A Brief History of Cannabis & The Journey to Legalise it in the UK
In this educational video, Jia, the founder and host of The Cannabis App, provides an enlightening overview of the history of Cannabis spanning over 600 Million years, including its early use as traditional medicine to its evolution as a form of legal pharmaceutical. He then sheds light on the global and local UK legislative restrictions that deemed cannabis illegal at one point in history and highlights the efforts being made to legalise adult home growing of Cannabis and Cannabis Social Clubs in the UK by 2024. Join in the Cannabis App’s mission to help push for legalisation and make Cannabis accessible to millions currently without legal access.
00:00 Introduction and Welcome
00:15 The Journey to Legalise Cannabis
00:34 A Brief History of Cannabis: The Presentation
00:55 The Evolution of Cannabis and its Role in Nature
02:04 The Origin and Early Use of Cannabis
03:28 Cannabis in Traditional Chinese Medicine
05:08 The Discovery of THC and the Use of Cannabis in Ancient Rituals
06:22 Cannabis in the UK: A Historical Perspective
08:18 The Reefer Madness Era and the Misconceptions about Marijuana
09:56 The Discovery of CBD and the International Prohibition of Cannabis
13:43 The Legalisation of Medical Cannabis and the Rise of GW Pharmaceuticals
15:50 The Current State of Cannabis Legalisation and the Future
17:04 The Cannabis App: A Call to Action
22:37 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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