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.
Sometimes ma·ri·hua·na .
Origin of marijuana
An Americanism dating back to 1890–95; from Mexican Spanish marihuana, mariguana; the traditional association with the personal name María Juana is probably a folk etymology
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 News
Legal 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.
How the Pandemic Is a Boon to Recovering Addicts|Fiona Zublin|August 24, 2020|Ozy
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|Freakonomics
Some 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|Freakonomics
The 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
Marijuana legalization activists have a secret weapon: moms.
Women Are Leading the Way for Legalized Weed|Abby Haglage|December 4, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The trend is clear: Marijuana prohibition is coming to an end.
The Real Election Winner: Weed|Abby Haglage|November 5, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Marijuana possession would still be illegal on federal property.
Can Congress Get Stoned Now That D.C. Has Legalized Marijuana?|Abby Haglage|November 5, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The billboard is the work of the Marijuana Policy Project (MPP), one of the main groups behind Amendment 64 in Colorado.
Maureen Dowd: ‘I Love’ Pot Billboard Using My Image, Will Use It for Christmas Card|Abby Haglage|September 17, 2014|DAILY BEAST
“Marijuana use did not increase the odds of any type of aggression,” the authors concluded.
Another Hazy Week For Weed|Abby Haglage|September 1, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Marijuana smoke contains more cancer-causing agents than tobacco.
What Works: Schools Without Drugs|United States Department of Education
British Dictionary definitions for marijuana
marijuana
marihuana
/ (ˌmærɪˈhwɑːnə) /
noun
the dried leaves and flowers of the hemp plant, used for its euphoric effects, esp in the form of cigarettesSee also cannabis
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