Written by the Fiveable Content Team โข Last updated August 2025
Written by the Fiveable Content Team โข Last updated August 2025
Definition
Marijuana, also known as cannabis, is a psychoactive drug from the Cannabis plant used for medical or recreational purposes. It contains substances that can alter mind function and is subject to legal and political regulation.
Drug legalization: The process by which restrictions on the manufacturing, sale, and possession of drugs are removed or relaxed.
Psychoactive substance: A chemical substance that changes brain function and results in alterations in perception, mood, consciousness, cognition, or behavior.