Marijuana

"What was that? You say the Rebels have infiltrated the base? (beat) Eh, let the troopers take care of it, I'm busy."

- An Imperial officer, high on duty

Grown on temperate planets throughout the galaxy, marijuana (also known as hemp, weed, pot and grass) was a very popular plant, and not just for its many practical uses, such as making rope. Considered an "illicit smoking vegetable" by the Galactic Empire, it was outlawed throughout known space after the rise of the New Order. Alderaan, known for its 8,000 distinct species of grass which grew on that world's large, verdant plains, was rumored to have been targeted by the Death Star, in order to halt the illegal trade in marijuana. It was, supposedly, this green mercantilism which helped to finance the fledgling Rebel Alliance.

It was often considered a low-cost option to purchasing and imbibing in spice or death sticks.

Effects
The typical use of marijuana invloved drying out the leaves and rolling them into a joint, which was smoked. This produced a profound sense of lethargy and/or apathy, forgetfulness, as well as a general sense of not giving a shit. The drug also produced a voracious appetite in the smoker; in some cases, species such as the Chadra-Fan, after smoking a joint, would then possess the appetite of a full-grown Hutt.

Known potheads

 * Malak
 * Jaina Solo
 * Random Imperail officers
 * Nien Numb
 * Nien Numb