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It is no surprise that for many, the marijuana brownie, also known as “pot brownie,” is one of their first forays into consuming marijuana. The rich chocolate flavor masks the smell of cannabis and makes it easy for a newbie to consume the product.

The origin of marijuana-laced brownies is from the “Hashish Fudge” recipe that appeared in a cookbook in the 1950s. The brownie was popularized in the 1960s movie, “I Love You Alice B. Toklas”2 when the main character eats a pot brownie.

While cannabis-infused brownies started off as a homespun affair (there are hundreds of different recipes for cannabis infused brownies), with the relaxation of recreational marijuana laws, marijuana companies are mass-producing pot brownies. These THC-infused desserts are often neatly packaged and marketed using the titles “Marijuana brownie,” “Cannabis-infused brownie,” and “smoked” good.

Packaging for these products sometimes show clear images of the cannabis leaf on the surface of the packaging or wrapper (e.g. Stonerdays, Stoneage, Home Grown Bakery), others advertise the products utilizing neutral tones and elegant looks (e.g., “Classic Brownie,” “Love’s Oven”),and some others use unspecific terminology such as “herbal infusion” (e.g. “blazin’ brownies).

As with many edible marijuana products, regulators are working to regulate the dose for each marijuana product to minimize the risk of poisoning.

1. McDonough, E. (2016). Everything you need to know about the history of pot brownies. Retrieved June 1, 2017, from http://hightimes.com/edibles/everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-history-of-pot-brownies/
2. Spoon University. (2015). A Brief History of Edibles and Why They’re Here to Stay. Available at https://spoonuniversity.com/lifestyle/brief-history-edibles-theyre-stay
3. Schroyer, J. (2015). Industry Snapshots. Retrieved June 1, 2017, from https://mjbizmagazine.com/industry-snapshot-edibles/.

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Medicinal use of marijuana has its origins in ancient medical practice and has been prescribed to patients for treatment including for muscle sclerosis, cancer-related pain, and menstrual cramps.1 In the United States, marijuana maintains its status as a Schedule 1 drug under federal law (i.e. a drug that has no medicinal value and high potency for abuse), while more than 20 states in the US have recognized its role in medicine and have medical marijuana laws in place.

Advertising regulations for medical marijuana dispensaries and manufacturers vary widely across the states. In this theme, you will find advertisements marketing marijuana for a broad range of off-label symptoms and conditions. Infact, advertisements by some marijuana retailers often brand cannabis as a “cure-all” substance. For example, an advertisement titled “Operation Cannabis” distributed by WeedMemes.com displays a cartoon human anatomy indicating marijuana as a “neuroprotective” substance, an “antioxidant,” and one that not only reverses carcinogenic effects and “kills cancer,” but also “stimulates bone growth.”

Many advertisements picture a model dressed in a doctor’s white coat next to text that reads: “Marijuana Doctor,” or “Schedule an Appointment” (e.g.1-800MedicanMarijuana.com). The alleged medical professionals in these advertisements often are featured holding marijuana, marijuana paraphernalia, or posing in a stance as if prescribing cannabis. These promotional materials also more often than not utilize dark and light shades of green to attract cannabis-seeking consumers, as well as display the cannabis universal symbol. These ads are being promoted on billboards, print and storefront ads, and digital sites. As the recreational and medical marijuana market continues to grow, the need of the hour is a federal policy that addresses among other things advertising regulations.

1. MD, W. A. (2016). Marijuana: Health effects of recreational and medical use. Harvard Health Publications. Retrieved June 6, 2017, from http://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/the-health-effects-of-marijuana-from-recreational-and-medical-use-2016081910180
2. McGreevy, P. (2016). California initiative draws fire for opening the door to TV ads that promote pot smoking. Los Angeles Times. Retrieved June 6, 2017, from http://www.latimes.com/politics/la-pol-ca-california-pot-ads-20160731-snap-story.html

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Medicinal use of marijuana has its origins in ancient medical practice and has been prescribed to patients for treatment including for muscle sclerosis, cancer-related pain, and menstrual cramps.1 In the United States, marijuana maintains its status as a Schedule 1 drug under federal law (i.e. a drug that has no medicinal value and high potency for abuse), while more than 20 states in the US have recognized its role in medicine and have medical marijuana laws in place.

Advertising regulations for medical marijuana dispensaries and manufacturers vary widely across the states. In this theme, you will find advertisements marketing marijuana for a broad range of off-label symptoms and conditions. Infact, advertisements by some marijuana retailers often brand cannabis as a “cure-all” substance. For example, an advertisement titled “Operation Cannabis” distributed by WeedMemes.com displays a cartoon human anatomy indicating marijuana as a “neuroprotective” substance, an “antioxidant,” and one that not only reverses carcinogenic effects and “kills cancer,” but also “stimulates bone growth.”

Many advertisements picture a model dressed in a doctor’s white coat next to text that reads: “Marijuana Doctor,” or “Schedule an Appointment” (e.g.1-800MedicanMarijuana.com). The alleged medical professionals in these advertisements often are featured holding marijuana, marijuana paraphernalia, or posing in a stance as if prescribing cannabis. These promotional materials also more often than not utilize dark and light shades of green to attract cannabis-seeking consumers, as well as display the cannabis universal symbol. These ads are being promoted on billboards, print and storefront ads, and digital sites. As the recreational and medical marijuana market continues to grow, the need of the hour is a federal policy that addresses among other things advertising regulations.

1. MD, W. A. (2016). Marijuana: Health effects of recreational and medical use. Harvard Health Publications. Retrieved June 6, 2017, from http://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/the-health-effects-of-marijuana-from-recreational-and-medical-use-2016081910180
2. McGreevy, P. (2016). California initiative draws fire for opening the door to TV ads that promote pot smoking. Los Angeles Times. Retrieved June 6, 2017, from http://www.latimes.com/politics/la-pol-ca-california-pot-ads-20160731-snap-story.html

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Medicinal use of marijuana has its origins in ancient medical practice and has been prescribed to patients for treatment including for muscle sclerosis, cancer-related pain, and menstrual cramps.1 In the United States, marijuana maintains its status as a Schedule 1 drug under federal law (i.e. a drug that has no medicinal value and high potency for abuse), while more than 20 states in the US have recognized its role in medicine and have medical marijuana laws in place.

Advertising regulations for medical marijuana dispensaries and manufacturers vary widely across the states. In this theme, you will find advertisements marketing marijuana for a broad range of off-label symptoms and conditions. Infact, advertisements by some marijuana retailers often brand cannabis as a “cure-all” substance. For example, an advertisement titled “Operation Cannabis” distributed by WeedMemes.com displays a cartoon human anatomy indicating marijuana as a “neuroprotective” substance, an “antioxidant,” and one that not only reverses carcinogenic effects and “kills cancer,” but also “stimulates bone growth.”

Many advertisements picture a model dressed in a doctor’s white coat next to text that reads: “Marijuana Doctor,” or “Schedule an Appointment” (e.g.1-800MedicanMarijuana.com). The alleged medical professionals in these advertisements often are featured holding marijuana, marijuana paraphernalia, or posing in a stance as if prescribing cannabis. These promotional materials also more often than not utilize dark and light shades of green to attract cannabis-seeking consumers, as well as display the cannabis universal symbol. These ads are being promoted on billboards, print and storefront ads, and digital sites. As the recreational and medical marijuana market continues to grow, the need of the hour is a federal policy that addresses among other things advertising regulations.

1. MD, W. A. (2016). Marijuana: Health effects of recreational and medical use. Harvard Health Publications. Retrieved June 6, 2017, from http://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/the-health-effects-of-marijuana-from-recreational-and-medical-use-2016081910180
2. McGreevy, P. (2016). California initiative draws fire for opening the door to TV ads that promote pot smoking. Los Angeles Times. Retrieved June 6, 2017, from http://www.latimes.com/politics/la-pol-ca-california-pot-ads-20160731-snap-story.html

Medicinal – img34063

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Medicinal use of marijuana has its origins in ancient medical practice and has been prescribed to patients for treatment including for muscle sclerosis, cancer-related pain, and menstrual cramps.1 In the United States, marijuana maintains its status as a Schedule 1 drug under federal law (i.e. a drug that has no medicinal value and high potency for abuse), while more than 20 states in the US have recognized its role in medicine and have medical marijuana laws in place.

Advertising regulations for medical marijuana dispensaries and manufacturers vary widely across the states. In this theme, you will find advertisements marketing marijuana for a broad range of off-label symptoms and conditions. Infact, advertisements by some marijuana retailers often brand cannabis as a “cure-all” substance. For example, an advertisement titled “Operation Cannabis” distributed by WeedMemes.com displays a cartoon human anatomy indicating marijuana as a “neuroprotective” substance, an “antioxidant,” and one that not only reverses carcinogenic effects and “kills cancer,” but also “stimulates bone growth.”

Many advertisements picture a model dressed in a doctor’s white coat next to text that reads: “Marijuana Doctor,” or “Schedule an Appointment” (e.g.1-800MedicanMarijuana.com). The alleged medical professionals in these advertisements often are featured holding marijuana, marijuana paraphernalia, or posing in a stance as if prescribing cannabis. These promotional materials also more often than not utilize dark and light shades of green to attract cannabis-seeking consumers, as well as display the cannabis universal symbol. These ads are being promoted on billboards, print and storefront ads, and digital sites. As the recreational and medical marijuana market continues to grow, the need of the hour is a federal policy that addresses among other things advertising regulations.

1. MD, W. A. (2016). Marijuana: Health effects of recreational and medical use. Harvard Health Publications. Retrieved June 6, 2017, from http://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/the-health-effects-of-marijuana-from-recreational-and-medical-use-2016081910180
2. McGreevy, P. (2016). California initiative draws fire for opening the door to TV ads that promote pot smoking. Los Angeles Times. Retrieved June 6, 2017, from http://www.latimes.com/politics/la-pol-ca-california-pot-ads-20160731-snap-story.html

Medicinal – img34064

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Medicinal use of marijuana has its origins in ancient medical practice and has been prescribed to patients for treatment including for muscle sclerosis, cancer-related pain, and menstrual cramps.1 In the United States, marijuana maintains its status as a Schedule 1 drug under federal law (i.e. a drug that has no medicinal value and high potency for abuse), while more than 20 states in the US have recognized its role in medicine and have medical marijuana laws in place.

Advertising regulations for medical marijuana dispensaries and manufacturers vary widely across the states. In this theme, you will find advertisements marketing marijuana for a broad range of off-label symptoms and conditions. Infact, advertisements by some marijuana retailers often brand cannabis as a “cure-all” substance. For example, an advertisement titled “Operation Cannabis” distributed by WeedMemes.com displays a cartoon human anatomy indicating marijuana as a “neuroprotective” substance, an “antioxidant,” and one that not only reverses carcinogenic effects and “kills cancer,” but also “stimulates bone growth.”

Many advertisements picture a model dressed in a doctor’s white coat next to text that reads: “Marijuana Doctor,” or “Schedule an Appointment” (e.g.1-800MedicanMarijuana.com). The alleged medical professionals in these advertisements often are featured holding marijuana, marijuana paraphernalia, or posing in a stance as if prescribing cannabis. These promotional materials also more often than not utilize dark and light shades of green to attract cannabis-seeking consumers, as well as display the cannabis universal symbol. These ads are being promoted on billboards, print and storefront ads, and digital sites. As the recreational and medical marijuana market continues to grow, the need of the hour is a federal policy that addresses among other things advertising regulations.

1. MD, W. A. (2016). Marijuana: Health effects of recreational and medical use. Harvard Health Publications. Retrieved June 6, 2017, from http://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/the-health-effects-of-marijuana-from-recreational-and-medical-use-2016081910180
2. McGreevy, P. (2016). California initiative draws fire for opening the door to TV ads that promote pot smoking. Los Angeles Times. Retrieved June 6, 2017, from http://www.latimes.com/politics/la-pol-ca-california-pot-ads-20160731-snap-story.html

Medicinal – img34065

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Medicinal use of marijuana has its origins in ancient medical practice and has been prescribed to patients for treatment including for muscle sclerosis, cancer-related pain, and menstrual cramps.1 In the United States, marijuana maintains its status as a Schedule 1 drug under federal law (i.e. a drug that has no medicinal value and high potency for abuse), while more than 20 states in the US have recognized its role in medicine and have medical marijuana laws in place.

Advertising regulations for medical marijuana dispensaries and manufacturers vary widely across the states. In this theme, you will find advertisements marketing marijuana for a broad range of off-label symptoms and conditions. Infact, advertisements by some marijuana retailers often brand cannabis as a “cure-all” substance. For example, an advertisement titled “Operation Cannabis” distributed by WeedMemes.com displays a cartoon human anatomy indicating marijuana as a “neuroprotective” substance, an “antioxidant,” and one that not only reverses carcinogenic effects and “kills cancer,” but also “stimulates bone growth.”

Many advertisements picture a model dressed in a doctor’s white coat next to text that reads: “Marijuana Doctor,” or “Schedule an Appointment” (e.g.1-800MedicanMarijuana.com). The alleged medical professionals in these advertisements often are featured holding marijuana, marijuana paraphernalia, or posing in a stance as if prescribing cannabis. These promotional materials also more often than not utilize dark and light shades of green to attract cannabis-seeking consumers, as well as display the cannabis universal symbol. These ads are being promoted on billboards, print and storefront ads, and digital sites. As the recreational and medical marijuana market continues to grow, the need of the hour is a federal policy that addresses among other things advertising regulations.

1. MD, W. A. (2016). Marijuana: Health effects of recreational and medical use. Harvard Health Publications. Retrieved June 6, 2017, from http://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/the-health-effects-of-marijuana-from-recreational-and-medical-use-2016081910180
2. McGreevy, P. (2016). California initiative draws fire for opening the door to TV ads that promote pot smoking. Los Angeles Times. Retrieved June 6, 2017, from http://www.latimes.com/politics/la-pol-ca-california-pot-ads-20160731-snap-story.html

Medicinal – img34066

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Medicinal use of marijuana has its origins in ancient medical practice and has been prescribed to patients for treatment including for muscle sclerosis, cancer-related pain, and menstrual cramps.1 In the United States, marijuana maintains its status as a Schedule 1 drug under federal law (i.e. a drug that has no medicinal value and high potency for abuse), while more than 20 states in the US have recognized its role in medicine and have medical marijuana laws in place.

Advertising regulations for medical marijuana dispensaries and manufacturers vary widely across the states. In this theme, you will find advertisements marketing marijuana for a broad range of off-label symptoms and conditions. Infact, advertisements by some marijuana retailers often brand cannabis as a “cure-all” substance. For example, an advertisement titled “Operation Cannabis” distributed by WeedMemes.com displays a cartoon human anatomy indicating marijuana as a “neuroprotective” substance, an “antioxidant,” and one that not only reverses carcinogenic effects and “kills cancer,” but also “stimulates bone growth.”

Many advertisements picture a model dressed in a doctor’s white coat next to text that reads: “Marijuana Doctor,” or “Schedule an Appointment” (e.g.1-800MedicanMarijuana.com). The alleged medical professionals in these advertisements often are featured holding marijuana, marijuana paraphernalia, or posing in a stance as if prescribing cannabis. These promotional materials also more often than not utilize dark and light shades of green to attract cannabis-seeking consumers, as well as display the cannabis universal symbol. These ads are being promoted on billboards, print and storefront ads, and digital sites. As the recreational and medical marijuana market continues to grow, the need of the hour is a federal policy that addresses among other things advertising regulations.

1. MD, W. A. (2016). Marijuana: Health effects of recreational and medical use. Harvard Health Publications. Retrieved June 6, 2017, from http://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/the-health-effects-of-marijuana-from-recreational-and-medical-use-2016081910180
2. McGreevy, P. (2016). California initiative draws fire for opening the door to TV ads that promote pot smoking. Los Angeles Times. Retrieved June 6, 2017, from http://www.latimes.com/politics/la-pol-ca-california-pot-ads-20160731-snap-story.html

Medicinal – img34067

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Medicinal use of marijuana has its origins in ancient medical practice and has been prescribed to patients for treatment including for muscle sclerosis, cancer-related pain, and menstrual cramps.1 In the United States, marijuana maintains its status as a Schedule 1 drug under federal law (i.e. a drug that has no medicinal value and high potency for abuse), while more than 20 states in the US have recognized its role in medicine and have medical marijuana laws in place.

Advertising regulations for medical marijuana dispensaries and manufacturers vary widely across the states. In this theme, you will find advertisements marketing marijuana for a broad range of off-label symptoms and conditions. Infact, advertisements by some marijuana retailers often brand cannabis as a “cure-all” substance. For example, an advertisement titled “Operation Cannabis” distributed by WeedMemes.com displays a cartoon human anatomy indicating marijuana as a “neuroprotective” substance, an “antioxidant,” and one that not only reverses carcinogenic effects and “kills cancer,” but also “stimulates bone growth.”

Many advertisements picture a model dressed in a doctor’s white coat next to text that reads: “Marijuana Doctor,” or “Schedule an Appointment” (e.g.1-800MedicanMarijuana.com). The alleged medical professionals in these advertisements often are featured holding marijuana, marijuana paraphernalia, or posing in a stance as if prescribing cannabis. These promotional materials also more often than not utilize dark and light shades of green to attract cannabis-seeking consumers, as well as display the cannabis universal symbol. These ads are being promoted on billboards, print and storefront ads, and digital sites. As the recreational and medical marijuana market continues to grow, the need of the hour is a federal policy that addresses among other things advertising regulations.

1. MD, W. A. (2016). Marijuana: Health effects of recreational and medical use. Harvard Health Publications. Retrieved June 6, 2017, from http://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/the-health-effects-of-marijuana-from-recreational-and-medical-use-2016081910180
2. McGreevy, P. (2016). California initiative draws fire for opening the door to TV ads that promote pot smoking. Los Angeles Times. Retrieved June 6, 2017, from http://www.latimes.com/politics/la-pol-ca-california-pot-ads-20160731-snap-story.html

Medicinal – img34068

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Medicinal use of marijuana has its origins in ancient medical practice and has been prescribed to patients for treatment including for muscle sclerosis, cancer-related pain, and menstrual cramps.1 In the United States, marijuana maintains its status as a Schedule 1 drug under federal law (i.e. a drug that has no medicinal value and high potency for abuse), while more than 20 states in the US have recognized its role in medicine and have medical marijuana laws in place.

Advertising regulations for medical marijuana dispensaries and manufacturers vary widely across the states. In this theme, you will find advertisements marketing marijuana for a broad range of off-label symptoms and conditions. Infact, advertisements by some marijuana retailers often brand cannabis as a “cure-all” substance. For example, an advertisement titled “Operation Cannabis” distributed by WeedMemes.com displays a cartoon human anatomy indicating marijuana as a “neuroprotective” substance, an “antioxidant,” and one that not only reverses carcinogenic effects and “kills cancer,” but also “stimulates bone growth.”

Many advertisements picture a model dressed in a doctor’s white coat next to text that reads: “Marijuana Doctor,” or “Schedule an Appointment” (e.g.1-800MedicanMarijuana.com). The alleged medical professionals in these advertisements often are featured holding marijuana, marijuana paraphernalia, or posing in a stance as if prescribing cannabis. These promotional materials also more often than not utilize dark and light shades of green to attract cannabis-seeking consumers, as well as display the cannabis universal symbol. These ads are being promoted on billboards, print and storefront ads, and digital sites. As the recreational and medical marijuana market continues to grow, the need of the hour is a federal policy that addresses among other things advertising regulations.

1. MD, W. A. (2016). Marijuana: Health effects of recreational and medical use. Harvard Health Publications. Retrieved June 6, 2017, from http://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/the-health-effects-of-marijuana-from-recreational-and-medical-use-2016081910180
2. McGreevy, P. (2016). California initiative draws fire for opening the door to TV ads that promote pot smoking. Los Angeles Times. Retrieved June 6, 2017, from http://www.latimes.com/politics/la-pol-ca-california-pot-ads-20160731-snap-story.html

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Medicinal use of marijuana has its origins in ancient medical practice and has been prescribed to patients for treatment including for muscle sclerosis, cancer-related pain, and menstrual cramps.1 In the United States, marijuana maintains its status as a Schedule 1 drug under federal law (i.e. a drug that has no medicinal value and high potency for abuse), while more than 20 states in the US have recognized its role in medicine and have medical marijuana laws in place.

Advertising regulations for medical marijuana dispensaries and manufacturers vary widely across the states. In this theme, you will find advertisements marketing marijuana for a broad range of off-label symptoms and conditions. Infact, advertisements by some marijuana retailers often brand cannabis as a “cure-all” substance. For example, an advertisement titled “Operation Cannabis” distributed by WeedMemes.com displays a cartoon human anatomy indicating marijuana as a “neuroprotective” substance, an “antioxidant,” and one that not only reverses carcinogenic effects and “kills cancer,” but also “stimulates bone growth.”

Many advertisements picture a model dressed in a doctor’s white coat next to text that reads: “Marijuana Doctor,” or “Schedule an Appointment” (e.g.1-800MedicanMarijuana.com). The alleged medical professionals in these advertisements often are featured holding marijuana, marijuana paraphernalia, or posing in a stance as if prescribing cannabis. These promotional materials also more often than not utilize dark and light shades of green to attract cannabis-seeking consumers, as well as display the cannabis universal symbol. These ads are being promoted on billboards, print and storefront ads, and digital sites. As the recreational and medical marijuana market continues to grow, the need of the hour is a federal policy that addresses among other things advertising regulations.

1. MD, W. A. (2016). Marijuana: Health effects of recreational and medical use. Harvard Health Publications. Retrieved June 6, 2017, from http://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/the-health-effects-of-marijuana-from-recreational-and-medical-use-2016081910180
2. McGreevy, P. (2016). California initiative draws fire for opening the door to TV ads that promote pot smoking. Los Angeles Times. Retrieved June 6, 2017, from http://www.latimes.com/politics/la-pol-ca-california-pot-ads-20160731-snap-story.html

Medicinal – img34070

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Medicinal use of marijuana has its origins in ancient medical practice and has been prescribed to patients for treatment including for muscle sclerosis, cancer-related pain, and menstrual cramps.1 In the United States, marijuana maintains its status as a Schedule 1 drug under federal law (i.e. a drug that has no medicinal value and high potency for abuse), while more than 20 states in the US have recognized its role in medicine and have medical marijuana laws in place.

Advertising regulations for medical marijuana dispensaries and manufacturers vary widely across the states. In this theme, you will find advertisements marketing marijuana for a broad range of off-label symptoms and conditions. Infact, advertisements by some marijuana retailers often brand cannabis as a “cure-all” substance. For example, an advertisement titled “Operation Cannabis” distributed by WeedMemes.com displays a cartoon human anatomy indicating marijuana as a “neuroprotective” substance, an “antioxidant,” and one that not only reverses carcinogenic effects and “kills cancer,” but also “stimulates bone growth.”

Many advertisements picture a model dressed in a doctor’s white coat next to text that reads: “Marijuana Doctor,” or “Schedule an Appointment” (e.g.1-800MedicanMarijuana.com). The alleged medical professionals in these advertisements often are featured holding marijuana, marijuana paraphernalia, or posing in a stance as if prescribing cannabis. These promotional materials also more often than not utilize dark and light shades of green to attract cannabis-seeking consumers, as well as display the cannabis universal symbol. These ads are being promoted on billboards, print and storefront ads, and digital sites. As the recreational and medical marijuana market continues to grow, the need of the hour is a federal policy that addresses among other things advertising regulations.

1. MD, W. A. (2016). Marijuana: Health effects of recreational and medical use. Harvard Health Publications. Retrieved June 6, 2017, from http://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/the-health-effects-of-marijuana-from-recreational-and-medical-use-2016081910180
2. McGreevy, P. (2016). California initiative draws fire for opening the door to TV ads that promote pot smoking. Los Angeles Times. Retrieved June 6, 2017, from http://www.latimes.com/politics/la-pol-ca-california-pot-ads-20160731-snap-story.html

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Medicinal use of marijuana has its origins in ancient medical practice and has been prescribed to patients for treatment including for muscle sclerosis, cancer-related pain, and menstrual cramps.1 In the United States, marijuana maintains its status as a Schedule 1 drug under federal law (i.e. a drug that has no medicinal value and high potency for abuse), while more than 20 states in the US have recognized its role in medicine and have medical marijuana laws in place.

Advertising regulations for medical marijuana dispensaries and manufacturers vary widely across the states. In this theme, you will find advertisements marketing marijuana for a broad range of off-label symptoms and conditions. Infact, advertisements by some marijuana retailers often brand cannabis as a “cure-all” substance. For example, an advertisement titled “Operation Cannabis” distributed by WeedMemes.com displays a cartoon human anatomy indicating marijuana as a “neuroprotective” substance, an “antioxidant,” and one that not only reverses carcinogenic effects and “kills cancer,” but also “stimulates bone growth.”

Many advertisements picture a model dressed in a doctor’s white coat next to text that reads: “Marijuana Doctor,” or “Schedule an Appointment” (e.g.1-800MedicanMarijuana.com). The alleged medical professionals in these advertisements often are featured holding marijuana, marijuana paraphernalia, or posing in a stance as if prescribing cannabis. These promotional materials also more often than not utilize dark and light shades of green to attract cannabis-seeking consumers, as well as display the cannabis universal symbol. These ads are being promoted on billboards, print and storefront ads, and digital sites. As the recreational and medical marijuana market continues to grow, the need of the hour is a federal policy that addresses among other things advertising regulations.

1. MD, W. A. (2016). Marijuana: Health effects of recreational and medical use. Harvard Health Publications. Retrieved June 6, 2017, from http://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/the-health-effects-of-marijuana-from-recreational-and-medical-use-2016081910180
2. McGreevy, P. (2016). California initiative draws fire for opening the door to TV ads that promote pot smoking. Los Angeles Times. Retrieved June 6, 2017, from http://www.latimes.com/politics/la-pol-ca-california-pot-ads-20160731-snap-story.html

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Medicinal use of marijuana has its origins in ancient medical practice and has been prescribed to patients for treatment including for muscle sclerosis, cancer-related pain, and menstrual cramps.1 In the United States, marijuana maintains its status as a Schedule 1 drug under federal law (i.e. a drug that has no medicinal value and high potency for abuse), while more than 20 states in the US have recognized its role in medicine and have medical marijuana laws in place.

Advertising regulations for medical marijuana dispensaries and manufacturers vary widely across the states. In this theme, you will find advertisements marketing marijuana for a broad range of off-label symptoms and conditions. Infact, advertisements by some marijuana retailers often brand cannabis as a “cure-all” substance. For example, an advertisement titled “Operation Cannabis” distributed by WeedMemes.com displays a cartoon human anatomy indicating marijuana as a “neuroprotective” substance, an “antioxidant,” and one that not only reverses carcinogenic effects and “kills cancer,” but also “stimulates bone growth.”

Many advertisements picture a model dressed in a doctor’s white coat next to text that reads: “Marijuana Doctor,” or “Schedule an Appointment” (e.g.1-800MedicanMarijuana.com). The alleged medical professionals in these advertisements often are featured holding marijuana, marijuana paraphernalia, or posing in a stance as if prescribing cannabis. These promotional materials also more often than not utilize dark and light shades of green to attract cannabis-seeking consumers, as well as display the cannabis universal symbol. These ads are being promoted on billboards, print and storefront ads, and digital sites. As the recreational and medical marijuana market continues to grow, the need of the hour is a federal policy that addresses among other things advertising regulations.

1. MD, W. A. (2016). Marijuana: Health effects of recreational and medical use. Harvard Health Publications. Retrieved June 6, 2017, from http://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/the-health-effects-of-marijuana-from-recreational-and-medical-use-2016081910180
2. McGreevy, P. (2016). California initiative draws fire for opening the door to TV ads that promote pot smoking. Los Angeles Times. Retrieved June 6, 2017, from http://www.latimes.com/politics/la-pol-ca-california-pot-ads-20160731-snap-story.html

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Medicinal use of marijuana has its origins in ancient medical practice and has been prescribed to patients for treatment including for muscle sclerosis, cancer-related pain, and menstrual cramps.1 In the United States, marijuana maintains its status as a Schedule 1 drug under federal law (i.e. a drug that has no medicinal value and high potency for abuse), while more than 20 states in the US have recognized its role in medicine and have medical marijuana laws in place.

Advertising regulations for medical marijuana dispensaries and manufacturers vary widely across the states. In this theme, you will find advertisements marketing marijuana for a broad range of off-label symptoms and conditions. Infact, advertisements by some marijuana retailers often brand cannabis as a “cure-all” substance. For example, an advertisement titled “Operation Cannabis” distributed by WeedMemes.com displays a cartoon human anatomy indicating marijuana as a “neuroprotective” substance, an “antioxidant,” and one that not only reverses carcinogenic effects and “kills cancer,” but also “stimulates bone growth.”

Many advertisements picture a model dressed in a doctor’s white coat next to text that reads: “Marijuana Doctor,” or “Schedule an Appointment” (e.g.1-800MedicanMarijuana.com). The alleged medical professionals in these advertisements often are featured holding marijuana, marijuana paraphernalia, or posing in a stance as if prescribing cannabis. These promotional materials also more often than not utilize dark and light shades of green to attract cannabis-seeking consumers, as well as display the cannabis universal symbol. These ads are being promoted on billboards, print and storefront ads, and digital sites. As the recreational and medical marijuana market continues to grow, the need of the hour is a federal policy that addresses among other things advertising regulations.

1. MD, W. A. (2016). Marijuana: Health effects of recreational and medical use. Harvard Health Publications. Retrieved June 6, 2017, from http://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/the-health-effects-of-marijuana-from-recreational-and-medical-use-2016081910180
2. McGreevy, P. (2016). California initiative draws fire for opening the door to TV ads that promote pot smoking. Los Angeles Times. Retrieved June 6, 2017, from http://www.latimes.com/politics/la-pol-ca-california-pot-ads-20160731-snap-story.html

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Medicinal use of marijuana has its origins in ancient medical practice and has been prescribed to patients for treatment including for muscle sclerosis, cancer-related pain, and menstrual cramps.1 In the United States, marijuana maintains its status as a Schedule 1 drug under federal law (i.e. a drug that has no medicinal value and high potency for abuse), while more than 20 states in the US have recognized its role in medicine and have medical marijuana laws in place.

Advertising regulations for medical marijuana dispensaries and manufacturers vary widely across the states. In this theme, you will find advertisements marketing marijuana for a broad range of off-label symptoms and conditions. Infact, advertisements by some marijuana retailers often brand cannabis as a “cure-all” substance. For example, an advertisement titled “Operation Cannabis” distributed by WeedMemes.com displays a cartoon human anatomy indicating marijuana as a “neuroprotective” substance, an “antioxidant,” and one that not only reverses carcinogenic effects and “kills cancer,” but also “stimulates bone growth.”

Many advertisements picture a model dressed in a doctor’s white coat next to text that reads: “Marijuana Doctor,” or “Schedule an Appointment” (e.g.1-800MedicanMarijuana.com). The alleged medical professionals in these advertisements often are featured holding marijuana, marijuana paraphernalia, or posing in a stance as if prescribing cannabis. These promotional materials also more often than not utilize dark and light shades of green to attract cannabis-seeking consumers, as well as display the cannabis universal symbol. These ads are being promoted on billboards, print and storefront ads, and digital sites. As the recreational and medical marijuana market continues to grow, the need of the hour is a federal policy that addresses among other things advertising regulations.

1. MD, W. A. (2016). Marijuana: Health effects of recreational and medical use. Harvard Health Publications. Retrieved June 6, 2017, from http://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/the-health-effects-of-marijuana-from-recreational-and-medical-use-2016081910180
2. McGreevy, P. (2016). California initiative draws fire for opening the door to TV ads that promote pot smoking. Los Angeles Times. Retrieved June 6, 2017, from http://www.latimes.com/politics/la-pol-ca-california-pot-ads-20160731-snap-story.html

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Medicinal use of marijuana has its origins in ancient medical practice and has been prescribed to patients for treatment including for muscle sclerosis, cancer-related pain, and menstrual cramps.1 In the United States, marijuana maintains its status as a Schedule 1 drug under federal law (i.e. a drug that has no medicinal value and high potency for abuse), while more than 20 states in the US have recognized its role in medicine and have medical marijuana laws in place.

Advertising regulations for medical marijuana dispensaries and manufacturers vary widely across the states. In this theme, you will find advertisements marketing marijuana for a broad range of off-label symptoms and conditions. Infact, advertisements by some marijuana retailers often brand cannabis as a “cure-all” substance. For example, an advertisement titled “Operation Cannabis” distributed by WeedMemes.com displays a cartoon human anatomy indicating marijuana as a “neuroprotective” substance, an “antioxidant,” and one that not only reverses carcinogenic effects and “kills cancer,” but also “stimulates bone growth.”

Many advertisements picture a model dressed in a doctor’s white coat next to text that reads: “Marijuana Doctor,” or “Schedule an Appointment” (e.g.1-800MedicanMarijuana.com). The alleged medical professionals in these advertisements often are featured holding marijuana, marijuana paraphernalia, or posing in a stance as if prescribing cannabis. These promotional materials also more often than not utilize dark and light shades of green to attract cannabis-seeking consumers, as well as display the cannabis universal symbol. These ads are being promoted on billboards, print and storefront ads, and digital sites. As the recreational and medical marijuana market continues to grow, the need of the hour is a federal policy that addresses among other things advertising regulations.

1. MD, W. A. (2016). Marijuana: Health effects of recreational and medical use. Harvard Health Publications. Retrieved June 6, 2017, from http://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/the-health-effects-of-marijuana-from-recreational-and-medical-use-2016081910180
2. McGreevy, P. (2016). California initiative draws fire for opening the door to TV ads that promote pot smoking. Los Angeles Times. Retrieved June 6, 2017, from http://www.latimes.com/politics/la-pol-ca-california-pot-ads-20160731-snap-story.html

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Medicinal use of marijuana has its origins in ancient medical practice and has been prescribed to patients for treatment including for muscle sclerosis, cancer-related pain, and menstrual cramps.1 In the United States, marijuana maintains its status as a Schedule 1 drug under federal law (i.e. a drug that has no medicinal value and high potency for abuse), while more than 20 states in the US have recognized its role in medicine and have medical marijuana laws in place.

Advertising regulations for medical marijuana dispensaries and manufacturers vary widely across the states. In this theme, you will find advertisements marketing marijuana for a broad range of off-label symptoms and conditions. Infact, advertisements by some marijuana retailers often brand cannabis as a “cure-all” substance. For example, an advertisement titled “Operation Cannabis” distributed by WeedMemes.com displays a cartoon human anatomy indicating marijuana as a “neuroprotective” substance, an “antioxidant,” and one that not only reverses carcinogenic effects and “kills cancer,” but also “stimulates bone growth.”

Many advertisements picture a model dressed in a doctor’s white coat next to text that reads: “Marijuana Doctor,” or “Schedule an Appointment” (e.g.1-800MedicanMarijuana.com). The alleged medical professionals in these advertisements often are featured holding marijuana, marijuana paraphernalia, or posing in a stance as if prescribing cannabis. These promotional materials also more often than not utilize dark and light shades of green to attract cannabis-seeking consumers, as well as display the cannabis universal symbol. These ads are being promoted on billboards, print and storefront ads, and digital sites. As the recreational and medical marijuana market continues to grow, the need of the hour is a federal policy that addresses among other things advertising regulations.

1. MD, W. A. (2016). Marijuana: Health effects of recreational and medical use. Harvard Health Publications. Retrieved June 6, 2017, from http://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/the-health-effects-of-marijuana-from-recreational-and-medical-use-2016081910180
2. McGreevy, P. (2016). California initiative draws fire for opening the door to TV ads that promote pot smoking. Los Angeles Times. Retrieved June 6, 2017, from http://www.latimes.com/politics/la-pol-ca-california-pot-ads-20160731-snap-story.html

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Medicinal use of marijuana has its origins in ancient medical practice and has been prescribed to patients for treatment including for muscle sclerosis, cancer-related pain, and menstrual cramps.1 In the United States, marijuana maintains its status as a Schedule 1 drug under federal law (i.e. a drug that has no medicinal value and high potency for abuse), while more than 20 states in the US have recognized its role in medicine and have medical marijuana laws in place.

Advertising regulations for medical marijuana dispensaries and manufacturers vary widely across the states. In this theme, you will find advertisements marketing marijuana for a broad range of off-label symptoms and conditions. Infact, advertisements by some marijuana retailers often brand cannabis as a “cure-all” substance. For example, an advertisement titled “Operation Cannabis” distributed by WeedMemes.com displays a cartoon human anatomy indicating marijuana as a “neuroprotective” substance, an “antioxidant,” and one that not only reverses carcinogenic effects and “kills cancer,” but also “stimulates bone growth.”

Many advertisements picture a model dressed in a doctor’s white coat next to text that reads: “Marijuana Doctor,” or “Schedule an Appointment” (e.g.1-800MedicanMarijuana.com). The alleged medical professionals in these advertisements often are featured holding marijuana, marijuana paraphernalia, or posing in a stance as if prescribing cannabis. These promotional materials also more often than not utilize dark and light shades of green to attract cannabis-seeking consumers, as well as display the cannabis universal symbol. These ads are being promoted on billboards, print and storefront ads, and digital sites. As the recreational and medical marijuana market continues to grow, the need of the hour is a federal policy that addresses among other things advertising regulations.

1. MD, W. A. (2016). Marijuana: Health effects of recreational and medical use. Harvard Health Publications. Retrieved June 6, 2017, from http://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/the-health-effects-of-marijuana-from-recreational-and-medical-use-2016081910180
2. McGreevy, P. (2016). California initiative draws fire for opening the door to TV ads that promote pot smoking. Los Angeles Times. Retrieved June 6, 2017, from http://www.latimes.com/politics/la-pol-ca-california-pot-ads-20160731-snap-story.html

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Medicinal use of marijuana has its origins in ancient medical practice and has been prescribed to patients for treatment including for muscle sclerosis, cancer-related pain, and menstrual cramps.1 In the United States, marijuana maintains its status as a Schedule 1 drug under federal law (i.e. a drug that has no medicinal value and high potency for abuse), while more than 20 states in the US have recognized its role in medicine and have medical marijuana laws in place.

Advertising regulations for medical marijuana dispensaries and manufacturers vary widely across the states. In this theme, you will find advertisements marketing marijuana for a broad range of off-label symptoms and conditions. Infact, advertisements by some marijuana retailers often brand cannabis as a “cure-all” substance. For example, an advertisement titled “Operation Cannabis” distributed by WeedMemes.com displays a cartoon human anatomy indicating marijuana as a “neuroprotective” substance, an “antioxidant,” and one that not only reverses carcinogenic effects and “kills cancer,” but also “stimulates bone growth.”

Many advertisements picture a model dressed in a doctor’s white coat next to text that reads: “Marijuana Doctor,” or “Schedule an Appointment” (e.g.1-800MedicanMarijuana.com). The alleged medical professionals in these advertisements often are featured holding marijuana, marijuana paraphernalia, or posing in a stance as if prescribing cannabis. These promotional materials also more often than not utilize dark and light shades of green to attract cannabis-seeking consumers, as well as display the cannabis universal symbol. These ads are being promoted on billboards, print and storefront ads, and digital sites. As the recreational and medical marijuana market continues to grow, the need of the hour is a federal policy that addresses among other things advertising regulations.

1. MD, W. A. (2016). Marijuana: Health effects of recreational and medical use. Harvard Health Publications. Retrieved June 6, 2017, from http://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/the-health-effects-of-marijuana-from-recreational-and-medical-use-2016081910180
2. McGreevy, P. (2016). California initiative draws fire for opening the door to TV ads that promote pot smoking. Los Angeles Times. Retrieved June 6, 2017, from http://www.latimes.com/politics/la-pol-ca-california-pot-ads-20160731-snap-story.html

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Medicinal use of marijuana has its origins in ancient medical practice and has been prescribed to patients for treatment including for muscle sclerosis, cancer-related pain, and menstrual cramps.1 In the United States, marijuana maintains its status as a Schedule 1 drug under federal law (i.e. a drug that has no medicinal value and high potency for abuse), while more than 20 states in the US have recognized its role in medicine and have medical marijuana laws in place.

Advertising regulations for medical marijuana dispensaries and manufacturers vary widely across the states. In this theme, you will find advertisements marketing marijuana for a broad range of off-label symptoms and conditions. Infact, advertisements by some marijuana retailers often brand cannabis as a “cure-all” substance. For example, an advertisement titled “Operation Cannabis” distributed by WeedMemes.com displays a cartoon human anatomy indicating marijuana as a “neuroprotective” substance, an “antioxidant,” and one that not only reverses carcinogenic effects and “kills cancer,” but also “stimulates bone growth.”

Many advertisements picture a model dressed in a doctor’s white coat next to text that reads: “Marijuana Doctor,” or “Schedule an Appointment” (e.g.1-800MedicanMarijuana.com). The alleged medical professionals in these advertisements often are featured holding marijuana, marijuana paraphernalia, or posing in a stance as if prescribing cannabis. These promotional materials also more often than not utilize dark and light shades of green to attract cannabis-seeking consumers, as well as display the cannabis universal symbol. These ads are being promoted on billboards, print and storefront ads, and digital sites. As the recreational and medical marijuana market continues to grow, the need of the hour is a federal policy that addresses among other things advertising regulations.

1. MD, W. A. (2016). Marijuana: Health effects of recreational and medical use. Harvard Health Publications. Retrieved June 6, 2017, from http://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/the-health-effects-of-marijuana-from-recreational-and-medical-use-2016081910180
2. McGreevy, P. (2016). California initiative draws fire for opening the door to TV ads that promote pot smoking. Los Angeles Times. Retrieved June 6, 2017, from http://www.latimes.com/politics/la-pol-ca-california-pot-ads-20160731-snap-story.html

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Medicinal use of marijuana has its origins in ancient medical practice and has been prescribed to patients for treatment including for muscle sclerosis, cancer-related pain, and menstrual cramps.1 In the United States, marijuana maintains its status as a Schedule 1 drug under federal law (i.e. a drug that has no medicinal value and high potency for abuse), while more than 20 states in the US have recognized its role in medicine and have medical marijuana laws in place.

Advertising regulations for medical marijuana dispensaries and manufacturers vary widely across the states. In this theme, you will find advertisements marketing marijuana for a broad range of off-label symptoms and conditions. Infact, advertisements by some marijuana retailers often brand cannabis as a “cure-all” substance. For example, an advertisement titled “Operation Cannabis” distributed by WeedMemes.com displays a cartoon human anatomy indicating marijuana as a “neuroprotective” substance, an “antioxidant,” and one that not only reverses carcinogenic effects and “kills cancer,” but also “stimulates bone growth.”

Many advertisements picture a model dressed in a doctor’s white coat next to text that reads: “Marijuana Doctor,” or “Schedule an Appointment” (e.g.1-800MedicanMarijuana.com). The alleged medical professionals in these advertisements often are featured holding marijuana, marijuana paraphernalia, or posing in a stance as if prescribing cannabis. These promotional materials also more often than not utilize dark and light shades of green to attract cannabis-seeking consumers, as well as display the cannabis universal symbol. These ads are being promoted on billboards, print and storefront ads, and digital sites. As the recreational and medical marijuana market continues to grow, the need of the hour is a federal policy that addresses among other things advertising regulations.

1. MD, W. A. (2016). Marijuana: Health effects of recreational and medical use. Harvard Health Publications. Retrieved June 6, 2017, from http://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/the-health-effects-of-marijuana-from-recreational-and-medical-use-2016081910180
2. McGreevy, P. (2016). California initiative draws fire for opening the door to TV ads that promote pot smoking. Los Angeles Times. Retrieved June 6, 2017, from http://www.latimes.com/politics/la-pol-ca-california-pot-ads-20160731-snap-story.html

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Medicinal use of marijuana has its origins in ancient medical practice and has been prescribed to patients for treatment including for muscle sclerosis, cancer-related pain, and menstrual cramps.1 In the United States, marijuana maintains its status as a Schedule 1 drug under federal law (i.e. a drug that has no medicinal value and high potency for abuse), while more than 20 states in the US have recognized its role in medicine and have medical marijuana laws in place.

Advertising regulations for medical marijuana dispensaries and manufacturers vary widely across the states. In this theme, you will find advertisements marketing marijuana for a broad range of off-label symptoms and conditions. Infact, advertisements by some marijuana retailers often brand cannabis as a “cure-all” substance. For example, an advertisement titled “Operation Cannabis” distributed by WeedMemes.com displays a cartoon human anatomy indicating marijuana as a “neuroprotective” substance, an “antioxidant,” and one that not only reverses carcinogenic effects and “kills cancer,” but also “stimulates bone growth.”

Many advertisements picture a model dressed in a doctor’s white coat next to text that reads: “Marijuana Doctor,” or “Schedule an Appointment” (e.g.1-800MedicanMarijuana.com). The alleged medical professionals in these advertisements often are featured holding marijuana, marijuana paraphernalia, or posing in a stance as if prescribing cannabis. These promotional materials also more often than not utilize dark and light shades of green to attract cannabis-seeking consumers, as well as display the cannabis universal symbol. These ads are being promoted on billboards, print and storefront ads, and digital sites. As the recreational and medical marijuana market continues to grow, the need of the hour is a federal policy that addresses among other things advertising regulations.

1. MD, W. A. (2016). Marijuana: Health effects of recreational and medical use. Harvard Health Publications. Retrieved June 6, 2017, from http://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/the-health-effects-of-marijuana-from-recreational-and-medical-use-2016081910180
2. McGreevy, P. (2016). California initiative draws fire for opening the door to TV ads that promote pot smoking. Los Angeles Times. Retrieved June 6, 2017, from http://www.latimes.com/politics/la-pol-ca-california-pot-ads-20160731-snap-story.html

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Medicinal use of marijuana has its origins in ancient medical practice and has been prescribed to patients for treatment including for muscle sclerosis, cancer-related pain, and menstrual cramps.1 In the United States, marijuana maintains its status as a Schedule 1 drug under federal law (i.e. a drug that has no medicinal value and high potency for abuse), while more than 20 states in the US have recognized its role in medicine and have medical marijuana laws in place.

Advertising regulations for medical marijuana dispensaries and manufacturers vary widely across the states. In this theme, you will find advertisements marketing marijuana for a broad range of off-label symptoms and conditions. Infact, advertisements by some marijuana retailers often brand cannabis as a “cure-all” substance. For example, an advertisement titled “Operation Cannabis” distributed by WeedMemes.com displays a cartoon human anatomy indicating marijuana as a “neuroprotective” substance, an “antioxidant,” and one that not only reverses carcinogenic effects and “kills cancer,” but also “stimulates bone growth.”

Many advertisements picture a model dressed in a doctor’s white coat next to text that reads: “Marijuana Doctor,” or “Schedule an Appointment” (e.g.1-800MedicanMarijuana.com). The alleged medical professionals in these advertisements often are featured holding marijuana, marijuana paraphernalia, or posing in a stance as if prescribing cannabis. These promotional materials also more often than not utilize dark and light shades of green to attract cannabis-seeking consumers, as well as display the cannabis universal symbol. These ads are being promoted on billboards, print and storefront ads, and digital sites. As the recreational and medical marijuana market continues to grow, the need of the hour is a federal policy that addresses among other things advertising regulations.

1. MD, W. A. (2016). Marijuana: Health effects of recreational and medical use. Harvard Health Publications. Retrieved June 6, 2017, from http://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/the-health-effects-of-marijuana-from-recreational-and-medical-use-2016081910180
2. McGreevy, P. (2016). California initiative draws fire for opening the door to TV ads that promote pot smoking. Los Angeles Times. Retrieved June 6, 2017, from http://www.latimes.com/politics/la-pol-ca-california-pot-ads-20160731-snap-story.html

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Medicinal use of marijuana has its origins in ancient medical practice and has been prescribed to patients for treatment including for muscle sclerosis, cancer-related pain, and menstrual cramps.1 In the United States, marijuana maintains its status as a Schedule 1 drug under federal law (i.e. a drug that has no medicinal value and high potency for abuse), while more than 20 states in the US have recognized its role in medicine and have medical marijuana laws in place.

Advertising regulations for medical marijuana dispensaries and manufacturers vary widely across the states. In this theme, you will find advertisements marketing marijuana for a broad range of off-label symptoms and conditions. Infact, advertisements by some marijuana retailers often brand cannabis as a “cure-all” substance. For example, an advertisement titled “Operation Cannabis” distributed by WeedMemes.com displays a cartoon human anatomy indicating marijuana as a “neuroprotective” substance, an “antioxidant,” and one that not only reverses carcinogenic effects and “kills cancer,” but also “stimulates bone growth.”

Many advertisements picture a model dressed in a doctor’s white coat next to text that reads: “Marijuana Doctor,” or “Schedule an Appointment” (e.g.1-800MedicanMarijuana.com). The alleged medical professionals in these advertisements often are featured holding marijuana, marijuana paraphernalia, or posing in a stance as if prescribing cannabis. These promotional materials also more often than not utilize dark and light shades of green to attract cannabis-seeking consumers, as well as display the cannabis universal symbol. These ads are being promoted on billboards, print and storefront ads, and digital sites. As the recreational and medical marijuana market continues to grow, the need of the hour is a federal policy that addresses among other things advertising regulations.

1. MD, W. A. (2016). Marijuana: Health effects of recreational and medical use. Harvard Health Publications. Retrieved June 6, 2017, from http://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/the-health-effects-of-marijuana-from-recreational-and-medical-use-2016081910180
2. McGreevy, P. (2016). California initiative draws fire for opening the door to TV ads that promote pot smoking. Los Angeles Times. Retrieved June 6, 2017, from http://www.latimes.com/politics/la-pol-ca-california-pot-ads-20160731-snap-story.html

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Medicinal use of marijuana has its origins in ancient medical practice and has been prescribed to patients for treatment including for muscle sclerosis, cancer-related pain, and menstrual cramps.1 In the United States, marijuana maintains its status as a Schedule 1 drug under federal law (i.e. a drug that has no medicinal value and high potency for abuse), while more than 20 states in the US have recognized its role in medicine and have medical marijuana laws in place.

Advertising regulations for medical marijuana dispensaries and manufacturers vary widely across the states. In this theme, you will find advertisements marketing marijuana for a broad range of off-label symptoms and conditions. Infact, advertisements by some marijuana retailers often brand cannabis as a “cure-all” substance. For example, an advertisement titled “Operation Cannabis” distributed by WeedMemes.com displays a cartoon human anatomy indicating marijuana as a “neuroprotective” substance, an “antioxidant,” and one that not only reverses carcinogenic effects and “kills cancer,” but also “stimulates bone growth.”

Many advertisements picture a model dressed in a doctor’s white coat next to text that reads: “Marijuana Doctor,” or “Schedule an Appointment” (e.g.1-800MedicanMarijuana.com). The alleged medical professionals in these advertisements often are featured holding marijuana, marijuana paraphernalia, or posing in a stance as if prescribing cannabis. These promotional materials also more often than not utilize dark and light shades of green to attract cannabis-seeking consumers, as well as display the cannabis universal symbol. These ads are being promoted on billboards, print and storefront ads, and digital sites. As the recreational and medical marijuana market continues to grow, the need of the hour is a federal policy that addresses among other things advertising regulations.

1. MD, W. A. (2016). Marijuana: Health effects of recreational and medical use. Harvard Health Publications. Retrieved June 6, 2017, from http://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/the-health-effects-of-marijuana-from-recreational-and-medical-use-2016081910180
2. McGreevy, P. (2016). California initiative draws fire for opening the door to TV ads that promote pot smoking. Los Angeles Times. Retrieved June 6, 2017, from http://www.latimes.com/politics/la-pol-ca-california-pot-ads-20160731-snap-story.html

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Medicinal use of marijuana has its origins in ancient medical practice and has been prescribed to patients for treatment including for muscle sclerosis, cancer-related pain, and menstrual cramps.1 In the United States, marijuana maintains its status as a Schedule 1 drug under federal law (i.e. a drug that has no medicinal value and high potency for abuse), while more than 20 states in the US have recognized its role in medicine and have medical marijuana laws in place.

Advertising regulations for medical marijuana dispensaries and manufacturers vary widely across the states. In this theme, you will find advertisements marketing marijuana for a broad range of off-label symptoms and conditions. Infact, advertisements by some marijuana retailers often brand cannabis as a “cure-all” substance. For example, an advertisement titled “Operation Cannabis” distributed by WeedMemes.com displays a cartoon human anatomy indicating marijuana as a “neuroprotective” substance, an “antioxidant,” and one that not only reverses carcinogenic effects and “kills cancer,” but also “stimulates bone growth.”

Many advertisements picture a model dressed in a doctor’s white coat next to text that reads: “Marijuana Doctor,” or “Schedule an Appointment” (e.g.1-800MedicanMarijuana.com). The alleged medical professionals in these advertisements often are featured holding marijuana, marijuana paraphernalia, or posing in a stance as if prescribing cannabis. These promotional materials also more often than not utilize dark and light shades of green to attract cannabis-seeking consumers, as well as display the cannabis universal symbol. These ads are being promoted on billboards, print and storefront ads, and digital sites. As the recreational and medical marijuana market continues to grow, the need of the hour is a federal policy that addresses among other things advertising regulations.

1. MD, W. A. (2016). Marijuana: Health effects of recreational and medical use. Harvard Health Publications. Retrieved June 6, 2017, from http://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/the-health-effects-of-marijuana-from-recreational-and-medical-use-2016081910180
2. McGreevy, P. (2016). California initiative draws fire for opening the door to TV ads that promote pot smoking. Los Angeles Times. Retrieved June 6, 2017, from http://www.latimes.com/politics/la-pol-ca-california-pot-ads-20160731-snap-story.html

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Medicinal use of marijuana has its origins in ancient medical practice and has been prescribed to patients for treatment including for muscle sclerosis, cancer-related pain, and menstrual cramps.1 In the United States, marijuana maintains its status as a Schedule 1 drug under federal law (i.e. a drug that has no medicinal value and high potency for abuse), while more than 20 states in the US have recognized its role in medicine and have medical marijuana laws in place.

Advertising regulations for medical marijuana dispensaries and manufacturers vary widely across the states. In this theme, you will find advertisements marketing marijuana for a broad range of off-label symptoms and conditions. Infact, advertisements by some marijuana retailers often brand cannabis as a “cure-all” substance. For example, an advertisement titled “Operation Cannabis” distributed by WeedMemes.com displays a cartoon human anatomy indicating marijuana as a “neuroprotective” substance, an “antioxidant,” and one that not only reverses carcinogenic effects and “kills cancer,” but also “stimulates bone growth.”

Many advertisements picture a model dressed in a doctor’s white coat next to text that reads: “Marijuana Doctor,” or “Schedule an Appointment” (e.g.1-800MedicanMarijuana.com). The alleged medical professionals in these advertisements often are featured holding marijuana, marijuana paraphernalia, or posing in a stance as if prescribing cannabis. These promotional materials also more often than not utilize dark and light shades of green to attract cannabis-seeking consumers, as well as display the cannabis universal symbol. These ads are being promoted on billboards, print and storefront ads, and digital sites. As the recreational and medical marijuana market continues to grow, the need of the hour is a federal policy that addresses among other things advertising regulations.

1. MD, W. A. (2016). Marijuana: Health effects of recreational and medical use. Harvard Health Publications. Retrieved June 6, 2017, from http://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/the-health-effects-of-marijuana-from-recreational-and-medical-use-2016081910180
2. McGreevy, P. (2016). California initiative draws fire for opening the door to TV ads that promote pot smoking. Los Angeles Times. Retrieved June 6, 2017, from http://www.latimes.com/politics/la-pol-ca-california-pot-ads-20160731-snap-story.html

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Medicinal use of marijuana has its origins in ancient medical practice and has been prescribed to patients for treatment including for muscle sclerosis, cancer-related pain, and menstrual cramps.1 In the United States, marijuana maintains its status as a Schedule 1 drug under federal law (i.e. a drug that has no medicinal value and high potency for abuse), while more than 20 states in the US have recognized its role in medicine and have medical marijuana laws in place.

Advertising regulations for medical marijuana dispensaries and manufacturers vary widely across the states. In this theme, you will find advertisements marketing marijuana for a broad range of off-label symptoms and conditions. Infact, advertisements by some marijuana retailers often brand cannabis as a “cure-all” substance. For example, an advertisement titled “Operation Cannabis” distributed by WeedMemes.com displays a cartoon human anatomy indicating marijuana as a “neuroprotective” substance, an “antioxidant,” and one that not only reverses carcinogenic effects and “kills cancer,” but also “stimulates bone growth.”

Many advertisements picture a model dressed in a doctor’s white coat next to text that reads: “Marijuana Doctor,” or “Schedule an Appointment” (e.g.1-800MedicanMarijuana.com). The alleged medical professionals in these advertisements often are featured holding marijuana, marijuana paraphernalia, or posing in a stance as if prescribing cannabis. These promotional materials also more often than not utilize dark and light shades of green to attract cannabis-seeking consumers, as well as display the cannabis universal symbol. These ads are being promoted on billboards, print and storefront ads, and digital sites. As the recreational and medical marijuana market continues to grow, the need of the hour is a federal policy that addresses among other things advertising regulations.

1. MD, W. A. (2016). Marijuana: Health effects of recreational and medical use. Harvard Health Publications. Retrieved June 6, 2017, from http://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/the-health-effects-of-marijuana-from-recreational-and-medical-use-2016081910180
2. McGreevy, P. (2016). California initiative draws fire for opening the door to TV ads that promote pot smoking. Los Angeles Times. Retrieved June 6, 2017, from http://www.latimes.com/politics/la-pol-ca-california-pot-ads-20160731-snap-story.html

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Medicinal use of marijuana has its origins in ancient medical practice and has been prescribed to patients for treatment including for muscle sclerosis, cancer-related pain, and menstrual cramps.1 In the United States, marijuana maintains its status as a Schedule 1 drug under federal law (i.e. a drug that has no medicinal value and high potency for abuse), while more than 20 states in the US have recognized its role in medicine and have medical marijuana laws in place.

Advertising regulations for medical marijuana dispensaries and manufacturers vary widely across the states. In this theme, you will find advertisements marketing marijuana for a broad range of off-label symptoms and conditions. Infact, advertisements by some marijuana retailers often brand cannabis as a “cure-all” substance. For example, an advertisement titled “Operation Cannabis” distributed by WeedMemes.com displays a cartoon human anatomy indicating marijuana as a “neuroprotective” substance, an “antioxidant,” and one that not only reverses carcinogenic effects and “kills cancer,” but also “stimulates bone growth.”

Many advertisements picture a model dressed in a doctor’s white coat next to text that reads: “Marijuana Doctor,” or “Schedule an Appointment” (e.g.1-800MedicanMarijuana.com). The alleged medical professionals in these advertisements often are featured holding marijuana, marijuana paraphernalia, or posing in a stance as if prescribing cannabis. These promotional materials also more often than not utilize dark and light shades of green to attract cannabis-seeking consumers, as well as display the cannabis universal symbol. These ads are being promoted on billboards, print and storefront ads, and digital sites. As the recreational and medical marijuana market continues to grow, the need of the hour is a federal policy that addresses among other things advertising regulations.

1. MD, W. A. (2016). Marijuana: Health effects of recreational and medical use. Harvard Health Publications. Retrieved June 6, 2017, from http://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/the-health-effects-of-marijuana-from-recreational-and-medical-use-2016081910180
2. McGreevy, P. (2016). California initiative draws fire for opening the door to TV ads that promote pot smoking. Los Angeles Times. Retrieved June 6, 2017, from http://www.latimes.com/politics/la-pol-ca-california-pot-ads-20160731-snap-story.html

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Medicinal use of marijuana has its origins in ancient medical practice and has been prescribed to patients for treatment including for muscle sclerosis, cancer-related pain, and menstrual cramps.1 In the United States, marijuana maintains its status as a Schedule 1 drug under federal law (i.e. a drug that has no medicinal value and high potency for abuse), while more than 20 states in the US have recognized its role in medicine and have medical marijuana laws in place.

Advertising regulations for medical marijuana dispensaries and manufacturers vary widely across the states. In this theme, you will find advertisements marketing marijuana for a broad range of off-label symptoms and conditions. Infact, advertisements by some marijuana retailers often brand cannabis as a “cure-all” substance. For example, an advertisement titled “Operation Cannabis” distributed by WeedMemes.com displays a cartoon human anatomy indicating marijuana as a “neuroprotective” substance, an “antioxidant,” and one that not only reverses carcinogenic effects and “kills cancer,” but also “stimulates bone growth.”

Many advertisements picture a model dressed in a doctor’s white coat next to text that reads: “Marijuana Doctor,” or “Schedule an Appointment” (e.g.1-800MedicanMarijuana.com). The alleged medical professionals in these advertisements often are featured holding marijuana, marijuana paraphernalia, or posing in a stance as if prescribing cannabis. These promotional materials also more often than not utilize dark and light shades of green to attract cannabis-seeking consumers, as well as display the cannabis universal symbol. These ads are being promoted on billboards, print and storefront ads, and digital sites. As the recreational and medical marijuana market continues to grow, the need of the hour is a federal policy that addresses among other things advertising regulations.

1. MD, W. A. (2016). Marijuana: Health effects of recreational and medical use. Harvard Health Publications. Retrieved June 6, 2017, from http://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/the-health-effects-of-marijuana-from-recreational-and-medical-use-2016081910180
2. McGreevy, P. (2016). California initiative draws fire for opening the door to TV ads that promote pot smoking. Los Angeles Times. Retrieved June 6, 2017, from http://www.latimes.com/politics/la-pol-ca-california-pot-ads-20160731-snap-story.html

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Medicinal use of marijuana has its origins in ancient medical practice and has been prescribed to patients for treatment including for muscle sclerosis, cancer-related pain, and menstrual cramps.1 In the United States, marijuana maintains its status as a Schedule 1 drug under federal law (i.e. a drug that has no medicinal value and high potency for abuse), while more than 20 states in the US have recognized its role in medicine and have medical marijuana laws in place.

Advertising regulations for medical marijuana dispensaries and manufacturers vary widely across the states. In this theme, you will find advertisements marketing marijuana for a broad range of off-label symptoms and conditions. Infact, advertisements by some marijuana retailers often brand cannabis as a “cure-all” substance. For example, an advertisement titled “Operation Cannabis” distributed by WeedMemes.com displays a cartoon human anatomy indicating marijuana as a “neuroprotective” substance, an “antioxidant,” and one that not only reverses carcinogenic effects and “kills cancer,” but also “stimulates bone growth.”

Many advertisements picture a model dressed in a doctor’s white coat next to text that reads: “Marijuana Doctor,” or “Schedule an Appointment” (e.g.1-800MedicanMarijuana.com). The alleged medical professionals in these advertisements often are featured holding marijuana, marijuana paraphernalia, or posing in a stance as if prescribing cannabis. These promotional materials also more often than not utilize dark and light shades of green to attract cannabis-seeking consumers, as well as display the cannabis universal symbol. These ads are being promoted on billboards, print and storefront ads, and digital sites. As the recreational and medical marijuana market continues to grow, the need of the hour is a federal policy that addresses among other things advertising regulations.

1. MD, W. A. (2016). Marijuana: Health effects of recreational and medical use. Harvard Health Publications. Retrieved June 6, 2017, from http://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/the-health-effects-of-marijuana-from-recreational-and-medical-use-2016081910180
2. McGreevy, P. (2016). California initiative draws fire for opening the door to TV ads that promote pot smoking. Los Angeles Times. Retrieved June 6, 2017, from http://www.latimes.com/politics/la-pol-ca-california-pot-ads-20160731-snap-story.html

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Medicinal use of marijuana has its origins in ancient medical practice and has been prescribed to patients for treatment including for muscle sclerosis, cancer-related pain, and menstrual cramps.1 In the United States, marijuana maintains its status as a Schedule 1 drug under federal law (i.e. a drug that has no medicinal value and high potency for abuse), while more than 20 states in the US have recognized its role in medicine and have medical marijuana laws in place.

Advertising regulations for medical marijuana dispensaries and manufacturers vary widely across the states. In this theme, you will find advertisements marketing marijuana for a broad range of off-label symptoms and conditions. Infact, advertisements by some marijuana retailers often brand cannabis as a “cure-all” substance. For example, an advertisement titled “Operation Cannabis” distributed by WeedMemes.com displays a cartoon human anatomy indicating marijuana as a “neuroprotective” substance, an “antioxidant,” and one that not only reverses carcinogenic effects and “kills cancer,” but also “stimulates bone growth.”

Many advertisements picture a model dressed in a doctor’s white coat next to text that reads: “Marijuana Doctor,” or “Schedule an Appointment” (e.g.1-800MedicanMarijuana.com). The alleged medical professionals in these advertisements often are featured holding marijuana, marijuana paraphernalia, or posing in a stance as if prescribing cannabis. These promotional materials also more often than not utilize dark and light shades of green to attract cannabis-seeking consumers, as well as display the cannabis universal symbol. These ads are being promoted on billboards, print and storefront ads, and digital sites. As the recreational and medical marijuana market continues to grow, the need of the hour is a federal policy that addresses among other things advertising regulations.

1. MD, W. A. (2016). Marijuana: Health effects of recreational and medical use. Harvard Health Publications. Retrieved June 6, 2017, from http://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/the-health-effects-of-marijuana-from-recreational-and-medical-use-2016081910180
2. McGreevy, P. (2016). California initiative draws fire for opening the door to TV ads that promote pot smoking. Los Angeles Times. Retrieved June 6, 2017, from http://www.latimes.com/politics/la-pol-ca-california-pot-ads-20160731-snap-story.html

Medicinal – img34092

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Medicinal use of marijuana has its origins in ancient medical practice and has been prescribed to patients for treatment including for muscle sclerosis, cancer-related pain, and menstrual cramps.1 In the United States, marijuana maintains its status as a Schedule 1 drug under federal law (i.e. a drug that has no medicinal value and high potency for abuse), while more than 20 states in the US have recognized its role in medicine and have medical marijuana laws in place.

Advertising regulations for medical marijuana dispensaries and manufacturers vary widely across the states. In this theme, you will find advertisements marketing marijuana for a broad range of off-label symptoms and conditions. Infact, advertisements by some marijuana retailers often brand cannabis as a “cure-all” substance. For example, an advertisement titled “Operation Cannabis” distributed by WeedMemes.com displays a cartoon human anatomy indicating marijuana as a “neuroprotective” substance, an “antioxidant,” and one that not only reverses carcinogenic effects and “kills cancer,” but also “stimulates bone growth.”

Many advertisements picture a model dressed in a doctor’s white coat next to text that reads: “Marijuana Doctor,” or “Schedule an Appointment” (e.g.1-800MedicanMarijuana.com). The alleged medical professionals in these advertisements often are featured holding marijuana, marijuana paraphernalia, or posing in a stance as if prescribing cannabis. These promotional materials also more often than not utilize dark and light shades of green to attract cannabis-seeking consumers, as well as display the cannabis universal symbol. These ads are being promoted on billboards, print and storefront ads, and digital sites. As the recreational and medical marijuana market continues to grow, the need of the hour is a federal policy that addresses among other things advertising regulations.

1. MD, W. A. (2016). Marijuana: Health effects of recreational and medical use. Harvard Health Publications. Retrieved June 6, 2017, from http://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/the-health-effects-of-marijuana-from-recreational-and-medical-use-2016081910180
2. McGreevy, P. (2016). California initiative draws fire for opening the door to TV ads that promote pot smoking. Los Angeles Times. Retrieved June 6, 2017, from http://www.latimes.com/politics/la-pol-ca-california-pot-ads-20160731-snap-story.html

Medicinal – img34093

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Medicinal use of marijuana has its origins in ancient medical practice and has been prescribed to patients for treatment including for muscle sclerosis, cancer-related pain, and menstrual cramps.1 In the United States, marijuana maintains its status as a Schedule 1 drug under federal law (i.e. a drug that has no medicinal value and high potency for abuse), while more than 20 states in the US have recognized its role in medicine and have medical marijuana laws in place.

Advertising regulations for medical marijuana dispensaries and manufacturers vary widely across the states. In this theme, you will find advertisements marketing marijuana for a broad range of off-label symptoms and conditions. Infact, advertisements by some marijuana retailers often brand cannabis as a “cure-all” substance. For example, an advertisement titled “Operation Cannabis” distributed by WeedMemes.com displays a cartoon human anatomy indicating marijuana as a “neuroprotective” substance, an “antioxidant,” and one that not only reverses carcinogenic effects and “kills cancer,” but also “stimulates bone growth.”

Many advertisements picture a model dressed in a doctor’s white coat next to text that reads: “Marijuana Doctor,” or “Schedule an Appointment” (e.g.1-800MedicanMarijuana.com). The alleged medical professionals in these advertisements often are featured holding marijuana, marijuana paraphernalia, or posing in a stance as if prescribing cannabis. These promotional materials also more often than not utilize dark and light shades of green to attract cannabis-seeking consumers, as well as display the cannabis universal symbol. These ads are being promoted on billboards, print and storefront ads, and digital sites. As the recreational and medical marijuana market continues to grow, the need of the hour is a federal policy that addresses among other things advertising regulations.

1. MD, W. A. (2016). Marijuana: Health effects of recreational and medical use. Harvard Health Publications. Retrieved June 6, 2017, from http://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/the-health-effects-of-marijuana-from-recreational-and-medical-use-2016081910180
2. McGreevy, P. (2016). California initiative draws fire for opening the door to TV ads that promote pot smoking. Los Angeles Times. Retrieved June 6, 2017, from http://www.latimes.com/politics/la-pol-ca-california-pot-ads-20160731-snap-story.html

Medicinal – img34094

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Medicinal use of marijuana has its origins in ancient medical practice and has been prescribed to patients for treatment including for muscle sclerosis, cancer-related pain, and menstrual cramps.1 In the United States, marijuana maintains its status as a Schedule 1 drug under federal law (i.e. a drug that has no medicinal value and high potency for abuse), while more than 20 states in the US have recognized its role in medicine and have medical marijuana laws in place.

Advertising regulations for medical marijuana dispensaries and manufacturers vary widely across the states. In this theme, you will find advertisements marketing marijuana for a broad range of off-label symptoms and conditions. Infact, advertisements by some marijuana retailers often brand cannabis as a “cure-all” substance. For example, an advertisement titled “Operation Cannabis” distributed by WeedMemes.com displays a cartoon human anatomy indicating marijuana as a “neuroprotective” substance, an “antioxidant,” and one that not only reverses carcinogenic effects and “kills cancer,” but also “stimulates bone growth.”

Many advertisements picture a model dressed in a doctor’s white coat next to text that reads: “Marijuana Doctor,” or “Schedule an Appointment” (e.g.1-800MedicanMarijuana.com). The alleged medical professionals in these advertisements often are featured holding marijuana, marijuana paraphernalia, or posing in a stance as if prescribing cannabis. These promotional materials also more often than not utilize dark and light shades of green to attract cannabis-seeking consumers, as well as display the cannabis universal symbol. These ads are being promoted on billboards, print and storefront ads, and digital sites. As the recreational and medical marijuana market continues to grow, the need of the hour is a federal policy that addresses among other things advertising regulations.

1. MD, W. A. (2016). Marijuana: Health effects of recreational and medical use. Harvard Health Publications. Retrieved June 6, 2017, from http://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/the-health-effects-of-marijuana-from-recreational-and-medical-use-2016081910180
2. McGreevy, P. (2016). California initiative draws fire for opening the door to TV ads that promote pot smoking. Los Angeles Times. Retrieved June 6, 2017, from http://www.latimes.com/politics/la-pol-ca-california-pot-ads-20160731-snap-story.html

Medicinal – img34095

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Medicinal use of marijuana has its origins in ancient medical practice and has been prescribed to patients for treatment including for muscle sclerosis, cancer-related pain, and menstrual cramps.1 In the United States, marijuana maintains its status as a Schedule 1 drug under federal law (i.e. a drug that has no medicinal value and high potency for abuse), while more than 20 states in the US have recognized its role in medicine and have medical marijuana laws in place.

Advertising regulations for medical marijuana dispensaries and manufacturers vary widely across the states. In this theme, you will find advertisements marketing marijuana for a broad range of off-label symptoms and conditions. Infact, advertisements by some marijuana retailers often brand cannabis as a “cure-all” substance. For example, an advertisement titled “Operation Cannabis” distributed by WeedMemes.com displays a cartoon human anatomy indicating marijuana as a “neuroprotective” substance, an “antioxidant,” and one that not only reverses carcinogenic effects and “kills cancer,” but also “stimulates bone growth.”

Many advertisements picture a model dressed in a doctor’s white coat next to text that reads: “Marijuana Doctor,” or “Schedule an Appointment” (e.g.1-800MedicanMarijuana.com). The alleged medical professionals in these advertisements often are featured holding marijuana, marijuana paraphernalia, or posing in a stance as if prescribing cannabis. These promotional materials also more often than not utilize dark and light shades of green to attract cannabis-seeking consumers, as well as display the cannabis universal symbol. These ads are being promoted on billboards, print and storefront ads, and digital sites. As the recreational and medical marijuana market continues to grow, the need of the hour is a federal policy that addresses among other things advertising regulations.

1. MD, W. A. (2016). Marijuana: Health effects of recreational and medical use. Harvard Health Publications. Retrieved June 6, 2017, from http://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/the-health-effects-of-marijuana-from-recreational-and-medical-use-2016081910180
2. McGreevy, P. (2016). California initiative draws fire for opening the door to TV ads that promote pot smoking. Los Angeles Times. Retrieved June 6, 2017, from http://www.latimes.com/politics/la-pol-ca-california-pot-ads-20160731-snap-story.html

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Medicinal use of marijuana has its origins in ancient medical practice and has been prescribed to patients for treatment including for muscle sclerosis, cancer-related pain, and menstrual cramps.1 In the United States, marijuana maintains its status as a Schedule 1 drug under federal law (i.e. a drug that has no medicinal value and high potency for abuse), while more than 20 states in the US have recognized its role in medicine and have medical marijuana laws in place.

Advertising regulations for medical marijuana dispensaries and manufacturers vary widely across the states. In this theme, you will find advertisements marketing marijuana for a broad range of off-label symptoms and conditions. Infact, advertisements by some marijuana retailers often brand cannabis as a “cure-all” substance. For example, an advertisement titled “Operation Cannabis” distributed by WeedMemes.com displays a cartoon human anatomy indicating marijuana as a “neuroprotective” substance, an “antioxidant,” and one that not only reverses carcinogenic effects and “kills cancer,” but also “stimulates bone growth.”

Many advertisements picture a model dressed in a doctor’s white coat next to text that reads: “Marijuana Doctor,” or “Schedule an Appointment” (e.g.1-800MedicanMarijuana.com). The alleged medical professionals in these advertisements often are featured holding marijuana, marijuana paraphernalia, or posing in a stance as if prescribing cannabis. These promotional materials also more often than not utilize dark and light shades of green to attract cannabis-seeking consumers, as well as display the cannabis universal symbol. These ads are being promoted on billboards, print and storefront ads, and digital sites. As the recreational and medical marijuana market continues to grow, the need of the hour is a federal policy that addresses among other things advertising regulations.

1. MD, W. A. (2016). Marijuana: Health effects of recreational and medical use. Harvard Health Publications. Retrieved June 6, 2017, from http://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/the-health-effects-of-marijuana-from-recreational-and-medical-use-2016081910180
2. McGreevy, P. (2016). California initiative draws fire for opening the door to TV ads that promote pot smoking. Los Angeles Times. Retrieved June 6, 2017, from http://www.latimes.com/politics/la-pol-ca-california-pot-ads-20160731-snap-story.html

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Medicinal use of marijuana has its origins in ancient medical practice and has been prescribed to patients for treatment including for muscle sclerosis, cancer-related pain, and menstrual cramps.1 In the United States, marijuana maintains its status as a Schedule 1 drug under federal law (i.e. a drug that has no medicinal value and high potency for abuse), while more than 20 states in the US have recognized its role in medicine and have medical marijuana laws in place.

Advertising regulations for medical marijuana dispensaries and manufacturers vary widely across the states. In this theme, you will find advertisements marketing marijuana for a broad range of off-label symptoms and conditions. Infact, advertisements by some marijuana retailers often brand cannabis as a “cure-all” substance. For example, an advertisement titled “Operation Cannabis” distributed by WeedMemes.com displays a cartoon human anatomy indicating marijuana as a “neuroprotective” substance, an “antioxidant,” and one that not only reverses carcinogenic effects and “kills cancer,” but also “stimulates bone growth.”

Many advertisements picture a model dressed in a doctor’s white coat next to text that reads: “Marijuana Doctor,” or “Schedule an Appointment” (e.g.1-800MedicanMarijuana.com). The alleged medical professionals in these advertisements often are featured holding marijuana, marijuana paraphernalia, or posing in a stance as if prescribing cannabis. These promotional materials also more often than not utilize dark and light shades of green to attract cannabis-seeking consumers, as well as display the cannabis universal symbol. These ads are being promoted on billboards, print and storefront ads, and digital sites. As the recreational and medical marijuana market continues to grow, the need of the hour is a federal policy that addresses among other things advertising regulations.

1. MD, W. A. (2016). Marijuana: Health effects of recreational and medical use. Harvard Health Publications. Retrieved June 6, 2017, from http://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/the-health-effects-of-marijuana-from-recreational-and-medical-use-2016081910180
2. McGreevy, P. (2016). California initiative draws fire for opening the door to TV ads that promote pot smoking. Los Angeles Times. Retrieved June 6, 2017, from http://www.latimes.com/politics/la-pol-ca-california-pot-ads-20160731-snap-story.html

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Medicinal use of marijuana has its origins in ancient medical practice and has been prescribed to patients for treatment including for muscle sclerosis, cancer-related pain, and menstrual cramps.1 In the United States, marijuana maintains its status as a Schedule 1 drug under federal law (i.e. a drug that has no medicinal value and high potency for abuse), while more than 20 states in the US have recognized its role in medicine and have medical marijuana laws in place.

Advertising regulations for medical marijuana dispensaries and manufacturers vary widely across the states. In this theme, you will find advertisements marketing marijuana for a broad range of off-label symptoms and conditions. Infact, advertisements by some marijuana retailers often brand cannabis as a “cure-all” substance. For example, an advertisement titled “Operation Cannabis” distributed by WeedMemes.com displays a cartoon human anatomy indicating marijuana as a “neuroprotective” substance, an “antioxidant,” and one that not only reverses carcinogenic effects and “kills cancer,” but also “stimulates bone growth.”

Many advertisements picture a model dressed in a doctor’s white coat next to text that reads: “Marijuana Doctor,” or “Schedule an Appointment” (e.g.1-800MedicanMarijuana.com). The alleged medical professionals in these advertisements often are featured holding marijuana, marijuana paraphernalia, or posing in a stance as if prescribing cannabis. These promotional materials also more often than not utilize dark and light shades of green to attract cannabis-seeking consumers, as well as display the cannabis universal symbol. These ads are being promoted on billboards, print and storefront ads, and digital sites. As the recreational and medical marijuana market continues to grow, the need of the hour is a federal policy that addresses among other things advertising regulations.

1. MD, W. A. (2016). Marijuana: Health effects of recreational and medical use. Harvard Health Publications. Retrieved June 6, 2017, from http://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/the-health-effects-of-marijuana-from-recreational-and-medical-use-2016081910180
2. McGreevy, P. (2016). California initiative draws fire for opening the door to TV ads that promote pot smoking. Los Angeles Times. Retrieved June 6, 2017, from http://www.latimes.com/politics/la-pol-ca-california-pot-ads-20160731-snap-story.html

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Originally, Reefer Madness was the title of a 1930’s American propaganda film that told the story of how an entire high school student body was introduced to smoking marijuana cigarettes (also known as, reefers).1 However, while the film was intentioned as a cautionary tale to parents about the grave and immoral consequences of allowing their kids to smoke marijuana (i.e. murder, kidnapping, rape, automotive homicide), it was soon made satire by critics and advocates alike. Following its release, a series of Reefer Madness-provoked images, novels, songs, and movie posters became popular. Many of these images and posters were distinctly labeled with “Adult Only” warnings, featured explicit images of devilish creatures and seduced females, distressed male and female figures, and satirical text describing the “wrecked lives” and “shattered hopes” of those who smoke marijuana (e.g. “Marijuana Girl,” “Marijuana Insanity,” “Reefer Blues”). The caricatures on the fronts of these advertisements were drawn with dramatic and popping colors of red, blue, and yellow (e.g. the clown in “The Circus of Reefer Madness”), large block-shaped text (e.g. “Road to Ruin), and the fiery red background motif resembling assorted items including fire, danger, the Devil, “passion,” etc. Characteristically, the contents of the posters drew from the original film’s other names, including: “The Burning Question,” “Dope Addict,” “Doped Youth,” and “Love Madness.”2 Additionally, the aftermath of “Reefer Madness” spanned new productions such as “Reefer Madness: The Movie Musical” and the song “Reefer man.” Thus, Reefer Madness, as well as the influence of two other films Marihuana (1936) and Assassin of Youth (1937) dictated the public perception of marijuana in the 1960’s.3

1. Reefer Madness (1936): Plot Summary. (2017). IMDb. Retrieved June 6, 2017, from http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0028346/plotsummary
2. Reefer Madness. (2013). Retrieved June 6, 2017, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reefer_Madness
3. Schaefer, E. (n.d.). “Bold! Daring! Shocking! True!”: A History of Exploitation Films, 1919-1959. doi:https://books.google.com/books?id=CSBZqe0zPaMC&pg=PA1#v=onepage&q=Reefer&f=false

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Originally, Reefer Madness was the title of a 1930’s American propaganda film that told the story of how an entire high school student body was introduced to smoking marijuana cigarettes (also known as, reefers).1 However, while the film was intentioned as a cautionary tale to parents about the grave and immoral consequences of allowing their kids to smoke marijuana (i.e. murder, kidnapping, rape, automotive homicide), it was soon made satire by critics and advocates alike. Following its release, a series of Reefer Madness-provoked images, novels, songs, and movie posters became popular. Many of these images and posters were distinctly labeled with “Adult Only” warnings, featured explicit images of devilish creatures and seduced females, distressed male and female figures, and satirical text describing the “wrecked lives” and “shattered hopes” of those who smoke marijuana (e.g. “Marijuana Girl,” “Marijuana Insanity,” “Reefer Blues”). The caricatures on the fronts of these advertisements were drawn with dramatic and popping colors of red, blue, and yellow (e.g. the clown in “The Circus of Reefer Madness”), large block-shaped text (e.g. “Road to Ruin), and the fiery red background motif resembling assorted items including fire, danger, the Devil, “passion,” etc. Characteristically, the contents of the posters drew from the original film’s other names, including: “The Burning Question,” “Dope Addict,” “Doped Youth,” and “Love Madness.”2 Additionally, the aftermath of “Reefer Madness” spanned new productions such as “Reefer Madness: The Movie Musical” and the song “Reefer man.” Thus, Reefer Madness, as well as the influence of two other films Marihuana (1936) and Assassin of Youth (1937) dictated the public perception of marijuana in the 1960’s.3

1. Reefer Madness (1936): Plot Summary. (2017). IMDb. Retrieved June 6, 2017, from http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0028346/plotsummary
2. Reefer Madness. (2013). Retrieved June 6, 2017, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reefer_Madness
3. Schaefer, E. (n.d.). “Bold! Daring! Shocking! True!”: A History of Exploitation Films, 1919-1959. doi:https://books.google.com/books?id=CSBZqe0zPaMC&pg=PA1#v=onepage&q=Reefer&f=false

Reefer Madness – img34102

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Originally, Reefer Madness was the title of a 1930’s American propaganda film that told the story of how an entire high school student body was introduced to smoking marijuana cigarettes (also known as, reefers).1 However, while the film was intentioned as a cautionary tale to parents about the grave and immoral consequences of allowing their kids to smoke marijuana (i.e. murder, kidnapping, rape, automotive homicide), it was soon made satire by critics and advocates alike. Following its release, a series of Reefer Madness-provoked images, novels, songs, and movie posters became popular. Many of these images and posters were distinctly labeled with “Adult Only” warnings, featured explicit images of devilish creatures and seduced females, distressed male and female figures, and satirical text describing the “wrecked lives” and “shattered hopes” of those who smoke marijuana (e.g. “Marijuana Girl,” “Marijuana Insanity,” “Reefer Blues”). The caricatures on the fronts of these advertisements were drawn with dramatic and popping colors of red, blue, and yellow (e.g. the clown in “The Circus of Reefer Madness”), large block-shaped text (e.g. “Road to Ruin), and the fiery red background motif resembling assorted items including fire, danger, the Devil, “passion,” etc. Characteristically, the contents of the posters drew from the original film’s other names, including: “The Burning Question,” “Dope Addict,” “Doped Youth,” and “Love Madness.”2 Additionally, the aftermath of “Reefer Madness” spanned new productions such as “Reefer Madness: The Movie Musical” and the song “Reefer man.” Thus, Reefer Madness, as well as the influence of two other films Marihuana (1936) and Assassin of Youth (1937) dictated the public perception of marijuana in the 1960’s.3

1. Reefer Madness (1936): Plot Summary. (2017). IMDb. Retrieved June 6, 2017, from http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0028346/plotsummary
2. Reefer Madness. (2013). Retrieved June 6, 2017, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reefer_Madness
3. Schaefer, E. (n.d.). “Bold! Daring! Shocking! True!”: A History of Exploitation Films, 1919-1959. doi:https://books.google.com/books?id=CSBZqe0zPaMC&pg=PA1#v=onepage&q=Reefer&f=false

Reefer Madness – img34103

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Originally, Reefer Madness was the title of a 1930’s American propaganda film that told the story of how an entire high school student body was introduced to smoking marijuana cigarettes (also known as, reefers).1 However, while the film was intentioned as a cautionary tale to parents about the grave and immoral consequences of allowing their kids to smoke marijuana (i.e. murder, kidnapping, rape, automotive homicide), it was soon made satire by critics and advocates alike. Following its release, a series of Reefer Madness-provoked images, novels, songs, and movie posters became popular. Many of these images and posters were distinctly labeled with “Adult Only” warnings, featured explicit images of devilish creatures and seduced females, distressed male and female figures, and satirical text describing the “wrecked lives” and “shattered hopes” of those who smoke marijuana (e.g. “Marijuana Girl,” “Marijuana Insanity,” “Reefer Blues”). The caricatures on the fronts of these advertisements were drawn with dramatic and popping colors of red, blue, and yellow (e.g. the clown in “The Circus of Reefer Madness”), large block-shaped text (e.g. “Road to Ruin), and the fiery red background motif resembling assorted items including fire, danger, the Devil, “passion,” etc. Characteristically, the contents of the posters drew from the original film’s other names, including: “The Burning Question,” “Dope Addict,” “Doped Youth,” and “Love Madness.”2 Additionally, the aftermath of “Reefer Madness” spanned new productions such as “Reefer Madness: The Movie Musical” and the song “Reefer man.” Thus, Reefer Madness, as well as the influence of two other films Marihuana (1936) and Assassin of Youth (1937) dictated the public perception of marijuana in the 1960’s.3

1. Reefer Madness (1936): Plot Summary. (2017). IMDb. Retrieved June 6, 2017, from http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0028346/plotsummary
2. Reefer Madness. (2013). Retrieved June 6, 2017, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reefer_Madness
3. Schaefer, E. (n.d.). “Bold! Daring! Shocking! True!”: A History of Exploitation Films, 1919-1959. doi:https://books.google.com/books?id=CSBZqe0zPaMC&pg=PA1#v=onepage&q=Reefer&f=false

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Originally, Reefer Madness was the title of a 1930’s American propaganda film that told the story of how an entire high school student body was introduced to smoking marijuana cigarettes (also known as, reefers).1 However, while the film was intentioned as a cautionary tale to parents about the grave and immoral consequences of allowing their kids to smoke marijuana (i.e. murder, kidnapping, rape, automotive homicide), it was soon made satire by critics and advocates alike. Following its release, a series of Reefer Madness-provoked images, novels, songs, and movie posters became popular. Many of these images and posters were distinctly labeled with “Adult Only” warnings, featured explicit images of devilish creatures and seduced females, distressed male and female figures, and satirical text describing the “wrecked lives” and “shattered hopes” of those who smoke marijuana (e.g. “Marijuana Girl,” “Marijuana Insanity,” “Reefer Blues”). The caricatures on the fronts of these advertisements were drawn with dramatic and popping colors of red, blue, and yellow (e.g. the clown in “The Circus of Reefer Madness”), large block-shaped text (e.g. “Road to Ruin), and the fiery red background motif resembling assorted items including fire, danger, the Devil, “passion,” etc. Characteristically, the contents of the posters drew from the original film’s other names, including: “The Burning Question,” “Dope Addict,” “Doped Youth,” and “Love Madness.”2 Additionally, the aftermath of “Reefer Madness” spanned new productions such as “Reefer Madness: The Movie Musical” and the song “Reefer man.” Thus, Reefer Madness, as well as the influence of two other films Marihuana (1936) and Assassin of Youth (1937) dictated the public perception of marijuana in the 1960’s.3

1. Reefer Madness (1936): Plot Summary. (2017). IMDb. Retrieved June 6, 2017, from http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0028346/plotsummary
2. Reefer Madness. (2013). Retrieved June 6, 2017, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reefer_Madness
3. Schaefer, E. (n.d.). “Bold! Daring! Shocking! True!”: A History of Exploitation Films, 1919-1959. doi:https://books.google.com/books?id=CSBZqe0zPaMC&pg=PA1#v=onepage&q=Reefer&f=false

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Originally, Reefer Madness was the title of a 1930’s American propaganda film that told the story of how an entire high school student body was introduced to smoking marijuana cigarettes (also known as, reefers).1 However, while the film was intentioned as a cautionary tale to parents about the grave and immoral consequences of allowing their kids to smoke marijuana (i.e. murder, kidnapping, rape, automotive homicide), it was soon made satire by critics and advocates alike. Following its release, a series of Reefer Madness-provoked images, novels, songs, and movie posters became popular. Many of these images and posters were distinctly labeled with “Adult Only” warnings, featured explicit images of devilish creatures and seduced females, distressed male and female figures, and satirical text describing the “wrecked lives” and “shattered hopes” of those who smoke marijuana (e.g. “Marijuana Girl,” “Marijuana Insanity,” “Reefer Blues”). The caricatures on the fronts of these advertisements were drawn with dramatic and popping colors of red, blue, and yellow (e.g. the clown in “The Circus of Reefer Madness”), large block-shaped text (e.g. “Road to Ruin), and the fiery red background motif resembling assorted items including fire, danger, the Devil, “passion,” etc. Characteristically, the contents of the posters drew from the original film’s other names, including: “The Burning Question,” “Dope Addict,” “Doped Youth,” and “Love Madness.”2 Additionally, the aftermath of “Reefer Madness” spanned new productions such as “Reefer Madness: The Movie Musical” and the song “Reefer man.” Thus, Reefer Madness, as well as the influence of two other films Marihuana (1936) and Assassin of Youth (1937) dictated the public perception of marijuana in the 1960’s.3

1. Reefer Madness (1936): Plot Summary. (2017). IMDb. Retrieved June 6, 2017, from http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0028346/plotsummary
2. Reefer Madness. (2013). Retrieved June 6, 2017, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reefer_Madness
3. Schaefer, E. (n.d.). “Bold! Daring! Shocking! True!”: A History of Exploitation Films, 1919-1959. doi:https://books.google.com/books?id=CSBZqe0zPaMC&pg=PA1#v=onepage&q=Reefer&f=false

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Originally, Reefer Madness was the title of a 1930’s American propaganda film that told the story of how an entire high school student body was introduced to smoking marijuana cigarettes (also known as, reefers).1 However, while the film was intentioned as a cautionary tale to parents about the grave and immoral consequences of allowing their kids to smoke marijuana (i.e. murder, kidnapping, rape, automotive homicide), it was soon made satire by critics and advocates alike. Following its release, a series of Reefer Madness-provoked images, novels, songs, and movie posters became popular. Many of these images and posters were distinctly labeled with “Adult Only” warnings, featured explicit images of devilish creatures and seduced females, distressed male and female figures, and satirical text describing the “wrecked lives” and “shattered hopes” of those who smoke marijuana (e.g. “Marijuana Girl,” “Marijuana Insanity,” “Reefer Blues”). The caricatures on the fronts of these advertisements were drawn with dramatic and popping colors of red, blue, and yellow (e.g. the clown in “The Circus of Reefer Madness”), large block-shaped text (e.g. “Road to Ruin), and the fiery red background motif resembling assorted items including fire, danger, the Devil, “passion,” etc. Characteristically, the contents of the posters drew from the original film’s other names, including: “The Burning Question,” “Dope Addict,” “Doped Youth,” and “Love Madness.”2 Additionally, the aftermath of “Reefer Madness” spanned new productions such as “Reefer Madness: The Movie Musical” and the song “Reefer man.” Thus, Reefer Madness, as well as the influence of two other films Marihuana (1936) and Assassin of Youth (1937) dictated the public perception of marijuana in the 1960’s.3

1. Reefer Madness (1936): Plot Summary. (2017). IMDb. Retrieved June 6, 2017, from http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0028346/plotsummary
2. Reefer Madness. (2013). Retrieved June 6, 2017, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reefer_Madness
3. Schaefer, E. (n.d.). “Bold! Daring! Shocking! True!”: A History of Exploitation Films, 1919-1959. doi:https://books.google.com/books?id=CSBZqe0zPaMC&pg=PA1#v=onepage&q=Reefer&f=false

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Originally, Reefer Madness was the title of a 1930’s American propaganda film that told the story of how an entire high school student body was introduced to smoking marijuana cigarettes (also known as, reefers).1 However, while the film was intentioned as a cautionary tale to parents about the grave and immoral consequences of allowing their kids to smoke marijuana (i.e. murder, kidnapping, rape, automotive homicide), it was soon made satire by critics and advocates alike. Following its release, a series of Reefer Madness-provoked images, novels, songs, and movie posters became popular. Many of these images and posters were distinctly labeled with “Adult Only” warnings, featured explicit images of devilish creatures and seduced females, distressed male and female figures, and satirical text describing the “wrecked lives” and “shattered hopes” of those who smoke marijuana (e.g. “Marijuana Girl,” “Marijuana Insanity,” “Reefer Blues”). The caricatures on the fronts of these advertisements were drawn with dramatic and popping colors of red, blue, and yellow (e.g. the clown in “The Circus of Reefer Madness”), large block-shaped text (e.g. “Road to Ruin), and the fiery red background motif resembling assorted items including fire, danger, the Devil, “passion,” etc. Characteristically, the contents of the posters drew from the original film’s other names, including: “The Burning Question,” “Dope Addict,” “Doped Youth,” and “Love Madness.”2 Additionally, the aftermath of “Reefer Madness” spanned new productions such as “Reefer Madness: The Movie Musical” and the song “Reefer man.” Thus, Reefer Madness, as well as the influence of two other films Marihuana (1936) and Assassin of Youth (1937) dictated the public perception of marijuana in the 1960’s.3

1. Reefer Madness (1936): Plot Summary. (2017). IMDb. Retrieved June 6, 2017, from http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0028346/plotsummary
2. Reefer Madness. (2013). Retrieved June 6, 2017, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reefer_Madness
3. Schaefer, E. (n.d.). “Bold! Daring! Shocking! True!”: A History of Exploitation Films, 1919-1959. doi:https://books.google.com/books?id=CSBZqe0zPaMC&pg=PA1#v=onepage&q=Reefer&f=false

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Originally, Reefer Madness was the title of a 1930’s American propaganda film that told the story of how an entire high school student body was introduced to smoking marijuana cigarettes (also known as, reefers).1 However, while the film was intentioned as a cautionary tale to parents about the grave and immoral consequences of allowing their kids to smoke marijuana (i.e. murder, kidnapping, rape, automotive homicide), it was soon made satire by critics and advocates alike. Following its release, a series of Reefer Madness-provoked images, novels, songs, and movie posters became popular. Many of these images and posters were distinctly labeled with “Adult Only” warnings, featured explicit images of devilish creatures and seduced females, distressed male and female figures, and satirical text describing the “wrecked lives” and “shattered hopes” of those who smoke marijuana (e.g. “Marijuana Girl,” “Marijuana Insanity,” “Reefer Blues”). The caricatures on the fronts of these advertisements were drawn with dramatic and popping colors of red, blue, and yellow (e.g. the clown in “The Circus of Reefer Madness”), large block-shaped text (e.g. “Road to Ruin), and the fiery red background motif resembling assorted items including fire, danger, the Devil, “passion,” etc. Characteristically, the contents of the posters drew from the original film’s other names, including: “The Burning Question,” “Dope Addict,” “Doped Youth,” and “Love Madness.”2 Additionally, the aftermath of “Reefer Madness” spanned new productions such as “Reefer Madness: The Movie Musical” and the song “Reefer man.” Thus, Reefer Madness, as well as the influence of two other films Marihuana (1936) and Assassin of Youth (1937) dictated the public perception of marijuana in the 1960’s.3

1. Reefer Madness (1936): Plot Summary. (2017). IMDb. Retrieved June 6, 2017, from http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0028346/plotsummary
2. Reefer Madness. (2013). Retrieved June 6, 2017, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reefer_Madness
3. Schaefer, E. (n.d.). “Bold! Daring! Shocking! True!”: A History of Exploitation Films, 1919-1959. doi:https://books.google.com/books?id=CSBZqe0zPaMC&pg=PA1#v=onepage&q=Reefer&f=false

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Originally, Reefer Madness was the title of a 1930’s American propaganda film that told the story of how an entire high school student body was introduced to smoking marijuana cigarettes (also known as, reefers).1 However, while the film was intentioned as a cautionary tale to parents about the grave and immoral consequences of allowing their kids to smoke marijuana (i.e. murder, kidnapping, rape, automotive homicide), it was soon made satire by critics and advocates alike. Following its release, a series of Reefer Madness-provoked images, novels, songs, and movie posters became popular. Many of these images and posters were distinctly labeled with “Adult Only” warnings, featured explicit images of devilish creatures and seduced females, distressed male and female figures, and satirical text describing the “wrecked lives” and “shattered hopes” of those who smoke marijuana (e.g. “Marijuana Girl,” “Marijuana Insanity,” “Reefer Blues”). The caricatures on the fronts of these advertisements were drawn with dramatic and popping colors of red, blue, and yellow (e.g. the clown in “The Circus of Reefer Madness”), large block-shaped text (e.g. “Road to Ruin), and the fiery red background motif resembling assorted items including fire, danger, the Devil, “passion,” etc. Characteristically, the contents of the posters drew from the original film’s other names, including: “The Burning Question,” “Dope Addict,” “Doped Youth,” and “Love Madness.”2 Additionally, the aftermath of “Reefer Madness” spanned new productions such as “Reefer Madness: The Movie Musical” and the song “Reefer man.” Thus, Reefer Madness, as well as the influence of two other films Marihuana (1936) and Assassin of Youth (1937) dictated the public perception of marijuana in the 1960’s.3

1. Reefer Madness (1936): Plot Summary. (2017). IMDb. Retrieved June 6, 2017, from http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0028346/plotsummary
2. Reefer Madness. (2013). Retrieved June 6, 2017, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reefer_Madness
3. Schaefer, E. (n.d.). “Bold! Daring! Shocking! True!”: A History of Exploitation Films, 1919-1959. doi:https://books.google.com/books?id=CSBZqe0zPaMC&pg=PA1#v=onepage&q=Reefer&f=false

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Originally, Reefer Madness was the title of a 1930’s American propaganda film that told the story of how an entire high school student body was introduced to smoking marijuana cigarettes (also known as, reefers).1 However, while the film was intentioned as a cautionary tale to parents about the grave and immoral consequences of allowing their kids to smoke marijuana (i.e. murder, kidnapping, rape, automotive homicide), it was soon made satire by critics and advocates alike. Following its release, a series of Reefer Madness-provoked images, novels, songs, and movie posters became popular. Many of these images and posters were distinctly labeled with “Adult Only” warnings, featured explicit images of devilish creatures and seduced females, distressed male and female figures, and satirical text describing the “wrecked lives” and “shattered hopes” of those who smoke marijuana (e.g. “Marijuana Girl,” “Marijuana Insanity,” “Reefer Blues”). The caricatures on the fronts of these advertisements were drawn with dramatic and popping colors of red, blue, and yellow (e.g. the clown in “The Circus of Reefer Madness”), large block-shaped text (e.g. “Road to Ruin), and the fiery red background motif resembling assorted items including fire, danger, the Devil, “passion,” etc. Characteristically, the contents of the posters drew from the original film’s other names, including: “The Burning Question,” “Dope Addict,” “Doped Youth,” and “Love Madness.”2 Additionally, the aftermath of “Reefer Madness” spanned new productions such as “Reefer Madness: The Movie Musical” and the song “Reefer man.” Thus, Reefer Madness, as well as the influence of two other films Marihuana (1936) and Assassin of Youth (1937) dictated the public perception of marijuana in the 1960’s.3

1. Reefer Madness (1936): Plot Summary. (2017). IMDb. Retrieved June 6, 2017, from http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0028346/plotsummary
2. Reefer Madness. (2013). Retrieved June 6, 2017, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reefer_Madness
3. Schaefer, E. (n.d.). “Bold! Daring! Shocking! True!”: A History of Exploitation Films, 1919-1959. doi:https://books.google.com/books?id=CSBZqe0zPaMC&pg=PA1#v=onepage&q=Reefer&f=false

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Originally, Reefer Madness was the title of a 1930’s American propaganda film that told the story of how an entire high school student body was introduced to smoking marijuana cigarettes (also known as, reefers).1 However, while the film was intentioned as a cautionary tale to parents about the grave and immoral consequences of allowing their kids to smoke marijuana (i.e. murder, kidnapping, rape, automotive homicide), it was soon made satire by critics and advocates alike. Following its release, a series of Reefer Madness-provoked images, novels, songs, and movie posters became popular. Many of these images and posters were distinctly labeled with “Adult Only” warnings, featured explicit images of devilish creatures and seduced females, distressed male and female figures, and satirical text describing the “wrecked lives” and “shattered hopes” of those who smoke marijuana (e.g. “Marijuana Girl,” “Marijuana Insanity,” “Reefer Blues”). The caricatures on the fronts of these advertisements were drawn with dramatic and popping colors of red, blue, and yellow (e.g. the clown in “The Circus of Reefer Madness”), large block-shaped text (e.g. “Road to Ruin), and the fiery red background motif resembling assorted items including fire, danger, the Devil, “passion,” etc. Characteristically, the contents of the posters drew from the original film’s other names, including: “The Burning Question,” “Dope Addict,” “Doped Youth,” and “Love Madness.”2 Additionally, the aftermath of “Reefer Madness” spanned new productions such as “Reefer Madness: The Movie Musical” and the song “Reefer man.” Thus, Reefer Madness, as well as the influence of two other films Marihuana (1936) and Assassin of Youth (1937) dictated the public perception of marijuana in the 1960’s.3

1. Reefer Madness (1936): Plot Summary. (2017). IMDb. Retrieved June 6, 2017, from http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0028346/plotsummary
2. Reefer Madness. (2013). Retrieved June 6, 2017, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reefer_Madness
3. Schaefer, E. (n.d.). “Bold! Daring! Shocking! True!”: A History of Exploitation Films, 1919-1959. doi:https://books.google.com/books?id=CSBZqe0zPaMC&pg=PA1#v=onepage&q=Reefer&f=false

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Originally, Reefer Madness was the title of a 1930’s American propaganda film that told the story of how an entire high school student body was introduced to smoking marijuana cigarettes (also known as, reefers).1 However, while the film was intentioned as a cautionary tale to parents about the grave and immoral consequences of allowing their kids to smoke marijuana (i.e. murder, kidnapping, rape, automotive homicide), it was soon made satire by critics and advocates alike. Following its release, a series of Reefer Madness-provoked images, novels, songs, and movie posters became popular. Many of these images and posters were distinctly labeled with “Adult Only” warnings, featured explicit images of devilish creatures and seduced females, distressed male and female figures, and satirical text describing the “wrecked lives” and “shattered hopes” of those who smoke marijuana (e.g. “Marijuana Girl,” “Marijuana Insanity,” “Reefer Blues”). The caricatures on the fronts of these advertisements were drawn with dramatic and popping colors of red, blue, and yellow (e.g. the clown in “The Circus of Reefer Madness”), large block-shaped text (e.g. “Road to Ruin), and the fiery red background motif resembling assorted items including fire, danger, the Devil, “passion,” etc. Characteristically, the contents of the posters drew from the original film’s other names, including: “The Burning Question,” “Dope Addict,” “Doped Youth,” and “Love Madness.”2 Additionally, the aftermath of “Reefer Madness” spanned new productions such as “Reefer Madness: The Movie Musical” and the song “Reefer man.” Thus, Reefer Madness, as well as the influence of two other films Marihuana (1936) and Assassin of Youth (1937) dictated the public perception of marijuana in the 1960’s.3

1. Reefer Madness (1936): Plot Summary. (2017). IMDb. Retrieved June 6, 2017, from http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0028346/plotsummary
2. Reefer Madness. (2013). Retrieved June 6, 2017, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reefer_Madness
3. Schaefer, E. (n.d.). “Bold! Daring! Shocking! True!”: A History of Exploitation Films, 1919-1959. doi:https://books.google.com/books?id=CSBZqe0zPaMC&pg=PA1#v=onepage&q=Reefer&f=false

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Originally, Reefer Madness was the title of a 1930’s American propaganda film that told the story of how an entire high school student body was introduced to smoking marijuana cigarettes (also known as, reefers).1 However, while the film was intentioned as a cautionary tale to parents about the grave and immoral consequences of allowing their kids to smoke marijuana (i.e. murder, kidnapping, rape, automotive homicide), it was soon made satire by critics and advocates alike. Following its release, a series of Reefer Madness-provoked images, novels, songs, and movie posters became popular. Many of these images and posters were distinctly labeled with “Adult Only” warnings, featured explicit images of devilish creatures and seduced females, distressed male and female figures, and satirical text describing the “wrecked lives” and “shattered hopes” of those who smoke marijuana (e.g. “Marijuana Girl,” “Marijuana Insanity,” “Reefer Blues”). The caricatures on the fronts of these advertisements were drawn with dramatic and popping colors of red, blue, and yellow (e.g. the clown in “The Circus of Reefer Madness”), large block-shaped text (e.g. “Road to Ruin), and the fiery red background motif resembling assorted items including fire, danger, the Devil, “passion,” etc. Characteristically, the contents of the posters drew from the original film’s other names, including: “The Burning Question,” “Dope Addict,” “Doped Youth,” and “Love Madness.”2 Additionally, the aftermath of “Reefer Madness” spanned new productions such as “Reefer Madness: The Movie Musical” and the song “Reefer man.” Thus, Reefer Madness, as well as the influence of two other films Marihuana (1936) and Assassin of Youth (1937) dictated the public perception of marijuana in the 1960’s.3

1. Reefer Madness (1936): Plot Summary. (2017). IMDb. Retrieved June 6, 2017, from http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0028346/plotsummary
2. Reefer Madness. (2013). Retrieved June 6, 2017, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reefer_Madness
3. Schaefer, E. (n.d.). “Bold! Daring! Shocking! True!”: A History of Exploitation Films, 1919-1959. doi:https://books.google.com/books?id=CSBZqe0zPaMC&pg=PA1#v=onepage&q=Reefer&f=false

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Originally, Reefer Madness was the title of a 1930’s American propaganda film that told the story of how an entire high school student body was introduced to smoking marijuana cigarettes (also known as, reefers).1 However, while the film was intentioned as a cautionary tale to parents about the grave and immoral consequences of allowing their kids to smoke marijuana (i.e. murder, kidnapping, rape, automotive homicide), it was soon made satire by critics and advocates alike. Following its release, a series of Reefer Madness-provoked images, novels, songs, and movie posters became popular. Many of these images and posters were distinctly labeled with “Adult Only” warnings, featured explicit images of devilish creatures and seduced females, distressed male and female figures, and satirical text describing the “wrecked lives” and “shattered hopes” of those who smoke marijuana (e.g. “Marijuana Girl,” “Marijuana Insanity,” “Reefer Blues”). The caricatures on the fronts of these advertisements were drawn with dramatic and popping colors of red, blue, and yellow (e.g. the clown in “The Circus of Reefer Madness”), large block-shaped text (e.g. “Road to Ruin), and the fiery red background motif resembling assorted items including fire, danger, the Devil, “passion,” etc. Characteristically, the contents of the posters drew from the original film’s other names, including: “The Burning Question,” “Dope Addict,” “Doped Youth,” and “Love Madness.”2 Additionally, the aftermath of “Reefer Madness” spanned new productions such as “Reefer Madness: The Movie Musical” and the song “Reefer man.” Thus, Reefer Madness, as well as the influence of two other films Marihuana (1936) and Assassin of Youth (1937) dictated the public perception of marijuana in the 1960’s.3

1. Reefer Madness (1936): Plot Summary. (2017). IMDb. Retrieved June 6, 2017, from http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0028346/plotsummary
2. Reefer Madness. (2013). Retrieved June 6, 2017, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reefer_Madness
3. Schaefer, E. (n.d.). “Bold! Daring! Shocking! True!”: A History of Exploitation Films, 1919-1959. doi:https://books.google.com/books?id=CSBZqe0zPaMC&pg=PA1#v=onepage&q=Reefer&f=false

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Originally, Reefer Madness was the title of a 1930’s American propaganda film that told the story of how an entire high school student body was introduced to smoking marijuana cigarettes (also known as, reefers).1 However, while the film was intentioned as a cautionary tale to parents about the grave and immoral consequences of allowing their kids to smoke marijuana (i.e. murder, kidnapping, rape, automotive homicide), it was soon made satire by critics and advocates alike. Following its release, a series of Reefer Madness-provoked images, novels, songs, and movie posters became popular. Many of these images and posters were distinctly labeled with “Adult Only” warnings, featured explicit images of devilish creatures and seduced females, distressed male and female figures, and satirical text describing the “wrecked lives” and “shattered hopes” of those who smoke marijuana (e.g. “Marijuana Girl,” “Marijuana Insanity,” “Reefer Blues”). The caricatures on the fronts of these advertisements were drawn with dramatic and popping colors of red, blue, and yellow (e.g. the clown in “The Circus of Reefer Madness”), large block-shaped text (e.g. “Road to Ruin), and the fiery red background motif resembling assorted items including fire, danger, the Devil, “passion,” etc. Characteristically, the contents of the posters drew from the original film’s other names, including: “The Burning Question,” “Dope Addict,” “Doped Youth,” and “Love Madness.”2 Additionally, the aftermath of “Reefer Madness” spanned new productions such as “Reefer Madness: The Movie Musical” and the song “Reefer man.” Thus, Reefer Madness, as well as the influence of two other films Marihuana (1936) and Assassin of Youth (1937) dictated the public perception of marijuana in the 1960’s.3

1. Reefer Madness (1936): Plot Summary. (2017). IMDb. Retrieved June 6, 2017, from http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0028346/plotsummary
2. Reefer Madness. (2013). Retrieved June 6, 2017, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reefer_Madness
3. Schaefer, E. (n.d.). “Bold! Daring! Shocking! True!”: A History of Exploitation Films, 1919-1959. doi:https://books.google.com/books?id=CSBZqe0zPaMC&pg=PA1#v=onepage&q=Reefer&f=false

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Originally, Reefer Madness was the title of a 1930’s American propaganda film that told the story of how an entire high school student body was introduced to smoking marijuana cigarettes (also known as, reefers).1 However, while the film was intentioned as a cautionary tale to parents about the grave and immoral consequences of allowing their kids to smoke marijuana (i.e. murder, kidnapping, rape, automotive homicide), it was soon made satire by critics and advocates alike. Following its release, a series of Reefer Madness-provoked images, novels, songs, and movie posters became popular. Many of these images and posters were distinctly labeled with “Adult Only” warnings, featured explicit images of devilish creatures and seduced females, distressed male and female figures, and satirical text describing the “wrecked lives” and “shattered hopes” of those who smoke marijuana (e.g. “Marijuana Girl,” “Marijuana Insanity,” “Reefer Blues”). The caricatures on the fronts of these advertisements were drawn with dramatic and popping colors of red, blue, and yellow (e.g. the clown in “The Circus of Reefer Madness”), large block-shaped text (e.g. “Road to Ruin), and the fiery red background motif resembling assorted items including fire, danger, the Devil, “passion,” etc. Characteristically, the contents of the posters drew from the original film’s other names, including: “The Burning Question,” “Dope Addict,” “Doped Youth,” and “Love Madness.”2 Additionally, the aftermath of “Reefer Madness” spanned new productions such as “Reefer Madness: The Movie Musical” and the song “Reefer man.” Thus, Reefer Madness, as well as the influence of two other films Marihuana (1936) and Assassin of Youth (1937) dictated the public perception of marijuana in the 1960’s.3

1. Reefer Madness (1936): Plot Summary. (2017). IMDb. Retrieved June 6, 2017, from http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0028346/plotsummary
2. Reefer Madness. (2013). Retrieved June 6, 2017, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reefer_Madness
3. Schaefer, E. (n.d.). “Bold! Daring! Shocking! True!”: A History of Exploitation Films, 1919-1959. doi:https://books.google.com/books?id=CSBZqe0zPaMC&pg=PA1#v=onepage&q=Reefer&f=false

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Originally, Reefer Madness was the title of a 1930’s American propaganda film that told the story of how an entire high school student body was introduced to smoking marijuana cigarettes (also known as, reefers).1 However, while the film was intentioned as a cautionary tale to parents about the grave and immoral consequences of allowing their kids to smoke marijuana (i.e. murder, kidnapping, rape, automotive homicide), it was soon made satire by critics and advocates alike. Following its release, a series of Reefer Madness-provoked images, novels, songs, and movie posters became popular. Many of these images and posters were distinctly labeled with “Adult Only” warnings, featured explicit images of devilish creatures and seduced females, distressed male and female figures, and satirical text describing the “wrecked lives” and “shattered hopes” of those who smoke marijuana (e.g. “Marijuana Girl,” “Marijuana Insanity,” “Reefer Blues”). The caricatures on the fronts of these advertisements were drawn with dramatic and popping colors of red, blue, and yellow (e.g. the clown in “The Circus of Reefer Madness”), large block-shaped text (e.g. “Road to Ruin), and the fiery red background motif resembling assorted items including fire, danger, the Devil, “passion,” etc. Characteristically, the contents of the posters drew from the original film’s other names, including: “The Burning Question,” “Dope Addict,” “Doped Youth,” and “Love Madness.”2 Additionally, the aftermath of “Reefer Madness” spanned new productions such as “Reefer Madness: The Movie Musical” and the song “Reefer man.” Thus, Reefer Madness, as well as the influence of two other films Marihuana (1936) and Assassin of Youth (1937) dictated the public perception of marijuana in the 1960’s.3

1. Reefer Madness (1936): Plot Summary. (2017). IMDb. Retrieved June 6, 2017, from http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0028346/plotsummary
2. Reefer Madness. (2013). Retrieved June 6, 2017, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reefer_Madness
3. Schaefer, E. (n.d.). “Bold! Daring! Shocking! True!”: A History of Exploitation Films, 1919-1959. doi:https://books.google.com/books?id=CSBZqe0zPaMC&pg=PA1#v=onepage&q=Reefer&f=false

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Originally, Reefer Madness was the title of a 1930’s American propaganda film that told the story of how an entire high school student body was introduced to smoking marijuana cigarettes (also known as, reefers).1 However, while the film was intentioned as a cautionary tale to parents about the grave and immoral consequences of allowing their kids to smoke marijuana (i.e. murder, kidnapping, rape, automotive homicide), it was soon made satire by critics and advocates alike. Following its release, a series of Reefer Madness-provoked images, novels, songs, and movie posters became popular. Many of these images and posters were distinctly labeled with “Adult Only” warnings, featured explicit images of devilish creatures and seduced females, distressed male and female figures, and satirical text describing the “wrecked lives” and “shattered hopes” of those who smoke marijuana (e.g. “Marijuana Girl,” “Marijuana Insanity,” “Reefer Blues”). The caricatures on the fronts of these advertisements were drawn with dramatic and popping colors of red, blue, and yellow (e.g. the clown in “The Circus of Reefer Madness”), large block-shaped text (e.g. “Road to Ruin), and the fiery red background motif resembling assorted items including fire, danger, the Devil, “passion,” etc. Characteristically, the contents of the posters drew from the original film’s other names, including: “The Burning Question,” “Dope Addict,” “Doped Youth,” and “Love Madness.”2 Additionally, the aftermath of “Reefer Madness” spanned new productions such as “Reefer Madness: The Movie Musical” and the song “Reefer man.” Thus, Reefer Madness, as well as the influence of two other films Marihuana (1936) and Assassin of Youth (1937) dictated the public perception of marijuana in the 1960’s.3

1. Reefer Madness (1936): Plot Summary. (2017). IMDb. Retrieved June 6, 2017, from http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0028346/plotsummary
2. Reefer Madness. (2013). Retrieved June 6, 2017, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reefer_Madness
3. Schaefer, E. (n.d.). “Bold! Daring! Shocking! True!”: A History of Exploitation Films, 1919-1959. doi:https://books.google.com/books?id=CSBZqe0zPaMC&pg=PA1#v=onepage&q=Reefer&f=false

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Originally, Reefer Madness was the title of a 1930’s American propaganda film that told the story of how an entire high school student body was introduced to smoking marijuana cigarettes (also known as, reefers).1 However, while the film was intentioned as a cautionary tale to parents about the grave and immoral consequences of allowing their kids to smoke marijuana (i.e. murder, kidnapping, rape, automotive homicide), it was soon made satire by critics and advocates alike. Following its release, a series of Reefer Madness-provoked images, novels, songs, and movie posters became popular. Many of these images and posters were distinctly labeled with “Adult Only” warnings, featured explicit images of devilish creatures and seduced females, distressed male and female figures, and satirical text describing the “wrecked lives” and “shattered hopes” of those who smoke marijuana (e.g. “Marijuana Girl,” “Marijuana Insanity,” “Reefer Blues”). The caricatures on the fronts of these advertisements were drawn with dramatic and popping colors of red, blue, and yellow (e.g. the clown in “The Circus of Reefer Madness”), large block-shaped text (e.g. “Road to Ruin), and the fiery red background motif resembling assorted items including fire, danger, the Devil, “passion,” etc. Characteristically, the contents of the posters drew from the original film’s other names, including: “The Burning Question,” “Dope Addict,” “Doped Youth,” and “Love Madness.”2 Additionally, the aftermath of “Reefer Madness” spanned new productions such as “Reefer Madness: The Movie Musical” and the song “Reefer man.” Thus, Reefer Madness, as well as the influence of two other films Marihuana (1936) and Assassin of Youth (1937) dictated the public perception of marijuana in the 1960’s.3

1. Reefer Madness (1936): Plot Summary. (2017). IMDb. Retrieved June 6, 2017, from http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0028346/plotsummary
2. Reefer Madness. (2013). Retrieved June 6, 2017, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reefer_Madness
3. Schaefer, E. (n.d.). “Bold! Daring! Shocking! True!”: A History of Exploitation Films, 1919-1959. doi:https://books.google.com/books?id=CSBZqe0zPaMC&pg=PA1#v=onepage&q=Reefer&f=false

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Originally, Reefer Madness was the title of a 1930’s American propaganda film that told the story of how an entire high school student body was introduced to smoking marijuana cigarettes (also known as, reefers).1 However, while the film was intentioned as a cautionary tale to parents about the grave and immoral consequences of allowing their kids to smoke marijuana (i.e. murder, kidnapping, rape, automotive homicide), it was soon made satire by critics and advocates alike. Following its release, a series of Reefer Madness-provoked images, novels, songs, and movie posters became popular. Many of these images and posters were distinctly labeled with “Adult Only” warnings, featured explicit images of devilish creatures and seduced females, distressed male and female figures, and satirical text describing the “wrecked lives” and “shattered hopes” of those who smoke marijuana (e.g. “Marijuana Girl,” “Marijuana Insanity,” “Reefer Blues”). The caricatures on the fronts of these advertisements were drawn with dramatic and popping colors of red, blue, and yellow (e.g. the clown in “The Circus of Reefer Madness”), large block-shaped text (e.g. “Road to Ruin), and the fiery red background motif resembling assorted items including fire, danger, the Devil, “passion,” etc. Characteristically, the contents of the posters drew from the original film’s other names, including: “The Burning Question,” “Dope Addict,” “Doped Youth,” and “Love Madness.”2 Additionally, the aftermath of “Reefer Madness” spanned new productions such as “Reefer Madness: The Movie Musical” and the song “Reefer man.” Thus, Reefer Madness, as well as the influence of two other films Marihuana (1936) and Assassin of Youth (1937) dictated the public perception of marijuana in the 1960’s.3

1. Reefer Madness (1936): Plot Summary. (2017). IMDb. Retrieved June 6, 2017, from http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0028346/plotsummary
2. Reefer Madness. (2013). Retrieved June 6, 2017, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reefer_Madness
3. Schaefer, E. (n.d.). “Bold! Daring! Shocking! True!”: A History of Exploitation Films, 1919-1959. doi:https://books.google.com/books?id=CSBZqe0zPaMC&pg=PA1#v=onepage&q=Reefer&f=false

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Originally, Reefer Madness was the title of a 1930’s American propaganda film that told the story of how an entire high school student body was introduced to smoking marijuana cigarettes (also known as, reefers).1 However, while the film was intentioned as a cautionary tale to parents about the grave and immoral consequences of allowing their kids to smoke marijuana (i.e. murder, kidnapping, rape, automotive homicide), it was soon made satire by critics and advocates alike. Following its release, a series of Reefer Madness-provoked images, novels, songs, and movie posters became popular. Many of these images and posters were distinctly labeled with “Adult Only” warnings, featured explicit images of devilish creatures and seduced females, distressed male and female figures, and satirical text describing the “wrecked lives” and “shattered hopes” of those who smoke marijuana (e.g. “Marijuana Girl,” “Marijuana Insanity,” “Reefer Blues”). The caricatures on the fronts of these advertisements were drawn with dramatic and popping colors of red, blue, and yellow (e.g. the clown in “The Circus of Reefer Madness”), large block-shaped text (e.g. “Road to Ruin), and the fiery red background motif resembling assorted items including fire, danger, the Devil, “passion,” etc. Characteristically, the contents of the posters drew from the original film’s other names, including: “The Burning Question,” “Dope Addict,” “Doped Youth,” and “Love Madness.”2 Additionally, the aftermath of “Reefer Madness” spanned new productions such as “Reefer Madness: The Movie Musical” and the song “Reefer man.” Thus, Reefer Madness, as well as the influence of two other films Marihuana (1936) and Assassin of Youth (1937) dictated the public perception of marijuana in the 1960’s.3

1. Reefer Madness (1936): Plot Summary. (2017). IMDb. Retrieved June 6, 2017, from http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0028346/plotsummary
2. Reefer Madness. (2013). Retrieved June 6, 2017, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reefer_Madness
3. Schaefer, E. (n.d.). “Bold! Daring! Shocking! True!”: A History of Exploitation Films, 1919-1959. doi:https://books.google.com/books?id=CSBZqe0zPaMC&pg=PA1#v=onepage&q=Reefer&f=false

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Originally, Reefer Madness was the title of a 1930’s American propaganda film that told the story of how an entire high school student body was introduced to smoking marijuana cigarettes (also known as, reefers).1 However, while the film was intentioned as a cautionary tale to parents about the grave and immoral consequences of allowing their kids to smoke marijuana (i.e. murder, kidnapping, rape, automotive homicide), it was soon made satire by critics and advocates alike. Following its release, a series of Reefer Madness-provoked images, novels, songs, and movie posters became popular. Many of these images and posters were distinctly labeled with “Adult Only” warnings, featured explicit images of devilish creatures and seduced females, distressed male and female figures, and satirical text describing the “wrecked lives” and “shattered hopes” of those who smoke marijuana (e.g. “Marijuana Girl,” “Marijuana Insanity,” “Reefer Blues”). The caricatures on the fronts of these advertisements were drawn with dramatic and popping colors of red, blue, and yellow (e.g. the clown in “The Circus of Reefer Madness”), large block-shaped text (e.g. “Road to Ruin), and the fiery red background motif resembling assorted items including fire, danger, the Devil, “passion,” etc. Characteristically, the contents of the posters drew from the original film’s other names, including: “The Burning Question,” “Dope Addict,” “Doped Youth,” and “Love Madness.”2 Additionally, the aftermath of “Reefer Madness” spanned new productions such as “Reefer Madness: The Movie Musical” and the song “Reefer man.” Thus, Reefer Madness, as well as the influence of two other films Marihuana (1936) and Assassin of Youth (1937) dictated the public perception of marijuana in the 1960’s.3

1. Reefer Madness (1936): Plot Summary. (2017). IMDb. Retrieved June 6, 2017, from http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0028346/plotsummary
2. Reefer Madness. (2013). Retrieved June 6, 2017, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reefer_Madness
3. Schaefer, E. (n.d.). “Bold! Daring! Shocking! True!”: A History of Exploitation Films, 1919-1959. doi:https://books.google.com/books?id=CSBZqe0zPaMC&pg=PA1#v=onepage&q=Reefer&f=false

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Originally, Reefer Madness was the title of a 1930’s American propaganda film that told the story of how an entire high school student body was introduced to smoking marijuana cigarettes (also known as, reefers).1 However, while the film was intentioned as a cautionary tale to parents about the grave and immoral consequences of allowing their kids to smoke marijuana (i.e. murder, kidnapping, rape, automotive homicide), it was soon made satire by critics and advocates alike. Following its release, a series of Reefer Madness-provoked images, novels, songs, and movie posters became popular. Many of these images and posters were distinctly labeled with “Adult Only” warnings, featured explicit images of devilish creatures and seduced females, distressed male and female figures, and satirical text describing the “wrecked lives” and “shattered hopes” of those who smoke marijuana (e.g. “Marijuana Girl,” “Marijuana Insanity,” “Reefer Blues”). The caricatures on the fronts of these advertisements were drawn with dramatic and popping colors of red, blue, and yellow (e.g. the clown in “The Circus of Reefer Madness”), large block-shaped text (e.g. “Road to Ruin), and the fiery red background motif resembling assorted items including fire, danger, the Devil, “passion,” etc. Characteristically, the contents of the posters drew from the original film’s other names, including: “The Burning Question,” “Dope Addict,” “Doped Youth,” and “Love Madness.”2 Additionally, the aftermath of “Reefer Madness” spanned new productions such as “Reefer Madness: The Movie Musical” and the song “Reefer man.” Thus, Reefer Madness, as well as the influence of two other films Marihuana (1936) and Assassin of Youth (1937) dictated the public perception of marijuana in the 1960’s.3

1. Reefer Madness (1936): Plot Summary. (2017). IMDb. Retrieved June 6, 2017, from http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0028346/plotsummary
2. Reefer Madness. (2013). Retrieved June 6, 2017, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reefer_Madness
3. Schaefer, E. (n.d.). “Bold! Daring! Shocking! True!”: A History of Exploitation Films, 1919-1959. doi:https://books.google.com/books?id=CSBZqe0zPaMC&pg=PA1#v=onepage&q=Reefer&f=false

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Originally, Reefer Madness was the title of a 1930’s American propaganda film that told the story of how an entire high school student body was introduced to smoking marijuana cigarettes (also known as, reefers).1 However, while the film was intentioned as a cautionary tale to parents about the grave and immoral consequences of allowing their kids to smoke marijuana (i.e. murder, kidnapping, rape, automotive homicide), it was soon made satire by critics and advocates alike. Following its release, a series of Reefer Madness-provoked images, novels, songs, and movie posters became popular. Many of these images and posters were distinctly labeled with “Adult Only” warnings, featured explicit images of devilish creatures and seduced females, distressed male and female figures, and satirical text describing the “wrecked lives” and “shattered hopes” of those who smoke marijuana (e.g. “Marijuana Girl,” “Marijuana Insanity,” “Reefer Blues”). The caricatures on the fronts of these advertisements were drawn with dramatic and popping colors of red, blue, and yellow (e.g. the clown in “The Circus of Reefer Madness”), large block-shaped text (e.g. “Road to Ruin), and the fiery red background motif resembling assorted items including fire, danger, the Devil, “passion,” etc. Characteristically, the contents of the posters drew from the original film’s other names, including: “The Burning Question,” “Dope Addict,” “Doped Youth,” and “Love Madness.”2 Additionally, the aftermath of “Reefer Madness” spanned new productions such as “Reefer Madness: The Movie Musical” and the song “Reefer man.” Thus, Reefer Madness, as well as the influence of two other films Marihuana (1936) and Assassin of Youth (1937) dictated the public perception of marijuana in the 1960’s.3

1. Reefer Madness (1936): Plot Summary. (2017). IMDb. Retrieved June 6, 2017, from http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0028346/plotsummary
2. Reefer Madness. (2013). Retrieved June 6, 2017, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reefer_Madness
3. Schaefer, E. (n.d.). “Bold! Daring! Shocking! True!”: A History of Exploitation Films, 1919-1959. doi:https://books.google.com/books?id=CSBZqe0zPaMC&pg=PA1#v=onepage&q=Reefer&f=false

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Originally, Reefer Madness was the title of a 1930’s American propaganda film that told the story of how an entire high school student body was introduced to smoking marijuana cigarettes (also known as, reefers).1 However, while the film was intentioned as a cautionary tale to parents about the grave and immoral consequences of allowing their kids to smoke marijuana (i.e. murder, kidnapping, rape, automotive homicide), it was soon made satire by critics and advocates alike. Following its release, a series of Reefer Madness-provoked images, novels, songs, and movie posters became popular. Many of these images and posters were distinctly labeled with “Adult Only” warnings, featured explicit images of devilish creatures and seduced females, distressed male and female figures, and satirical text describing the “wrecked lives” and “shattered hopes” of those who smoke marijuana (e.g. “Marijuana Girl,” “Marijuana Insanity,” “Reefer Blues”). The caricatures on the fronts of these advertisements were drawn with dramatic and popping colors of red, blue, and yellow (e.g. the clown in “The Circus of Reefer Madness”), large block-shaped text (e.g. “Road to Ruin), and the fiery red background motif resembling assorted items including fire, danger, the Devil, “passion,” etc. Characteristically, the contents of the posters drew from the original film’s other names, including: “The Burning Question,” “Dope Addict,” “Doped Youth,” and “Love Madness.”2 Additionally, the aftermath of “Reefer Madness” spanned new productions such as “Reefer Madness: The Movie Musical” and the song “Reefer man.” Thus, Reefer Madness, as well as the influence of two other films Marihuana (1936) and Assassin of Youth (1937) dictated the public perception of marijuana in the 1960’s.3

1. Reefer Madness (1936): Plot Summary. (2017). IMDb. Retrieved June 6, 2017, from http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0028346/plotsummary
2. Reefer Madness. (2013). Retrieved June 6, 2017, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reefer_Madness
3. Schaefer, E. (n.d.). “Bold! Daring! Shocking! True!”: A History of Exploitation Films, 1919-1959. doi:https://books.google.com/books?id=CSBZqe0zPaMC&pg=PA1#v=onepage&q=Reefer&f=false

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Originally, Reefer Madness was the title of a 1930’s American propaganda film that told the story of how an entire high school student body was introduced to smoking marijuana cigarettes (also known as, reefers).1 However, while the film was intentioned as a cautionary tale to parents about the grave and immoral consequences of allowing their kids to smoke marijuana (i.e. murder, kidnapping, rape, automotive homicide), it was soon made satire by critics and advocates alike. Following its release, a series of Reefer Madness-provoked images, novels, songs, and movie posters became popular. Many of these images and posters were distinctly labeled with “Adult Only” warnings, featured explicit images of devilish creatures and seduced females, distressed male and female figures, and satirical text describing the “wrecked lives” and “shattered hopes” of those who smoke marijuana (e.g. “Marijuana Girl,” “Marijuana Insanity,” “Reefer Blues”). The caricatures on the fronts of these advertisements were drawn with dramatic and popping colors of red, blue, and yellow (e.g. the clown in “The Circus of Reefer Madness”), large block-shaped text (e.g. “Road to Ruin), and the fiery red background motif resembling assorted items including fire, danger, the Devil, “passion,” etc. Characteristically, the contents of the posters drew from the original film’s other names, including: “The Burning Question,” “Dope Addict,” “Doped Youth,” and “Love Madness.”2 Additionally, the aftermath of “Reefer Madness” spanned new productions such as “Reefer Madness: The Movie Musical” and the song “Reefer man.” Thus, Reefer Madness, as well as the influence of two other films Marihuana (1936) and Assassin of Youth (1937) dictated the public perception of marijuana in the 1960’s.3

1. Reefer Madness (1936): Plot Summary. (2017). IMDb. Retrieved June 6, 2017, from http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0028346/plotsummary
2. Reefer Madness. (2013). Retrieved June 6, 2017, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reefer_Madness
3. Schaefer, E. (n.d.). “Bold! Daring! Shocking! True!”: A History of Exploitation Films, 1919-1959. doi:https://books.google.com/books?id=CSBZqe0zPaMC&pg=PA1#v=onepage&q=Reefer&f=false

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Originally, Reefer Madness was the title of a 1930’s American propaganda film that told the story of how an entire high school student body was introduced to smoking marijuana cigarettes (also known as, reefers).1 However, while the film was intentioned as a cautionary tale to parents about the grave and immoral consequences of allowing their kids to smoke marijuana (i.e. murder, kidnapping, rape, automotive homicide), it was soon made satire by critics and advocates alike. Following its release, a series of Reefer Madness-provoked images, novels, songs, and movie posters became popular. Many of these images and posters were distinctly labeled with “Adult Only” warnings, featured explicit images of devilish creatures and seduced females, distressed male and female figures, and satirical text describing the “wrecked lives” and “shattered hopes” of those who smoke marijuana (e.g. “Marijuana Girl,” “Marijuana Insanity,” “Reefer Blues”). The caricatures on the fronts of these advertisements were drawn with dramatic and popping colors of red, blue, and yellow (e.g. the clown in “The Circus of Reefer Madness”), large block-shaped text (e.g. “Road to Ruin), and the fiery red background motif resembling assorted items including fire, danger, the Devil, “passion,” etc. Characteristically, the contents of the posters drew from the original film’s other names, including: “The Burning Question,” “Dope Addict,” “Doped Youth,” and “Love Madness.”2 Additionally, the aftermath of “Reefer Madness” spanned new productions such as “Reefer Madness: The Movie Musical” and the song “Reefer man.” Thus, Reefer Madness, as well as the influence of two other films Marihuana (1936) and Assassin of Youth (1937) dictated the public perception of marijuana in the 1960’s.3

1. Reefer Madness (1936): Plot Summary. (2017). IMDb. Retrieved June 6, 2017, from http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0028346/plotsummary
2. Reefer Madness. (2013). Retrieved June 6, 2017, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reefer_Madness
3. Schaefer, E. (n.d.). “Bold! Daring! Shocking! True!”: A History of Exploitation Films, 1919-1959. doi:https://books.google.com/books?id=CSBZqe0zPaMC&pg=PA1#v=onepage&q=Reefer&f=false

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Originally, Reefer Madness was the title of a 1930’s American propaganda film that told the story of how an entire high school student body was introduced to smoking marijuana cigarettes (also known as, reefers).1 However, while the film was intentioned as a cautionary tale to parents about the grave and immoral consequences of allowing their kids to smoke marijuana (i.e. murder, kidnapping, rape, automotive homicide), it was soon made satire by critics and advocates alike. Following its release, a series of Reefer Madness-provoked images, novels, songs, and movie posters became popular. Many of these images and posters were distinctly labeled with “Adult Only” warnings, featured explicit images of devilish creatures and seduced females, distressed male and female figures, and satirical text describing the “wrecked lives” and “shattered hopes” of those who smoke marijuana (e.g. “Marijuana Girl,” “Marijuana Insanity,” “Reefer Blues”). The caricatures on the fronts of these advertisements were drawn with dramatic and popping colors of red, blue, and yellow (e.g. the clown in “The Circus of Reefer Madness”), large block-shaped text (e.g. “Road to Ruin), and the fiery red background motif resembling assorted items including fire, danger, the Devil, “passion,” etc. Characteristically, the contents of the posters drew from the original film’s other names, including: “The Burning Question,” “Dope Addict,” “Doped Youth,” and “Love Madness.”2 Additionally, the aftermath of “Reefer Madness” spanned new productions such as “Reefer Madness: The Movie Musical” and the song “Reefer man.” Thus, Reefer Madness, as well as the influence of two other films Marihuana (1936) and Assassin of Youth (1937) dictated the public perception of marijuana in the 1960’s.3

1. Reefer Madness (1936): Plot Summary. (2017). IMDb. Retrieved June 6, 2017, from http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0028346/plotsummary
2. Reefer Madness. (2013). Retrieved June 6, 2017, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reefer_Madness
3. Schaefer, E. (n.d.). “Bold! Daring! Shocking! True!”: A History of Exploitation Films, 1919-1959. doi:https://books.google.com/books?id=CSBZqe0zPaMC&pg=PA1#v=onepage&q=Reefer&f=false

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Originally, Reefer Madness was the title of a 1930’s American propaganda film that told the story of how an entire high school student body was introduced to smoking marijuana cigarettes (also known as, reefers).1 However, while the film was intentioned as a cautionary tale to parents about the grave and immoral consequences of allowing their kids to smoke marijuana (i.e. murder, kidnapping, rape, automotive homicide), it was soon made satire by critics and advocates alike. Following its release, a series of Reefer Madness-provoked images, novels, songs, and movie posters became popular. Many of these images and posters were distinctly labeled with “Adult Only” warnings, featured explicit images of devilish creatures and seduced females, distressed male and female figures, and satirical text describing the “wrecked lives” and “shattered hopes” of those who smoke marijuana (e.g. “Marijuana Girl,” “Marijuana Insanity,” “Reefer Blues”). The caricatures on the fronts of these advertisements were drawn with dramatic and popping colors of red, blue, and yellow (e.g. the clown in “The Circus of Reefer Madness”), large block-shaped text (e.g. “Road to Ruin), and the fiery red background motif resembling assorted items including fire, danger, the Devil, “passion,” etc. Characteristically, the contents of the posters drew from the original film’s other names, including: “The Burning Question,” “Dope Addict,” “Doped Youth,” and “Love Madness.”2 Additionally, the aftermath of “Reefer Madness” spanned new productions such as “Reefer Madness: The Movie Musical” and the song “Reefer man.” Thus, Reefer Madness, as well as the influence of two other films Marihuana (1936) and Assassin of Youth (1937) dictated the public perception of marijuana in the 1960’s.3

1. Reefer Madness (1936): Plot Summary. (2017). IMDb. Retrieved June 6, 2017, from http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0028346/plotsummary
2. Reefer Madness. (2013). Retrieved June 6, 2017, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reefer_Madness
3. Schaefer, E. (n.d.). “Bold! Daring! Shocking! True!”: A History of Exploitation Films, 1919-1959. doi:https://books.google.com/books?id=CSBZqe0zPaMC&pg=PA1#v=onepage&q=Reefer&f=false

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Originally, Reefer Madness was the title of a 1930’s American propaganda film that told the story of how an entire high school student body was introduced to smoking marijuana cigarettes (also known as, reefers).1 However, while the film was intentioned as a cautionary tale to parents about the grave and immoral consequences of allowing their kids to smoke marijuana (i.e. murder, kidnapping, rape, automotive homicide), it was soon made satire by critics and advocates alike. Following its release, a series of Reefer Madness-provoked images, novels, songs, and movie posters became popular. Many of these images and posters were distinctly labeled with “Adult Only” warnings, featured explicit images of devilish creatures and seduced females, distressed male and female figures, and satirical text describing the “wrecked lives” and “shattered hopes” of those who smoke marijuana (e.g. “Marijuana Girl,” “Marijuana Insanity,” “Reefer Blues”). The caricatures on the fronts of these advertisements were drawn with dramatic and popping colors of red, blue, and yellow (e.g. the clown in “The Circus of Reefer Madness”), large block-shaped text (e.g. “Road to Ruin), and the fiery red background motif resembling assorted items including fire, danger, the Devil, “passion,” etc. Characteristically, the contents of the posters drew from the original film’s other names, including: “The Burning Question,” “Dope Addict,” “Doped Youth,” and “Love Madness.”2 Additionally, the aftermath of “Reefer Madness” spanned new productions such as “Reefer Madness: The Movie Musical” and the song “Reefer man.” Thus, Reefer Madness, as well as the influence of two other films Marihuana (1936) and Assassin of Youth (1937) dictated the public perception of marijuana in the 1960’s.3

1. Reefer Madness (1936): Plot Summary. (2017). IMDb. Retrieved June 6, 2017, from http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0028346/plotsummary
2. Reefer Madness. (2013). Retrieved June 6, 2017, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reefer_Madness
3. Schaefer, E. (n.d.). “Bold! Daring! Shocking! True!”: A History of Exploitation Films, 1919-1959. doi:https://books.google.com/books?id=CSBZqe0zPaMC&pg=PA1#v=onepage&q=Reefer&f=false

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Originally, Reefer Madness was the title of a 1930’s American propaganda film that told the story of how an entire high school student body was introduced to smoking marijuana cigarettes (also known as, reefers).1 However, while the film was intentioned as a cautionary tale to parents about the grave and immoral consequences of allowing their kids to smoke marijuana (i.e. murder, kidnapping, rape, automotive homicide), it was soon made satire by critics and advocates alike. Following its release, a series of Reefer Madness-provoked images, novels, songs, and movie posters became popular. Many of these images and posters were distinctly labeled with “Adult Only” warnings, featured explicit images of devilish creatures and seduced females, distressed male and female figures, and satirical text describing the “wrecked lives” and “shattered hopes” of those who smoke marijuana (e.g. “Marijuana Girl,” “Marijuana Insanity,” “Reefer Blues”). The caricatures on the fronts of these advertisements were drawn with dramatic and popping colors of red, blue, and yellow (e.g. the clown in “The Circus of Reefer Madness”), large block-shaped text (e.g. “Road to Ruin), and the fiery red background motif resembling assorted items including fire, danger, the Devil, “passion,” etc. Characteristically, the contents of the posters drew from the original film’s other names, including: “The Burning Question,” “Dope Addict,” “Doped Youth,” and “Love Madness.”2 Additionally, the aftermath of “Reefer Madness” spanned new productions such as “Reefer Madness: The Movie Musical” and the song “Reefer man.” Thus, Reefer Madness, as well as the influence of two other films Marihuana (1936) and Assassin of Youth (1937) dictated the public perception of marijuana in the 1960’s.3

1. Reefer Madness (1936): Plot Summary. (2017). IMDb. Retrieved June 6, 2017, from http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0028346/plotsummary
2. Reefer Madness. (2013). Retrieved June 6, 2017, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reefer_Madness
3. Schaefer, E. (n.d.). “Bold! Daring! Shocking! True!”: A History of Exploitation Films, 1919-1959. doi:https://books.google.com/books?id=CSBZqe0zPaMC&pg=PA1#v=onepage&q=Reefer&f=false

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Originally, Reefer Madness was the title of a 1930’s American propaganda film that told the story of how an entire high school student body was introduced to smoking marijuana cigarettes (also known as, reefers).1 However, while the film was intentioned as a cautionary tale to parents about the grave and immoral consequences of allowing their kids to smoke marijuana (i.e. murder, kidnapping, rape, automotive homicide), it was soon made satire by critics and advocates alike. Following its release, a series of Reefer Madness-provoked images, novels, songs, and movie posters became popular. Many of these images and posters were distinctly labeled with “Adult Only” warnings, featured explicit images of devilish creatures and seduced females, distressed male and female figures, and satirical text describing the “wrecked lives” and “shattered hopes” of those who smoke marijuana (e.g. “Marijuana Girl,” “Marijuana Insanity,” “Reefer Blues”). The caricatures on the fronts of these advertisements were drawn with dramatic and popping colors of red, blue, and yellow (e.g. the clown in “The Circus of Reefer Madness”), large block-shaped text (e.g. “Road to Ruin), and the fiery red background motif resembling assorted items including fire, danger, the Devil, “passion,” etc. Characteristically, the contents of the posters drew from the original film’s other names, including: “The Burning Question,” “Dope Addict,” “Doped Youth,” and “Love Madness.”2 Additionally, the aftermath of “Reefer Madness” spanned new productions such as “Reefer Madness: The Movie Musical” and the song “Reefer man.” Thus, Reefer Madness, as well as the influence of two other films Marihuana (1936) and Assassin of Youth (1937) dictated the public perception of marijuana in the 1960’s.3

1. Reefer Madness (1936): Plot Summary. (2017). IMDb. Retrieved June 6, 2017, from http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0028346/plotsummary
2. Reefer Madness. (2013). Retrieved June 6, 2017, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reefer_Madness
3. Schaefer, E. (n.d.). “Bold! Daring! Shocking! True!”: A History of Exploitation Films, 1919-1959. doi:https://books.google.com/books?id=CSBZqe0zPaMC&pg=PA1#v=onepage&q=Reefer&f=false

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Originally, Reefer Madness was the title of a 1930’s American propaganda film that told the story of how an entire high school student body was introduced to smoking marijuana cigarettes (also known as, reefers).1 However, while the film was intentioned as a cautionary tale to parents about the grave and immoral consequences of allowing their kids to smoke marijuana (i.e. murder, kidnapping, rape, automotive homicide), it was soon made satire by critics and advocates alike. Following its release, a series of Reefer Madness-provoked images, novels, songs, and movie posters became popular. Many of these images and posters were distinctly labeled with “Adult Only” warnings, featured explicit images of devilish creatures and seduced females, distressed male and female figures, and satirical text describing the “wrecked lives” and “shattered hopes” of those who smoke marijuana (e.g. “Marijuana Girl,” “Marijuana Insanity,” “Reefer Blues”). The caricatures on the fronts of these advertisements were drawn with dramatic and popping colors of red, blue, and yellow (e.g. the clown in “The Circus of Reefer Madness”), large block-shaped text (e.g. “Road to Ruin), and the fiery red background motif resembling assorted items including fire, danger, the Devil, “passion,” etc. Characteristically, the contents of the posters drew from the original film’s other names, including: “The Burning Question,” “Dope Addict,” “Doped Youth,” and “Love Madness.”2 Additionally, the aftermath of “Reefer Madness” spanned new productions such as “Reefer Madness: The Movie Musical” and the song “Reefer man.” Thus, Reefer Madness, as well as the influence of two other films Marihuana (1936) and Assassin of Youth (1937) dictated the public perception of marijuana in the 1960’s.3

1. Reefer Madness (1936): Plot Summary. (2017). IMDb. Retrieved June 6, 2017, from http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0028346/plotsummary
2. Reefer Madness. (2013). Retrieved June 6, 2017, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reefer_Madness
3. Schaefer, E. (n.d.). “Bold! Daring! Shocking! True!”: A History of Exploitation Films, 1919-1959. doi:https://books.google.com/books?id=CSBZqe0zPaMC&pg=PA1#v=onepage&q=Reefer&f=false

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Originally, Reefer Madness was the title of a 1930’s American propaganda film that told the story of how an entire high school student body was introduced to smoking marijuana cigarettes (also known as, reefers).1 However, while the film was intentioned as a cautionary tale to parents about the grave and immoral consequences of allowing their kids to smoke marijuana (i.e. murder, kidnapping, rape, automotive homicide), it was soon made satire by critics and advocates alike. Following its release, a series of Reefer Madness-provoked images, novels, songs, and movie posters became popular. Many of these images and posters were distinctly labeled with “Adult Only” warnings, featured explicit images of devilish creatures and seduced females, distressed male and female figures, and satirical text describing the “wrecked lives” and “shattered hopes” of those who smoke marijuana (e.g. “Marijuana Girl,” “Marijuana Insanity,” “Reefer Blues”). The caricatures on the fronts of these advertisements were drawn with dramatic and popping colors of red, blue, and yellow (e.g. the clown in “The Circus of Reefer Madness”), large block-shaped text (e.g. “Road to Ruin), and the fiery red background motif resembling assorted items including fire, danger, the Devil, “passion,” etc. Characteristically, the contents of the posters drew from the original film’s other names, including: “The Burning Question,” “Dope Addict,” “Doped Youth,” and “Love Madness.”2 Additionally, the aftermath of “Reefer Madness” spanned new productions such as “Reefer Madness: The Movie Musical” and the song “Reefer man.” Thus, Reefer Madness, as well as the influence of two other films Marihuana (1936) and Assassin of Youth (1937) dictated the public perception of marijuana in the 1960’s.3

1. Reefer Madness (1936): Plot Summary. (2017). IMDb. Retrieved June 6, 2017, from http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0028346/plotsummary
2. Reefer Madness. (2013). Retrieved June 6, 2017, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reefer_Madness
3. Schaefer, E. (n.d.). “Bold! Daring! Shocking! True!”: A History of Exploitation Films, 1919-1959. doi:https://books.google.com/books?id=CSBZqe0zPaMC&pg=PA1#v=onepage&q=Reefer&f=false

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Originally, Reefer Madness was the title of a 1930’s American propaganda film that told the story of how an entire high school student body was introduced to smoking marijuana cigarettes (also known as, reefers).1 However, while the film was intentioned as a cautionary tale to parents about the grave and immoral consequences of allowing their kids to smoke marijuana (i.e. murder, kidnapping, rape, automotive homicide), it was soon made satire by critics and advocates alike. Following its release, a series of Reefer Madness-provoked images, novels, songs, and movie posters became popular. Many of these images and posters were distinctly labeled with “Adult Only” warnings, featured explicit images of devilish creatures and seduced females, distressed male and female figures, and satirical text describing the “wrecked lives” and “shattered hopes” of those who smoke marijuana (e.g. “Marijuana Girl,” “Marijuana Insanity,” “Reefer Blues”). The caricatures on the fronts of these advertisements were drawn with dramatic and popping colors of red, blue, and yellow (e.g. the clown in “The Circus of Reefer Madness”), large block-shaped text (e.g. “Road to Ruin), and the fiery red background motif resembling assorted items including fire, danger, the Devil, “passion,” etc. Characteristically, the contents of the posters drew from the original film’s other names, including: “The Burning Question,” “Dope Addict,” “Doped Youth,” and “Love Madness.”2 Additionally, the aftermath of “Reefer Madness” spanned new productions such as “Reefer Madness: The Movie Musical” and the song “Reefer man.” Thus, Reefer Madness, as well as the influence of two other films Marihuana (1936) and Assassin of Youth (1937) dictated the public perception of marijuana in the 1960’s.3

1. Reefer Madness (1936): Plot Summary. (2017). IMDb. Retrieved June 6, 2017, from http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0028346/plotsummary
2. Reefer Madness. (2013). Retrieved June 6, 2017, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reefer_Madness
3. Schaefer, E. (n.d.). “Bold! Daring! Shocking! True!”: A History of Exploitation Films, 1919-1959. doi:https://books.google.com/books?id=CSBZqe0zPaMC&pg=PA1#v=onepage&q=Reefer&f=false

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Originally, Reefer Madness was the title of a 1930’s American propaganda film that told the story of how an entire high school student body was introduced to smoking marijuana cigarettes (also known as, reefers).1 However, while the film was intentioned as a cautionary tale to parents about the grave and immoral consequences of allowing their kids to smoke marijuana (i.e. murder, kidnapping, rape, automotive homicide), it was soon made satire by critics and advocates alike. Following its release, a series of Reefer Madness-provoked images, novels, songs, and movie posters became popular. Many of these images and posters were distinctly labeled with “Adult Only” warnings, featured explicit images of devilish creatures and seduced females, distressed male and female figures, and satirical text describing the “wrecked lives” and “shattered hopes” of those who smoke marijuana (e.g. “Marijuana Girl,” “Marijuana Insanity,” “Reefer Blues”). The caricatures on the fronts of these advertisements were drawn with dramatic and popping colors of red, blue, and yellow (e.g. the clown in “The Circus of Reefer Madness”), large block-shaped text (e.g. “Road to Ruin), and the fiery red background motif resembling assorted items including fire, danger, the Devil, “passion,” etc. Characteristically, the contents of the posters drew from the original film’s other names, including: “The Burning Question,” “Dope Addict,” “Doped Youth,” and “Love Madness.”2 Additionally, the aftermath of “Reefer Madness” spanned new productions such as “Reefer Madness: The Movie Musical” and the song “Reefer man.” Thus, Reefer Madness, as well as the influence of two other films Marihuana (1936) and Assassin of Youth (1937) dictated the public perception of marijuana in the 1960’s.3

1. Reefer Madness (1936): Plot Summary. (2017). IMDb. Retrieved June 6, 2017, from http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0028346/plotsummary
2. Reefer Madness. (2013). Retrieved June 6, 2017, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reefer_Madness
3. Schaefer, E. (n.d.). “Bold! Daring! Shocking! True!”: A History of Exploitation Films, 1919-1959. doi:https://books.google.com/books?id=CSBZqe0zPaMC&pg=PA1#v=onepage&q=Reefer&f=false

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Originally, Reefer Madness was the title of a 1930’s American propaganda film that told the story of how an entire high school student body was introduced to smoking marijuana cigarettes (also known as, reefers).1 However, while the film was intentioned as a cautionary tale to parents about the grave and immoral consequences of allowing their kids to smoke marijuana (i.e. murder, kidnapping, rape, automotive homicide), it was soon made satire by critics and advocates alike. Following its release, a series of Reefer Madness-provoked images, novels, songs, and movie posters became popular. Many of these images and posters were distinctly labeled with “Adult Only” warnings, featured explicit images of devilish creatures and seduced females, distressed male and female figures, and satirical text describing the “wrecked lives” and “shattered hopes” of those who smoke marijuana (e.g. “Marijuana Girl,” “Marijuana Insanity,” “Reefer Blues”). The caricatures on the fronts of these advertisements were drawn with dramatic and popping colors of red, blue, and yellow (e.g. the clown in “The Circus of Reefer Madness”), large block-shaped text (e.g. “Road to Ruin), and the fiery red background motif resembling assorted items including fire, danger, the Devil, “passion,” etc. Characteristically, the contents of the posters drew from the original film’s other names, including: “The Burning Question,” “Dope Addict,” “Doped Youth,” and “Love Madness.”2 Additionally, the aftermath of “Reefer Madness” spanned new productions such as “Reefer Madness: The Movie Musical” and the song “Reefer man.” Thus, Reefer Madness, as well as the influence of two other films Marihuana (1936) and Assassin of Youth (1937) dictated the public perception of marijuana in the 1960’s.3

1. Reefer Madness (1936): Plot Summary. (2017). IMDb. Retrieved June 6, 2017, from http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0028346/plotsummary
2. Reefer Madness. (2013). Retrieved June 6, 2017, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reefer_Madness
3. Schaefer, E. (n.d.). “Bold! Daring! Shocking! True!”: A History of Exploitation Films, 1919-1959. doi:https://books.google.com/books?id=CSBZqe0zPaMC&pg=PA1#v=onepage&q=Reefer&f=false

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Originally, Reefer Madness was the title of a 1930’s American propaganda film that told the story of how an entire high school student body was introduced to smoking marijuana cigarettes (also known as, reefers).1 However, while the film was intentioned as a cautionary tale to parents about the grave and immoral consequences of allowing their kids to smoke marijuana (i.e. murder, kidnapping, rape, automotive homicide), it was soon made satire by critics and advocates alike. Following its release, a series of Reefer Madness-provoked images, novels, songs, and movie posters became popular. Many of these images and posters were distinctly labeled with “Adult Only” warnings, featured explicit images of devilish creatures and seduced females, distressed male and female figures, and satirical text describing the “wrecked lives” and “shattered hopes” of those who smoke marijuana (e.g. “Marijuana Girl,” “Marijuana Insanity,” “Reefer Blues”). The caricatures on the fronts of these advertisements were drawn with dramatic and popping colors of red, blue, and yellow (e.g. the clown in “The Circus of Reefer Madness”), large block-shaped text (e.g. “Road to Ruin), and the fiery red background motif resembling assorted items including fire, danger, the Devil, “passion,” etc. Characteristically, the contents of the posters drew from the original film’s other names, including: “The Burning Question,” “Dope Addict,” “Doped Youth,” and “Love Madness.”2 Additionally, the aftermath of “Reefer Madness” spanned new productions such as “Reefer Madness: The Movie Musical” and the song “Reefer man.” Thus, Reefer Madness, as well as the influence of two other films Marihuana (1936) and Assassin of Youth (1937) dictated the public perception of marijuana in the 1960’s.3

1. Reefer Madness (1936): Plot Summary. (2017). IMDb. Retrieved June 6, 2017, from http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0028346/plotsummary
2. Reefer Madness. (2013). Retrieved June 6, 2017, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reefer_Madness
3. Schaefer, E. (n.d.). “Bold! Daring! Shocking! True!”: A History of Exploitation Films, 1919-1959. doi:https://books.google.com/books?id=CSBZqe0zPaMC&pg=PA1#v=onepage&q=Reefer&f=false

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Originally, Reefer Madness was the title of a 1930’s American propaganda film that told the story of how an entire high school student body was introduced to smoking marijuana cigarettes (also known as, reefers).1 However, while the film was intentioned as a cautionary tale to parents about the grave and immoral consequences of allowing their kids to smoke marijuana (i.e. murder, kidnapping, rape, automotive homicide), it was soon made satire by critics and advocates alike. Following its release, a series of Reefer Madness-provoked images, novels, songs, and movie posters became popular. Many of these images and posters were distinctly labeled with “Adult Only” warnings, featured explicit images of devilish creatures and seduced females, distressed male and female figures, and satirical text describing the “wrecked lives” and “shattered hopes” of those who smoke marijuana (e.g. “Marijuana Girl,” “Marijuana Insanity,” “Reefer Blues”). The caricatures on the fronts of these advertisements were drawn with dramatic and popping colors of red, blue, and yellow (e.g. the clown in “The Circus of Reefer Madness”), large block-shaped text (e.g. “Road to Ruin), and the fiery red background motif resembling assorted items including fire, danger, the Devil, “passion,” etc. Characteristically, the contents of the posters drew from the original film’s other names, including: “The Burning Question,” “Dope Addict,” “Doped Youth,” and “Love Madness.”2 Additionally, the aftermath of “Reefer Madness” spanned new productions such as “Reefer Madness: The Movie Musical” and the song “Reefer man.” Thus, Reefer Madness, as well as the influence of two other films Marihuana (1936) and Assassin of Youth (1937) dictated the public perception of marijuana in the 1960’s.3

1. Reefer Madness (1936): Plot Summary. (2017). IMDb. Retrieved June 6, 2017, from http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0028346/plotsummary
2. Reefer Madness. (2013). Retrieved June 6, 2017, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reefer_Madness
3. Schaefer, E. (n.d.). “Bold! Daring! Shocking! True!”: A History of Exploitation Films, 1919-1959. doi:https://books.google.com/books?id=CSBZqe0zPaMC&pg=PA1#v=onepage&q=Reefer&f=false

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Originally, Reefer Madness was the title of a 1930’s American propaganda film that told the story of how an entire high school student body was introduced to smoking marijuana cigarettes (also known as, reefers).1 However, while the film was intentioned as a cautionary tale to parents about the grave and immoral consequences of allowing their kids to smoke marijuana (i.e. murder, kidnapping, rape, automotive homicide), it was soon made satire by critics and advocates alike. Following its release, a series of Reefer Madness-provoked images, novels, songs, and movie posters became popular. Many of these images and posters were distinctly labeled with “Adult Only” warnings, featured explicit images of devilish creatures and seduced females, distressed male and female figures, and satirical text describing the “wrecked lives” and “shattered hopes” of those who smoke marijuana (e.g. “Marijuana Girl,” “Marijuana Insanity,” “Reefer Blues”). The caricatures on the fronts of these advertisements were drawn with dramatic and popping colors of red, blue, and yellow (e.g. the clown in “The Circus of Reefer Madness”), large block-shaped text (e.g. “Road to Ruin), and the fiery red background motif resembling assorted items including fire, danger, the Devil, “passion,” etc. Characteristically, the contents of the posters drew from the original film’s other names, including: “The Burning Question,” “Dope Addict,” “Doped Youth,” and “Love Madness.”2 Additionally, the aftermath of “Reefer Madness” spanned new productions such as “Reefer Madness: The Movie Musical” and the song “Reefer man.” Thus, Reefer Madness, as well as the influence of two other films Marihuana (1936) and Assassin of Youth (1937) dictated the public perception of marijuana in the 1960’s.3

1. Reefer Madness (1936): Plot Summary. (2017). IMDb. Retrieved June 6, 2017, from http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0028346/plotsummary
2. Reefer Madness. (2013). Retrieved June 6, 2017, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reefer_Madness
3. Schaefer, E. (n.d.). “Bold! Daring! Shocking! True!”: A History of Exploitation Films, 1919-1959. doi:https://books.google.com/books?id=CSBZqe0zPaMC&pg=PA1#v=onepage&q=Reefer&f=false

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Originally, Reefer Madness was the title of a 1930’s American propaganda film that told the story of how an entire high school student body was introduced to smoking marijuana cigarettes (also known as, reefers).1 However, while the film was intentioned as a cautionary tale to parents about the grave and immoral consequences of allowing their kids to smoke marijuana (i.e. murder, kidnapping, rape, automotive homicide), it was soon made satire by critics and advocates alike. Following its release, a series of Reefer Madness-provoked images, novels, songs, and movie posters became popular. Many of these images and posters were distinctly labeled with “Adult Only” warnings, featured explicit images of devilish creatures and seduced females, distressed male and female figures, and satirical text describing the “wrecked lives” and “shattered hopes” of those who smoke marijuana (e.g. “Marijuana Girl,” “Marijuana Insanity,” “Reefer Blues”). The caricatures on the fronts of these advertisements were drawn with dramatic and popping colors of red, blue, and yellow (e.g. the clown in “The Circus of Reefer Madness”), large block-shaped text (e.g. “Road to Ruin), and the fiery red background motif resembling assorted items including fire, danger, the Devil, “passion,” etc. Characteristically, the contents of the posters drew from the original film’s other names, including: “The Burning Question,” “Dope Addict,” “Doped Youth,” and “Love Madness.”2 Additionally, the aftermath of “Reefer Madness” spanned new productions such as “Reefer Madness: The Movie Musical” and the song “Reefer man.” Thus, Reefer Madness, as well as the influence of two other films Marihuana (1936) and Assassin of Youth (1937) dictated the public perception of marijuana in the 1960’s.3

1. Reefer Madness (1936): Plot Summary. (2017). IMDb. Retrieved June 6, 2017, from http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0028346/plotsummary
2. Reefer Madness. (2013). Retrieved June 6, 2017, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reefer_Madness
3. Schaefer, E. (n.d.). “Bold! Daring! Shocking! True!”: A History of Exploitation Films, 1919-1959. doi:https://books.google.com/books?id=CSBZqe0zPaMC&pg=PA1#v=onepage&q=Reefer&f=false

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Originally, Reefer Madness was the title of a 1930’s American propaganda film that told the story of how an entire high school student body was introduced to smoking marijuana cigarettes (also known as, reefers).1 However, while the film was intentioned as a cautionary tale to parents about the grave and immoral consequences of allowing their kids to smoke marijuana (i.e. murder, kidnapping, rape, automotive homicide), it was soon made satire by critics and advocates alike. Following its release, a series of Reefer Madness-provoked images, novels, songs, and movie posters became popular. Many of these images and posters were distinctly labeled with “Adult Only” warnings, featured explicit images of devilish creatures and seduced females, distressed male and female figures, and satirical text describing the “wrecked lives” and “shattered hopes” of those who smoke marijuana (e.g. “Marijuana Girl,” “Marijuana Insanity,” “Reefer Blues”). The caricatures on the fronts of these advertisements were drawn with dramatic and popping colors of red, blue, and yellow (e.g. the clown in “The Circus of Reefer Madness”), large block-shaped text (e.g. “Road to Ruin), and the fiery red background motif resembling assorted items including fire, danger, the Devil, “passion,” etc. Characteristically, the contents of the posters drew from the original film’s other names, including: “The Burning Question,” “Dope Addict,” “Doped Youth,” and “Love Madness.”2 Additionally, the aftermath of “Reefer Madness” spanned new productions such as “Reefer Madness: The Movie Musical” and the song “Reefer man.” Thus, Reefer Madness, as well as the influence of two other films Marihuana (1936) and Assassin of Youth (1937) dictated the public perception of marijuana in the 1960’s.3

1. Reefer Madness (1936): Plot Summary. (2017). IMDb. Retrieved June 6, 2017, from http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0028346/plotsummary
2. Reefer Madness. (2013). Retrieved June 6, 2017, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reefer_Madness
3. Schaefer, E. (n.d.). “Bold! Daring! Shocking! True!”: A History of Exploitation Films, 1919-1959. doi:https://books.google.com/books?id=CSBZqe0zPaMC&pg=PA1#v=onepage&q=Reefer&f=false

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Originally, Reefer Madness was the title of a 1930’s American propaganda film that told the story of how an entire high school student body was introduced to smoking marijuana cigarettes (also known as, reefers).1 However, while the film was intentioned as a cautionary tale to parents about the grave and immoral consequences of allowing their kids to smoke marijuana (i.e. murder, kidnapping, rape, automotive homicide), it was soon made satire by critics and advocates alike. Following its release, a series of Reefer Madness-provoked images, novels, songs, and movie posters became popular. Many of these images and posters were distinctly labeled with “Adult Only” warnings, featured explicit images of devilish creatures and seduced females, distressed male and female figures, and satirical text describing the “wrecked lives” and “shattered hopes” of those who smoke marijuana (e.g. “Marijuana Girl,” “Marijuana Insanity,” “Reefer Blues”). The caricatures on the fronts of these advertisements were drawn with dramatic and popping colors of red, blue, and yellow (e.g. the clown in “The Circus of Reefer Madness”), large block-shaped text (e.g. “Road to Ruin), and the fiery red background motif resembling assorted items including fire, danger, the Devil, “passion,” etc. Characteristically, the contents of the posters drew from the original film’s other names, including: “The Burning Question,” “Dope Addict,” “Doped Youth,” and “Love Madness.”2 Additionally, the aftermath of “Reefer Madness” spanned new productions such as “Reefer Madness: The Movie Musical” and the song “Reefer man.” Thus, Reefer Madness, as well as the influence of two other films Marihuana (1936) and Assassin of Youth (1937) dictated the public perception of marijuana in the 1960’s.3

1. Reefer Madness (1936): Plot Summary. (2017). IMDb. Retrieved June 6, 2017, from http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0028346/plotsummary
2. Reefer Madness. (2013). Retrieved June 6, 2017, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reefer_Madness
3. Schaefer, E. (n.d.). “Bold! Daring! Shocking! True!”: A History of Exploitation Films, 1919-1959. doi:https://books.google.com/books?id=CSBZqe0zPaMC&pg=PA1#v=onepage&q=Reefer&f=false

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Originally, Reefer Madness was the title of a 1930’s American propaganda film that told the story of how an entire high school student body was introduced to smoking marijuana cigarettes (also known as, reefers).1 However, while the film was intentioned as a cautionary tale to parents about the grave and immoral consequences of allowing their kids to smoke marijuana (i.e. murder, kidnapping, rape, automotive homicide), it was soon made satire by critics and advocates alike. Following its release, a series of Reefer Madness-provoked images, novels, songs, and movie posters became popular. Many of these images and posters were distinctly labeled with “Adult Only” warnings, featured explicit images of devilish creatures and seduced females, distressed male and female figures, and satirical text describing the “wrecked lives” and “shattered hopes” of those who smoke marijuana (e.g. “Marijuana Girl,” “Marijuana Insanity,” “Reefer Blues”). The caricatures on the fronts of these advertisements were drawn with dramatic and popping colors of red, blue, and yellow (e.g. the clown in “The Circus of Reefer Madness”), large block-shaped text (e.g. “Road to Ruin), and the fiery red background motif resembling assorted items including fire, danger, the Devil, “passion,” etc. Characteristically, the contents of the posters drew from the original film’s other names, including: “The Burning Question,” “Dope Addict,” “Doped Youth,” and “Love Madness.”2 Additionally, the aftermath of “Reefer Madness” spanned new productions such as “Reefer Madness: The Movie Musical” and the song “Reefer man.” Thus, Reefer Madness, as well as the influence of two other films Marihuana (1936) and Assassin of Youth (1937) dictated the public perception of marijuana in the 1960’s.3

1. Reefer Madness (1936): Plot Summary. (2017). IMDb. Retrieved June 6, 2017, from http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0028346/plotsummary
2. Reefer Madness. (2013). Retrieved June 6, 2017, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reefer_Madness
3. Schaefer, E. (n.d.). “Bold! Daring! Shocking! True!”: A History of Exploitation Films, 1919-1959. doi:https://books.google.com/books?id=CSBZqe0zPaMC&pg=PA1#v=onepage&q=Reefer&f=false

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Originally, Reefer Madness was the title of a 1930’s American propaganda film that told the story of how an entire high school student body was introduced to smoking marijuana cigarettes (also known as, reefers).1 However, while the film was intentioned as a cautionary tale to parents about the grave and immoral consequences of allowing their kids to smoke marijuana (i.e. murder, kidnapping, rape, automotive homicide), it was soon made satire by critics and advocates alike. Following its release, a series of Reefer Madness-provoked images, novels, songs, and movie posters became popular. Many of these images and posters were distinctly labeled with “Adult Only” warnings, featured explicit images of devilish creatures and seduced females, distressed male and female figures, and satirical text describing the “wrecked lives” and “shattered hopes” of those who smoke marijuana (e.g. “Marijuana Girl,” “Marijuana Insanity,” “Reefer Blues”). The caricatures on the fronts of these advertisements were drawn with dramatic and popping colors of red, blue, and yellow (e.g. the clown in “The Circus of Reefer Madness”), large block-shaped text (e.g. “Road to Ruin), and the fiery red background motif resembling assorted items including fire, danger, the Devil, “passion,” etc. Characteristically, the contents of the posters drew from the original film’s other names, including: “The Burning Question,” “Dope Addict,” “Doped Youth,” and “Love Madness.”2 Additionally, the aftermath of “Reefer Madness” spanned new productions such as “Reefer Madness: The Movie Musical” and the song “Reefer man.” Thus, Reefer Madness, as well as the influence of two other films Marihuana (1936) and Assassin of Youth (1937) dictated the public perception of marijuana in the 1960’s.3

1. Reefer Madness (1936): Plot Summary. (2017). IMDb. Retrieved June 6, 2017, from http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0028346/plotsummary
2. Reefer Madness. (2013). Retrieved June 6, 2017, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reefer_Madness
3. Schaefer, E. (n.d.). “Bold! Daring! Shocking! True!”: A History of Exploitation Films, 1919-1959. doi:https://books.google.com/books?id=CSBZqe0zPaMC&pg=PA1#v=onepage&q=Reefer&f=false

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Originally, Reefer Madness was the title of a 1930’s American propaganda film that told the story of how an entire high school student body was introduced to smoking marijuana cigarettes (also known as, reefers).1 However, while the film was intentioned as a cautionary tale to parents about the grave and immoral consequences of allowing their kids to smoke marijuana (i.e. murder, kidnapping, rape, automotive homicide), it was soon made satire by critics and advocates alike. Following its release, a series of Reefer Madness-provoked images, novels, songs, and movie posters became popular. Many of these images and posters were distinctly labeled with “Adult Only” warnings, featured explicit images of devilish creatures and seduced females, distressed male and female figures, and satirical text describing the “wrecked lives” and “shattered hopes” of those who smoke marijuana (e.g. “Marijuana Girl,” “Marijuana Insanity,” “Reefer Blues”). The caricatures on the fronts of these advertisements were drawn with dramatic and popping colors of red, blue, and yellow (e.g. the clown in “The Circus of Reefer Madness”), large block-shaped text (e.g. “Road to Ruin), and the fiery red background motif resembling assorted items including fire, danger, the Devil, “passion,” etc. Characteristically, the contents of the posters drew from the original film’s other names, including: “The Burning Question,” “Dope Addict,” “Doped Youth,” and “Love Madness.”2 Additionally, the aftermath of “Reefer Madness” spanned new productions such as “Reefer Madness: The Movie Musical” and the song “Reefer man.” Thus, Reefer Madness, as well as the influence of two other films Marihuana (1936) and Assassin of Youth (1937) dictated the public perception of marijuana in the 1960’s.3

1. Reefer Madness (1936): Plot Summary. (2017). IMDb. Retrieved June 6, 2017, from http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0028346/plotsummary
2. Reefer Madness. (2013). Retrieved June 6, 2017, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reefer_Madness
3. Schaefer, E. (n.d.). “Bold! Daring! Shocking! True!”: A History of Exploitation Films, 1919-1959. doi:https://books.google.com/books?id=CSBZqe0zPaMC&pg=PA1#v=onepage&q=Reefer&f=false

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Originally, Reefer Madness was the title of a 1930’s American propaganda film that told the story of how an entire high school student body was introduced to smoking marijuana cigarettes (also known as, reefers).1 However, while the film was intentioned as a cautionary tale to parents about the grave and immoral consequences of allowing their kids to smoke marijuana (i.e. murder, kidnapping, rape, automotive homicide), it was soon made satire by critics and advocates alike. Following its release, a series of Reefer Madness-provoked images, novels, songs, and movie posters became popular. Many of these images and posters were distinctly labeled with “Adult Only” warnings, featured explicit images of devilish creatures and seduced females, distressed male and female figures, and satirical text describing the “wrecked lives” and “shattered hopes” of those who smoke marijuana (e.g. “Marijuana Girl,” “Marijuana Insanity,” “Reefer Blues”). The caricatures on the fronts of these advertisements were drawn with dramatic and popping colors of red, blue, and yellow (e.g. the clown in “The Circus of Reefer Madness”), large block-shaped text (e.g. “Road to Ruin), and the fiery red background motif resembling assorted items including fire, danger, the Devil, “passion,” etc. Characteristically, the contents of the posters drew from the original film’s other names, including: “The Burning Question,” “Dope Addict,” “Doped Youth,” and “Love Madness.”2 Additionally, the aftermath of “Reefer Madness” spanned new productions such as “Reefer Madness: The Movie Musical” and the song “Reefer man.” Thus, Reefer Madness, as well as the influence of two other films Marihuana (1936) and Assassin of Youth (1937) dictated the public perception of marijuana in the 1960’s.3

1. Reefer Madness (1936): Plot Summary. (2017). IMDb. Retrieved June 6, 2017, from http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0028346/plotsummary
2. Reefer Madness. (2013). Retrieved June 6, 2017, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reefer_Madness
3. Schaefer, E. (n.d.). “Bold! Daring! Shocking! True!”: A History of Exploitation Films, 1919-1959. doi:https://books.google.com/books?id=CSBZqe0zPaMC&pg=PA1#v=onepage&q=Reefer&f=false

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Originally, Reefer Madness was the title of a 1930’s American propaganda film that told the story of how an entire high school student body was introduced to smoking marijuana cigarettes (also known as, reefers).1 However, while the film was intentioned as a cautionary tale to parents about the grave and immoral consequences of allowing their kids to smoke marijuana (i.e. murder, kidnapping, rape, automotive homicide), it was soon made satire by critics and advocates alike. Following its release, a series of Reefer Madness-provoked images, novels, songs, and movie posters became popular. Many of these images and posters were distinctly labeled with “Adult Only” warnings, featured explicit images of devilish creatures and seduced females, distressed male and female figures, and satirical text describing the “wrecked lives” and “shattered hopes” of those who smoke marijuana (e.g. “Marijuana Girl,” “Marijuana Insanity,” “Reefer Blues”). The caricatures on the fronts of these advertisements were drawn with dramatic and popping colors of red, blue, and yellow (e.g. the clown in “The Circus of Reefer Madness”), large block-shaped text (e.g. “Road to Ruin), and the fiery red background motif resembling assorted items including fire, danger, the Devil, “passion,” etc. Characteristically, the contents of the posters drew from the original film’s other names, including: “The Burning Question,” “Dope Addict,” “Doped Youth,” and “Love Madness.”2 Additionally, the aftermath of “Reefer Madness” spanned new productions such as “Reefer Madness: The Movie Musical” and the song “Reefer man.” Thus, Reefer Madness, as well as the influence of two other films Marihuana (1936) and Assassin of Youth (1937) dictated the public perception of marijuana in the 1960’s.3

1. Reefer Madness (1936): Plot Summary. (2017). IMDb. Retrieved June 6, 2017, from http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0028346/plotsummary
2. Reefer Madness. (2013). Retrieved June 6, 2017, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reefer_Madness
3. Schaefer, E. (n.d.). “Bold! Daring! Shocking! True!”: A History of Exploitation Films, 1919-1959. doi:https://books.google.com/books?id=CSBZqe0zPaMC&pg=PA1#v=onepage&q=Reefer&f=false

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Originally, Reefer Madness was the title of a 1930’s American propaganda film that told the story of how an entire high school student body was introduced to smoking marijuana cigarettes (also known as, reefers).1 However, while the film was intentioned as a cautionary tale to parents about the grave and immoral consequences of allowing their kids to smoke marijuana (i.e. murder, kidnapping, rape, automotive homicide), it was soon made satire by critics and advocates alike. Following its release, a series of Reefer Madness-provoked images, novels, songs, and movie posters became popular. Many of these images and posters were distinctly labeled with “Adult Only” warnings, featured explicit images of devilish creatures and seduced females, distressed male and female figures, and satirical text describing the “wrecked lives” and “shattered hopes” of those who smoke marijuana (e.g. “Marijuana Girl,” “Marijuana Insanity,” “Reefer Blues”). The caricatures on the fronts of these advertisements were drawn with dramatic and popping colors of red, blue, and yellow (e.g. the clown in “The Circus of Reefer Madness”), large block-shaped text (e.g. “Road to Ruin), and the fiery red background motif resembling assorted items including fire, danger, the Devil, “passion,” etc. Characteristically, the contents of the posters drew from the original film’s other names, including: “The Burning Question,” “Dope Addict,” “Doped Youth,” and “Love Madness.”2 Additionally, the aftermath of “Reefer Madness” spanned new productions such as “Reefer Madness: The Movie Musical” and the song “Reefer man.” Thus, Reefer Madness, as well as the influence of two other films Marihuana (1936) and Assassin of Youth (1937) dictated the public perception of marijuana in the 1960’s.3

1. Reefer Madness (1936): Plot Summary. (2017). IMDb. Retrieved June 6, 2017, from http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0028346/plotsummary
2. Reefer Madness. (2013). Retrieved June 6, 2017, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reefer_Madness
3. Schaefer, E. (n.d.). “Bold! Daring! Shocking! True!”: A History of Exploitation Films, 1919-1959. doi:https://books.google.com/books?id=CSBZqe0zPaMC&pg=PA1#v=onepage&q=Reefer&f=false

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Originally, Reefer Madness was the title of a 1930’s American propaganda film that told the story of how an entire high school student body was introduced to smoking marijuana cigarettes (also known as, reefers).1 However, while the film was intentioned as a cautionary tale to parents about the grave and immoral consequences of allowing their kids to smoke marijuana (i.e. murder, kidnapping, rape, automotive homicide), it was soon made satire by critics and advocates alike. Following its release, a series of Reefer Madness-provoked images, novels, songs, and movie posters became popular. Many of these images and posters were distinctly labeled with “Adult Only” warnings, featured explicit images of devilish creatures and seduced females, distressed male and female figures, and satirical text describing the “wrecked lives” and “shattered hopes” of those who smoke marijuana (e.g. “Marijuana Girl,” “Marijuana Insanity,” “Reefer Blues”). The caricatures on the fronts of these advertisements were drawn with dramatic and popping colors of red, blue, and yellow (e.g. the clown in “The Circus of Reefer Madness”), large block-shaped text (e.g. “Road to Ruin), and the fiery red background motif resembling assorted items including fire, danger, the Devil, “passion,” etc. Characteristically, the contents of the posters drew from the original film’s other names, including: “The Burning Question,” “Dope Addict,” “Doped Youth,” and “Love Madness.”2 Additionally, the aftermath of “Reefer Madness” spanned new productions such as “Reefer Madness: The Movie Musical” and the song “Reefer man.” Thus, Reefer Madness, as well as the influence of two other films Marihuana (1936) and Assassin of Youth (1937) dictated the public perception of marijuana in the 1960’s.3

1. Reefer Madness (1936): Plot Summary. (2017). IMDb. Retrieved June 6, 2017, from http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0028346/plotsummary
2. Reefer Madness. (2013). Retrieved June 6, 2017, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reefer_Madness
3. Schaefer, E. (n.d.). “Bold! Daring! Shocking! True!”: A History of Exploitation Films, 1919-1959. doi:https://books.google.com/books?id=CSBZqe0zPaMC&pg=PA1#v=onepage&q=Reefer&f=false

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Originally, Reefer Madness was the title of a 1930’s American propaganda film that told the story of how an entire high school student body was introduced to smoking marijuana cigarettes (also known as, reefers).1 However, while the film was intentioned as a cautionary tale to parents about the grave and immoral consequences of allowing their kids to smoke marijuana (i.e. murder, kidnapping, rape, automotive homicide), it was soon made satire by critics and advocates alike. Following its release, a series of Reefer Madness-provoked images, novels, songs, and movie posters became popular. Many of these images and posters were distinctly labeled with “Adult Only” warnings, featured explicit images of devilish creatures and seduced females, distressed male and female figures, and satirical text describing the “wrecked lives” and “shattered hopes” of those who smoke marijuana (e.g. “Marijuana Girl,” “Marijuana Insanity,” “Reefer Blues”). The caricatures on the fronts of these advertisements were drawn with dramatic and popping colors of red, blue, and yellow (e.g. the clown in “The Circus of Reefer Madness”), large block-shaped text (e.g. “Road to Ruin), and the fiery red background motif resembling assorted items including fire, danger, the Devil, “passion,” etc. Characteristically, the contents of the posters drew from the original film’s other names, including: “The Burning Question,” “Dope Addict,” “Doped Youth,” and “Love Madness.”2 Additionally, the aftermath of “Reefer Madness” spanned new productions such as “Reefer Madness: The Movie Musical” and the song “Reefer man.” Thus, Reefer Madness, as well as the influence of two other films Marihuana (1936) and Assassin of Youth (1937) dictated the public perception of marijuana in the 1960’s.3

1. Reefer Madness (1936): Plot Summary. (2017). IMDb. Retrieved June 6, 2017, from http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0028346/plotsummary
2. Reefer Madness. (2013). Retrieved June 6, 2017, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reefer_Madness
3. Schaefer, E. (n.d.). “Bold! Daring! Shocking! True!”: A History of Exploitation Films, 1919-1959. doi:https://books.google.com/books?id=CSBZqe0zPaMC&pg=PA1#v=onepage&q=Reefer&f=false

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Originally, Reefer Madness was the title of a 1930’s American propaganda film that told the story of how an entire high school student body was introduced to smoking marijuana cigarettes (also known as, reefers).1 However, while the film was intentioned as a cautionary tale to parents about the grave and immoral consequences of allowing their kids to smoke marijuana (i.e. murder, kidnapping, rape, automotive homicide), it was soon made satire by critics and advocates alike. Following its release, a series of Reefer Madness-provoked images, novels, songs, and movie posters became popular. Many of these images and posters were distinctly labeled with “Adult Only” warnings, featured explicit images of devilish creatures and seduced females, distressed male and female figures, and satirical text describing the “wrecked lives” and “shattered hopes” of those who smoke marijuana (e.g. “Marijuana Girl,” “Marijuana Insanity,” “Reefer Blues”). The caricatures on the fronts of these advertisements were drawn with dramatic and popping colors of red, blue, and yellow (e.g. the clown in “The Circus of Reefer Madness”), large block-shaped text (e.g. “Road to Ruin), and the fiery red background motif resembling assorted items including fire, danger, the Devil, “passion,” etc. Characteristically, the contents of the posters drew from the original film’s other names, including: “The Burning Question,” “Dope Addict,” “Doped Youth,” and “Love Madness.”2 Additionally, the aftermath of “Reefer Madness” spanned new productions such as “Reefer Madness: The Movie Musical” and the song “Reefer man.” Thus, Reefer Madness, as well as the influence of two other films Marihuana (1936) and Assassin of Youth (1937) dictated the public perception of marijuana in the 1960’s.3

1. Reefer Madness (1936): Plot Summary. (2017). IMDb. Retrieved June 6, 2017, from http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0028346/plotsummary
2. Reefer Madness. (2013). Retrieved June 6, 2017, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reefer_Madness
3. Schaefer, E. (n.d.). “Bold! Daring! Shocking! True!”: A History of Exploitation Films, 1919-1959. doi:https://books.google.com/books?id=CSBZqe0zPaMC&pg=PA1#v=onepage&q=Reefer&f=false

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Originally, Reefer Madness was the title of a 1930’s American propaganda film that told the story of how an entire high school student body was introduced to smoking marijuana cigarettes (also known as, reefers).1 However, while the film was intentioned as a cautionary tale to parents about the grave and immoral consequences of allowing their kids to smoke marijuana (i.e. murder, kidnapping, rape, automotive homicide), it was soon made satire by critics and advocates alike. Following its release, a series of Reefer Madness-provoked images, novels, songs, and movie posters became popular. Many of these images and posters were distinctly labeled with “Adult Only” warnings, featured explicit images of devilish creatures and seduced females, distressed male and female figures, and satirical text describing the “wrecked lives” and “shattered hopes” of those who smoke marijuana (e.g. “Marijuana Girl,” “Marijuana Insanity,” “Reefer Blues”). The caricatures on the fronts of these advertisements were drawn with dramatic and popping colors of red, blue, and yellow (e.g. the clown in “The Circus of Reefer Madness”), large block-shaped text (e.g. “Road to Ruin), and the fiery red background motif resembling assorted items including fire, danger, the Devil, “passion,” etc. Characteristically, the contents of the posters drew from the original film’s other names, including: “The Burning Question,” “Dope Addict,” “Doped Youth,” and “Love Madness.”2 Additionally, the aftermath of “Reefer Madness” spanned new productions such as “Reefer Madness: The Movie Musical” and the song “Reefer man.” Thus, Reefer Madness, as well as the influence of two other films Marihuana (1936) and Assassin of Youth (1937) dictated the public perception of marijuana in the 1960’s.3

1. Reefer Madness (1936): Plot Summary. (2017). IMDb. Retrieved June 6, 2017, from http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0028346/plotsummary
2. Reefer Madness. (2013). Retrieved June 6, 2017, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reefer_Madness
3. Schaefer, E. (n.d.). “Bold! Daring! Shocking! True!”: A History of Exploitation Films, 1919-1959. doi:https://books.google.com/books?id=CSBZqe0zPaMC&pg=PA1#v=onepage&q=Reefer&f=false

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Originally, Reefer Madness was the title of a 1930’s American propaganda film that told the story of how an entire high school student body was introduced to smoking marijuana cigarettes (also known as, reefers).1 However, while the film was intentioned as a cautionary tale to parents about the grave and immoral consequences of allowing their kids to smoke marijuana (i.e. murder, kidnapping, rape, automotive homicide), it was soon made satire by critics and advocates alike. Following its release, a series of Reefer Madness-provoked images, novels, songs, and movie posters became popular. Many of these images and posters were distinctly labeled with “Adult Only” warnings, featured explicit images of devilish creatures and seduced females, distressed male and female figures, and satirical text describing the “wrecked lives” and “shattered hopes” of those who smoke marijuana (e.g. “Marijuana Girl,” “Marijuana Insanity,” “Reefer Blues”). The caricatures on the fronts of these advertisements were drawn with dramatic and popping colors of red, blue, and yellow (e.g. the clown in “The Circus of Reefer Madness”), large block-shaped text (e.g. “Road to Ruin), and the fiery red background motif resembling assorted items including fire, danger, the Devil, “passion,” etc. Characteristically, the contents of the posters drew from the original film’s other names, including: “The Burning Question,” “Dope Addict,” “Doped Youth,” and “Love Madness.”2 Additionally, the aftermath of “Reefer Madness” spanned new productions such as “Reefer Madness: The Movie Musical” and the song “Reefer man.” Thus, Reefer Madness, as well as the influence of two other films Marihuana (1936) and Assassin of Youth (1937) dictated the public perception of marijuana in the 1960’s.3

1. Reefer Madness (1936): Plot Summary. (2017). IMDb. Retrieved June 6, 2017, from http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0028346/plotsummary
2. Reefer Madness. (2013). Retrieved June 6, 2017, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reefer_Madness
3. Schaefer, E. (n.d.). “Bold! Daring! Shocking! True!”: A History of Exploitation Films, 1919-1959. doi:https://books.google.com/books?id=CSBZqe0zPaMC&pg=PA1#v=onepage&q=Reefer&f=false

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Originally, Reefer Madness was the title of a 1930’s American propaganda film that told the story of how an entire high school student body was introduced to smoking marijuana cigarettes (also known as, reefers).1 However, while the film was intentioned as a cautionary tale to parents about the grave and immoral consequences of allowing their kids to smoke marijuana (i.e. murder, kidnapping, rape, automotive homicide), it was soon made satire by critics and advocates alike. Following its release, a series of Reefer Madness-provoked images, novels, songs, and movie posters became popular. Many of these images and posters were distinctly labeled with “Adult Only” warnings, featured explicit images of devilish creatures and seduced females, distressed male and female figures, and satirical text describing the “wrecked lives” and “shattered hopes” of those who smoke marijuana (e.g. “Marijuana Girl,” “Marijuana Insanity,” “Reefer Blues”). The caricatures on the fronts of these advertisements were drawn with dramatic and popping colors of red, blue, and yellow (e.g. the clown in “The Circus of Reefer Madness”), large block-shaped text (e.g. “Road to Ruin), and the fiery red background motif resembling assorted items including fire, danger, the Devil, “passion,” etc. Characteristically, the contents of the posters drew from the original film’s other names, including: “The Burning Question,” “Dope Addict,” “Doped Youth,” and “Love Madness.”2 Additionally, the aftermath of “Reefer Madness” spanned new productions such as “Reefer Madness: The Movie Musical” and the song “Reefer man.” Thus, Reefer Madness, as well as the influence of two other films Marihuana (1936) and Assassin of Youth (1937) dictated the public perception of marijuana in the 1960’s.3

1. Reefer Madness (1936): Plot Summary. (2017). IMDb. Retrieved June 6, 2017, from http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0028346/plotsummary
2. Reefer Madness. (2013). Retrieved June 6, 2017, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reefer_Madness
3. Schaefer, E. (n.d.). “Bold! Daring! Shocking! True!”: A History of Exploitation Films, 1919-1959. doi:https://books.google.com/books?id=CSBZqe0zPaMC&pg=PA1#v=onepage&q=Reefer&f=false

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Originally, Reefer Madness was the title of a 1930’s American propaganda film that told the story of how an entire high school student body was introduced to smoking marijuana cigarettes (also known as, reefers).1 However, while the film was intentioned as a cautionary tale to parents about the grave and immoral consequences of allowing their kids to smoke marijuana (i.e. murder, kidnapping, rape, automotive homicide), it was soon made satire by critics and advocates alike. Following its release, a series of Reefer Madness-provoked images, novels, songs, and movie posters became popular. Many of these images and posters were distinctly labeled with “Adult Only” warnings, featured explicit images of devilish creatures and seduced females, distressed male and female figures, and satirical text describing the “wrecked lives” and “shattered hopes” of those who smoke marijuana (e.g. “Marijuana Girl,” “Marijuana Insanity,” “Reefer Blues”). The caricatures on the fronts of these advertisements were drawn with dramatic and popping colors of red, blue, and yellow (e.g. the clown in “The Circus of Reefer Madness”), large block-shaped text (e.g. “Road to Ruin), and the fiery red background motif resembling assorted items including fire, danger, the Devil, “passion,” etc. Characteristically, the contents of the posters drew from the original film’s other names, including: “The Burning Question,” “Dope Addict,” “Doped Youth,” and “Love Madness.”2 Additionally, the aftermath of “Reefer Madness” spanned new productions such as “Reefer Madness: The Movie Musical” and the song “Reefer man.” Thus, Reefer Madness, as well as the influence of two other films Marihuana (1936) and Assassin of Youth (1937) dictated the public perception of marijuana in the 1960’s.3

1. Reefer Madness (1936): Plot Summary. (2017). IMDb. Retrieved June 6, 2017, from http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0028346/plotsummary
2. Reefer Madness. (2013). Retrieved June 6, 2017, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reefer_Madness
3. Schaefer, E. (n.d.). “Bold! Daring! Shocking! True!”: A History of Exploitation Films, 1919-1959. doi:https://books.google.com/books?id=CSBZqe0zPaMC&pg=PA1#v=onepage&q=Reefer&f=false