Understanding Cannabis

One of the most misunderstood plant is cannabis. In fact, the use of Cannabis is still illegal in some parts of the world. But what people don’t know is that it has been in use for thousands of years already. In this article by Cory, she talks about everything about Cannabis, which may help you understand as to what Cannabis really is:

             

Hemp is a widely misunderstood product. That misunderstanding limits the United States economy as well as the beneficial qualities that hemp could have in everyday products. In order to de-stigmatize hemp, the American public must become educated about it. The following are key facts about hemp, its history and its many uses.

The Columbia History of the World says that the oldest finding of human development is a small piece of hemp fabric from approximately 8,000 BC. Many US Presidents including George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and John Quincy Adams all grew hemp. Hemp was a central product in early American lifestyle and was key to commerce and warfare. Read full post here…

2017 Update on the State Marijuana Laws

Are you wondering on what states marijuana has been legalized? In this article from the Governing.com they have included all the states that have already legalized the used of marijuana recreationally:

Twenty-six states and the District of Columbia currently have laws broadly legalizing marijuana in some form. Three other states will soon join them after recently passing measures permitting use of medical marijuana.  

Seven states and the District of Columbia have adopted the most expansive laws legalizing marijuana for recreational use. Most recently, California, Massachusetts, Maine and Nevada all passed measures in November legalizing recreational marijuana. California’s Prop. 64 measure allows adults 21 and older to possess up to one ounce of marijuana and grow up to six plants in their homes. Other tax and licensing provisions of the law will not take effect until January 2018. See full map here..