- Cannabis - Wikipedia
Industrial hemp textile products are made from cannabis plants selected to produce an abundance of fibre Cannabis also has a long history of being used for medicinal purposes, and as a recreational drug known by several slang terms, such as marijuana, ganja, pot or weed
- What Is Cannabis? Facts About Its Components, Effects, and . . .
Today, more and more people are using the term cannabis to refer to weed Read on to learn what cannabis is, and find a quick overview of its uses, legality, side effects, and more
- Marijuana (Cannabis, Weed): What It Is, Side Effects Risks
Marijuana: This term refers to parts of or products from the Cannabis sativa plant that contain substantial amounts of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) This is the main chemical (cannabinoid) that causes mind-altering effects (makes you feel “high”)
- Cannabis (Marijuana) | National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
Cannabis refers to the dried leaves, flowers, stems, and seeds of the cannabis plant The plant has many different chemical compounds, including tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), which has intoxicating—mind altering—effects
- Marijuana | History, Effects, THC, Legality | Britannica
marijuana, crude drug composed of the leaves and flowers of plants in the genus Cannabis The term marijuana is sometimes used interchangeably with cannabis; however, the latter refers specifically to the plant genus, which comprises C sativa and, by some classifications, C indica and C ruderalis
- What to know about pot addiction and treatment | AP News
Doctors say it's possible to get hooked on pot There's a widespread misconception that marijuana is not addictive, and it's expanded as a growing number of states legalize pot
- Cannabis Health Effects | Cannabis and Public Health | CDC
Cannabis use may have a wide range of health effects on the body and brain There are several risk factors and negative health outcomes associated with cannabis use
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