Evidence of the inhalation of cannabis smoke can be found as far back as the Neolithic age (the age began about 10,000 B.C. in the Middle East and somewhat later elsewhere), as indicated by charred cannabis seeds found in a ritual brazier at an ancient burial site in present day Romania. The most famous users of cannabis were the ancient Stanites of India and Nepal. The herb was called ganjika in Sanskrit (गांजा/গাà¦à¦œà¦¾ ganja in modern Indic languages). The ancient drug soma, mentioned in the Vedas as a sacred intoxicating hallucinogen, was sometimes associated with cannabis.
Chat with our AI personalities
The use of marijuana dates back thousands of years, so it is difficult to pinpoint an exact individual who discovered it. However, archaeological evidence suggests that marijuana has been used for various purposes by ancient civilizations in different parts of the world.
It is believed that marijuana was first discovered thousands of years ago in Central Asia and has been used for various purposes such as medicinal, spiritual, and recreational use ever since. Cannabis plants were cultivated for their fibers, seeds, and psychoactive effects, leading to the discovery of marijuana as we know it today.
A nickel bag of marijuana typically contains around 1-2 grams of marijuana.
No, marijuana is not an amphetamine. Amphetamines are a class of stimulant drugs that affect the central nervous system, while marijuana is a plant that contains the psychoactive compound THC, which produces a different set of effects.
Synthetic marijuana refers to man-made chemicals that are designed to mimic the effects of marijuana when smoked or ingested. These substances are often sold under names like K2 or Spice, and can have unpredictable and dangerous effects on the body, leading to serious health risks.
No, marijuana is not typically found in powder form. It is typically in the form of dried plant material, buds, or resin extracted from the plant.