- Marijuana (Cannabis, Weed): What It Is, Side Effects Risks
What is marijuana? Marijuana is a substance that has mind-altering effects Other names for marijuana include weed, pot and dope Although people often use the terms “marijuana” and “cannabis” interchangeably, there are differences:
- Marijuana: Effects on the Body - WebMD
Marijuana — also called weed, grass, or pot, among other names — is a mind-altering substance that comes from the cannabis plant It's one of the most used drugs in the U S , especially among
- Marijuana | History, Effects, THC, Legality | Britannica
Marijuana, drug composed of the leaves and flowers of plants in the genus Cannabis Marijuana is known by several other names, including pot, grass, and weed It can vary widely in potency Its active ingredient is tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) Learn more about the history, effects, and legality of marijuana
- Marijuana Side Effects: Physical, Mental, and Long-Term Effects
Marijuana is a botanically-derived drug composed of the dried leaves, stems, seeds, and flowers of the Cannabis sativa or Cannabis indica plant 2 Colloquially referred to as pot, weed, herb, grass, bid, ganja, and Mary Jane, among others, marijuana is used in a variety of ways 2,3
- Marijuana: Risks and Effects - Poison Control
Marijuana is the most common illicit drug in the US A few states have decriminalized small amounts of the drug Some permit medical uses Marijuana is usually smoked Effects include altered mood, impaired coordination, and impaired judgment More severe effects sometimes occur There is no antidote; treatment is supportive
- Drug Fact Sheet: Marijuana Cannabis - DEA. gov
Marijuana is a mind-altering (psychoactive) drug, produced by the Cannabis sativa plant Marijuana has over 480 constituents THC (delta- 9-tetrahydrocannabinol) is believed to be the main ingredient that produces the psychoactive effect WHAT IS ITS ORIGIN?
- Benefits and risks of using cannabis for health problems - The . . .
People are using cannabis for everything from pain to insomnia Here’s when it might help and when it won’t And don’t smoke or vape it
- Marijuana - MedlinePlus
Marijuana contains the mind-altering chemical THC Some U S states approve the use of medical marijuana
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