The Healing HerbBy Corey Kessler
Medical Marijuana
History
1600
1800 1900-20
Farmer’s Encouraged to grow hemp.
Hemp used to make rope, sails, and clothes.
Mexican Immigrants introduce recreational use.
History Continued
1937 1960 1973
Congress criminalized marijuana.
Use of marijuana became widespread.
Creation of US Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA)
More History
1989 1996 Today
Bush declares war on drugs.
California legalizes the use of medical marijuana.
16 states have legalized medical marijuana.
Pain Relief
Increased Appetite
Decreased Nausea
Muscle Relaxation
Uses of Medical Marijuana
Dispensaries
Edibles
Arrests
YEAR MARIJUANA ARRESTS
2007 872,721
2006 829,625
2005 786,545
2004 771,608
2003 755,187
2002 697,082
2001 723,627
2000 734,498
1999 704,812
1998 682,885
1997 695,200
1996 641,642
1995 588,963
1994 499,122
1993 380,689
1992 342,314
1991 287,850
1990 326,850
OMCA 2012
http://www.omca2012.org/
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