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The Healing Herb

The Healing Herb. By Corey Kessler. Medical Marijuana. History. 1600. 1800. 1900-20. Hemp used to make rope, sails, and clothes. Mexican Immigrants introduce recreational use. Farmer’s Encouraged to grow hemp. History Continued. 1937. 1960. 1973. Congress criminalized marijuana.

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The Healing Herb

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  1. The Healing Herb By Corey Kessler

  2. Medical Marijuana

  3. History 1600 1800 1900-20 Hemp used to make rope, sails, and clothes. Mexican Immigrants introduce recreational use. Farmer’s Encouraged to grow hemp.

  4. History Continued 1937 1960 1973 Congress criminalized marijuana. Use of marijuana became widespread. Creation of US Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA)

  5. More History 1989 1996 Today Bush declares war on drugs. California legalizes the use of medical marijuana. 16 states have legalized medical marijuana.

  6. Uses of Medical Marijuana • Pain Relief • Increased Appetite • Decreased Nausea • Muscle Relaxation

  7. Dispensaries

  8. Edibles

  9. Arrests

  10. OMCA 2012 http://www.omca2012.org/

  11. Works Cited • "18 States with Pending Legislation to Legalize Medical Marijuana - Medical Marijuana - ProCon.org." Medical Marijuana ProCon.org. ProCon.org, 9 Mar. 2012. Web. 22 Mar. 2012. <http://medicalmarijuana.procon.org/view.resource.php?resourceID=002481>. • "Marijuana Timeline." PBS. PBS. Web. 21 Mar. 2012. <http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/dope/etc/cron.html>. • Nelson, Ariel. "How Big Is The Marijuana Market." CNBC.com. 20 Apr. 2010. Web. 21 Mar. 2012. <http://www.cnbc.com/id/36179677/How_Big_Is_The_Marijuana_Market>. • Uddin, Rae. "Benefits From Medical Marijuana." LIVESTRONG.COM. Demand Media Inc., 11 Aug. 2011. Web. 22 Mar. 2012. <http://www.livestrong.com/article/85963-benefits-medical-marijuana/>.

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