- 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
- 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
- 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
- Does Cannabis Actually Have Medical Benefits? - Newsweek
The review found that 27 percent of adults from the U S and Canada have used cannabis for medical purposes
- 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”)
- 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
- About Cannabis | Cannabis and Public Health | CDC
Cannabis, which can also be called marijuana, weed, pot, or bud, refers to the dried flowers, leaves, stems, and seeds of the cannabis plant The cannabis plant contains more than 100 compounds (or cannabinoids)
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