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Since we write for a global audience and must remain neutral, we default to the word "cannabis" when referring to the plant, terming it "marijuana" only when referring to the drug harvested from the plant specifically, or in direct quotations, or when stating the use of the word as a legal term in a
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There is a substantial amount of strain information, cannabis culture aspects, and consumption practices discussed online by "trustworthy sources" that are simply not
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standards are a bit more stringent than in most areas. Be aware of this when writing about medical topics. Good medical research may be hard to find due to
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It contains the advice or opinions of one or more Knowledge (XXG) contributors. This page is not an encyclopedia article, nor is it one of
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is no different than writing about any other topic on Knowledge (XXG), except that it is. Here are some things to keep in mind.
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Notwithstanding the line above, we still write with
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Knowledge (XXG)'s policies or guidelines
thoroughly vetted by the community
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cannabis industry
Knowledge (XXG) is not censored
encyclopedic tone
No legal advice
Write for a global audience
Medical reliable sources
scheduling in the United States
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Marihuana Tax Act of 1937
Marijuana Policy Project
WP:Reliable sources
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Knowledge (XXG):Identifying reliable sources (medicine)
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