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.
Related terms
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.