With marijuana on the ballot in four states on Election Day , voters may feel overwhelmed with industry jargon they see online.
Nebraska , North Dakota , South Dakota and Florida voters will have the opportunity to express if they’d like to legalize marijuana in their states on Tuesday, Nov. 5. Meanwhile in Massachusetts, where marijuana is medically and recreationally legal already, voters will decide whether to legalize psychedelics .
When reading up about different legislation, here are some terms voters should familiarize themselves with.
What is marijuana?
Marijuana is all of the products in the Cannabis sativa plant that contain the highest levels of THC, or tetrahydrocannabinol.
Consuming marijuana, either by smoking it or taking in edible form, can have intoxicating effects and can trigger changes in mood or thoughts .
Are cannabis and marijuana the same thing?
While the terms are often used interchangeably, cannabis and marijuana are different.