In the United States of America, among all other possible candidates, cannabis is considered the most commonly consumed substance. It is estimated that 0.6% (or 22.5 million) of Americans report using cannabis on a regular, daily basis. From its widely known and stereotyped psychoactive effects, to its heavily biased and supposed medical properties, cannabis seems to be the talk of the modern century. But there is one aspect that few people have explored, and this ocean of mystery is what this article aims to explain. The harmful effects of cannabis consumption. For centuries, humans have recognized and cultivated cannabis for its seeds, leaves, stems, and skin for many different medical and domestic uses. From nosebleeds and constipation, to helping those with mental illness and insomnia, to creating items such as wicker baskets, bags and even building materials for housing. It has also been used as a pain reliever to aid in childbirth and for many other reasons. "The use of cannabis medicinally was likely an early development in our society. Since ancient humans used hemp seeds as food, it was only natural that they would also discover the medicinal properties of the plant." Quoted in Li Hui-Lin's journal of economic botany in ancient China, he even suggests that it was also used as a food source before its pharmacology was discovered. This being known, the plant has been present in many communities and civilizations around the world, until modernization, to the point where its use has almost tripled, but it was still as mystical as it was still so unknown. There are many cases where cannabis can be used for medicinal purposes. It is known to help those who, after surgery, can recover from the paper ......ng of cannabis. In conclusion, cannabis is a very mysterious and controversial plant, which shows great promise and anxiety regarding its future in our society. Works CitedBlacksmith, K. (June 6, 2014). Interview by MN Nelson [Personal interview]. Cannabis and the world. Li, H. (1974). An archaeological and historical account of cannabis in China. (p. 444).Tashkin, D., Coulson, A., Clark, V., Simmons, M., Bourque, L., Duann, S., Spivey, G., & Gong, H. (1987). The American Journal of Respiratory Diseases. 135(1), 209-216. Thames, A., Arbid, N. and Sayegh, P. (2014). Addictive behaviors. 5(39), 994-999. doi:10.1016/j.addbeh.2014.01.019Bloomfield, M., Morgan, C., Egerton, A., Kapur, S., Curran, H., & Howes, O. (2014). Biological psychiatry. 6(75), 470-478. doi:10.1016/j.biopsych.2013.05.027Gilman, M. (2014). Journal of Neuroscience. doi: 10.1523/JNEUROSCI.4745-13.2014