A Brief History of Cannabis

(And other information you may find useful)

The medicinal  use of cannabis dates back thousands of years and was even used in this country until the 1930's when it began to be manipulated for political advantage. Our government has a long history of misinformation and demonizing this plant, however the tide is beginning to turn.  More and more states are legalizing both medical and recreational cannabis, and each day more research supports the healing power of this incredible plant. 

This 20 minute video is a good explanation of how greed and politics derailed cannabis.

Informational Documents

 The Endocannabinoid System (ECS)
 CBD and Diabetes
Medical Cannabis for the Treatment of Fibromyalgia

Additional Resources

The Sacred Plant
An incredible docu-series that covers not only the history of Cannabis, but many additional topics. 

What's New?

From NPR:  IS Cannabis a “Gateway” drug?  

New study from Washington State shows drug use among kids is down

Project CBD Newsfeed: all the latest news

Sacred Plant: Secondary Health Benefits of Cannabis 



© Copyright Kayte Rather, MCC, NTP

The information provided herein is intended for educational purposes and should not be construed as medical advice.