marijuana is a mind altering (Psychoactive) drug, produced by the cannabis sativa plant.
ORIGIN:
marihuana is grown in the USA, Canada, Mexico, South America, Caribbean, and Asia. it is produced in either indoor or outdoor settings.
APPEARANCE:
Weed is a dry shredded green mix of flowers, stems, seeds, and leaves from the cannabis plant.
HISTORY:
Cannabis was used for medicinal purposes even as far back as 2800BC. The use of cannabis originated in central Asia or western China. Cannabis has been used for its alleged healing properties for millennia
LEGAL PENALTIES:
Under the law, anyone importing, selling, making, using, or growing marijuana in the Philippines faces life in prison and a fine.
LAWS OF POSSESSION:
Cannabis is illegal in the Philippines for both recreational and medicinal use under the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002, with severe penalties for possession, including life imprisonment or death for larger quantities,
Cannabis is classified as a Class B drug in the UK, making it illegal for recreational use, but it is legal for medical purposes with a prescription from a specialist doctor. Possession can result in up to five years in prison and an unlimited fine, though small amounts might only receive a warning.
In the US, cannabis laws vary by state, with many states legalizing it for medical or recreational use, despite it being a Schedule I drug at the federal level. Federal law technically prohibits cannabis, but enforcement is generally not pursued in states where it is legalized, with penalties varying significantly across jurisdictions