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Cannabis sativa is a plant grown all around the world and put to many uses, including the production of drugs. The plant thrives in many different climates.

Each year, new drugs are discovered or invented. Sometimes these are recreational drugs, but most of the time they are medicinal drugs produced by pharmaceutical compa- nies to improve healthcare. Recreational Drugs There are many different kinds of recreational drugs. Worldwide, the most commonly used are amphetamines, cannabis, cocaine, ecstasy, heroin, and opiates . Some of these drugs, such as amphetamines and heroin, can also be used as medicines in certain cases.

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