The Healing HerbBy Corey Kessler

Medical Marijuana

History

1600

1800 1900-20

Farmer’s Encouraged to grow hemp.

Hemp used to make rope, sails, and clothes.

Mexican Immigrants introduce recreational use.

History Continued

1937 1960 1973

Congress criminalized marijuana.

Use of marijuana became widespread.

Creation of US Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA)

More History

1989 1996 Today

Bush declares war on drugs.

California legalizes the use of medical marijuana.

16 states have legalized medical marijuana.

Pain Relief

Increased Appetite

Decreased Nausea

Muscle Relaxation

Uses of Medical Marijuana

Dispensaries

Edibles

Arrests

YEAR MARIJUANA ARRESTS

2007 872,721

2006 829,625

2005 786,545

2004 771,608

2003 755,187

2002 697,082

2001 723,627

2000 734,498

1999 704,812

1998 682,885

1997 695,200

1996 641,642

1995 588,963

1994 499,122

1993 380,689

1992 342,314

1991 287,850

1990 326,850

OMCA 2012

http://www.omca2012.org/

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