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Cannabis Policy 101: A view from three different perspectives


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This year has already been interesting in hemp and cannabis. I think it is time we revisit three key policy perspectives and make sure we all get back on the same page:

- Hemp vs. Marijuana
- Natural vs. Synthetic 
- Low Dose vs. High Dose 

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💬 WHY DOES THIS CHANNEL SOMETIMES USE THE WORD “MARIJUANA”?

You may hear the term “marijuana” used in some of my videos. While I personally believe the word is outdated, unscientific, and rooted in racially charged propaganda, it still appears in federal and state law — which makes it necessary in legal conversations.

As an attorney, I use the language defined by law when discussing federally illegal substances. There is currently no federal legal definition for "cannabis"... but there is for “hemp” and “marijuana," so clarity matters. When referring to THC content and legal classifications, that’s when you’ll hear the word used. But make no mistake: in my eyes, it’s all cannabis.

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Lawfully GoodBy Morgan Davis, Davis Legal