What is cannabis?

Learn about cannabis, its effects, legality, and impact on teenagers, alongside practical strategies for informed decision-making regarding its use.

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Understanding Cannabis: What You Need to Know Cannabis, often referred to as marijuana among other names, is a psychoactive drug from the Cannabis plant used primarily for medical or recreational purposes. The main psychoactive component of cannabis is tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), one of the 483 known compounds in the plant. The cannabis plant's various uses range from recreational and medicinal purposes to being incorporated into fabrics and oils. The Background of Cannabis Cannabis has a long history, dating back thousands of years. Historically, it has been used for its psychoactive effects, for spiritual purposes, and as medicine. Archaeological evidence indicates that...
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