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In this episode of The Cured Collective Podcast, Joe dives deep into the history of cannabis. Roughly five thousand years ago, cannabis was used as a pharmaceutical for both medicine and mood enhancement. Its therapeutic use continued through the 19th century. The cannabis plant was esteemed for its numerous properties, such as promoting deep relaxation and reducing the severity of convulsions.
However, the conversation around cannabis eventually changed when individuals and larger systems started labeling the plant as toxic and harmful. During the peak of the war on drugs, the government-funded various campaigns and propaganda with the intention of demonizing cannabis. It was associated with drug abuse, criminal behavior, and mental illness.
Although decriminalization is currently underway, the federal legalization of cannabis remains to be seen. Tune in to learn more!
“I truly believe that we are going in the right direction, but we are rewriting an incorrect narrative that took hold several decades ago.” – Joseph Sheehey
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Instagram: @josephsheehey | @curednutrition
By Joseph SheeheyIn this episode of The Cured Collective Podcast, Joe dives deep into the history of cannabis. Roughly five thousand years ago, cannabis was used as a pharmaceutical for both medicine and mood enhancement. Its therapeutic use continued through the 19th century. The cannabis plant was esteemed for its numerous properties, such as promoting deep relaxation and reducing the severity of convulsions.
However, the conversation around cannabis eventually changed when individuals and larger systems started labeling the plant as toxic and harmful. During the peak of the war on drugs, the government-funded various campaigns and propaganda with the intention of demonizing cannabis. It was associated with drug abuse, criminal behavior, and mental illness.
Although decriminalization is currently underway, the federal legalization of cannabis remains to be seen. Tune in to learn more!
“I truly believe that we are going in the right direction, but we are rewriting an incorrect narrative that took hold several decades ago.” – Joseph Sheehey
Key Highlights
Episode Resources
Connect with us!
Instagram: @josephsheehey | @curednutrition