Revealing The Truth About Cannabis
The medical industry has lied about various things in the past. Marijuana’s notoriety stems from being one of the most successful lies for decades in the United States. Why is cannabis so despised amongst the majority of Americans?
Its roots date back to the early 1900s after the Mexican Revolution. During this time period, there was an influx of immigrants from Mexico. Aside from their culture and native language, they also brought competition to the drug and medical industries—cannabis.
Cannabis sativa is proven to eradicate cancer cells, cure migraines, relieve chronic pains, treat glaucoma, control epileptic seizures, prevent cancer from spreading, decrease anxiety, slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease, and so much more.
When doctors and government leaders took notice of the many health benefits this plant contained, they devised a scheme to counteract the threat on their thriving industries.
By naming cannabis “marijuana,” the intention was to demonize and spread awareness about an unknown drug that Mexicans were importing.
Harry Anslinger, the leader in demonizing this drug, contributed greatly to the cause with absurd claims, such as the following remark: “Hasheesh makes a murderer who kills for the love of killing out of the mildest mannered man who ever laughed at the idea that any habit could ever get him.”
As a result, government officials took action by creating the Marijuana Tax Act of 1937, and further strengthening it with the Controlled Substances Act of 1970. This false and racist propaganda is still affecting generations and laws today, a century after its initial implementation.
Cannabis has driven American history. The constitution, our early ships, the fuel Henry Ford used for his Model T all contained hemp. However, when greed and egoism were widely introduced in this country, many things changed.
The truth about cannabis and other alternative remedies should be spread across the nation. Individuals such as Adam Conover and Prince Ea are contributing greatly to this cause, and so should you.
Just as everything else in life, cannabis should be used in moderation. Although the use of this drug has never killed nor harmed anyone, a balanced life is always a healthy life in every single aspect.
