recreational marijuana

Leisurely pot smoking

Recreational marijuana is cannabis used for pleasure rather than medical purposes.

The modifier distinguishes legal adult-use markets from medical marijuana programs: The state approved recreational marijuana in 2016.

Both refer to the same plant, but recreational implies no medical authorization is needed—just proof of age.

Categories

drug policynarcotics, drug reform, drug enforcement, drug policy, decriminalization
legalizationcannabis legalization, decriminalization, drug decriminalization, legislative reform, prohibition repeal

Opposites

purpose of use

recreational marijuanamedical marijuana

Prescribed cannabis for ailments

legal status and social legitimacy

recreational marijuanaillegal drugs

Outlawed intoxicating substances

sobriety and substance use

recreational marijuanasobriety

Unimpaired mental state

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