Marijuana refers to the dried leaves, flowers, stems, and seeds from the Cannabis sativa or Cannabis indica plant. The plant contains the mind-altering chemical THC and other similar compounds.
Marijuana is a complex plant that has many ingredients.
THC: Tetrahydrocannabinol
the major psychoactive ingredient in marijuana that is responsible for marijuana's psychological effects.
CBD: Cannabidiol
non-psychoactive ingredient in marijuana that works in conjunction with THC to decrease psychoactive effects.
WHAT ARE MARIJUANA (THC) CONCENTRATES?
A marijuana concentrate is a highly potent THC (Tetrahydrocannabinol) concentrated mass that is sometimes referred to as oil, budder, shatter, dabs, or wax.
While flower potency tends to range between 10-25% THS, a concentrate typically falls between 40-90%
WHAT ARE MARIJUANA EDIBLES?
Edibles are food products infused with marijuana.
Smoking marijuana is the most prevalent method of consumption, but eating marijuana is quickly becoming a popular way to consume the drug.
Negative effects of edibles could include:
Psychotic episodes
Halllucinations
Paranoia
Panic Attacks
Panic Attacks
Impaired motor ability
Research shows that marijuana use can have permanent effects on the developing brain when use begins in adolescence:
difficulty thinking issues
problem solving
impaired coordination
short attention span
Marijuana negatively affects a number of skills required for safe driving, such as reaction time, coordination, and concentration.
https://www.cdc.gov/marijuana/factsheets/teens.htm
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