Indopedia All Things Marijuana
As we all know, marijuana is celebrated worldwide and embraced by a culture filled with enthusiasts, and it often goes by various slang terms. Grasping these terms becomes crucial, especially when immersing yourself in stoner culture. Knowing how to respond when someone asks if you want to ‘blaze’ proves essential. This guide aims to demystify the vast array of marijuana slang, ensuring you’re not perplexed the next time your friends talk about hanging out with Mary Jane for a brief moment.
The Origins of Marijuana Slang
Marijuana slang has proliferated, primarily due to the prohibition of cannabis. The Marihuana Tax Act of 1937, marking the beginning of this prohibition, focused more on taxation than outright banning. However, it faced unconstitutionality in 1969 in Leary v. United States for promoting self-incrimination. By 1970, the U.S. had classified marijuana as a Schedule 1 substance.
John Ehrlichman, President Nixon’s senior advisor, disclosed in 1994 how the Nixon administration used marijuana criminalization strategically to disrupt groups seen as adversaries. Ehrlichman stated:
“The Nixon campaign in 1968, and the Nixon White House after…
