treated as cannabis | — | — |
| Kyrgyzstan | Legal (18+) | Legal (18+) | Illegal | Treated as cannabis | — | — |
| Cambodia | Legal | Legal | Illegal — enforcement has tightened post-2018 | Gray zone | — | — |
| Kiribati | Legal (18+); supply limited | Legal | Illegal | Gray zone | — | — |
| Comoros | Sale restricted; Muslim majority | Legal | Illegal | Treated as cannabis | — | — |
| Saint Kitts and Nevis | Legal (18+) | Legal (18+) | — | — | — | — |
| North Korea | — | Legal | Severe penalties | — | — | — |
| South Korea | Legal | Legal (expensive) | — | — | Illegal, tested at borders | Heavily regulated |
| Kuwait | Completely banned | Legal | — | — | Death penalty | Illegal |
| Kazakhstan | Legal (21+) | Legal (21+ since 2020) | Illegal | Treated as cannabis | — | — |
| Laos | Legal | Legal | Illegal, severe penalties | Treated as cannabis | — | — |
| Lebanon | Legal (18+) | Legal | — | Gray zone | — | — |
| Saint Lucia | Legal (18+) | Legal (18+) | Illegal | — | — | — |
| Liechtenstein | Legal (18+) | Legal (18+) | Illegal | — | — | — |
| Sri Lanka | Poya (full moon) days dry; 21+ | Legal | Illegal | Treated as cannabis | — | — |
| Liberia | Legal (18+) | Legal | Illegal | Treated as cannabis | — | — |
| Lesotho | Legal (18+) | Legal | — | Gray zone | — | — |
| Lithuania | — | — | Illegal | — | — | — |
| Luxembourg | Legal (16 supervised; 18 spirits) | Legal (18+) | — | — | — | — |
| Latvia | Legal (18+); night sale restrictions | Legal (18+) | Illegal | — | — | — |
| Libya | Banned since 1969 — possession criminal | Legal | Severe penalties | Treated as cannabis | — | — |
| Morocco | Muslims discouraged | Legal | — | — | Up to 10 years prison | — |
| Monaco | Legal (18+) | Legal (18+) | Illegal | — | — | — |
| Moldova | Legal (18+) | Legal (18+) | Illegal | — | — | — |
| Montenegro | Legal (18+) | Legal (18+) | Illegal | — | — | — |
| Madagascar | Legal | Legal | Illegal | Treated as cannabis | — | — |
| Marshall Islands | Legal (21+) | Legal | Illegal | Gray zone | — | — |
| North Macedonia | Legal (18+) | Legal (18+) | Illegal | — | — | — |
| Mali | Legal in licensed venues | Legal | Illegal | Treated as cannabis | — | — |
| Myanmar | Legal (regional dry zones) | Legal | Illegal, severe penalties | Treated as cannabis | — | — |
| Mongolia | Legal (18+); the 1st of each month is dry | Legal | Illegal | Treated as cannabis | — | — |
| Macau | Legal (18+) | Legal (18+) | Severe — possession 3 months to a year (personal); higher for trafficking | Gray zone — check current enforcement | — | — |
| Mauritania | Banned for Muslims; non-Muslims permit at hotels only | Legal | Severe penalties | Treated as cannabis | — | — |
| Malta | Legal (17+) | Legal (18+) | — | Legal | — | — |
| Mauritius | Legal (18+) | Legal (18+) | Illegal | Gray zone | — | — |
| Maldives | Resort islands only | Legal | Illegal — life sentences possible | Treated as cannabis | — | — |
| Malawi | Legal (18+) | Legal | — | Gray zone | — | — |
| Mexico | Legal (18+) | Legal (18+) | — | — | Decriminalized (5g personal) | Legal |
| Malaysia | Non-Muslims only | Legal | — | — | Heavy penalties (15g+ presumed trafficking; mandatory death removed 2023, life still possible) | Heavily regulated nationally; some states ban outright |
| Mozambique | Legal (18+) | Legal | Illegal | Treated as cannabis | — | — |
| Namibia | Legal (18+) | Legal (18+) | Illegal | Gray zone | — | — |
| Niger | Legal in licensed venues; Muslim majority | Legal | Illegal | Treated as cannabis | — | — |
| Nigeria | — | Legal | Illegal | Treated as cannabis | — | — |
| Nicaragua | Legal (18+) | Legal (18+) | Illegal | Gray zone | — | — |
| Netherlands | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Norway | State monopoly (very expensive) | Legal (extremely expensive) | — | — | Illegal, drug courts | — |
| Nepal | Legal (18+) | Legal | Illegal (despite cultural use) | Treated as cannabis | — | — |
| Nauru | Legal (18+) | Legal | Illegal | Gray zone | — | — |
| New Zealand | Legal | Legal (plain packaging) | — | — | Illegal — 2020 legalization referendum failed | Regulated |
| Oman | Licensed venues only; 21+ | Legal | Severe penalties | Treated as cannabis | — | — |
| Panama | Legal (18+) | Legal (18+) | Illegal | Gray zone | — | — |
| Peru | Legal | — | — | — | Illegal | — |
| Papua New Guinea | Legal (18+); some dry zones | Legal | Illegal | Gray zone | — | — |
| Philippines | Legal | Legal | — | — | Up to life imprisonment (death penalty abolished 2006) | Regulated |
| Pakistan | Banned for Muslims; permit for non-Muslims | Legal | Illegal | Treated as cannabis | — | — |
| Poland | Legal | Legal | — | — | Up to 3 years prison | Legal |
| Palestine | Legal in West Bank tourist areas (Bethlehem, Ramallah); restricted in Gaza | Legal | Illegal | Treated as cannabis | — | — |
| Portugal | Legal | — | — | — | Decriminalized (10g personal) | Legal |
| Palau | Legal (21+) | Legal | Illegal | Gray zone | — | — |
| Paraguay | Legal (20+) | Legal | Illegal | Regulated | — | — |
| Qatar | Hotel permits only | Legal | — | — | Death penalty | Illegal |
| Romania | Legal (18+) | Legal (18+) | Illegal | — | — | — |
| Serbia | — | — | Illegal | — | — | — |
| Russia | Legal (vodka culture) | Legal | — | — | Extremely strict penalties | Restricted |
| Rwanda | Legal (18+) | Legal (designated areas) | Illegal | Treated as cannabis | — | — |
| Saudi Arabia | Completely banned | Legal | — | — | Death penalty | Illegal |
| Solomon Islands | Legal (18+) | Legal | Illegal | Gray zone | — | — |
| Seychelles | Legal (18+) | Legal (18+) | Illegal | Gray zone | — | — |
| Sudan | Banned (Sharia) | Legal | Severe penalties | Treated as cannabis | — | — |
| Sweden | State monopoly (Systembolaget) | Legal (expensive) | — | — | Strictest in Europe | — |
| Singapore | Legal (18+) | Legal (21+) | DEATH PENALTY possible | ILLEGAL | — | — |
| Slovenia | Legal (18+) | Legal (18+) | Decriminalized small amounts; possession a misdemeanor | — | — | — |
| Slovakia | Legal (18+) | Legal (18+) | Illegal (despite Czech proximity) | — | — | — |
| Sierra Leone | Legal | Legal | Illegal | Treated as cannabis | — | — |
| San Marino | Legal (18+) | Legal (18+) | Illegal | — | — | — |
| Senegal | Legal (Muslim majority — discouraged) | Legal | Illegal | Treated as cannabis | — | — |
| Somalia | Banned (Sharia) | Legal | Severe penalties | Treated as cannabis | — | — |
| Suriname | Legal (18+) | Legal | Illegal | Gray zone | — | — |
| South Sudan | Legal in licensed venues | Legal | Illegal | Treated as cannabis | — | — |
| São Tomé and Príncipe | Legal | Legal | Illegal | Gray zone | — | — |
| El Salvador | Legal (18+) | Legal (18+) | Illegal | Gray zone | — | — |
| Syria | Legal in some areas; transitional government policy uncertain | Legal | Severe penalties | Treated as cannabis | — | — |
| Eswatini | Legal (18+) | Legal | Illegal | Gray zone | — | — |
| Chad | Legal in licensed venues | Legal | Illegal | Treated as cannabis | — | — |
| Togo | Legal (18+) | Legal | Illegal | Treated as cannabis | — | — |
| Thailand | Legal (20+) | Legal (20+) | Re-tightened 2024-25 — medical/wellness OK; recreational sale restricted by province | — | — | — |
| Tajikistan | Legal (18+); discouraged in rural areas | Legal | Severe penalties | Treated as cannabis | — | — |
| Timor-Leste | Legal (17+) | Legal (17+) | Illegal | Gray zone | — | — |
| Turkmenistan | Sale restricted; periodic bans | Public smoking heavily restricted | Severe penalties | Treated as cannabis | — | — |
| Tunisia | Legal in licensed venues | Legal | Strict (Law 52) | Gray zone | — | — |
| Tonga | Legal (18+); Sunday sale restricted | Legal (18+) | Illegal | Gray zone | — | — |
| Turkey | Legal | Legal | — | — | Illegal, prison possible | Legal |
| Trinidad and Tobago | Legal (18+) | Legal (18+) | — | — | — | — |
| Tuvalu | Legal (18+); supply limited | Legal | Illegal | Gray zone | — | — |
| Taiwan | Legal (18+) | Legal (18+) | Category 2 — up to 7 years | Treated as cannabis | — | — |
| Tanzania | Legal (18+) | Legal | Illegal | Treated as cannabis | — | — |
| Ukraine | — | — | Medical legal only | — | — | — |
| Uganda | Legal (18+) | Legal (21+) | Illegal | Treated as cannabis | — | — |
| United Kingdom | Legal (18+, 16 with meals) | Legal (18+) | Class B drug (5 years) | Legal if <0.2% THC | — | — |
| United States | Legal (21+) | Legal (21+) | Federally illegal | Legal if <0.3% THC | — | — |
| Uruguay | Legal (18+) | Legal (18+) | — | Legal | — | — |
| Uzbekistan | Legal (20+) | Legal (20+) | Illegal | Treated as cannabis | — | — |
| Vatican City | Legal | Legal (state-run shop with low prices for residents) | Illegal | — | — | — |
| Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | Legal (18+) | Legal (18+) | — | — | — | — |
| Venezuela | Legal | Legal | Illegal | Gray zone | — | — |
| Vietnam | Legal | Legal | — | — | Illegal, heavy penalties | Banned (Resolution 173/2024, effective January 2025) |
| Vanuatu | Legal (18+) | Legal | Illegal | Gray zone | — | — |
| Samoa | Legal (18+); Sunday sale restricted | Legal (18+) | Illegal | Gray zone | — | — |
| Yemen | Banned (Sharia) | Legal | Severe penalties | Treated as cannabis | — | — |
| South Africa | Legal | Legal | — | — | Legal private use, no public | Legal |
| Zambia | Legal (18+) | Legal | — | Gray zone | — | — |
| Zimbabwe | Legal (18+) | Legal | — | Gray zone | — | — |
Andorra
- Cannabis/WeedIllegal
- CBD oil (<0.2% THC)Legal
- CigarettesLegal (18+); cheap due to low VAT
- AlcoholLegal (18+)
UAE (Dubai/Abu Dhabi)
- Cannabis/Weed4+ years prison
- CBD oilPrison
- VapingLegal (regulated)
- CigarettesLegal
- AlcoholLicense needed (tourists OK in hotels)
Afghanistan
- Cannabis/WeedSevere penalties
- CBD oilTreated as cannabis
- Opium/heroinSevere penalties despite production reality
- AlcoholIllegal under Taliban rule
- CigarettesLegal
Antigua and Barbuda
- Cannabis (≤15g personal)Decriminalized — fine
- Cannabis (>15g)Criminal
- Sacramental cannabis (Rastafarian)Legal
- CigarettesLegal (18+)
- AlcoholLegal (18+)
Albania
- Cannabis/WeedIllegal (history of cultivation)
- CBD oilGray zone
- CigarettesLegal (18+)
- AlcoholLegal (18+)
Armenia
- Cannabis/WeedIllegal
- CBD oilGray zone
- CigarettesLegal (18+)
- AlcoholLegal (18+)
Angola
- Cannabis/WeedIllegal
- CBD oilTreated as cannabis
- CigarettesLegal
- AlcoholLegal (18+)
Argentina
- CannabisPersonal use decriminalized
- CocainePersonal use decriminalized
- AlcoholLegal
- CigarettesLegal
Austria
- Cannabis plantsLegal until flowering
- Cannabis useIllegal
- AlcoholLegal
- CigarettesLegal
Australia
- CannabisIllegal (except ACT personal)
- CBD oilPrescription only
- Vapes (any kind)Prescription-only + pharmacy-only since Oct 2024
- CigarettesLegal (18+)
- AlcoholLegal (18+)
Azerbaijan
- Cannabis/WeedIllegal
- CBD oilTreated as cannabis
- CigarettesLegal (18+)
- AlcoholLegal (18+)
Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Cannabis/WeedIllegal
- CBD oil (<0.2% THC)Gray zone
- CigarettesLegal (18+)
- AlcoholLegal (18+)
Barbados
- Cannabis (≤14g personal)Decriminalized — fine BBD 250
- Cannabis (>14g)Criminal
- Medical cannabisLegal (2019 framework)
- Sacramental cannabis (Rastafarian)Legal
- CigarettesLegal (18+)
- AlcoholLegal (18+)
Bangladesh
- Cannabis/WeedIllegal
- CBD oilTreated as cannabis
- CigarettesLegal
- AlcoholPermit required for non-Muslims; dry country
Belgium
- CannabisLegal possession (3g+), no public use
- AlcoholLegal
- VapingLegal
- CigarettesLegal
Burkina Faso
- Cannabis/WeedIllegal
- CBD oilTreated as cannabis
- CigarettesLegal
- AlcoholLegal
Bulgaria
- Cannabis/WeedIllegal
Bahrain
- Cannabis/WeedSevere penalties
- CBD oilTreated as cannabis
- AlcoholLegal in licensed venues; 21+
- CigarettesLegal
- E-cigarettesLegal
Burundi
- Cannabis/WeedIllegal
- CBD oilTreated as cannabis
- CigarettesLegal
- AlcoholLegal (18+); jogging-while-drinking ban
Benin
- Cannabis/WeedIllegal
- CBD oilTreated as cannabis
- CigarettesLegal
- AlcoholLegal (18+)
Brunei
- Cannabis/WeedSevere penalties (death penalty possible per code)
- CBD oilTreated as cannabis
- CigarettesLegal
- AlcoholSale banned; non-Muslims may import small personal allowance
Bolivia
- Coca leaf (chewing/tea)Legal — cultural
- Cannabis/WeedIllegal
- CocaineSevere penalties
- CigarettesLegal (18+)
- AlcoholLegal (18+)
Brazil
- CannabisPossession ≤40g decriminalized (STF 2024); supply still criminal
- AlcoholLegal
- VapingLegal
- CigarettesLegal
Bahamas
- Cannabis/WeedIllegal
- CBD oilGray zone
- CigarettesLegal (18+)
- AlcoholLegal (18+)
Bhutan
- Cannabis/WeedIllegal (despite local growth)
- CBD oilTreated as cannabis
- Cigarettes/tobacco (sale)Banned nationwide
- AlcoholLegal (18+); dry days exist
Botswana
- Cannabis/WeedIllegal
- CBD oilGray zone
- CigarettesLegal (21+)
- AlcoholLegal (18+); various dry-day rules
Belarus
- Cannabis/WeedSevere penalties
- CBD oilTreated as cannabis
- CigarettesLegal (18+)
- AlcoholLegal (18+)
Belize
- Cannabis (≤10g personal)Decriminalized (Misuse of Drugs Amendment 2017)
- Cannabis (>10g)Criminal
- CBD oilGray zone
- CigarettesLegal (18+)
- AlcoholLegal (18+)
Canada
- CannabisLegal nationwide
- Growing cannabis4 plants (most provinces)
- CBD oilLegal
- VapingLegal
- Alcohol18-19 (varies by province)
DR Congo
- Cannabis/WeedIllegal
- CBD oilTreated as cannabis
- CigarettesLegal
- AlcoholLegal
Central African Republic
- Cannabis/WeedIllegal
- CBD oilTreated as cannabis
- CigarettesLegal
- AlcoholLegal
Republic of the Congo
- Cannabis/WeedIllegal
- CBD oilTreated as cannabis
- CigarettesLegal
- AlcoholLegal
Switzerland
- CBD cannabisLegal (<1% THC)
- CannabisRegular THC illegal
- AlcoholLegal
- CigarettesLegal (expensive)
Côte d'Ivoire
- Cannabis/WeedIllegal
- CBD oilTreated as cannabis
- CigarettesLegal
- AlcoholLegal (18+)
Chile
- CannabisIllegal, prison possible
- AlcoholLegal
- VapingRegulated
- CigarettesLegal (graphic warnings)
Cameroon
- Cannabis/WeedIllegal
- CBD oilTreated as cannabis
- CigarettesLegal
- AlcoholLegal
China
- Cannabis/WeedSevere — life or death (trafficking)
- CBD oilTreated as cannabis at customs
- Magic mushroomsSchedule 1
- Nicotine e-cigarettes (foreign)Flavored vapes banned 2022; foreign units risky
- CigarettesLegal (18+)
- AlcoholLegal (generally 18+)
Colombia
- CannabisPersonal use decriminalized (≤22g)
- CocainePersonal use decriminalized (1g)
- AlcoholLegal
- CigarettesLegal
Costa Rica
- Cannabis (≤8g personal use)Decriminalized (small amounts)
- Medical cannabisLegalized 2022
- CBD oilLegal
- CigarettesLegal (18+)
- AlcoholLegal (18+)
Cuba
- Cannabis/WeedSevere penalties (years)
- CBD oilTreated as cannabis
- Cigars/cigarettesLegal (18+); famous
- AlcoholLegal (16+)
Cabo Verde
- Cannabis/WeedIllegal
- CBD oilGray zone
- CigarettesLegal (18+)
- AlcoholLegal (18+)
Cyprus
- Cannabis/WeedIllegal (south)
- Medical cannabisLegal with prescription (south)
- CBD oil (<0.2% THC)Legal
- CigarettesLegal (18+)
- AlcoholLegal (18+)
Czech Republic
- CannabisSmall amounts tolerated (15g)
- AlcoholLegal (beer culture)
- VapingLegal
- CigarettesLegal
Germany
- Cannabis25g legal (April 2024)
- Growing cannabis3 plants allowed
- CBD oilLegal
- VapingLegal
- AlcoholBeer 16+, spirits 18+
Djibouti
- Cannabis/WeedIllegal
- KhatLegal — culturally chewed
- CBD oilTreated as cannabis
- CigarettesLegal
- AlcoholLegal in licensed venues; limited
Denmark
- CannabisIllegal (except Christiania tolerance)
- AlcoholLegal
- VapingLegal
- CigarettesLegal
Dominica
- Cannabis/WeedIllegal (decriminalization in legislative discussion)
- Sacramental cannabis (Rastafarian)Legal
- CigarettesLegal (18+)
- AlcoholLegal (18+)
Dominican Republic
- Cannabis/WeedIllegal
- CBD oilGray zone
- CigarettesLegal (18+)
- AlcoholLegal (18+)
Algeria
- Cannabis/WeedIllegal
- CBD oilTreated as cannabis
- CigarettesLegal
- AlcoholSale restricted; not in supermarkets
Ecuador
- Cannabis (≤10g personal)Decriminalized
- Cocaine (small amounts)Decriminalized possession
- CBD oilLegal
- CigarettesLegal (18+)
- AlcoholLegal (18+)
Estonia
- Cannabis/WeedIllegal (small amounts admin offense)
- CBD oil (<0.2% THC)Legal
- CigarettesLegal (18+)
- AlcoholLegal (18+); night sale restrictions
Egypt
- CannabisDeath penalty possible
- AlcoholNon-Muslims, licensed areas
- VapingIllegal
- CigarettesLegal
Eritrea
- Cannabis/WeedIllegal
- KhatIllegal (rare for region)
- CBD oilTreated as cannabis
- CigarettesLegal
- AlcoholLegal
Spain
- Cannabis/WeedPrivate clubs OK, public illegal
- CBD oilLegal if <0.2% THC
- VapingLegal (18+)
- CigarettesLegal (18+)
- AlcoholLegal (18+)
Ethiopia
- Cannabis/WeedIllegal
- CBD oilTreated as cannabis
- Khat (chat)Legal
- CigarettesLegal
- AlcoholLegal
Finland
- CannabisIllegal
- AlcoholState monopoly (Alko)
- SnusIllegal (unlike neighbors)
- CigarettesLegal
Fiji
- Cannabis/WeedSevere penalties
- CBD oilTreated as cannabis
- KavaLegal — cultural
- CigarettesLegal (18+)
- AlcoholLegal (18+)
Micronesia (Federated States)
- Cannabis/WeedIllegal
- CBD oilGray zone
- Sakau (kava)Legal — cultural in Pohnpei
- Betel nutLegal
- CigarettesLegal
- AlcoholState-level rules (Chuuk has dry-state history; verify current)
France
- Cannabis/Weed€200-3750 fine + prison
- CBD oilLegal if <0.3% THC
- VapingLegal (18+)
- CigarettesLegal (18+)
- AlcoholLegal (18+, 16 supervised)
Gabon
- Cannabis/WeedIllegal
- CBD oilTreated as cannabis
- Iboga (traditional)Legal in cultural ceremony; international export restricted
- CigarettesLegal
- AlcoholLegal
Grenada
- Cannabis/WeedIllegal (decriminalization debated)
- Sacramental cannabis (Rastafarian)Legal
- CigarettesLegal (18+)
- AlcoholLegal (18+)
Georgia
- Cannabis use (private)Decriminalized — Constitutional Court 2018
- Cannabis sale/distributionCriminal
- CBD oilLegal
- CigarettesLegal (18+)
- AlcoholLegal (18+)
Ghana
- Cannabis/WeedIllegal
- CBD oilTreated as cannabis
- CigarettesLegal
- AlcoholLegal (18+)
Gambia
- Cannabis/WeedIllegal
- CBD oilTreated as cannabis
- CigarettesLegal
- AlcoholLegal in licensed venues
Guinea
- Cannabis/WeedIllegal
- CBD oilTreated as cannabis
- CigarettesLegal
- AlcoholLegal
Equatorial Guinea
- Cannabis/WeedIllegal
- CBD oilTreated as cannabis
- CigarettesLegal
- AlcoholLegal
Greece
- CannabisPersonal use decriminalized
- VapingLegal
- AlcoholLegal
- CigarettesLegal
Guatemala
- Cannabis/WeedIllegal
- CBD oilGray zone
- CigarettesLegal (18+)
- AlcoholLegal (18+)
Guinea-Bissau
- Cannabis/WeedIllegal
- CBD oilTreated as cannabis
- CigarettesLegal
- AlcoholLegal
Guyana
- Cannabis/WeedIllegal
- CBD oilTreated as cannabis
- CigarettesLegal (18+)
- AlcoholLegal (18+)
Hong Kong
- Cannabis/WeedUp to 7 years (possession)
- CBD oil/productsBanned Feb 2023 — dangerous drug
- Magic mushroomsSchedule 1
- Nicotine e-cigarettes (sale)Banned (Smoking Ordinance 2022)
- Heated tobaccoBanned (Smoking Ordinance 2022)
- CigarettesLegal (18+)
- AlcoholLegal (18+)
Honduras
- Cannabis/WeedIllegal
- CBD oilGray zone
- CigarettesLegal (18+)
- AlcoholLegal (18+)
Croatia
- Cannabis/WeedIllegal
- CBD oil (<0.2% THC)Legal
- CigarettesLegal (18+)
- AlcoholLegal (18+)
Haiti
- Cannabis/WeedIllegal
- CBD oilGray zone
- CigarettesLegal
- AlcoholLegal
Hungary
- CannabisZero tolerance
- AlcoholLegal
- VapingLegal
- CigarettesLegal
Indonesia
- CannabisDeath penalty possible
- VapingRegulated, taxed (PMK 192/2022); enforcement varies
- AlcoholRestricted areas
- CigarettesLegal (18+)
Ireland
- CannabisIllegal but tolerated
- AlcoholLegal (strong culture)
- VapingLegal
- CigarettesLegal
Israel
- CannabisDecriminalized personal use
- AlcoholLegal
- VapingLegal
- CigarettesLegal
India
- Cannabis/WeedIllegal (state laws vary)
- CBD oilComplex laws
- E-cigarettes/VapingBANNED nationwide
- CigarettesLegal (18+)
- AlcoholBanned in Bihar, Gujarat, Nagaland
- BeefBanned in many states
Iraq
- Cannabis/WeedSevere penalties
- CBD oilTreated as cannabis
- CigarettesLegal
- AlcoholFederal sale ban 2023; partial enforcement; KRG more permissive
Iran
- Cannabis/WeedSevere penalties
- AlcoholIllegal for Muslims and visitors
- CigarettesLegal
Iceland
- CannabisIllegal
- AlcoholState monopoly (ÁTVR)
- VapingLegal
- CigarettesLegal (expensive)
Italy
- Cannabis/WeedPersonal use fine only
- CBD oilLegal if <0.6% THC
- VapingLegal (18+)
- CigarettesLegal (18+)
- AlcoholLegal (18+, 16 supervised)
Jamaica
- Cannabis/Weed (≤2 oz)Decriminalized — fine, no record
- Cannabis (>2 oz / commercial)Criminal
- Sacramental cannabis (Rastafarian)Legal
- CBD oilLegal
- CigarettesLegal (18+)
- AlcoholLegal (18+)
Jordan
- Cannabis/WeedIllegal
- CBD oilGray zone
- CigarettesLegal
- AlcoholLegal in licensed venues; 18+
- VapingGenerally legal
Japan
- Cannabis/WeedUp to 7 years (use criminalized in Dec 2023 amendment)
- CBD oilLegal at 0% THC since Dec 2023 amendment; trace-THC products risky
- Vaping/E-cigarettesLegal
- Nicotine vapesPrescription for nicotine
- CigarettesLegal (20+)
- AlcoholLegal (20+)
Kenya
- Cannabis/WeedIllegal
- CBD oilTreated as cannabis
- Khat (miraa)Legal in Kenya
- CigarettesLegal
- AlcoholLegal (18+)
Kyrgyzstan
- Cannabis/WeedIllegal
- CBD oilTreated as cannabis
- CigarettesLegal (18+)
- AlcoholLegal (18+)
Cambodia
- Cannabis/WeedIllegal — enforcement has tightened post-2018
- CBD oilGray zone
- E-cigarettesCustoms may seize
- CigarettesLegal
- AlcoholLegal
Kiribati
- Cannabis/WeedIllegal
- CBD oilGray zone
- CigarettesLegal
- AlcoholLegal (18+); supply limited
Comoros
- Cannabis/WeedIllegal
- CBD oilTreated as cannabis
- CigarettesLegal
- AlcoholSale restricted; Muslim majority
Saint Kitts and Nevis
- Cannabis (≤15g personal)Decriminalized — fine
- Cannabis (>15g)Criminal
- Sacramental cannabis (Rastafarian)Legal
- CigarettesLegal (18+)
- AlcoholLegal (18+)
North Korea
- Cannabis/WeedSevere penalties
- Western alcoholHotel bars only
- Local alcohol (soju)Legal
- CigarettesLegal
South Korea
- CannabisIllegal, tested at borders
- VapingHeavily regulated
- AlcoholLegal
- CigarettesLegal (expensive)
Kuwait
- CannabisDeath penalty
- AlcoholCompletely banned
- VapingIllegal
- CigarettesLegal
Kazakhstan
- Cannabis/WeedIllegal
- CBD oilTreated as cannabis
- CigarettesLegal (21+ since 2020)
- AlcoholLegal (21+)
Laos
- Cannabis/WeedIllegal, severe penalties
- CBD oilTreated as cannabis
- Magic mushroomsIllegal
- CigarettesLegal
- AlcoholLegal
Lebanon
- Cannabis/Weed (recreational)Illegal (medical legalized 2020)
- CBD oilGray zone
- CigarettesLegal
- AlcoholLegal (18+)
- Hookah/ShishaCultural; legal in cafes
Saint Lucia
- Cannabis/WeedIllegal
- Sacramental cannabis (Rastafarian)Legal
- CigarettesLegal (18+)
- AlcoholLegal (18+)
Liechtenstein
- Cannabis/WeedIllegal
- CBD (<1% THC)Legal (Swiss-aligned)
- CigarettesLegal (18+)
- AlcoholLegal (18+)
Sri Lanka
- Cannabis/WeedIllegal
- CBD oilTreated as cannabis
- E-cigarettesBanned (sale + import)
- CigarettesLegal
- AlcoholPoya (full moon) days dry; 21+
Liberia
- Cannabis/WeedIllegal
- CBD oilTreated as cannabis
- CigarettesLegal
- AlcoholLegal (18+)
Lesotho
- Cannabis/Weed (recreational)Illegal
- Cannabis (medical license)First African country to license (2017)
- CBD oilGray zone
- CigarettesLegal
- AlcoholLegal (18+)
Lithuania
- Cannabis/WeedIllegal
Luxembourg
- Cannabis (≤3g personal)Legal — adults can possess and grow up to 4 plants at home (since 2023)
- Public cannabis useFine + confiscation
- CBD oil (<0.3% THC)Legal
- CigarettesLegal (18+)
- AlcoholLegal (16 supervised; 18 spirits)
Latvia
- Cannabis/WeedIllegal
- CBD oil (<0.2% THC)Legal
- CigarettesLegal (18+)
- AlcoholLegal (18+); night sale restrictions
Libya
- Cannabis/WeedSevere penalties
- CBD oilTreated as cannabis
- AlcoholBanned since 1969 — possession criminal
- CigarettesLegal
Morocco
- CannabisUp to 10 years prison
- HashIronically illegal in production country
- AlcoholMuslims discouraged
- CigarettesLegal
Monaco
- Cannabis/WeedIllegal
- CBD oil (<0.2% THC)Legal
- CigarettesLegal (18+)
- AlcoholLegal (18+)
Moldova
- Cannabis/WeedIllegal
- CBD oil (<0.2% THC)Gray zone
- CigarettesLegal (18+)
- AlcoholLegal (18+)
Montenegro
- Cannabis/WeedIllegal
- CBD oil (<0.2% THC)Gray zone
- CigarettesLegal (18+)
- AlcoholLegal (18+)
Madagascar
- Cannabis/WeedIllegal
- CBD oilTreated as cannabis
- CigarettesLegal
- AlcoholLegal
Marshall Islands
- Cannabis/WeedIllegal
- CBD oilGray zone
- CigarettesLegal
- AlcoholLegal (21+)
North Macedonia
- Cannabis/WeedIllegal
- CBD oil (<0.2% THC)Gray zone
- CigarettesLegal (18+)
- AlcoholLegal (18+)
Mali
- Cannabis/WeedIllegal
- CBD oilTreated as cannabis
- CigarettesLegal
- AlcoholLegal in licensed venues
Myanmar
- Cannabis/WeedIllegal, severe penalties
- CBD oilTreated as cannabis
- CigarettesLegal
- AlcoholLegal (regional dry zones)
Mongolia
- Cannabis/WeedIllegal
- CBD oilTreated as cannabis
- CigarettesLegal
- AlcoholLegal (18+); the 1st of each month is dry
Macau
- Cannabis/WeedSevere — possession 3 months to a year (personal); higher for trafficking
- CBD oilGray zone — check current enforcement
- Nicotine e-cigarettesSale + import + advertising banned (2022)
- CigarettesLegal (18+)
- AlcoholLegal (18+)
- Magic mushroomsSchedule 1
Mauritania
- Cannabis/WeedSevere penalties
- CBD oilTreated as cannabis
- CigarettesLegal
- AlcoholBanned for Muslims; non-Muslims permit at hotels only
Malta
- Cannabis (≤7g possession)Decriminalized for adults (since 2021)
- Cannabis growing (4 plants home)Legal at home
- CBD oilLegal
- CigarettesLegal (18+)
- AlcoholLegal (17+)
Mauritius
- Cannabis/WeedIllegal
- Medical cannabisLimited framework
- CBD oilGray zone
- CigarettesLegal (18+)
- AlcoholLegal (18+)
Maldives
- Cannabis/WeedIllegal — life sentences possible
- CBD oilTreated as cannabis
- CigarettesLegal
- AlcoholResort islands only
- PorkResort islands only
Malawi
- Cannabis/Weed (recreational)Illegal
- Cannabis (industrial / medical license)Legalized 2020
- CBD oilGray zone
- CigarettesLegal
- AlcoholLegal (18+)
Mexico
- CannabisDecriminalized (5g personal)
- VapingLegal
- AlcoholLegal (18+)
- CigarettesLegal (18+)
Malaysia
- CannabisHeavy penalties (15g+ presumed trafficking; mandatory death removed 2023, life still possible)
- VapingHeavily regulated nationally; some states ban outright
- AlcoholNon-Muslims only
- CigarettesLegal
Mozambique
- Cannabis/WeedIllegal
- CBD oilTreated as cannabis
- CigarettesLegal
- AlcoholLegal (18+)
Namibia
- Cannabis/WeedIllegal
- CBD oilGray zone
- CigarettesLegal (18+)
- AlcoholLegal (18+)
Niger
- Cannabis/WeedIllegal
- CBD oilTreated as cannabis
- CigarettesLegal
- AlcoholLegal in licensed venues; Muslim majority
Nigeria
- Cannabis/WeedIllegal
- CBD oilTreated as cannabis
- CigarettesLegal
- Alcohol (south)Legal
- Alcohol (Sharia north)Banned for Muslims
Nicaragua
- Cannabis/WeedIllegal
- CBD oilGray zone
- CigarettesLegal (18+)
- AlcoholLegal (18+)
Netherlands
- Cannabis in coffee shopTolerated (5g max)
- Cannabis on streetTechnically illegal
- Growing cannabis5 plants tolerated
- Magic mushroomsBanned 2008
- Magic trufflesLegal
- Hard drugsIllegal
- Drug testingTest centers available
Norway
- CannabisIllegal, drug courts
- AlcoholState monopoly (very expensive)
- SnusLegal
- CigarettesLegal (extremely expensive)
Nepal
- Cannabis/WeedIllegal (despite cultural use)
- CBD oilTreated as cannabis
- CigarettesLegal
- AlcoholLegal (18+)
Nauru
- Cannabis/WeedIllegal
- CBD oilGray zone
- CigarettesLegal
- AlcoholLegal (18+)
New Zealand
- CannabisIllegal — 2020 legalization referendum failed
- AlcoholLegal
- VapingRegulated
- CigarettesLegal (plain packaging)
Oman
- Cannabis/WeedSevere penalties
- CBD oilTreated as cannabis
- AlcoholLicensed venues only; 21+
- CigarettesLegal
Panama
- Cannabis/WeedIllegal
- Medical cannabisLegalized 2021
- CBD oilGray zone
- CigarettesLegal (18+)
- AlcoholLegal (18+)
Peru
- Coca leavesTraditional use legal
- CannabisIllegal
- CocaineIllegal despite coca
- AlcoholLegal
Papua New Guinea
- Cannabis/WeedIllegal
- CBD oilGray zone
- Betel nut (buai)Restricted in Port Moresby (chewing/spitting fines)
- CigarettesLegal
- AlcoholLegal (18+); some dry zones
Philippines
- CannabisUp to life imprisonment (death penalty abolished 2006)
- VapingRegulated
- AlcoholLegal
- CigarettesLegal
Pakistan
- Cannabis/WeedIllegal
- CBD oilTreated as cannabis
- CigarettesLegal
- AlcoholBanned for Muslims; permit for non-Muslims
Poland
- CannabisUp to 3 years prison
- VapingLegal
- AlcoholLegal
- CigarettesLegal
Palestine
- Cannabis/WeedIllegal
- CBD oilTreated as cannabis
- CigarettesLegal
- AlcoholLegal in West Bank tourist areas (Bethlehem, Ramallah); restricted in Gaza
Portugal
- CannabisDecriminalized (10g personal)
- CocaineDecriminalized (2g personal)
- VapingLegal
- AlcoholLegal
Palau
- Cannabis/WeedIllegal
- CBD oilGray zone
- CigarettesLegal
- AlcoholLegal (21+)
Paraguay
- Cannabis/WeedIllegal
- Medical cannabisLegal (Law 6007/2017)
- CBD oilRegulated
- CigarettesLegal
- AlcoholLegal (20+)
Qatar
- CannabisDeath penalty
- AlcoholHotel permits only
- VapingIllegal
- CigarettesLegal
Romania
- Cannabis/WeedIllegal
- CBD oil (<0.2% THC)Legal
- CigarettesLegal (18+)
- AlcoholLegal (18+)
Serbia
- Cannabis/WeedIllegal
Russia
- CannabisExtremely strict penalties
- AlcoholLegal (vodka culture)
- VapingRestricted
- CigarettesLegal
Rwanda
- Cannabis/WeedIllegal
- CBD oilTreated as cannabis
- CigarettesLegal (designated areas)
- AlcoholLegal (18+)
Saudi Arabia
- CannabisDeath penalty
- AlcoholCompletely banned
- VapingIllegal
- CigarettesLegal
Solomon Islands
- Cannabis/WeedIllegal
- CBD oilGray zone
- Betel nutLegal
- CigarettesLegal
- AlcoholLegal (18+)
Seychelles
- Cannabis/WeedIllegal
- Medical cannabisLimited framework
- CBD oilGray zone
- CigarettesLegal (18+)
- AlcoholLegal (18+)
Sudan
- Cannabis/WeedSevere penalties
- CBD oilTreated as cannabis
- AlcoholBanned (Sharia)
- CigarettesLegal
Sweden
- CannabisStrictest in Europe
- SnusLegal (unique to Sweden)
- AlcoholState monopoly (Systembolaget)
- CigarettesLegal (expensive)
Singapore
- Cannabis/WeedDEATH PENALTY possible
- CBD oilILLEGAL
- E-cigarettes/VapingILLEGAL
- Chewing gum$700 fine to import
- CigarettesLegal (21+)
- AlcoholLegal (18+)
Slovenia
- Cannabis/WeedDecriminalized small amounts; possession a misdemeanor
- CBD oil (<0.2% THC)Legal
- CigarettesLegal (18+)
- AlcoholLegal (18+)
Slovakia
- Cannabis/WeedIllegal (despite Czech proximity)
- CBD oil (<0.2% THC)Gray zone — Slovakia stricter than EU neighbors; verify current rules
- CigarettesLegal (18+)
- AlcoholLegal (18+)
Sierra Leone
- Cannabis/WeedIllegal
- CBD oilTreated as cannabis
- CigarettesLegal
- AlcoholLegal
San Marino
- Cannabis/WeedIllegal
- CBD oil (<0.2% THC)Legal
- CigarettesLegal (18+)
- AlcoholLegal (18+)
Senegal
- Cannabis/WeedIllegal
- CBD oilTreated as cannabis
- CigarettesLegal
- AlcoholLegal (Muslim majority — discouraged)
Somalia
- Cannabis/WeedSevere penalties
- KhatLegal — culturally widespread
- CBD oilTreated as cannabis
- CigarettesLegal
- AlcoholBanned (Sharia)
Suriname
- Cannabis/WeedIllegal
- CBD oilGray zone
- CigarettesLegal
- AlcoholLegal (18+)
South Sudan
- Cannabis/WeedIllegal
- CBD oilTreated as cannabis
- CigarettesLegal
- AlcoholLegal in licensed venues
São Tomé and Príncipe
- Cannabis/WeedIllegal
- CBD oilGray zone
- CigarettesLegal
- AlcoholLegal
El Salvador
- Cannabis/WeedIllegal
- CBD oilGray zone
- CigarettesLegal (18+)
- AlcoholLegal (18+)
Syria
- Cannabis/WeedSevere penalties
- CBD oilTreated as cannabis
- CaptagonMajor regional concern; severe penalties
- AlcoholLegal in some areas; transitional government policy uncertain
- CigarettesLegal
Eswatini
- Cannabis/WeedIllegal
- CBD oilGray zone
- CigarettesLegal
- AlcoholLegal (18+)
Chad
- Cannabis/WeedIllegal
- CBD oilTreated as cannabis
- CigarettesLegal
- AlcoholLegal in licensed venues
Togo
- Cannabis/WeedIllegal
- CBD oilTreated as cannabis
- CigarettesLegal
- AlcoholLegal (18+)
Thailand
- Cannabis/WeedRe-tightened 2024-25 — medical/wellness OK; recreational sale restricted by province
- E-cigarettes/Vaping10 YEARS PRISON
- CigarettesLegal (20+)
- AlcoholLegal (20+)
- Alcohol sale timesBanned 2-5pm, midnight-11am
- Shisha/HookahIllegal
Tajikistan
- Cannabis/WeedSevere penalties
- Opium/heroinSevere penalties (transit-route enforcement)
- CBD oilTreated as cannabis
- CigarettesLegal
- AlcoholLegal (18+); discouraged in rural areas
Timor-Leste
- Cannabis/WeedIllegal
- CBD oilGray zone
- Betel nutLegal
- CigarettesLegal (17+)
- AlcoholLegal (17+)
Turkmenistan
- Cannabis/WeedSevere penalties
- CBD oilTreated as cannabis
- CigarettesPublic smoking heavily restricted
- AlcoholSale restricted; periodic bans
Tunisia
- Cannabis/WeedStrict (Law 52)
- CBD oilGray zone
- CigarettesLegal
- AlcoholLegal in licensed venues
Tonga
- Cannabis/WeedIllegal
- CBD oilGray zone
- KavaLegal — cultural
- CigarettesLegal (18+)
- AlcoholLegal (18+); Sunday sale restricted
Turkey
- CannabisIllegal, prison possible
- AlcoholLegal
- VapingLegal
- CigarettesLegal
Trinidad and Tobago
- Cannabis (≤30g personal)Decriminalized — fine; growing 4 plants OK
- Cannabis (>30g)Criminal
- Sacramental cannabis (Rastafarian/Spiritual Baptist)Legal
- CigarettesLegal (18+)
- AlcoholLegal (18+)
Tuvalu
- Cannabis/WeedIllegal
- CBD oilGray zone
- CigarettesLegal
- AlcoholLegal (18+); supply limited
Taiwan
- Cannabis/WeedCategory 2 — up to 7 years
- CBD oilTreated as cannabis
- E-cigarettes (any)Banned (Tobacco Hazards Prevention Act 2023)
- CigarettesLegal (18+)
- AlcoholLegal (18+)
- Magic mushroomsCategory 2
Tanzania
- Cannabis/WeedIllegal
- CBD oilTreated as cannabis
- CigarettesLegal
- AlcoholLegal (18+)
Ukraine
- Cannabis/WeedMedical legal only
Uganda
- Cannabis/WeedIllegal
- CBD oilTreated as cannabis
- CigarettesLegal (21+)
- AlcoholLegal (18+)
United Kingdom
- Cannabis/WeedClass B drug (5 years)
- CBD oilLegal if <0.2% THC
- Vaping/E-cigarettesLegal
- CigarettesLegal (18+)
- AlcoholLegal (18+, 16 with meals)
United States
- Cannabis/WeedFederally illegal
- CBD oilLegal if <0.3% THC
- Vaping/E-cigarettesLegal (21+)
- CigarettesLegal (21+)
- AlcoholLegal (21+)
- Magic mushroomsSome cities decriminalized
Uruguay
- Cannabis (residents only)Legal — state-regulated supply
- Cannabis (tourists)No legal purchase channel
- Cannabis use (private)Legal
- CBD oilLegal
- CigarettesLegal (18+)
- AlcoholLegal (18+)
Uzbekistan
- Cannabis/WeedIllegal
- CBD oilTreated as cannabis
- CigarettesLegal (20+)
- AlcoholLegal (20+)
Vatican City
- Cannabis/WeedIllegal
- AlcoholLegal
- CigarettesLegal (state-run shop with low prices for residents)
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- Cannabis/Weed (recreational)Illegal
- Medical cannabis (licensed)Legal
- Sacramental cannabis (Rastafarian)Legal
- CigarettesLegal (18+)
- AlcoholLegal (18+)
Venezuela
- Cannabis/WeedIllegal
- CBD oilGray zone
- CigarettesLegal
- AlcoholLegal
Vietnam
- CannabisIllegal, heavy penalties
- VapingBanned (Resolution 173/2024, effective January 2025)
- AlcoholLegal
- CigarettesLegal
Vanuatu
- Cannabis/WeedIllegal
- CBD oilGray zone
- KavaLegal — cultural in nakamals
- CigarettesLegal
- AlcoholLegal (18+)
Samoa
- Cannabis/WeedIllegal
- CBD oilGray zone
- Kava (ava)Legal — cultural
- CigarettesLegal (18+)
- AlcoholLegal (18+); Sunday sale restricted
Yemen
- Cannabis/WeedSevere penalties
- KhatLegal — culturally widespread
- CBD oilTreated as cannabis
- AlcoholBanned (Sharia)
- CigarettesLegal
South Africa
- CannabisLegal private use, no public
- AlcoholLegal
- VapingLegal
- CigarettesLegal
Zambia
- Cannabis/Weed (recreational)Illegal
- Cannabis (industrial / medical license)Legalized 2023
- CBD oilGray zone
- CigarettesLegal
- AlcoholLegal (18+)
Zimbabwe
- Cannabis/Weed (recreational)Illegal
- Cannabis (industrial / medical license)Legalized 2018
- CBD oilGray zone
- CigarettesLegal
- AlcoholLegal (18+)