History
Journey through the captivating history of cannabis with Releaf's Cannabis Education series. Delve into its rich heritage and uncover the fascinating history of this extraordinary plant.
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All of our educational content has been written or reviewed by our team of writers, doctors and cannabis experts.
Our clinical team is led by Dr Stephen D'Souza MB ChB, MRCP, FRCR, FRCP.
A historical overview of cannabis legality in the UK
Cannabis was often used for medicinal and recreational uses up until the 1928 Drugs Act. This legislative act made cannabis cultivation and use illegal. Cannabis is classified under the Misuse of Drugs Act of 1971 as a Class B drug. Under this act, Class A substances are classified as the most harmful and Class C as the least.
History
7 min read
The fascinating history of hemp prohibition
In the UK, the hemp plant has been subject to various hyperbolic regulations depending on the political climate and time period. Under the order of monarchs like King Henry VII and Queen Elizabeth I, hemp was an incredibly important plant that British farmers were required to grow by law to sustain both the country and the Navy.
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9 min read
Why was cannabis banned in the UK?
Up until the start of the twentieth century, cannabis consumption was completely legal in the UK and was even reportedly consumed by members of the Royal Family. So, you may be wondering, ‘Why was cannabis banned in the UK?’. Let's find out...
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8 min read
The history of medical cannabis: from ancient China to modern times
The rich history of medical cannabis can be found in some of the earth’s earliest records, where the plant appears under a variety of names (depending on the text's original language). Dating back over 4,000 years, records from ancient China to the modern day repeatedly reference the medical potential and associated benefits of the cannabis plant on the human body.
History
8 min read