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- Cannabis - Wikipedia
Cannabis ( ˈ k æ n ə b ɪ s ⓘ) [2] is a genus of flowering plants in the family Cannabaceae that is widely accepted as being indigenous to and originating from the continent of Asia [3] [4] [5] However, the number of species is disputed, with as many as three species being recognized: Cannabis sativa, C indica, and C ruderalis
- What Is Cannabis? Facts About Its Components, Effects, and Hazards
Read on to learn what cannabis is, and find a quick overview of its uses, legality, side effects, and more As weed becomes legal in more areas, names for it are evolving
- Cannabis (Marijuana) | National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
Cannabis, which some people call marijuana, refers to the dried leaves, flowers, stems, and seeds of the Cannabis sativa L plant The plant contains at least 125 different cannabinoids, 1 including delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) Delta-9 THC is the most abundant form of THC in the cannabis plant
- Marijuana (Cannabis, Weed): What It Is, Side Effects Risks
Marijuana is a mind-alerting substance that comes from the Cannabis sativa plant Other names for it are weed, pot and dope Learn about the many short-term and long-term effects of marijuana use
- Cannabis (Marijuana) and Cannabinoids: What You Need To Know
Are marijuana and cannabis the same thing? What are cannabinoids? Can cannabis or cannabinoids treat health conditions? Are they safe? Find out more here
- Cannabis Health Effects | Cannabis and Public Health | CDC
Cannabis is the most commonly used federally illegal drug in the United States, with an estimated 61 9 million people using it in 2022 1 Cannabis use may have a wide range of health effects on the body and brain 2 Click on the sections below to learn more about how cannabis use can affect your health
- Cannabis: History, Types, Uses, Forms, Risks, Legality - Verywell Health
Cannabis is a family of plants with a myriad of uses from medicine to recreational use to bioplastics Research has shown benefits, but also risks
- Marijuana | History, Effects, THC, Legality | Britannica
Marijuana is a drug composed of the leaves and flowers of plants in the genus Cannabis Documented as far back as 2700 BCE in China, marijuana has long been considered valuable as an analgesic, an anesthetic, an antidepressant, an antibiotic, and a sedative
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