Fact Checked by Doctor NameMarijuana is dried cannabis flowers, leaves, stems, and seeds.
It includes mind-altering THC and CBD. Marijuana is medicinal and recreational.
Difference Between Cannabis and Marijuana
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Marijuana and cannabis are commonly confused, although they are different. Cannabis encompasses all cannabis-derived products.
The “high” sensation comes from marijuana’s moderate to high THC levels.
THC is minimal in hemp and other cannabinoids.
History of Marijuana
For thousands of years, Central Asians have grown cannabis for fiber, food, and medicinal.
Recreational marijuana usage became common in the early 1900s, and the US criminalized it in the 1930s. Recreational marijuana use persisted despite prohibition.
California legalized medical marijuana first in the 1990s.
Most states allow medical marijuana, and 19 authorized recreational in 2023.
