Check out the Questions & answers published by National Cancer Institute Cannabis helps & it should never have been made illegal Cannabis and Cannabinoids Cannabis , also known as marijuana , is a plant grown in many parts of the world which produces a resin containing compounds called cannabinoids . Some cannabinoids are psychoactive (acting on the brain and changing mood or consciousness) (see Question 1 ). The use of Cannabis for medicinal purposes dates back to ancient times (see Question 3 ). By federal law, the use, sale, and possession of Cannabis is illegal in the United States. However, a growing number of states and the District of Columbia have enacted laws to legalize medical marijuana (see Question 1 ). In the United States, Cannabis is a controlled substance requiring special licensing for its use (see Question 1 and Question 3 ). Cannabinoids are active chemicals in Cannabis that cause drug -like effects throughout the body, includi
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