Delhi is the world's third largest cannabis consumer, according to the ABCD 2018 Cannabis Price Index report. Mumbai has also made it to the top ten, ranking at six.
Having consumed 38,260 kg in 2018, the capital of India is one of the cheapest places in the world to buy marijuana.
According to the latest data released by the Berlin-based data firm ABCD, New York tops the list with a consumption of 77,400 kg. Karachi (Pakistan) comes second with a consumption of 42,000 kg. The study reveals the number of marijuana head and growshops in 120 cities around the world.
Though cannabis is not legal in India, Delhi and Mumbai figure among the highest 10 cities in the world. Mumbai consumed 32400 kg of marijuana.
Cannabis is a psychoactive drug from the cannabis plant that can be used for medical or recreational purposes. Also known as marijuana or charas, available in crude or purified, it has mental and physical effects, such as creating a "high" or "stoned" feeling, a general change in perception, heightened mood, and an increase in appetite.
Studies have found a strong correlation between cannabis use and the risk of psychosis. Though use, and cultivation of cannabis is illegal in many parts of the world, it is being used for spiritual purposes.
The use of cannabis is regulated in India, under the Narcotic Drugs and Pyschotropic Substances Act, 1985.
Here is the list of 10 highest cannabis consuming cities as per ABCD 2018 Cannabis Price Index report
City Legality Consumption in kg
New York, US Partial 77400
Karachi, Pakistan Illegal 42000
New Delhi, India Partial 38200
Los Angeles, US Legal 36
Cairo, Egypt Illegal 32.5
Mumbai, India Partial 32.3
London, UK Illegal 31.4
Chicago, US Legal 24.5
Moscow, Russia Legal 22.8
Toronto, Canada Legal 22.7
