La Cannabinothèque – Canton of Geneva

The study to be carried out in Vernier (GE) will investigate to what extent a regulated cannabis access programme can improve knowledge of cannabis use and associated problems, and reduce the health and social risks involved.

The open monocentre trial involves regulated, safe and responsible access to cannabis and is based on an association model. A point of sale (the so-called Cannabinothèque) will be established in the commune of Vernier, the principal partner of the ChanGE Association, which is responsible for conducting and overseeing this pilot trial.

Research Questions

The study to be carried out in Vernier (GE) will investigate to what extent a regulated cannabis access programme can improve knowledge of cannabis use and associated problems. Also to be investigated is whether participation in the trial has an impact on the amount of cannabis used and the choice of cannabis products. Lastly, it will also be studied whether participation in the trial has an impact on health and social factors.

Legalisation model

Not-for-profit sales
Non-profit organisation point of sale

Responsible organisation(s)

Institution responsible for carrying out the study

Association ChanGE
p.a. Mairie de Vernier
Rue du Village 9
Case postale 530
1214 Vernier (Genf)

www.changegeneve.ch

Contact

Frau Ruth Dreifuss
[e-mail]

Canton(s)

Geneva

Municipality

Vernier

Planned duration of the study

from June 2023 to June 2027

Points of sale

Specialty store

Study type

Observational study

Sample size

Planned total sample size: N = 1080

Funder

Privately funded by the ChanGE Association

Links

Study website: www.changegeneve.ch

Last modification 18.07.2024