Marijuana and Cannabis & Other Related Compounds
Cannabis sativa contains more than 400 compounds in addition to delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), Marijuana and Cannabis. Marijuana cigarettes are prepared from the leaves and flowering tops of the plant, and a typical marijuana cigarette contains 0.5–1 g of plant material. Hashish is prepared from concentrated resin of Cannabis sativa and contains a THC concentration of 8 and 12% percent by weight. “Hash oil," a fat soluble plant extract, may contain a THC concentration of 25–60% and may be added to marijuana or hashish to increase potency. Smoking is the most common form of marijuana or hashish use. During smoking more than 150 compounds in addition to THC are released in the smoke.
Categories: Addiction, Health Information Tags: Hash oil, LSD, Withdrawal symptoms
