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Was used to treat muscle pain and other physical pains
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Was considered a narcotic at this point and extremely dangerous in large doses
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The Mexican Civil War prompted the migration of many Mexicans to the US, leading to more marijuana being brought in - established the term "reefer madness"
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established to enforce regulations and taxes on imports of substance
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Marijuana Tax Act of 1937 banned the use and sale of marijuana in the US. Ruled unconstitutional in 1970. The purpose was to decrease recreational use rather than medicinal use. Government made it very expensive to import marijuana
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Another hoop for medical marijuana users/prescribers to jump through to get what they need.
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Deeper punishment for violating laws based around marijuana, alcohol, and other substances
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5 sets of severity of drugs based on addictiveness and danger. Marijuana placed in segment 1, highest. Has since been changed to a lower segment
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California was the first state to approve the medical use of marijuana
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marijuana was regulated on the same terms as alcohol
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