Psychology 2020A/B Study Guide - Harry J. Anslinger, Hash Oil, Sesame Oil
21 Mar 2013
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Marijuana is the street name for the leaves of the plant. Cannabis contains several hundred chemical agents and 60-80 are called cannabinoids and are unique to the plant. 10000 years ago: for use of the fiber and not a source of drug. China around 2800 bc: both, used for clothes and psychoactive drug. Middle east: climate was particularly conducive to plants (hot and dry) Europe early 1800: result of the british colonization of india and napoleon"s egyptian expeditions. 1830: hashish was a romantic rage in europe: le club des hachicins by gautier (kind of meat and after eat it) Canada in 1606: introduced by the british: 1929: classified as a narcotic. America in 1611: introduced by royal order: half of the clothes in american revolution were made of hemp, during the period of alcohol prohibition in the us: placed called tea-rooms , 1920-1930: harry anslinger, campaign against drug use.
