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Cannabis Research Paper

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Cannabis, also known as marijuana, refers to the plant, dried leaves, seeds and stems from the Cannabis sativa or Cannabis indica plant (“Marijuana”, n.d.). It is a psychoactive drug that is intended for medical and recreational use. The plant contains the mind-altering or the psychoactive component which is the tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) as well as other compounds to make up what we call marijuana (“Marijuana”, n.d.). Cannabis grows naturally in many countries and is the most widely used, produced and trafficked drug worldwide. Although it is widely used for medicinal and recreational purposes, it still remains illegal in Canada to grow, use and possess (Ducatti Flister, 2012). This research paper will outline the what is cannabis, the history

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