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Originated thousands of years ago in Asia, and has found its way to many regions of the world, eventually spreading to the United States.
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Is a psychoactive drug from the Cannabis plant intended for medical or recreational use.
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the Chinese Emperor Shen Nung.
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1090-1256 A.D., In Khorasan, Persia, Hasan ibn al-Sabbah, the Old Man of the Mountain, made a discovery of the inebriating powers of cannabis(Marijuana).
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The Comprehensive Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Act is passed.
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Legal in 29 states, first state was California.
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Court rules Canadians have a constitutional right to use marijuana as a medicine.
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Short term & long term effects
breathing problems,
increased heart rate,
mental effects. -
Rodney King died from marijuana which was laced with cocaine and PCP.
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In major states, Marijuana is now legal
