Seville: Spain's Cannabis Capital - A Historical Look at Drug Policy Debates
Quico Rivas
Summary
This historical article from a 1977 investigation examines Seville's role as Spain's cannabis hub, exploring street-level perspectives alongside academic analysis. The piece documents ongoing debates about drug prohibition and cannabis use that remain relevant to contemporary policy discussions. By revisiting these decades-old conversations, the article demonstrates how fundamental questions about drug regulation, public health, and legalization continue to shape modern discourse. The historical context provides valuable insight into how cannabis policy discussions have evolved—and stalled—over the past 45 years.
