a term used to refer to varieties of cannabis sativa grown for industrial (non-drug purposes). varieties approved for industrial use have very low THC content; the main psychoactive cannabinoid. varieties cultivated for recreational or medicinal uses have higher concentrations of THC, but generally have poor fiber quality and are therefore not used industrially.
hemp has many uses, some of which are:

-textiles
-paper
-fuel
-food
-oil

hemp cultivation is regulated in some countries, and outlawed in others (much like varieties of cannabis used for recreational or medicinal drug use).

A slang term used to describe a strung out junkie, especially by drug dealers in southern parts such as Florida, since these "buddies" are willing to give them all their money in exchange for the "hard stuff." A buddy's drug of choice may vary from buddy to buddy, but in most cases, cocaine (powdered or rock) remains a favorite among buddies of all ages and races. In most if not all cases, Alcohol is a closely linked companion to accompany the buddy and his/her "nose candy" (powder coke) or "monkey nuts" (crack rock). Many buddies begin their life of addiction by sprinkling a fair amount of this devil dandruff on their marijuana joints, then graduate to snorting the substance while abandoning marijuana usage. Once a buddy is hooked on the high they achieve from sniffing, they may upgrade their regimine by opting to smoke the cocaine either in its powdered form or in chunks of rock known as crack. Tinfoil pipes, small glass tubes, soda cans, and even light bulbs are some of the more common makeshift contraband that buddies use to smoke their dope with. Within as little as weeks, many tell-tale signs begin to emerge within a person that may tip off non-junkies of the buddy's "recreational" activities. These attributes are but not limited to: profuse sweating, always smelling of cheap booze, rotting/missing teeth, unkempt hair, yellow pit stains on their shirt's underarms, tweaked-out creepy red eyes, no automobile, sleeps on random peoples couches or in the streets at n...

A small town in southwest Virginia that reminds you of that girl in your math class who is very pretty and sweet, but doesn't have much to offer beyond that. Young people in Abingdon learn to entertain themselves, because the alternative is just too terrible. Popular activities include recreational drug use and blowing up things they find at the grocery store with fireworks.

A way of life commonly affiliated with the hardcore/punk scene. The early straight edge movement was supported by musicians such as Ted Nugent, Minor Threat, Uniform Choice, Cause for Alarm, etc.
Those that follow the straight edge lifestyle abstain from recreational drug use (straight edge extremists may not even use drugs for medicinal purposes), alcohol, and casual sex, therefore ensuring that they have a healthier, happier life. They are also strong-willed, smart, self-respecting people that prove that you don't need to mess yourself up to be happy.
Most straight edge people have complete disdain for hippies, stoners, smokers, alcoholics, and promiscuous people and see them for the weak-willed jack offs that they really are. Remember, ganja kills!!
A common straight edge sign would be: sXe. Straight edge people also may be seen crossing their arms across the front of their bodies with black X's drawn across the back of their fists.

A degrading term for someone who remains at least partially loyal to the ideals of heavy metal - drinking, smoking, recreational drug use, destruction of property (minimal and symbolic rather than premeditated and routine),and attraction to women. Some of these are optional but the last one is mandatory. Our forefathers of metal laid down these simple rules, because they knew what was best for the next generation.

Straight edge refers to a way of life that began within the woods of Arizona whose minions abstain from evils such as alcohol, smoking, and other recreational drug use. There is considerable debate between these wood dwellers over what constitutes a straight edge lifestyle. Some adherents may also abstain from caffeine, psychiatric medication (scientology is an offshoot of straight edge), gummi bears, sugar, jaffa cakes, quality street, tea, biting your finger nails and eating them, scratching ones gentials, farting in the presence of others, fun & laughter, the records of Engelbert Humperdinck and promiscuity (however frequent masturbation is encouraged by some), or follow a vegetarian or vegan diet. It is generally understood that straight edged people will explode if they drink coffee.

The Trader Joe's parking lot located in Redondo Beach's Riviera Village. This lot is used for the drinking of alcoholic beverages, recreational drug use, and is host to the weekly Sunday "Metal Night" on indie 103.1 FM. The Big Lot is home to Dolphin Boy, The Jesus Guy, and is frequented by many of the colorful hobos living Redondo Beach. Casuals of the Lot include college students in their early twenties.