Abstract
Cannabis was unknown in Ancient Egypt. Wall paintings or plant remains in tombs, or papyri found so far contains no information to suggest that the ancient Egyptians knew cannabis or that the plant was cultivated at that time. Cannabis was introduced to Egypt in the 12th century and, since that time, its abuse constituted an important social, economic, and health problem. Presently, herbal cannabis and its resin (hashish) are the most widely used illicit drugs in Egypt. The hashish market relies mainly on importation from producer countries, while the Cannabis plant is cultivated in Sinai Peninsula and Upper Egypt. The purpose of this chapter is to summarize the available data on the extent of cannabis abuse in Egypt. It presents the findings of studies in different population groups. It is also aimed to review and analyze the factors associated with or leading to cannabis abuse. The chapter also provides an overview on the history of cannabis in Egypt.
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