Abstract
There are few plants that lay claim to as interesting and varied a history as marijuana. The wide geographical distribution of this plant is reflected in its many names; in 1968 the United Nations listed 267 terms by which it is known around the world. Kif, dope, hemp, hashish, ganja, dagga, bhang and grass are just a few of its labels. One of the oldest domesticated plants known to man, marijuana has been grown for both utilitarian and intoxicating purposes, dual purposes that have contributed to its fascinating history. The sometimes minor and sometimes major role that marijuana has played in countless societies around the world spans thousands of years and has been described in a most engaging and absorbing manner by Abel1.
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Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Human Pregnancy Heavy User Marijuana User Maternal Weight Gain
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