marijuana info

Marijuana, or cannabis as it is known internationally, is a plant whose presence is almost universal in our world today. Conservative international reports estimate that there are now 300 million cannabis users. Recent reports indicate that 10 percent of the adult population in the United States are regular users, a figure that is probably similar for many countries in Europe. Its use is also widespread in Africa, Asia, many Arab nations, parts of South America and the Caribbean, as well as Australia and New Zealand. In 1978, more than 5.2 million kilograms (12 million pounds) of cannabis were seized by police worldwide. Authorities estimated that this did not exceed 10 percent of the total traffic.

Guerrilla farmers or underground narcotic horticulturists aim to grow cannabis plants that contain the most THC (Tetrahydrocannibinol), the main hallucinogenic agent in marijuana. This is celebrated at a competition in Europe called "The Cannabis Cup". The judges determine the winner b...