in a reefer to be smoked, asintroduced from south of the border in the early years of the century, is still the form of cannabis generallyused in this country. The cannabis plant itself grows freely almost everywhere in the world, except for the cold regions. Theplants fall into three different groups with those from tropical climates markedly richer in THC than those fromcooler climates. The part of the plant used makes a difference in potency in a reefer (also known as joint orreefer). The female of the plant was long considered the potent partner, with the male almost withoutintoxicant content. In the past, male plants were weeded out to keep the female unfertilized and thereforesupposedly more productive in chemicals. Throughout history people have experimented with every part of the plant and developed dozens ofpreparations of smoking, eating, drinking, or sniffing the vapor as it burns. Effects vary according to theway preparation is taken in. Smoking the American joint also may have varying effectiveness. First time usersoften report feeling no effect at all and practiced users experience different degrees of “high”. Experiencedusers inhale slowly and hold in the smoke as long as possible. This is one reason marijuana smoking is usuallydone in company, so that the joint can be passed on to someone else-not allowed to burn up wastefully whilethe smoke is held. Experi...