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Introduction to Cannabis and its Effects on the Brain Cannabis, often known as marijuana among other names, is a psychoactive drug derived from the Cannabis plant. It is primarily used for medical or recreational purposes. When consumed, the primary psychoactive component of cannabis, tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), exerts its most significant effects on the brain. As cannabis is increasingly becoming legalised in various parts of the world for both medical and recreational use, understanding how it impacts the brain, especially in teenagers, is critically important. How Cannabis Interacts with the Brain Cannabis affects the brain by interacting with a complex system known...