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Cannabis was popularized in the U.S. around the mid-19th century, used mostly for its therapeutic benefits in the treatment of a wide range of medical conditions. [4] Its use as medicine continued into the 20th century, but declined somewhat due to a number of different factors. [5]
In the United States, cannabis is legal in 39 of 50 states for medical use and 24 states for recreational use. At the federal level, cannabis is classified as a Schedule I drug under the Controlled Substances Act, determined to have a high potential for abuse and no accepted medical use, prohibiting its use for any purpose. [1]
Cannabis (/ ˈ k æ n ə b ɪ s /) [2] is a genus of flowering plants in the family Cannabaceae.The number of species within the genus is disputed. Three species may be recognized: Cannabis sativa, C. indica, and C. ruderalis.
Apr. 2—MORGANTOWN − A medical cannabis dispensary named Cannabist opened their fourth dispensary in West Virginia next to the old Aldi on Don Knotts Boulevard Friday morning. To celebrate the ...
Source plant(s) Cannabis sativa, Cannabis indica, Cannabis ruderalis [a]: Part(s) of plant: Flower and fruit: Geographic origin: Central or South Asia: Active ingredients ...
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