(OFFICIALLY REVEALED): TOP ~20 COUNTRIES~ WHERE MARIJUANA IS LEGALIZED.

The origins of plant name Cannabis is from a Greek word (Kannabis) originally Scythian or Thracian and Mexican (Marijuana, marihuana) first known use 1874. The Oxford English Dictionary records the earliest usage of cannabis or marijuana meaning the plant (common hemp, cannabis sativa) in 1548 meaning parts of the plant smoked, chewed or drunk for their intoxicating or hallucinogenic properties in 1848.

Herodotus (440 B.C.E) recorded the use of cannabis in The Histories. They took some of the flowers and creeping under the felt coverings, throw it upon the red-hot stones as it immediately smokes and gives out such a vapor as no Grecian vapor-bath could exceed. As the Scythes delighted, shouted for joy.

Based upon archaeology and linguistic history of cannabis, Elizabeth Wayland Barber concluded all people across the middle of Europe and Asia including Indo-Europeans knew and were using hemp since 5000 B.C.

By research from Carl P. Ruck, Albert Hoffman, Richard Evans Schultes the “Etheogians” and “mycologist” R.Gordon Wasson on the subject of Old Testament cannabis use explained: “There can be little doubt a role for cannabis in Judaic religion...there is no way that so important a plant as a fiber source for textiles and nutritive oils and one so easy to grow would have gone unnoticed...the mere harvesting of it would have induced an entheogenic reaction”. Carl P. Ruck furthered that “the easy availability and long established tradition of cannabis in early Judaism...would inevitably have included it in the “Christian” mixtures.

In the Bible New testament, Jesus baptized none of his as it’s practiced by the Catholic Church, but instead anointed them with this potent entheologenic oil, sending out the 12 apostles to do the same. (Mark 6:13) and (James 5:14)

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Interestingly, cannabis or marijuana has been shown to be effective in the constitute Klemens of not only epilepsy, but many of the ailments that Jesus and the disciples healed people of, such as skin diseases (Mathew 8, 10, 11/ Mark 1/ Luke 5, 7, 17) eye problems (John 9:6-15) and menstrual problems (Luke 8:43-48).

Furthermore, one Christian text, The Acts of Peter and the Twelve Apostles, which is older than the New Testament estimated to have been recorded in the second century AD, has Jesus giving the disciples an “ unguent box” and a “pouch full of medicine” with instructions for them to go into the city and heal the sick. Jesus explained that they must heal “the bodies first” before they can “heal the heart”.

These findings are quite surprising as the medical use of cannabis during that time is supported by archaeological records. And the ailments described had been treated with cannabis/marijuana preparations through the area for many centuries prior to Christian era. As the new Testament explains; “The anointing you have received from Him remains in you and you do not need anyone to teach you but as his anointing teaches you about all things and as that anointing teaching is real, not counterfeit...just as it has taught you, remain in him” (1 john 2:27).

But no one can question the severity and  consequences of marijuana and its devastating effects and impact on youths worldwide. Academics suffer and even worse, use of marijuana undermine health and destroy young lives. As the best education is to reach young people with effective, fact based marijuana and even drug education before they even start experimenting it.

Notwithstanding, these are the top 20 countries around the world were the use of marijuana is legalized.

1- Israel;

God’s own chosen land is on a research program to decriminalize the use of “marijuana - weed” for self pleasure. According to reports, it’s estimated that 9% of Israel’s population use weed. The decriminalization process was announced by public security minister Gilad Erdan. As Israelis will be allowed to possess up to 15 grams of weed. And if anybody is caught possessing more than the stipulated limit, he or she will pay a fine of 1,000 Shekels and case not showed up on the persons file or criminal record. Israel is one of the leading nations in medical marijuana or weed research as it joined forces with other European and North American countries to legalize cannabis/marijuana/weed.

2- Mexico;

The supreme court of Mexico in 2015 ruled that growing, possessing, and smoking weed for recreation is legal under the right to freedom. The measure was approved in a 4 to 1 vote on the five justice panel. Backing an argument that smoking weed is covered under the right of “free development of personality”.

3- Czech Republic;

The Czech Republic by law permits possession of up to 15 grams for personal use. Weed for medical use on prescription has been legalised since April 2013.

4- Switzerland;

According to laws governing the growth of weed on private property for personal usage by adults is legal. Though buying and selling of marijuana is a strict criminal offense and punishable by a fine.

The mountainous Central European country in 2013 legalised marijuana for people off up to 18 – 10 grams or less. But there’s a fine if you’re caught ($110). But it’s not implicated on your permanent record with no court appearance.

5-  North Korea;

Yes! As surprising at it seems, the growth, sell and consumption of weed in this communist nation is legal and widely unregulated by the government. Note that it’s North Korea!

6- Uruguay;

You need to be over 18 years of age in order to buy weed in Uruguay as it was legalised by the president Jose Mujica. The law stipulates that for you to buy weed in Uruguay, you need to be a citizen of that country and must register to the authorities. And no law exist concerning the mandated quantity, rules for selling, transportation and the cultivation of marijuana.

7- Argentina;

The possession of marijuana is illegal in Argentina but legalised (sounds crazy right?). Well, marijuana is legal for personal consumption in small quantities inside a private property. While consumption for medical reasons is acceptable within a private property, sale, transportation and cultivation is illegal by law. Does making things very complicated to some people to understand its real legality.

8- Jamaica;
In this beautiful nation of Bob Marley where reggae music is food for the soul, growing, selling and consumption of marijuana is illegal. But the government decriminalized it in 2013 if one is found with a small amount. Whereas Jamaican’s are usually attributed with much consumption of weed.

9-  Spain;

The Spanish people have very complicated systems of drug laws but weed is not criminalized as long as you smoke in private. Since the 90’s, if you are caught with banned substances in public, you won’t be punished by jail term but you might get a heavy fine of ($330). You could grow two plants for personal use, but buying or carrying is illegal. In a creative way surrounding these seemingly contradictory laws “private clubs” have flourished. Tourists watch out though!

10- Portugal;

Portugal has decriminalize the possession and consumption of all drugs as long as you don’t have more than a 10 day supply. If caught with small amount of it with you, you can be forced to pay a fine or sent to a treatment center. But the European monitoring center for drugs and drug addiction policy reports showed that the law has led to a reduction in drug deaths and HIV cases.

11- Australia;

Unlike the US, Australia has decriminalize marijuana in some states but opted to keep it a more substantially punishable offense in other states.

12- Belgium;

As far as the legality of marijuana is concerned, it’s only allowed if you grow one bedrocan female plant and nothing else. Possession of any other is illegal.

13-Cambodia;

The use of marijuana is widespread within the Khmer people and foreigners alike. As there are places designated as “happy restaurants” in Phenom Penh, Siem Reap and Sihanouk ville that publicly offer food cooked with weed.

14- Canada;

You have got to really try hard to get in trouble for anything in Canada. But the least of which is smoking weed. But if you walking down their high way smoking a joint of weed and shouting “USA! USA” then be sure a passersby will likely offer you a ride (Like seriously?).

15- Colombia;

In this great nation of Pablo Escobar, Cannabis has actually been decriminalize in Columbia since 1994 and up to 22 grams is fined under the eyes of the law. But if caught with over 20 grams of cannabis, you will have to face some unpleasant musical tune by the authorities.

16- Costa Rica;

A defacto decriminalization policy of possession has been upheld throughout the country and there’s no minimum or maximum amount assigned as of yet.

17-  Croatia;

selling marijuana in Croatia is punishable by a mandatory prison sentence of three years. So possessing a small amount of the drugs is only met with a light fine.

18- Ecuador;

In Ecuador, ten grams is the limit and if caught selling, cultivating or transporting the stuff will get you in serious trouble.

19- Estonia;

Pro-tip: Stick to the 7.5 gram possession limit or you will end up spending five years in an Estonian jail. Do you want! Think again.

20-Nepal;

Marijuana is nothing new to Nepal. They have been using the plant centuries back. Mostly in religious rituals that involve either drinking an infused beverage, smoking the buds or harvesting and smoking the hash.

 Additional countries include;

21- Netherlands

22- Pakistan

23- Peru

24- Russia

25- Ukraine