Cannabis Culture
Cannabis Culture
Cannabis Culture (/ˈkænəbɪs ˈkʌltʃər/) refers to the social practices and norms surrounding the use and acceptance of cannabis, a psychoactive plant species.
Etymology
The term "Cannabis Culture" is derived from the Latin cannabis, meaning "hemp", and the English culture, meaning "the customs, arts, social institutions, and achievements of a particular nation, people, or other social group".
Definition
Cannabis Culture encompasses a variety of cultural practices and beliefs related to the use of cannabis. This includes the cultivation and consumption of cannabis, the production and use of cannabis-related products, and the social and political attitudes towards cannabis use.
Related Terms
- Cannabis: A genus of flowering plants in the family Cannabaceae. The number of species within the genus is disputed, but it is widely accepted that Cannabis sativa is the most widely used species for both medicinal and recreational purposes.
- Cannabis Sativa: A species of the Cannabis genus that is used as a source of industrial fiber, seed oil, food, recreation, religious and spiritual moods, and medicine.
- Cannabis Indica: A species of the Cannabis genus that is traditionally known for its sedative effects.
- Cannabis Ruderalis: A species of the Cannabis genus that is known for its auto-flowering characteristics.
- Hemp: A term often used to describe non-intoxicating Cannabis that is harvested for the industrial use of its derived products.
- Marijuana: A term used to refer to portions of the Cannabis plant in the U.S. that contain a high percentage of THC and can induce euphoric or psychoactive effects on the user.
- THC: Tetrahydrocannabinol, the principal psychoactive constituent of cannabis.
- CBD: Cannabidiol, a non-psychoactive cannabinoid found in cannabis.
- Cannabinoid: A type of compound found in cannabis that interacts with cannabinoid receptors in the human body.
- Cannabis Legalization: The process of making the growth, sale, and use of cannabis and its derivatives legal.
- Medical Cannabis: The use of cannabis and its cannabinoids to treat disease or improve symptoms.
- Recreational Cannabis: The use of cannabis for personal enjoyment rather than for medical purposes.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Cannabis Culture
- Wikipedia's article - Cannabis Culture
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