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A Brief History of Cannabis & The Legalization of Hemp

Cannabis policy changes are moving quickly throughout the US. With the passing of recent hemp legislation, members of the cannabis industry have a lot to look forward to this year, including state-by-state cannabis legalization. However, to better prepare for the future, it’s important to take a look back to where and how cannabis was first…

Cannabis policy changes are moving quickly throughout the US. With the passing of recent hemp legislation, members of the cannabis industry have a lot to look forward to this year, including state-by-state cannabis legalization. However, to better prepare for the future, it’s important to take a look back to where and how cannabis was first used both medicinally and recreationally and why it eventually became a prohibited substance not too long ago in its history. From an ancient remedy to recreational use to a widely-studied and controversial substance, cannabis still manages to create excitement and frustration (depending on the audience) thousands of years later.

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Articles published under the CBD Health & Wellness Staff byline are produced by our editorial team. CBD Health & Wellness has covered cannabinoid science, research, and regulation since 2018, drawing on contributions from writers, researchers, and clinicians working across the cannabis sector

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