Awkunanaw Youths please read Why Indian Hemp Isn't Good For You, By Experts
Why Indian Hemp Isn't Good For You, By Experts By EMMANUEL OLOGBESE Why would a well thinking individual eat, drink, inhale or smoke any substance that is dangerous to health? That is the question that constantly assails the mind of many Nigerians even as they watch their kinsmen getting stoned on drugs, especially Indian hemp, on a daily basis. Indian hemp bears different names in many cultures. It's known as weed, pot, ganja, Mary Jane, grass, shunk, lala and igbo. Its origin can be traced to China in the 6000 BC where its seeds were used for food and medicine, among many others. The drug, which has a scientific name, Cannabis sativa, has been used throughout history in many cultures to change mood, perception and consciousness - to get high. Its effects range from increasing creativity to mystical experiences, to heightening the capacity to feel sense and share. After alcohol, it is the most popular of the recreational drugs'. In the Mile Two Estate in Amuwo Odofin...