marijuana
a psychoactive narcotic drug rendered from the leaves and flowering tops of a cannabis plant, especially Cannabis sativa, used for recreational or medical purposes by smoking, vaping, or ingesting: He’s tried marijuana but claims it has no effect on him.
the dried leaves and flowering tops from which the drug is rendered: Her personal stash of marijuana is rarely more than an ounce or two.
any plant of the genus Cannabis, especially C. sativa, whose leaves and flowering tops have psychoactive properties: several acres of cultivated marijuana.
Origin of marijuana
1- Sometimes ma·ri·hua·na .
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Regular marijuana use starting in the teen years harms mental health far more than physical health.
‘The Origins of You’ explores how kids develop into their adult selves | Bruce Bower | September 16, 2020 | Science NewsLegal marijuana sales have gone up too, which may be good news when it comes to tax revenue for state coffers hit hard by pandemic spending.
One obvious place to look for parallel insights into the legalization of sports gambling is the recent legalization or decriminalization of marijuana in many states.
The Economics of Sports Gambling (Ep. 388 Rebroadcast) | Stephen J. Dubner | August 20, 2020 | FreakonomicsSome people argue that as marijuana is made more widely legal, that a firm like Pfizer will move in and dominate the medicinal market, while a firm like Anheuser-Busch might dominate the recreational market.
The Economics of Sports Gambling (Ep. 388 Rebroadcast) | Stephen J. Dubner | August 20, 2020 | FreakonomicsThe type of licensing and documentation a marijuana business requires depends on the location of the operation and the sort of marijuana business the owner plans.
Are Black Entrepreneurs Being Locked Out of the Burgeoning Marijuana Business? | Niaja Smith | February 14, 2018 | TruthBeTold.news
Tom Angell, founder of nonprofit marijuana Majority, says the whole thing is a bit odd.
Tribes to U.S. Government: Take Your Weed and Shove It | Abby Haglage | December 13, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTmarijuana legalization activists have a secret weapon: moms.
Can Congress Get Stoned Now That D.C. Has Legalized marijuana?
7 Must-Read Stories About A Belgian Prince, Weed in Congress and NSA Profiteering: The Best of The Beast | William Boot | November 8, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTmarijuana possession would still be illegal on federal property.
Can Congress Get Stoned Now That D.C. Has Legalized Marijuana? | Abby Haglage | November 5, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTThe trend is clear: marijuana prohibition is coming to an end.
marijuana smoke contains more cancer-causing agents than tobacco.
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British Dictionary definitions for marijuana
marihuana
/ (ˌmærɪˈhwɑːnə) /
the dried leaves and flowers of the hemp plant, used for its euphoric effects, esp in the form of cigarettes: See also cannabis
another name for hemp (def. 1)
Origin of marijuana
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