Marijuana: Government Resources

The primary government institution for supporting research on drug use and addiction.

Their mission is to enforce the controlled substances laws and regulations of the United States.

SAMHSA's mission is to reduce the impact of substance abuse and mental illness on America's communities.

Information on health effects, data and statistics, fact sheets, and other resources.

Criminal justice statistics across the United States, searchable by crime type and location.

Research reports produced by the public policy research arm of the United States Congress.

"Intended as a useful summary of what the most up-to-date science has to say about marijuana and its effects on those who use it at any age."

Comprehensive information from the United States Government, Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) website. Searchable by drugs. Includes drug paraphernalia.

Downloadable Fact Sheet from the United States Government, Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) website.

Comprehensive information including fact sheets, research reports, policy briefs, publications, and a blog.

Includes some of the basics as well as to statistics, research, and more. From the National Library of Medicine.

Offers access to Federal Executive Branch datasets as "raw" data and through various tools and apps. Includes data on population, education, business, health, science and technology, geography and environment, and many other areas. Additional material and material on additional subjects is being added on a continuing basis.

Maintained by SAMHDA, the site offers easy access to substance use and mental health data for analyses.

Listing reports and data tables from SAMSHA in chronological order with links to sources.

Since 1975 the MTF survey has measured drug and alcohol use and related attitudes among adolescent students nationwide.

Lists surveys covering a variety of marijuana-related issues, including data around usage, emergency room data, substance use and abuse data, policy measures, and other related tools.

Includes consumer information, regulatory resources, FAQs, and more.

Browse or search to find current federal regulations.

Includes U.S.Code, Code of Federal Regulations, Federal Register (1936-Present), Presidential materials, Public and Private Laws (1995/96-Present), Congressional bills (1993/94-Present). Congressional hearings (1995/96-Present), Congressional reports (104th Congress to Present) Congressional documents (1975/76-Present).

Information on the laws in the states and territories of the United States with links to related resources. From the National Council on State Legislatures.

Select the election and the year (or select All) and enter marijuana as a keyword to find state referenda on the issue. Results include the status of the vote and a summary. The database includes legislation from the late 1800s to the present.

"Information related to the state’s commercial cannabis regulations and guidelines, the licensing application process, and important announcements from the state’s three cannabis licensing authorities and sister agencies."

Includes information on legal use, health effects, responsible use, and shareable resources.

Rules from the Oregon Liquor Control Commission, which oversees Marijuana and Hemp issues in the state.

Rules and regulations from the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board.

Addresses the interrelated issues of illicit trafficking in and abuse of drugs, crime prevention and criminal justice, international terrorism, and political corruption.

Information sheets, data, guidelines, and more.

Annual reports aimed at improving the understanding of the world drug problem and contributing towards fostering greater international cooperation for countering its impact on health, governance and security.

A report on the health impacts of cannabis use.

Includes worldwide data on drugs and crime by topic or country profile.