Why Marijuana Was Made Illegal: The History of Cannabis Prohibition

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By GrahamJun 21, 2018, 3:39 pm
Cannabis has a complicated history in the United States. Public interest in cannabis has gone through several cycles of boom and bust since its introduction to the West in the 19th century. Legislation for much of U.S. History has attempted to stifle consumption, though in recent decades the trend has seen some…

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