Cannabis in Ghana
Cannabis in Ghana is illegal without license from the Minister of Health,[1] but the nation is, along with Nigeria, among the top illicit cannabis-producing countries of West Africa.[2] Cannabis in Ghana is known as wee[3] or devil's tobacco.[2]
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History
There are two main theories as to how cannabis came to Ghana:
- Brought there by troops returning from India and Burma after World War II[4]
- Spread by sailors coming down the coast, most likely from Sierra Leone[5][4]
The first report of illegal cannabis cultivation in Ghana occurred in 1960.[3]
Culture
Cannabis remains the most popular illegal drug in Ghana.[6] Ghana is reported as the highest cannabis-using nation in Africa, and third in the world.[7]
In the 1990s, cannabis which had previously been an urban phenomenon in bars and nightclubs, had spread to rural areas as well.[8] Cannabis was associated with youth involved in Rastafari culture, and with students who believed cannabis use would improve their ability to study.[9]
Economy
Cannabis from Ghana is transported to other countries in western Africa, as well as to Europe.[8]
References
- ↑ 'Cannabis is legal in Ghana but …' - Lawyer | General News 2016-02-27
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- ↑ Illegal Drugs: Ghana leads Africa in marijuana use; ranks 3rd in the world - News - Pulse
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