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Sarah Vella

Sarah Vella covers Maltese cannabis policy and regulation for Cannabis Malta. She has been reporting on drug policy, harm reduction, and legislative developments across Europe for over a decade, with a particular focus on the Mediterranean.

Sarah Vella's Work 10 Articles
News   -   Aug 26, 2026 200,000 Cannabis Arrests in One Year: What the U.S. Data Tells the World
200,000 Cannabis Arrests in One Year: What the U.S. Data Tells the World

New FBI figures reveal possession still drives drug enforcement in America — a cautionary dataset for reform advocates globally.

by Sarah Vella
News   -   Aug 17, 2026 The Court That Won't Look: ECtHR's Cannabis Blind Spot Under Scrutiny
The Court That Won't Look: ECtHR's Cannabis Blind Spot Under Scrutiny

Legal scholars are questioning whether Europe's top human rights court is applying inconsistent standards when it refuses to examine cannabis prohibition.

by Sarah Vella
News   -   Aug 12, 2026 US Alcohol Industry Backs Hemp THC Drinks Bill as Regulation Battle Intensifies
US Alcohol Industry Backs Hemp THC Drinks Bill as Regulation Battle Intensifies

A bipartisan bill in Congress would tax and regulate low-dose hemp beverages like alcohol, drawing support from major drinks industry players.

by Sarah Vella
News   -   Aug 10, 2026 Germany's Cannabis Market Hits €1.15bn as Reimbursement Rules Shift
Germany's Cannabis Market Hits €1.15bn as Reimbursement Rules Shift

A new industry report reveals Germany's legal cannabis sector has crossed a major revenue threshold, even as insurers step back from covering prescriptions.

by Sarah Vella
News   -   Aug 05, 2026 Cannabis Breathalysers Enter the Ring as Combat Sports Weigh New Testing Tools
Cannabis Breathalysers Enter the Ring as Combat Sports Weigh New Testing Tools

A breath-based THC detection device is being pitched to boxing and MMA regulators, raising fresh questions about what impairment actually means in sport.

by Sarah Vella
News   -   Aug 03, 2026 Malta Records Lowest Youth Cannabis Use in Europe — But Why?
Malta Records Lowest Youth Cannabis Use in Europe — But Why?

New data places Malta at the bottom of European youth cannabis consumption tables, raising questions about culture, enforcement, and the ARUC model.

by Sarah Vella
News   -   Jul 29, 2026 Cannabis Now the Most Common Daily Drug in America
Cannabis Now the Most Common Daily Drug in America

New federal data shows daily marijuana use outstrips both alcohol and cigarettes — a shift with implications beyond US borders.

by Sarah Vella
News   -   Jul 28, 2026 Teen Cannabis Use Keeps Falling as Adult Legalisation Expands, US Data Shows
Teen Cannabis Use Keeps Falling as Adult Legalisation Expands, US Data Shows

A major federal survey finds adolescent marijuana use has dropped sharply since 2011, challenging a core argument made by prohibition advocates worldwide.

by Sarah Vella
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