MARIHUANA MEDICINAL: UN ESTUDIO COMPARADO DE LAS POLÍTICAS PÚBLICAS DE BOLIVIA Y BRASIL

Abstract

Marijuana is a plant of the genus Cannabis sp. from which some 400 compounds are extracted, of which tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD), known since the 1960s and widely used in the treatment of refractory diseases, stand out. However, these substances are still considered narcotic; their production and use, although medicinal, are criminally punished. In the present article a study is made about the public policies adopted by the countries of Bolivia and Brazil; in an attempt to expand the experiences of both countries.