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Kif in Morocco.

G G Nahas, P Zeidenberg, C Lefebure

    The International Journal of the Addictions
    |January 1, 1975
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Chronic cannabis intoxication from kif, a Moroccan cannabis preparation, is widespread in the Rif mountains. More research is needed to understand its health impacts due to limited medical data.

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    Area of Science:

    • Ethnobotany
    • Public Health
    • Pharmacology

    Background:

    • Morocco faces widespread chronic cannabis intoxication, particularly in the Rif mountains.
    • The locally prepared cannabis, kif, is derived from the female cannabis plant and contains 2-3% THC.

    Observation:

    • KIF is smoked with tobacco, and its cultivation is tolerated in a specific region, forming a major cash crop.
    • A significant percentage of men in the cultivation area regularly consume KIF.
    • Cannabis cultivation is expanding into adjacent regions.

    Findings:

    • Moroccan health authorities identify cannabis intoxication as a major health hazard.
    • There is a lack of data correlating chronic KIF use with pathological conditions in high-production/consumption areas.

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  • Limited local medical personnel contribute to the information gap.

    • Implications:

    • A combined medical and ethnological study is proposed to address the data scarcity.
    • Understanding the health consequences of chronic KIF consumption is crucial for public health initiatives.
    • The study could inform policy regarding cannabis cultivation and public health in Morocco.