So where are we with that decriminalization thingy, Dude?
Do you know that even LSD used to be used in psychiatry? But the spread of hippie culture criminalized the substance as well as cannabis. I'm glad that people are beginning to realize that cannabis isn't always bad and that it benefits our nervous system when used well. In many countries where cannabis has been legalized, people have started purchasing medical cannabis cards to take pills, CBD oil, or cannabis tinctures. You can read about medical marijuana card online. I know that the card is valid for up to 12 months and can be renewed. It usually requires a second evaluation by a doctor and a re-payment of the card, which costs less than the original enrollment. And it's okay.
I do know that but pot was criminalized because Hearst owned stock in wood pulp paper so wanted hemp paper gone. He got it.