Hemp is just not a drug. It's a natural fiber that can be used as paper, textiles, health food and biofuels. But still today it's illegal to grow hemp in the USA beacuse the plant is related to marijuana, but still russia, australia, canada, china and lots of other countries grow it.


Medical use of cannabis:
The Cannabis plant can be used for medical treatment and have been used for thousands of years. However the medical plants needs a lot more of the THC for medical use. And that means people also can use it as intoxicant.
The Cannabis plant can be used for pain relief particularly of neuropathic pain (pain from nerve damage), nausea, spasticity, glaucoma, and movement disorders. It is also a powerful appetite stimulant for patients with hiv and aids.

National Organisation for the Reform of Marijuana Laws[www.norml.com]
Swedish Cannabis Organisation[www.swecan.org]
HIGH TIMES Magazine[hightimes.com]