Tetrahydrocannabinol

soft-spoken and personable.” (Gimlin). Cannabis, more commonly known as marijuana has been used for decades to treat a plethora of conditions. This substance is composed of over 400 compounds, however, the most active component is Delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol, THC. THC binds to CB1 cannabinoid receptors that are found in the brain. These cannabinoid receptors possess the ability to switch off many cellular processes in the body. This is the factor that causes the “high” effect one has when…

rolling it in a cigarette called a joint, smoked through a pipe, bongs, or smoke in a cigar called a blunt (NIDA 2016). The chemical that is located in the leaves or buds of a cannabis plant that is the psychoactive component is known as delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol or THC for short (NIDA 2016; Hubbard et al., 1999). There are some controversies to determine whether marijuana should be legalized or not. Some people believe if Marijuana is legalized then the…

Marijuana, also known as cannabis, continues to be a conflicting issue between the state and federal governments. This substance can be used medicinally and recreationally. However, medicinal marijuana is proven to have various health benefits, making it a controversial issue on whether to make it legal or remain illegal. Different states have different views, while the federal government has separate views. Marijuana can be both a medicine and a recreational drug. However, there is a major…

that is generally used in hemp fiber, but is popular as a psychoactive active drug when in a dried state. It usually grows about 8 to 12 feet high. It contains THC which is what induces what is a feeling of relaxation. THC is known as delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol which reacts with certain molecules in the brain to induce a high feeling. THC levels in marijuana vary. It has become a popular topic in in politics on its legality in many countries exclusively the United States. It has been…

hemp fiber. Cannabinoids, a diverse group of compounds, are synthesized by all three species of cannabis. Cannabinoids are chemical compounds that react with cannabinoid receptors in an individual’s brain. The most well-known cannabinoids are tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD). THC is responsible for the psychoactive effects of smoking or ingesting…

In United States, the drug laws are doing more harm to its citizens than helping. Legalizing cannabis could benefit the country in many ways. Some ways it could help include; the economy, medicinal purposes, reduce drug problems, and lower crime. To start off, cannabis has been around for thousands of years, and has been consumed all throughout history. With all the new technology in the medical field. New discoveries are always being made. With the new discoveries, people are starting to see…

Marijuana Use on College Campuses Ever since there has been illicit substances, there has been substance abuse. However, in recent years no substance has gotten more national attention than marijuana. With a push for the legalization of medical and now recreational marijuana in many states, marijuana has become a hot topic. In Colorado, marijuana is legal recreationally for those over 21 on private property through the passage of Amendment 64. However, marijuana is illegal federally and still…

Medical Marijuana Medical Marijuana is known more by many street names. Marijuana should not be prescribed to patients by doctors. Physicians do not know if it actually works or not. Marijuana is classified as a schedule one drug (Doctors). The drug is not needed, there are far more other solutions to medical problems. In the year of 1937 marijuana was in the top three most prescribed medicines in the United States (University). This drug is one of humanity's oldest medicines used for…

Jane Wright (2011), a health and social sciences lecturer at Bucks New University, documented the medicinal use of cannabis. Cannabis plant has been cultivated for thousands of years. The history of medical marijuana goes back as early as 1070 BC in Europe, China and Egypt. In the mid19th century Queen Victoria used cannabis to get rid of menstrual pain. In 1928, an international drug conference in Geneva made the use of cannabis illegal in the UK, because an Egyptian delegate convinced the UK…

much healthier alternative to narcotics in most cases for the use of treatment of pain for epilepsy, nausea relief, multiple sclerosis, post-traumatic stress disorder, and cancer. Two of the main cannabinoids in medical marijuana are: delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidoil (CBD). CBD is the compound that has significant medical benefits and the fact that CBD-rich cannabis is non-psychoactive or less psychoactive than THC-dominant strains, makes it a wonderful option for people in…