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.
New FBI figures reveal possession still drives drug enforcement in America — a cautionary dataset for reform advocates globally.
by Sarah Vella
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
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
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
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
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
New federal data shows daily marijuana use outstrips both alcohol and cigarettes — a shift with implications beyond US borders.
by Sarah Vella
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