Cannabis wasn't banned initially because of any public health crisis (but various health and crime crises were created by banning it). The British studied cann

Cannabis wasn't banned initially because of any public health crisis (but various health and crime crises were created by banning it). The British studied cannabis use in India in the 1890s and found that it was fairly benign when used in moderation: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indian_Hemp_Drugs_Commission https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indian_Hemp_Drugs_Commission