Cannabis
(See: Drugs in American Society, 5th, 6th, and 7th editions, Erich Goode, McGraw-Hill, 1999/2005, 2008. Chapter 9 and Drugs, Society, and Human Behavior (7th ed), Ray and Ksir, Mosby, 1996. Chapter 16)

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Basic Facts

• A Vegetal Substance
• Parts used (ASC): Leaves, Flowering Tops- (Buds), Resin
• Parts Used (Other): Fibers (rope), Seeds (oil--diesel fuel, cosmetics and food), Entire plant (paper, clothing, etc.)
• Psychoactivity: Plant genetics and environment
• Three Species: Named in 1793 by Linneaus

1. Cannabis Sativa (Asia- fibers, up to 18 ft., Specified in Law)
2. Cannabis Indica (Grown specifically for resin, 2-3 ft.)
3. Cannabis Ruderalis (Russian)
4. Varieties

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