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| A plant species, commonly called hemp, from which marijuana and hashish are obtained. |
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| Any of several dozen active substances in marijuana and other cannabis products. |
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| Delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) |
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| The active psychoactive ingredient in marijuana and hashish. |
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| Marijuana, Also spelled marihuana. |
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| The most commonly available psychoactive drug originating from the cannabis plant. The THC concentration ranges from approximately 1 to 6 percent. |
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| A form of marijuana obtained from the unpollinated or seedless portion of the cannabis plant. It has a higher THC concentration than regular marijuana, as high as 15 percent. |
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| A drug containing the resin of cannabis flowers. The THC concentration ranges from approximately 8 to 14 percent. |
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| A drug produced by boiling hashish, leaving a potent psychoactive residue. The THC concentration ranges from approximately 15 to 60 percent. |
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| A solid form of hashish oil. |
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| A liquid form of marijuana popular in India. |
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| A naturally occurring chemical in the brain that fits into THC-sensitive receptor sites, producing many of the same effects as marijuana. |
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| A state of listlessness and personality change involving a generalized apathy and indifference to long-range plans. |
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| The idea that the abuse of a specific drug will inherently lead to the abuse of other, more harmful drugs. |
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| A prescription drug containing delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). Brand name is Marinol. |
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| A prescription drug containing a synthetic variation of delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) Brand name is Cesamet. |
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| The policy of making the possession of small amounts of a drug subject to a small fine but not criminal prosecution. |
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