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[1] [2] The most notable cannabinoid is the phytocannabinoid tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) (Delta-9-THC), the primary intoxicating compound in cannabis. [3] [4] Cannabidiol (CBD) is another major constituent of some cannabis plants. [5] Conversion of CBD to THC can occur when CBD is heated to temperatures between 250–300 °C (480 to 570°F ...
CBD may show antipsychotic and neuroprotective properties, acting as an antagonist to some of the effects of THC. Studies examining this effect have used high ratios of CBD to THC, and it is unclear to what extent these laboratory studies translate to the types of cannabis used by real life users.
A dried cannabis flower. The short-term effects of cannabis are caused by many chemical compounds in the cannabis plant, including 113 [clarification needed] different cannabinoids, such as tetrahydrocannabinol, and 120 terpenes, [1] which allow its drug to have various psychological and physiological effects on the human body.
CBD, short for cannabidiol, is derived directly from the hemp plant, which a report from Harvard University calls, "a cousin of marijuana." The compound does not cause a "high" effect, unlike THC ...
Growing evidence suggests marijuana may be linked to certain heart problems. What's not clear is whether the heart risks are from smoking or if it’s the THC in weed that could be harmful.
“Initiating cannabis at a younger age is a risk factor for developing problematic cannabis use, which can involve cravings, tolerance, withdrawal, difficulty cutting down on use, issues ...
Long-term effects of cannabis are not clear. [7] Concerns include memory and cognition problems, risk of addiction, schizophrenia in young people, and the risk of children taking it by accident. [6] Many cultures have used cannabis for therapeutic purposes for thousands of years. [9]
CBD shares a precursor with THC and is the main cannabinoid in CBD-dominant Cannabis strains. CBD has been shown to play a role in preventing the short-term memory loss associated with THC. [29] There is tentative evidence that CBD has an anti-psychotic effect, but research in this area is limited. [30] [24]