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Cannabis in the Federated States of Micronesia

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Cannabis in the Federated States of Micronesia
Location of the Federated States of Micronesia (dark green)
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Cannabis in Micronesia is illegal. It is widely believed that cannabis was introduced to the nation in the 1960s by American Peace Corps volunteers.[1] Cannabis is the second most popular drug in Micronesia, after alcohol.[2]

References

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  1. ^ FSM State Epidemiological Outcomes Workgroup (2007). Federated States of Micronesia: substance abuse epidemiological profile, March 2007. p. 34.
  2. ^ National Institute on Drug Abuse. Community Epidemiology Work Group (2000). Epidemiologic Trends in Drug Abuse: Proceedings. Division of Epidemiology and Statistical Analysis, National Institute on Drug Abuse, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health Service, Alcohol, Drug Abuse, and Mental Health Administration.