Cannabis in Iraq

Use of cannabis in Iraq

Cannabis is illegal in Iraq. Possession of even the smallest amounts can lead to 3 to 15 years in prison.^[1]

History

Cannabis was allegedly introduced to Iraq in 1230 CE during the reign of Caliph Al-Mustansir Bi'llah by the entourage of Bahraini rulers visiting Iraq.^[2] However, it was likely used by the people of Mesopotamia as early as the late Bronze Age.

References

^ "Cannabis in Iraq – Laws, Use, Attitudes, and Other Info". Sensi Seeds. Retrieved 2020-12-02.
^ Franz Rosenthal (1971). زهر العريش في احكام الحشيش: Haschish Versus Medieval Muslim Society. Brill Archive. pp. 53–. GGKEY:PXU3DXJBE76.