National Geographic: Super Weed

Marijuana is the most widely used illicit drug on the planet. In most countries, this plant is illegal; some brand it as dangerous; others seem to look the other way. In the U.S. the federal government places it in the same category as heroin and cocaine. Billions of dollars are spent to eradicate it, hundreds of thousands of Americans are jailed for possessing it and 15 million Americans will try it this year. Bold growers plant gardens in national forests, national parks and suburban homes converted into greenhouses. The potency of the plant is greater then ever before and demand is up. Way up. In California alone, marijuana economics out pace the entire wine industry and is among the largest cash crops in America. Take a deep breath and hold it, Explorer examines the state of marijuana today.