CANNABIS & POP CULTURE

CANNABIS & POP CULTURE

Pop culture has played a massive role in de-stigmatizing cannabis and creating a safe space for users. In addition, hip-hop songs, movies, and sitcoms have been excellent tools for promoting and advocating for the use of cannabis. Not just for its medicinal but its recreational benefits as well. 

War On Drugs And The Destigmatization Of Cannabis

In 1969, approximately 400,000 people attended the Woodstock Festival, 1972 saw the birth of one of the pioneer events celebrating cannabis, the Michigan Hash Bash. In 1974, Thomas King Forcade founded High Times, the famous cannabis publication. Four years later, “Up in Smoke,” a movie celebrating cannabis, premiered and later other movies celebrating cannabis like “The Big Lebowski” and “Dazed and Confused”. These events promoted the fight against America’s War on Drugs, targeting minority communities. 

Should Cannabis Be Legal?

In 1996, California created the medical marijuana program. Some advocates say the potential health rewards far outweigh the potential risks of legalizing marijuana for medical use. For many users, marijuana is simply another natural health option with far less risk than conventional drugs.