The Coexistence of FDA Approved Cannabis-Based Drugs and Medical Marijuana Provided through State-Licensed Businesses
The difference between marijuana and cannabis often leads to confusion. Technically, the correct botanical name for the plant is cannabis. However, it is commonly referred to by a variety of slang or local names, depending on the country or region.
The word marijuana only entered America’s popular vocabulary in the early 1900s and then began to refer to the cannabis plant that provided psychoactive effects. Today, in North America, France and parts of Latin America, the plant is commonly referred to as marijuana, but in much of the rest of the world, it is known as cannabis.
When referring to the plant for its medical benefits, I find it useful to refer to it as marijuana, when grown, produced or sold through state-licensed businesses. I also find it beneficial to refer to cannabis-based medicine for drugs that are seeking approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
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